Tucked away from the rush of modern life, there are places in North West England where time seems to slow down, and stories quietly linger in the streets. On the leafy Wirral Peninsula, one such place invites visitors to wander, look closer, and imagine a different way of living shaped by vision, care, and community. Stepping into Port Sunlight feels less like arriving at a tourist destination and more like entering a beautifully preserved chapter of social history.
Port Sunlight is an historic model village built by William Lever in 1888 for workers in his soap factory. Today, more than 900 Grade II listed buildings grace the 130-acre site. Port Sunlight has to be seen to believed. It is a triumph of ambition and planning that the houses still look untouched from days of old. It is a wonderful example of the Arts and Craft movement, which put traditional craftsmanship to the fore.
Visiting and walking around the village of Port Sunlight is free, and it is spacious enough to give dogs a satisfying walk. The museum is £5.50 for children, £8 for adults, and £7 for concessions (students, 60+, disabled).
All prices correct at the time of publishing.
Lower Road, Port Sunlight, Merseyside CH62 5EQ
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