Port Sunlight

Explore Port Sunlight, one of the finest industrial worker villages in the world and a great day out no matter the season.

Built in 1888 by William Lever to house the factory workers at his Sunlight Soap factory, Port Sunlight was a radical vision to provide a healthy and beautiful place for working class people to live and work. Today, Port Sunlight is home to over 900 Arts and Crafts-style houses, acres of stunning gardens and parkland, a fascinating museum, a world-class art gallery and a thriving community.

Visit Port Sunlight Museum and join a walking tour

No visit to the village is complete without exploring its unique story at Port Sunlight Museum and the Edwardian Worker's Cottage, or uncovering the layers of the village’s history on a walking tour with an expert guide.

Top attractions

In addition to Port Sunlight Museum, there are several attractions in the village not to miss. Visit Lady Lever Art Gallery (National Museums Liverpool) to see one of the finest collections of fine and decorative art in the UK. Step inside the magnificent Bridge Cottage Gallery to explore temporary exhibitions ranging from photography to fashion. Enjoy a show at the famous Gladstone Theatre, with its thriving programme of drama, musicals, comedy and more or head to Hulme Hall to browse the regular markets & fairs and see where the Beatles first performed as the Fab Four with Ringo Starr in 1962.

There’s always something happening in Port Sunlight, from food and drink festivals to family trails to open-air theatre. Find out what’s coming up in Port Sunlight.

Gardens and parks

Port Sunlight’s beautiful gardens and parks make it a perfect place to escape to throughout the year. Discover winter wonderland walks, springtime displays, summer strolls through one of the longest rose gardens in the North West, and unmissable shows of autumn colour.

Getting to Port Sunlight

Located in Wirral, less than half an hour away from Chester by train and car, Port Sunlight offers the perfect day out for the whole family. There’s plenty of free parking around the village. Port Sunlight and Bebington stations are located on either end of the village, with regular Merseyrail services between Liverpool and Chester/Ellesmere Port.

Go to www.portsunlightvillage.com to plan your visit.