Williamson Tunnels

Liverpool is renowned for unearthing secrets of the past, but this labyrinth of a gem known as Williamson Tunnels, is now one of the favourite attractions of the city to visit and to date, over 90,000 people have visited this wonder.

Joseph Williamson built this hidden array of channels below the heart of the city in the nineteenth century. Although much of the network is believed to span miles and miles around the city – Some of the rock actually helped build many of the buildings in the Edge hill area. And it discovery of yet even more tunnels is often a bone of contention for planning permission for new buildings and development of the city.

Mystery still surrounds this great tourist attraction. Once regarded as a place for refuse and foul water, these marvellous hand crafted tunnels extend for miles and miles. And is believed to extend to Lime Street Station – much of the functional tunnels are in a rectangle that is just east from the Liverpool Cathedral.

A short 40 minute tour of the Williamson tunnels reveals great highlights into the history of the city and what has proved to be a very eccentric citizen of the city whose mysteries continue to baffle the historians of Liverpool.

Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, The Old Stable Yard, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool, L7 3EE

Opening times:

Summer:

Monday – Sunday 10.00 am – 5.00pm

Winter

Thursday – Sunday 10.00 am – 5.00pm

Ticket prices

Adults £4.00

Children £2.50

Concessions £3.50

Family £12.00