Visit yourself

In this page you find some suggestions for visits that you can organize yourself during your stay in Liverpool

Williamson Tunnels

www.williamsontunnels.co.uk/

The Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre provides an insight into the fascinating underground world created by Joseph Williamson in the early 19th Century. Take a guided tour through a section of the network of tunnels and view exhibitions which depict the life and times of one of Liverpool's most eccentric characters.

The Centre is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tours run every hour at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30, and 15.30. Tours last around 45 minutes. All tours must be booked in advance by telephoning +44 151 709 6868 between 10.00 and 15.00 on the three days that we are open. E-mail: enquiries@williamsontunnels.co.uk for advance bookings.

Prices: £5.00 for adults. £3.00 for children.

Location: Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, The Old Stable Yard, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool L7 3EE. 22 minutes walking from Adelphi hotel.

A Floor to Adore: Liverpool’s Minton Masterpiece

https://liverpoolcityhalls.co.uk/home/minton-tile-reveal-2026

Visitors to St George’s Hall will have an exciting opportunity this summer to experience one of Liverpool’s most stunning architectural treasures when the Hall unveils its magnificent Minton tile floor for an extended public reveal from 17 July to 2 September 2026.

Usually protected beneath a wooden covering to preserve its intricate craftsmanship, the Minton floor is one of the finest examples of Victorian design in the world. Comprising 30,000 hand crafted tiles, the mosaic has captivated hundreds of thousands of people over the decades, with its rich colours, classical motifs and remarkable level of preservation.

Tickets: £6.60. Book online at Ticketquarter.

Location: St George's Hall, entrance at the South of the building, via St John’s Lane opposite Queen’s Square Bus Station. 8 minutes walking from Adelphi hotel.

Liverpool Cathedral

https://liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

Liverpool Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Britain and the 5th largest Cathedral in the world.

You can visit the Cathedral and (optional) the tower of the Cathedral. From Monday to Saturday, you can book a guided tour at 13.30 (£6.00, payable at the Welcome Desk). For more tours, consult the website.

Location: Liverpool Cathedral, St James’ Mount, Liverpool L1 7AZ. 13 minutes walking from Adelphi hotel.

Liverpool Crown Court

Liverpool Crown Court is the primary criminal court for Merseyside, located within the Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts in Derby Square, Liverpool since 1984. Before the current building existed, serious criminal trials were held at the historic St George's Hall. In 1835, Liverpool became an "assize town," meaning prisoners no longer had to travel to Lancaster for trial. The Crown Courtroom at St George’s Hall officially opened in December 1851 and served as the city's primary criminal court for over 130 years.

Most court hearings are open to the public to ensure "justice is seen to be done". You can typically just turn up and sit in the public gallery, which is usually located at the back of each courtroom. Most cases begin around 10.00 or 10.30 and end at 16.15-16.30 with a lunch break between 13.00 and 14.00/14.15.

Location: Liverpool Crown Court,Derby Square, Liverpool L2 1XA. 14 minutes walking from Adelphi hotel.