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The story and recipe of the Port Sunlight Bun
Discover the recently unearthed century-old recipe for a very special village bake.
Renewing the Boating Pond
Learn about our project to bring this much-loved landmark back to life.
Buy Port Sunlight prints
Port Sunlight Museum has partnered with Art UK to make our collections available to enjoy at home.
Commemorative Giving
From bird boxes to benches, learn about our new commemorative giving opportunities.
What’s on this summer
From exhibitions and markets to family fun, there’s always something to do and look forward to in Port Sunlight – see what’s on.
Anthony Brown – Behind the Eye
Until 29 August
Discover the acclaimed painter’s exhibition of deeply personal portraits at Bridge Cottage.
Heritage Highlights: Lunchtime Talks
Throughout summer
Discover new regular lunchtime talks at Port Sunlight Museum delving into the village’s past.
Summer Soap Making
Thursday 25 June, 6pm
Take part in a fun and creative evening of melt and pour soap making, here in the home of Sunlight Soap.
Open-Air Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Thursday 20 August
Join us in the Dell for a breath-taking performance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy.
It all began with a bar of soap…
Port Sunlight was founded by ‘Soap King’ William Lever in 1888 to create a healthy and beautiful place to live for the workers at the Lever Brothers’ soap factory. Today the village is home to a fascinating museum, beautiful architecture, a world-class art gallery, stunning parkland and a thriving community.
Help us protect Port Sunlight’s monuments
From conserving the Grade I listed War Memorial to our ongoing project to repair the Boating Pond, caring for Port Sunlight’s monuments is important and costly. There are many ways you can support our work, including playing the Port Sunlight Lottery for just £2 per week.
Support us
Port Sunlight needs you
As a charity, Port Sunlight Village Trust needs your support to help us preserve and promote this special place both today and for the future.
Make a donation
Donations of all sizes are welcome – every pound makes a difference to our important work.
Play the Port Sunlight Lottery
For just £2 per week, you can win cash prizes and support our monuments conservation work.
Become a corporate sponsor
Do a little good with your business and get your name out there in our famous village.
Volunteer with us
Volunteers are an essential part of what we do, contributing to many areas of our work.
Heritage Highlights: Lunchtime Talks at Port Sunlight Museum
Discover more of Port Sunlight’s remarkable past with our Heritage Highlights series of bite‑sized lunchtime talks designed to fit perfectly into your day. Each 20‑minute session is led by our knowledgeable team and shines a…
Essential resident and visitor information about the Port Sunlight Road Race 2026
One of the biggest events in Port Sunlight’s events calendar is returning in 2026 – the Port Sunlight Road Race! Organised by BTR Liverpool and Run For All, the Road Race welcomes thousands of runners each…
The story and recipe of the Port Sunlight Bun
A forgotten century-old recipe, once conceived to rival the iconic Eccles cake and other regional bakes, has been unearthed and brought back to life in the historic village it was named after.
Read the spring 2026 issue of the Port Sunlight Gazette
Read our latest seasonal magazine made for everyone who is part of Port Sunlight’s community, whether you visit, live, work or volunteer here.
