Williamson’s Tunnels – Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels
Williamson’s Tunnels – Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels
Williamson’s Tunnels – Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels
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The Friends of Williamson's Tunnels are the custodians of two fascinating sections of Williamson’s Tunnels. The first, is Paddington, which is formed of multiple and impressive brick arched chambers. These chambers include the cathedral like Level 4, 60ft below street level, located on ‘Paddington’, Edge Hill, L7 3RG. Visits to Paddington are available free of charge. Our second site is Joseph Williamson’s House, we are currently working hard to uncover the hidden history of Joseph's House and its subterranean chambers beneath - Wine Bins, Sandstone Arch, Gash and the famous Banqueting Hall. We have recently uncovered Joseph’s Kitchen, complete with 4 large fireplaces & cooking Ranges. Williamson’s House is on Mason Street, Edge Hill L7 3EW. Extended visits to Joseph’s house are members only. All Visits can be arranged directly from our web site, e-mail or telephone. All visits must be booked in advance and are Free of charge, though we welcome donations
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- daaasuuuHereford, United Kingdom35 contributionsGreat experience, highly recommendDefinitely worth prebook if this tour when in Liverpool. Run by a knowledgeable, passionate and friendly group of volunteers. Our guide, Peter, was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about Williamson tunnels. Part of the intrigue is not knowing the original purpose of the tunnels. Great time was had by all.Visited December 2022Travelled with friendsWritten 13 December 2022
- batesyTamworth, United Kingdom207 contributionsAmazing tour into another worldWow what can I say this tour is full of history and amazement you won't believe whats beneath your feet our guide tom was fantastic. If you get chance please get booked . As the Web site says don't wear your Sunday best and you'll need sturdy footwearVisited December 2022Travelled with friendsWritten 14 December 2022
- Claire Richardson4 contributionsFascinating placeWe stumbled across this by accident whilst visiting Liverpool. What an interesting place full of history. The people who run this are just lovely. My 8 year old daughter loved it, and our tour guide Kyle was so engaging with her, answering all her questions. They even gave out certificates to the children at the end and had cute souvenirs for them. I personally enjoyed seeing what they had found whilst digging out the tunnels and learning about these objects. A really fascinating place and well worth visiting. Remember to take cash with you so you can give a donation at the end!Visited December 2022Travelled with familyWritten 29 December 2022
- Warwick4 contributionsFascinating!Very interesting and informative tour, about a project that is ongoing and will be for a long while! Lots of fascinating victorian artefacts shown in the tunnels as well. I will be keeping an eye on their progress over the coming years. Well worth visiting and supporting.Visited January 2023Written 8 January 2023
- Dylan20232 contributionsExcellent tourWell worth visiting, we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. The main tour took about an hour. Our guide, Colin, was very pleasant and knowledgeable and because tour groups are small we had the opportunity to ask lots of questions. We were a party of 4 adults but there were 2 children on the same tour and Colin was great at involving them too. The volunteers have worked hard to uncover the chambers, with lots of interesting finds in surprisingly good condition. We joined as members, prior to booking, to take the extended tour of the basement of Williamson's house and the history of the building. Overall, a very enjoyable and informative tour.Visited January 2023Written 16 January 2023
- Jacqui F2 contributionsA really satisfying family day outThoroughly enjoyed this. Was a really satisfying family day out - 3 generations, all captivated. What a wonderful thing that all these volunteers have done and continue to do. Our guides, Tom and Laura, really knew their stuff and it was fascinating to find out both how the tunnels have been excavated and all about Joesph Williamson too. Would absolutely recommend and look forward to seeing more.Visited January 2023Written 16 January 2023
- Jan S7 contributionsBest expierence ever, and a real dealA unique introduction to this great tunnel system. I got an almost private tour from a great tour guide. Great that something like this still exists nowadays. Although the tour is free, I donated money. And unfortunately too little, because I did not have more with me. A very great project. 100% recommendation.Visited January 2023Travelled soloWritten 22 January 2023
- Peter Roberts1 contributionAmazing experience exploringIt's an absolutely amazing place to go if you love underground Tunnels. Amazing features and lots to see . Mike our tour guide was amazing showing us around . All staff very nice great bunch and great Atmosphere and great laugh. Thanks for a boss afternoon big love from UrbanEx2U and the boys .see you all very soon fir part 2 💙👍 Thanks againVisited January 2023Travelled with familyWritten 22 January 2023
- Graeme T11 contributionsExcellent place to exploreHad a very interesting afternoon at the tunnels. Mandy our guide was lovely, very informative and friendly. Went with our 21 year old daughter and we all really enjoyed the visit. Would definately recommend a visit. A hidden gem in the centre of a vibrant city.Visited January 2023Written 26 January 2023
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Ronnie J
Liverpool, UK4 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Another trip underground for me, but a first for some of my friends. As always, a great few hours with informative guides, and I always learn something new. Hats off to all involved for their hard work and enthusiasm for Liverpool's subterranean gems. (Four floors underground and dug out manually by volunteers!) Highly recommended
Written 5 December 2023
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jesslamb1
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Came with my 2 nephews age 8 and 10 for the halloween themed tour. Our lady tour guide was amazing, funny and entertaining - sorry cannot remember your name! We went in fancy dress. There was a prize for the winner and both my nephews got a certificate at the end for completing the trail. The tunnels themselves are beautiful and well maintained. Would definitely recommend a visit
Written 27 November 2023
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melissa J
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Went with family to the tunnels it was a fasinating trip the volenteers have done amazing work uncovering the history and have preserved what they have found the knowledge of our guide lynn was great very informative the kids had enjoyed going through all areas i will be doing another trip in the future to see more history they uncover
Written 26 November 2023
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mickeycoburn
Liverpool, UK13 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Visited as a family with adults, teens and young kids. We all absolutely loved our tour, especially the little ones who couldnt believe that all the pottery and bottles had been found inside the tunnels when they were cleared out. We will 100% be back in the future. Our tour guide Lynn was brilliant and took time to answer all our questions. Thank you so much
Written 26 November 2023
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Jolie W
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
An absolutely amazing experience exploring the INCREDIBLE work these volunteers have uncovered over the years, by some clearly very talented 19th century builders. I am blown away by the hard work the volunteer network have put in to excavate these tunnels and we are completely blessed to be able to have access to them now - I can’t believe more people aren’t aware of this amazing site!
Our volunteer guide Mike was absolutely brilliant, brimming with knowledge and so clearly completely devoted to this ongoing project, his passion shines through and 2 hours in the Paddington site flew by, simply brilliant work and deserving of so much praise. He was so wonderful and I only hope he gets a singer on his tour soon so he can hear those phenomenal acoustics! Thank you so so much!
Our volunteer guide Mike was absolutely brilliant, brimming with knowledge and so clearly completely devoted to this ongoing project, his passion shines through and 2 hours in the Paddington site flew by, simply brilliant work and deserving of so much praise. He was so wonderful and I only hope he gets a singer on his tour soon so he can hear those phenomenal acoustics! Thank you so so much!
Written 19 November 2023
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Vic B
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Fascinating tour given by Mike of the Paddington complex. It wasn't just the structures but the household items from the past two centuries that were on display that made it that bit more special. It was quite extraordinary to learn the "Friends" manual labour of hand tooling and carrying out of the rubble and coke ash that had been used over time to fill in the caverns. Quite a feat and a lot of "horsepower". Recommend.
Written 13 November 2023
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Sue B
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
My husband Paul and I, visited this tourist attraction this morning. It was the last stop on a fantastic itinerary planned few days in Liverpool.
Our tour guide was Colin, he was a lovely man, very informative and very sociable. We found the tunnels fascinating, impressive and intriguing. The architecture was beautiful. We were amazed by the items that were discovered whilst the digging phase was going on. They were items that you would expect to see on an Antiques programme, and some still intact.
The work on the restoration/renovation that the dedicated Friends of Williamson's Tunnels have put in, the true dedication of such a worthwhile cause to discover past history is phenomenal. They are all volunteers giving up their own time. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and cannot thank all the people involved in the visit enough. We were made very welcome, despite arriving early. Lynn even remembered our Son's name who made the booking. Very worthwhile visiting. We would certainly recommend it. Also, it is entirely free and run by donations.
Many thanks Sue and Paul Biddle from Coventry.
Our tour guide was Colin, he was a lovely man, very informative and very sociable. We found the tunnels fascinating, impressive and intriguing. The architecture was beautiful. We were amazed by the items that were discovered whilst the digging phase was going on. They were items that you would expect to see on an Antiques programme, and some still intact.
The work on the restoration/renovation that the dedicated Friends of Williamson's Tunnels have put in, the true dedication of such a worthwhile cause to discover past history is phenomenal. They are all volunteers giving up their own time. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and cannot thank all the people involved in the visit enough. We were made very welcome, despite arriving early. Lynn even remembered our Son's name who made the booking. Very worthwhile visiting. We would certainly recommend it. Also, it is entirely free and run by donations.
Many thanks Sue and Paul Biddle from Coventry.
Written 5 November 2023
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Hayley
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Such a fab place to go visit and very interesting, fully enjoyed our tour and our guide Mike was brilliant, i would recommend a visit here and I would visit again.
Written 5 November 2023
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Mark M
Lichfield, UK7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
After seeing this on abandoned engineering I couldn't wait to find out more and experience the tour.It was well worth the wait and I left with many puzzles going around my head on why they did this and that. Excellent
Lynn was our guide who is very passionate about everything and very knowledgeable and funny. Thank you
Lynn was our guide who is very passionate about everything and very knowledgeable and funny. Thank you
Written 1 November 2023
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joseph r
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Friends
Absolutely amazing site, lovely people too. Very thankful that they allowed us to film down there! Will be back at some point!
Written 31 October 2023
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Excursion819826
69 contributions
Hi, how do I visit here. I went yesterday to Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre but learned today another place is in Liverpool with the tunnels too. Do you have to buy tickets ahead
philRainhill
Rainhill, UK146 contributions
It’s only open Wednesday and Sunday. You need to book ahead on the website. It’s a great trip
coco037
Aintree, UK51 contributions
Is this free??
glossopdave2016
Glossop, UK28 contributions
The visit was free but we were given the opportunity to donate which we were all happy to do. All the workers are volunteers.
Be aware there are two Williamson's Tunnels tours....one which charges for admission but is more the finished article, and the one I reviewed (The Friends of Williamson's Tunnels), which is still a work in progress.
Tim F
Margate, UK29 contributions
Is it pram friendly? Can I carry my baby if not (in a pouch thing?)
Lynn Mills
Liverpool, UK567 contributions
Hi Tim, I am a volunteer with FoWT. Although we are not pram friendly and your little one fits into a carrier, you can take a tour of our Paddington site, but not the house site.
Hope this helps.
Lynn
Paul H
Southampton, UK1 contribution
Have you yet started on the Magnet site? Any luck?
Chris Iles
1 contribution
Hi, we did recently have a dig on the Magnet site, we found many fascinating features and arches. Though we feel the actual Great Tunnel is lower than we first thought. We will not be able to explore the site for 12 months while the site is used for temporary storage. But we hope we can explore further when the land is vacant again.
We are kept busy at the moment on Williamson's House site, lots of interesting features being discovered. Watch this space 😀
En unos meses iré a Liverpool y me gustaría saber el horario y precio de los túneles. Muchas gracias.
Lynn Mills
Liverpool, UK567 contributions
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