Experience Port Sunlight’s beauty and history

Port Sunlight is waiting to be explored…

Join our friendly and knowledgeable guides for an inspiring walking tour around Port Sunlight and discover the fascinating story of the village built on soap, or go on self-guided adventures with our digital treasure hunts, family activity trails and the Bloomberg Connects app.

Morning tours

Get the full experience on a 90-minute walking tour running daily (Monday–Sunday) at 11am. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid to disappointment as places are limited, however you can join a tour on the day if there is availability. This tour takes you on a journey through all aspects of Port Sunlight’s story, architecture and people – a must-do experience.

Afternoon tours

Shorter 60-minute tours are also available starting at 2pm from Port Sunlight Museum, running daily (Monday–Sunday).

This tour includes most of the main landmarks and points of interest, however a little less of the fascinating facts and stories.

Prices

Ticket
Museum & Worker's Cottage
Morning Walking Tour
Adult
£8.00
£21.00
Concession (Student, 60+, disabled)
£7.00
£15.00
Child (5-16)
£5.50
£8.50
Family (2 + 2)
£24.00
£52.00

*Purchase a Port Sunlight Museum ticket and enjoy a discount on a morning village walking tour at 11am – book online or in-person.

Children under 5 go free and do not need a ticket.
Free entry is available to carers accompanying a visitor with a disability.

All income received from ticket sales to Port Sunlight Museum goes directly to supporting Port Sunlight Village Trust’s work to preserve and promote this special village.

What you need to know

Make the most of your walking tour experience. Here's some handy information to help plan your visit.

Accessibility

The route of the tour is mostly flat with some slight slopes and standard pavement crossings. We do not recommend the tour to people with limited mobility due to the consistent pace of the tour. Wheelchair or mobility scooter-users are very welcome and your tour guide will do everything they can to accommodate you. Assistance dogs are welcome. Accessible toilets are available at Port Sunlight Museum.

If you have a specific question about accessibility, please contact us by email – info@portsunlight.kinsta.cloud – or call 0151 644 6466.

Dogs

Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome to join you on the tour. Please be mindful of other guests on the tour and, of course, pick up any dog waste. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside Port Sunlight Museum.

Cancellations and refunds

Please dress appropriately for the weather as our walking tours will go ahead even in rain and will only be cancelled in the event of severe weather or where there is a safety concern. If we cancel a walking tour due to bad weather or any other reason, you will be fully refunded or you can choose to move your booking to another date. If a tour is cancelled at short notice and you have already arrived, you will also have the option to receive a free self-guided tour map (depending on stock).

If you can no longer attend your tour for reasons outside of our control, we will not be able to offer a refund, however if you let us know with at least 24 hours notice, you can choose to move your booking to another date. Latecomers will not be given a refund, so we recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before your tour begins.

Digital Treasure Hunts

Tour Port Sunlight in a completely new way with an outdoor adventure you’ll never forget. With PuzzleDuck’s innovative app, you and your family and friends can navigate your way to secret locations and attempt a series of fun and unusual challenges, including observations, trivia, logic and photos. You’ll learn quirky facts about the village and see things you may never have noticed before.

Price: £18 for between 1–5 playing devices. How you play and who with, is up to you – you only need to decide how many devices you want to use between you. If you want to use more than five devices, you will need to purchase an additional hunt code.

Purchase your hunt code from Port Sunlight Museum and download the PuzzleDuck app to get going. FAQs here.

Seasonal family activity trails

Spring, summer, autumn or winter… your family can enjoy a different trail every season around the village filled with fun activities to keep you busy no matter when you visit. The self-led trails have something for all little ones to enjoy, from wildlife spotting to sporty challenges to arty activities. Pick up your trail pack from Port Sunlight Museum (open daily, 10am-4.30pm) for just £2 each to get going.

The Bloomberg Connects app

Make more of your visit with free access to a treasure trove of stories, behind-the-scenes content and audio tours on the Bloomberg Connects ‘arts and culture’ app. Featuring hundreds of other museums, galleries and cultural sites, this unique app includes exclusive guides to both Port Sunlight Museum and the village.