Port Sunlight Museum & Village (2025)
The museum tells the story of William Lever and his vision to create a village for workers at his Sunlight Soap factory. Explore how the village developed over the years, from the working and living conditions to the charming architecture, and meet the people who built it and lived here. Along with tales and nostalgia from displays of vintage soap packaging to Ringo Starr’s first performance with the Beatles in the village in 1962. Through film shows, interactives, models and an array of intriguing artefacts, you can discover the tale of this inspirational village.
Contacts
Operator: Port Sunlight Village Trust
Address: Lower Road Birkenhead Merseyside CH62 5EQ
- Telephone: 0151 644 6466
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Wed-Sun. Visit website or facebook for more details and pre-booking required.
Travel
- By Bus: 38, 464
- By Rail: Port Sunlight / 200 yards
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Port Sunlight is arguably the finest surviving example of early urban planning in the UK, and has remained largely intact since its foundation by William Hesketh Lever in 1888. The village is home to more than 900 Grade II Listed buildings set in 130 acres of parkland and gardens.
