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Welcome to Port Sunlight, the village founded by ‘Soap King’ William Hesketh Lever in 1888. The village was built to house Lever’s ‘Sunlight Soap’ factory workers, but today is home to a fascinating museum, beautiful architecture, a world-class art gallery, stunning parkland and a thriving community.
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The museum tells the story of William Lever and his vision in creating this village for workers at his Sunlight Soap factory. Explore how the village developed over the years, from the working and living conditions to the charming architecture. The museum is packed with tales and nostalgia, from displays of vintage soap packaging to Ringo Starr’s first performance with the Beatles in the village in 1962. Through film shows, interactives, models and an array of intriguing artefacts you can discover the tale of this inspirational village. As part of your Port Sunlight Experience ticket, visitors get a chance to step inside a worker’s cottage and experience everyday life in Port Sunlight in Edwardian times.
Walking Tours: Join friendly and knowledgeable guides for a special 90-minute walking tour around Port Sunlight Village, and discover the fascinating story of a village built on soap. Unlock the meaning behind the diverse architecture, and hear the stories of village life past and present. Walking tours run Wednesday – Sunday, departing from Port Sunlight Museum. Each tour lasts about 90 minutes.
Group visits: If you would like to bring a group – general, special interest or education – to Port Sunlight the venue would be delighted to tailor a package that suits your specific needs. Please contact the Visitor Services Team on 0151 644 6466 / 07514 648571 [email protected].
Family visits: There’s lots for younger visitors to do and see in Port Sunlight. The museum has hands-on activities, and exploring the worker’s cottage is a very engaging way to experience history. Now based in the village’s historic school room The Lyceum, SoapWorks is an interactive family experience designed to encourage more children to engage with the STEM subjects and have fun learning about the science of soap and its life-saving properties!
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