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Members' Event:
Walking Tour of Port Sunlight and Lady Lever Art Gallery
DATE
Wed 1 Jul 2026
TIME10.30 - 12.30pm and 1.30 - 3.30pm
LOCATION
Lady Lever Art Gallery Cafe Entrance, Village, Lower Road, Port Sunlight, Bebington, Wirral CH62 5EQ
SUITABLE FOREveryone
Take a stroll around the industrial village of Port Sunlight created by the 'Soap King', William Lever, in 1889.
As well the houses for the workforce, you'll also see some of the facilities Lever had built including a church, two schools, a hospital, dining rooms, a gym and an open air swimming pool.
William Lever was an eclectic art collector, and he created the Lady Lever Art Gallery, a hidden gem in the middle of Port Sunlight. After your walk around the village, enjoy a highlight tour of this gallery that boasts the finest Wedgwood Jasperware collection in the world.
There will be limited resting points on the walking tour and uneven terrain. Please wear sensible footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.
Meeting point: Lady Lever Art Gallery Cafe Entrance, Lower Road, Port Sunlight, Bebington, Wirral CH62 5EQ. What3words location///wedge.fend.found
Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Member (Adult) | £5 |
Price Notes
Following member feedback, tickets for our exclusive Members’ Events are now just £5 per person. This small admin fee helps cover our costs and secure your place, with the option to add a donation to support English Heritage’s work caring for historic places.
How to book
Click the ‘Book tickets for Port Sunlight Walking Tour’ button above, select the ticket you need, select the date of the event and then in the pop-up window, click ‘Member Login’ towards the bottom of the window. You’ll then need to enter your membership reference and last name, after which you’ll be able to book tickets for the event.
How to find us
Property:
Lady Lever Art Gallery Cafe Entrance, Village, Lower Road, Port Sunlight, Bebington, Wirral CH62 5EQ
Address:
Lady Lever Art Gallery Cafe Entrance, Village, Lower Road, Port Sunlight, Wirral, CH62 5EQ
Location:
Wirral, Unset