Williamson Tunnels, Liverpool

Name: Williamson Tunnels
Address: Smithdown Lane, Liverpool, L7 3ED, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 151 709 6868

#80 among attractions in Liverpool

Museum, Historical place, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Williamson Tunnels are a series of extensive subterranean excavations, of unknown purpose, in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool, England. They are thought to have been created under the direction of tobacco merchant, landowner and philanthropist Joseph Williamson between 1810 and 1840. Although popularly described as "tunnels", the majority comprise brick or stone vaulting over excavations in the underlying sandstone. The purpose of the works remains unclear and remains a subject of heavy speculation; suggestions include commercial quarrying, a philanthropic desire to provide employment, and Williamson's own eccentric interests. ()

Built: 1810 (214 years ago)Coordinates: 53°24'14"N, 2°57'31"W

Address

Smithdown LaneCentral LiverpoolLiverpool L7 3ED United Kingdom

Contact

+44 151 709 6868

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Day trips

Williamson Tunnels – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Victoria Gallery & Museum, Philharmonic Hall, Hardman Street.

0.4 miW
Iconic modern edifice and place of worship
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool
11 min walk • Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, is a beacon of modernist architecture and religious significance in the heart of Liverpool, United Kingdom. This architectural marvel, dedicated in 1967, stands out with its...
~1830 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Science museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum, Liverpool
9 min walk • The Victoria Gallery & Museum is an art gallery and museum run by the University of Liverpool in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. VG&M is located in the "redbrick" 1892 Victoria Building.
0.5 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
13 min walk • Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is a concert hall in Hope Street, in Liverpool, England. It is the home of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
0.6 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Hardman Street, Liverpool
16 min walk • Hardman Street is a major street in Liverpool, England. It forms part of the A5039 and joins Leece Street to the west and Myrtle Street to the west. It lies within the postal district L1 in Liverpool city centre. It is named after the Hardman family of Allerton Hall.
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
12 min walk • The Everyman Theatre stands at the north end of Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It was founded in 1964, in Hope Hall, in an area of Liverpool noted for its bohemian environment and political edge, and quickly built a reputation for ground-breaking work.
0.5 miS
Memorial
Black Merchant Seamen War Memorial, Liverpool
13 min walk • The Black Merchant Seamen War Memorial is a sandstone stone memorial, It is situated in Falkner Square, Liverpool. The stone is from the Liverpool Seamen's Hostel with a bronze plaque dedicated to all the Black Seamen who served during World War II.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Unity Theatre, Liverpool
16 min walk • The Unity Theatre is a theatre in Liverpool, England. Formed by directors Gerry Dawson and Edgar Criddle as the Merseyside Left Theatre in the 1930s, the theatre became known as the Merseyside Unity Theatre in 1944.
~1940 ftSW
Street
Falkner Street, Liverpool
10 min walk • Falkner Street is a street mostly in Canning, with a short section in Edge Hill, Liverpool, England. The street, built during the early-mid 19th century, is named after Edward Falkner, who had previously commissioned the construction Falkner Square.
0.6 miSW
Church
Saint Philip Neri Church, Liverpool
15 min walk • St Philip Neri Church Liverpool is home to the Roman Catholic chaplaincy to the universities in Liverpool. It features a Byzantine inspired design by PS Gilby and was built between 1914 and 1920.
0.5 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of St Clement, Liverpool
14 min walk • The Church of St Clement is in Beaumont Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Liverpool, and the deanery of Toxteth and Wavertree. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
~1090 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Anne's Church, Liverpool
6 min walk • St Anne's Church is in Overbury Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is an active Roman Catholic parish church in the Archdiocese of Liverpool. In 1999 its parish was combined with that of the Church of St Bernard. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Williamson Tunnels?

Nearby attractions include St Anne's Church, Liverpool (6 min walk), Parks and open spaces in Liverpool, Liverpool (8 min walk), Abercromby Square, Liverpool (8 min walk), Victoria Gallery & Museum, Liverpool (9 min walk).

How to get to Williamson Tunnels by public transport?

The nearest stations to Williamson Tunnels:

Bus

Prescot Street/Royal Hospital • Lines: 18 (13 min walk)
Pembroke Place Stop P • Lines: 18 (14 min walk)

Train

Edge Hill (13 min walk)
Liverpool Lime Street (21 min walk)