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Friends of Williamson's Tunnels

5.0 tripadvisor stars

5.0 Stars - Based on 1194 Visitor Reviews

					100% recommend I wholeheartedly recommend this experience. It will be unforgettable. With the help of Tony and Laura I saw Liverpool in a different way. From my point of view it was a 100% experience.  Words cannot fully describe this experience, until you see it with your own eyes and enjoy it.
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Mihaela C.
11/06/25
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Mihaela C.
11/06/25

						100% recommend I wholeheartedly recommend this experience. It will be unforgettable. With the help of Tony and Laura I saw Liverpool in a different way. From my point of view it was a 100% experience.  Words cannot fully describe this experience, until you see it with your own eyes and enjoy it.
					
					greatplace to visit Had a great visit to the tunnels last weekend.  A really unique place to visit. It is a really amazing place to visit and you dont know what to expect until you visit it.Well worth a visit.
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peter l.
22/09/25
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peter l.
22/09/25

						greatplace to visit Had a great visit to the tunnels last weekend.  A really unique place to visit. It is a really amazing place to visit and you dont know what to expect until you visit it.Well worth a visit.
					
					Very Enjoyable We had a wonderful time visiting the tunnels. Our guide was Mandy, she was very knowledgeable . There were a lot of interesting artefacts to see Well worth a visit.
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Blatter345
05/06/25
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Blatter345
05/06/25

						Very Enjoyable We had a wonderful time visiting the tunnels. Our guide was Mandy, she was very knowledgeable . There were a lot of interesting artefacts to see Well worth a visit.
					
					Don't wait to go and see this. What an amazing place that I'm ashamed to say took me way too long to book a tour. a fascinating place with a lot of history and some of the items they found down there are great to look at. We did a 90 minute tour in a small group on a Wednesday and the staff where very knowledgeable. I'm already thinking of booking my next trip here. There is a little bit of walking and a few steps but not too many
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David G.
18/09/26
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David G.
18/09/26

						Don't wait to go and see this. What an amazing place that I'm ashamed to say took me way too long to book a tour. a fascinating place with a lot of history and some of the items they found down there are great to look at. We did a 90 minute tour in a small group on a Wednesday and the staff where very knowledgeable. I'm already thinking of booking my next trip here. There is a little bit of walking and a few steps but not too many
					
					Amazing!! Had so much fun on this tour. Clare is an amazing guide and all the volunteers are so friendly and are truly passionate about the history of the tunnels. Would definitely recommend!
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Amelia D.
08/06/26
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Amelia D.
08/06/26

						Amazing!! Had so much fun on this tour. Clare is an amazing guide and all the volunteers are so friendly and are truly passionate about the history of the tunnels. Would definitely recommend!
					
					Interesting A site that I knew existed but had never had the pleasure of visiting- until recently, and I’m so pleased I did. Guided by lovely knowledgeable volunteers, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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M C.
24/09/25
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M C.
24/09/25

						Interesting A site that I knew existed but had never had the pleasure of visiting- until recently, and I’m so pleased I did. Guided by lovely knowledgeable volunteers, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
					
					Must see Fantastic tour, loads to see and really informative. Tom was our tour guide and was excellent and mega friendly. I’d highly recommend this tour
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Peter D.
10/03/26
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Peter D.
10/03/26

						Must see Fantastic tour, loads to see and really informative. Tom was our tour guide and was excellent and mega friendly. I’d highly recommend this tour
					
					Would highly recommend My 11 year old son went with 3 other friends and their parent. They had a fabulous time exploring the tunnels and learning all about them. Their guide, Tom, was knowledgeable and welcomed all questions fired in his direction. Would 100% recommend to others
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Claire G.
13/04/25
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Claire G.
13/04/25

						Would highly recommend My 11 year old son went with 3 other friends and their parent. They had a fabulous time exploring the tunnels and learning all about them. Their guide, Tom, was knowledgeable and welcomed all questions fired in his direction. Would 100% recommend to others
					
					Bringing local history to life and exploring an underworld it's hard to believe exists What an amazing experience. Clare was our brilliant, informative guide who blended the serious with the hilarious. Incredible to think what lies beneath the streets of Liverpool that most people never see. Highly recommended.
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Kathryn R.
12/07/26
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Kathryn R.
12/07/26

						Bringing local history to life and exploring an underworld it's hard to believe exists What an amazing experience. Clare was our brilliant, informative guide who blended the serious with the hilarious. Incredible to think what lies beneath the streets of Liverpool that most people never see. Highly recommended.
					
					Best tour in Liverpool. Hidden underworld! This was the best tour we’ve done in Liverpool. Very difficult to find the parking as it’s in a residential area, but what a hidden tour!

Mike, an excavation volunteer since 2002 met us in the portacabin and his excitement and enthusiasm carried throughout the tour. We loved it and completely understand how he can spend so many hours digging and labouring on site. So many treasures to find, so many hidden tunnnels and corridors to discover.  Thank you Brilliant tour.
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RJMackay123
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
19/10/26
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RJMackay123
19/10/26

						Best tour in Liverpool. Hidden underworld! This was the best tour we’ve done in Liverpool. Very difficult to find the parking as it’s in a residential area, but what a hidden tour!

Mike, an excavation volunteer since 2002 met us in the portacabin and his excitement and enthusiasm carried throughout the tour. We loved it and completely understand how he can spend so many hours digging and labouring on site. So many treasures to find, so many hidden tunnnels and corridors to discover.  Thank you Brilliant tour.
					
					Fun alternative to the usual What a funny place!  I was the only person on my tour, and the guide was really nice and informative.  I'm glad I learned about this, not sure if it's a must do, but it is interesting and if you are looking for something that is a bit different, this is a good choice.
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aj2015aj5
16/06/26
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aj2015aj5
16/06/26

						Fun alternative to the usual What a funny place!  I was the only person on my tour, and the guide was really nice and informative.  I'm glad I learned about this, not sure if it's a must do, but it is interesting and if you are looking for something that is a bit different, this is a good choice.
					
					dont miss the Williamson tunnels Brilliant guide, unique experience a throughly enjoyable experience for everyone of all ages, nothing quite like it.
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Meander51799190692
23/09/25
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Meander51799190692
23/09/25

						dont miss the Williamson tunnels Brilliant guide, unique experience a throughly enjoyable experience for everyone of all ages, nothing quite like it.
					
					Review Great tour guide Phil, who knows his history. We enjoyed the tour of the house and what lies beneath.
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CHRIS M.
20/09/26
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CHRIS M.
20/09/26

						Review Great tour guide Phil, who knows his history. We enjoyed the tour of the house and what lies beneath.
					
					Well worth a visit and great team of knowledgeable volunteers. These hardworking volunteers give up precious time and are so passionate and dedicated to their role and it was very much appreciated. Really interesting, honest and informative. Only comment would be keep moving as we were standing around for quite a long time, but that aside, brilliant and recommended.
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D K.
24/03/25
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D K.
24/03/25

						Well worth a visit and great team of knowledgeable volunteers. These hardworking volunteers give up precious time and are so passionate and dedicated to their role and it was very much appreciated. Really interesting, honest and informative. Only comment would be keep moving as we were standing around for quite a long time, but that aside, brilliant and recommended.
					
					A must see hidden gem A fascinating hidden gem with an incredibly knowledgeable guide. It was nice to have the cool of the tunnels on such a hot day. Thoroughly recommend a visit.
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Karen N.
12/08/26
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Karen N.
12/08/26

						A must see hidden gem A fascinating hidden gem with an incredibly knowledgeable guide. It was nice to have the cool of the tunnels on such a hot day. Thoroughly recommend a visit.
					
					Great visit to Friends of Williamson Tunnels Another excellent tour by Mandy as was the case when I bought other friends last autumn. Again those with me say that the visit exceeded expectations and they enjoyed a lovely couple of hours.
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Rob B.
27/04/26
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Rob B.
27/04/26

						Great visit to Friends of Williamson Tunnels Another excellent tour by Mandy as was the case when I bought other friends last autumn. Again those with me say that the visit exceeded expectations and they enjoyed a lovely couple of hours.
					
					A must see attraction Really interesting and totally surprised at what you find just underneath a normal residential area. Our guide Clare was excellent and very knowledgeable and took time to explain in detail the history and formation of the tunnels, as well as answering any questions. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting Liverpool and it is incredible the work, time and dedication that goes into the restoration and operation of the tunnels, with no local funding!!
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rowbb
Glasgow, United Kingdom
01/10/26
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rowbb
01/10/26

						A must see attraction Really interesting and totally surprised at what you find just underneath a normal residential area. Our guide Clare was excellent and very knowledgeable and took time to explain in detail the history and formation of the tunnels, as well as answering any questions. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting Liverpool and it is incredible the work, time and dedication that goes into the restoration and operation of the tunnels, with no local funding!!
					
					Family Fun 🎃 The Halloween family tour was great. It was  fully booked on the day we wanted to go but Mike was excellent and accommodated us. Clare and Isaac the tour guides were very informative and really made a fuss of my daughter and niece. You could tell that so much effort had gone into making the tunnels spooky. The decorations were fabulous and the gifts for the children at the end were a kind touch. Well done to all involved in putting this event on
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Emma H.
28/10/26
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Emma H.
28/10/26

						Family Fun 🎃 The Halloween family tour was great. It was  fully booked on the day we wanted to go but Mike was excellent and accommodated us. Clare and Isaac the tour guides were very informative and really made a fuss of my daughter and niece. You could tell that so much effort had gone into making the tunnels spooky. The decorations were fabulous and the gifts for the children at the end were a kind touch. Well done to all involved in putting this event on
					
					Fascinating experience into the underground world created by Williamson Fascinating experience into the underground world created by Williamson. Having seen the tunnels on various TV shows, our guide, Mike, gave a captivating tour with stories from his years of tunnelling on the site as a volunteer, and interesting details of the variety of artifacts found. This is a working site, with new tunnels and spaces still being discovered. Well worth a visit - and we will be returning to see their progress from time to time.
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Stuart H.
03/03/25
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Stuart H.
03/03/25

						Fascinating experience into the underground world created by Williamson Fascinating experience into the underground world created by Williamson. Having seen the tunnels on various TV shows, our guide, Mike, gave a captivating tour with stories from his years of tunnelling on the site as a volunteer, and interesting details of the variety of artifacts found. This is a working site, with new tunnels and spaces still being discovered. Well worth a visit - and we will be returning to see their progress from time to time.
					
					Fantastic Tour of Williamsons commercial tunnels This tour was excellent in every way. Clare who led the tour was very informative and fantastic tour guide. The tour lasted around an hour and half but clare and team were very glad to talk to us before and afterwards. We did the commercial tour and we are going to join up as members and do the house tour next. Many thanks to clare and the other volunteers for excavating by hand I must say and giving us all the opportunity to visit these underground tunnels xx
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GlobeTrotting828947
16/09/26
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GlobeTrotting828947
16/09/26

						Fantastic Tour of Williamsons commercial tunnels This tour was excellent in every way. Clare who led the tour was very informative and fantastic tour guide. The tour lasted around an hour and half but clare and team were very glad to talk to us before and afterwards. We did the commercial tour and we are going to join up as members and do the house tour next. Many thanks to clare and the other volunteers for excavating by hand I must say and giving us all the opportunity to visit these underground tunnels xx
					
					Great Adventure underneath Liverpool - like Indiana Jones It was an incredibly fascinating and exciting tour—something truly special. You would never imagine what lies beneath streets and neighborhoods that otherwise look so unassuming.



A fantastic experience and, in my opinion, a MUST-DO when visiting Liverpool.

Many thanks to Mike—a great guy and tour guide; it was brilliant!

And a huge thank you to the entire "Friends of Williamson Tunnels" team for the tremendous work they’ve done uncovering everything to share it with the public.



As Mike so aptly put it, it was like being right in the middle of an Indiana Jones adventure ;-)



Greetings from Switzerland

Roman
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F2440NZromang
Lucerne, Switzerland
07/09/26
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F2440NZromang
07/09/26

						Great Adventure underneath Liverpool - like Indiana Jones It was an incredibly fascinating and exciting tour—something truly special. You would never imagine what lies beneath streets and neighborhoods that otherwise look so unassuming.



A fantastic experience and, in my opinion, a MUST-DO when visiting Liverpool.

Many thanks to Mike—a great guy and tour guide; it was brilliant!

And a huge thank you to the entire "Friends of Williamson Tunnels" team for the tremendous work they’ve done uncovering everything to share it with the public.



As Mike so aptly put it, it was like being right in the middle of an Indiana Jones adventure ;-)



Greetings from Switzerland

Roman
					
					Lovely, Funny, Informative I came in from Philadelphia for a couple days and I had a lovely tour with Mike! The tunnels are such a mysterious event beneath Liverpool and Mike is a great tour guide in explaining so much history to them. So thankful for answering all my questions, too! For anyone considering it, absolutely book it!
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Alexander Q.
29/06/25
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Alexander Q.
29/06/25

						Lovely, Funny, Informative I came in from Philadelphia for a couple days and I had a lovely tour with Mike! The tunnels are such a mysterious event beneath Liverpool and Mike is a great tour guide in explaining so much history to them. So thankful for answering all my questions, too! For anyone considering it, absolutely book it!
					
					Unique visit Really interesting tour and unique place. Guide was excellent and told the story of the tunnels and the people behind it.
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755patricko
Bray, Ireland
24/01/26
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755patricko
24/01/26

						Unique visit Really interesting tour and unique place. Guide was excellent and told the story of the tunnels and the people behind it.
					
					What a good way to spend an hour or so A really interesting place, lots of history and very enthusiastic and friendly volunteers. Clare was a very good guide and explained the tunnels clearly to us.
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SandstoneUk
UK
17/09/25
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SandstoneUk
17/09/25

						What a good way to spend an hour or so A really interesting place, lots of history and very enthusiastic and friendly volunteers. Clare was a very good guide and explained the tunnels clearly to us.
					
					brilliant top attraction within easy reach of liverpool city centre brilliant tour with chris amazing guide very informative and amazing place all staff brillant artifacts found in tip top condition
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colin b.
19/07/25
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colin b.
19/07/25

						brilliant top attraction within easy reach of liverpool city centre brilliant tour with chris amazing guide very informative and amazing place all staff brillant artifacts found in tip top condition
					
					Epic! Really enjoyed our trip underground  with our excellent guide Chris. Very knowledgeable and explained everything really well. We were very lucky to have had our own personal guide as the tour we wanted to go on was fully booked so Mike very kindly arranged our tour with Chris. Cannot recommend this tour enough! Just epic!!!
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Richard R.
12/07/25
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Richard R.
12/07/25

						Epic! Really enjoyed our trip underground  with our excellent guide Chris. Very knowledgeable and explained everything really well. We were very lucky to have had our own personal guide as the tour we wanted to go on was fully booked so Mike very kindly arranged our tour with Chris. Cannot recommend this tour enough! Just epic!!!
					
					Fascinating tour The tour of Williamson's tunnels was absolutely fascinating. Our tour guide (Clare) was fantastic and all of the volunteers we met were really friendly and enthusiastic. Thank you for a great experience and we would love to come back to do the tour of Williamson's house.
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Jebbie1982
London, United Kingdom
22/12/25
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Jebbie1982
22/12/25

						Fascinating tour The tour of Williamson's tunnels was absolutely fascinating. Our tour guide (Clare) was fantastic and all of the volunteers we met were really friendly and enthusiastic. Thank you for a great experience and we would love to come back to do the tour of Williamson's house.
					
					A quirky fascinating tour A quirky and fascinating tour.  The tour offers a glimpse of the mysterious world of Joseph Williamson. With history, stories and speculation about  the purpose of the subterranean tunnels, caverns, brick arches and passages. The volunteers were friendly and welcoming.  Tom, our guide was enthusiastic and  knowledgeable.  You can tell he loves what he does, he made the tour engaging.  Highly recommended.
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Judith F.
Alsager, United Kingdom
21/09/25
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Judith F.
21/09/25

						A quirky fascinating tour A quirky and fascinating tour.  The tour offers a glimpse of the mysterious world of Joseph Williamson. With history, stories and speculation about  the purpose of the subterranean tunnels, caverns, brick arches and passages. The volunteers were friendly and welcoming.  Tom, our guide was enthusiastic and  knowledgeable.  You can tell he loves what he does, he made the tour engaging.  Highly recommended.
					
					Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels tour I found this to be a fascinating tour and our guide Tony was very interesting to listen to as he guided us around the tunnels (quarries). It was fascinating to see all of the pieces that had been reclaimed from when the tunnels were filled with Liverpool’s rubbish and hear little anecdotes about them. You need to be comfortable going up and down stairs for the tour.
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Dave P.
11/06/25
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Dave P.
11/06/25

						Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels tour I found this to be a fascinating tour and our guide Tony was very interesting to listen to as he guided us around the tunnels (quarries). It was fascinating to see all of the pieces that had been reclaimed from when the tunnels were filled with Liverpool’s rubbish and hear little anecdotes about them. You need to be comfortable going up and down stairs for the tour.
					
					Lovely little afternoon out learning about such a fascinating topic. We (3 adults) came along not knowing what to expect. All the volunteers and staff were very welcoming from arrival. Tony our guide was very informative and passionate about the tunnels. We found the experience extremely interesting. 

We can’t wait to come back and explore more sections.
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GemsUk
Merseyside, United Kingdom
10/03/25
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GemsUk
10/03/25

						Lovely little afternoon out learning about such a fascinating topic. We (3 adults) came along not knowing what to expect. All the volunteers and staff were very welcoming from arrival. Tony our guide was very informative and passionate about the tunnels. We found the experience extremely interesting. 

We can’t wait to come back and explore more sections.
					
					🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Not to be missed Gem of an experience and one not to be missed. Mike was a fantastic Guide and had been involved with FOWT for many years involved in the clearances which enabled him to share many anecdotes which further illuminated the fascinating history of the project. 

Williamson was a fascinating character and I look forward to returning and touring more of the tunnels. 

It’s surprising the City Council & Universities aren’t more actively involved in this incredible excavation project and discovering more about the social and economic history of the local community
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Eileen F.
Chorley, United Kingdom
08/02/26
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Eileen F.
08/02/26

						🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Not to be missed Gem of an experience and one not to be missed. Mike was a fantastic Guide and had been involved with FOWT for many years involved in the clearances which enabled him to share many anecdotes which further illuminated the fascinating history of the project. 

Williamson was a fascinating character and I look forward to returning and touring more of the tunnels. 

It’s surprising the City Council & Universities aren’t more actively involved in this incredible excavation project and discovering more about the social and economic history of the local community
					
					FoWT Williamson Tunnels Tour Fantastic experience. Mandy was our Guide today and she was friendly, funny and oh so knowledgeable and passionate about the known history of Williamson and his magnificent tunnels. 

The artefacts uncovered in the rubble bring to life Liverpool from times gone by. 

This was not my first visit,I like to visit annually because the experience is magical.
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rudebox2014
Wirral, United Kingdom
22/07/26
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rudebox2014
22/07/26

						FoWT Williamson Tunnels Tour Fantastic experience. Mandy was our Guide today and she was friendly, funny and oh so knowledgeable and passionate about the known history of Williamson and his magnificent tunnels. 

The artefacts uncovered in the rubble bring to life Liverpool from times gone by. 

This was not my first visit,I like to visit annually because the experience is magical.
					
					Recommended I was there with two friends of mine. Really nice experience. Our guide was Clare, who is really passionate and prepared on Williamson's story. It was an experience different from the usual touristic spots.
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ElisaLuvi
Rome, Italy
24/03/26
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ElisaLuvi
24/03/26

						Recommended I was there with two friends of mine. Really nice experience. Our guide was Clare, who is really passionate and prepared on Williamson's story. It was an experience different from the usual touristic spots.
					
					A different but enlightening experience, We found the tunnel tour very informative and interesting. Our guide Tom was very enthusiastic and we enjoyed the tour very much.
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N0eleen
Dunedin, New Zealand.
20/08/26
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N0eleen
20/08/26

						A different but enlightening experience, We found the tunnel tour very informative and interesting. Our guide Tom was very enthusiastic and we enjoyed the tour very much.
					
					Worth visiting We absolutely loved this tour! Our guide, Clare, told the story of the Tunnels in such an incredibly engaging way. It was a true pleasure to meet the volunteers here. Thank you so much for the warm welcome and for sharing your wonderful enthusiasm with everyone around you!
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Varvara B.
14/09/26
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Varvara B.
14/09/26

						Worth visiting We absolutely loved this tour! Our guide, Clare, told the story of the Tunnels in such an incredibly engaging way. It was a true pleasure to meet the volunteers here. Thank you so much for the warm welcome and for sharing your wonderful enthusiasm with everyone around you!
					
					Excellent tour! Wonderful tour. Clare was so knowledgeable and the work that’s been done to open up the tunnels to the public and preserve their history is fantastic!
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Ava H.
01/10/26
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Ava H.
01/10/26

						Excellent tour! Wonderful tour. Clare was so knowledgeable and the work that’s been done to open up the tunnels to the public and preserve their history is fantastic!
					
					A fascinating insight into a long-forgotten history Inspired by a television report, I visited the Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels. After a friendly welcome and a safety briefing, Phil, an experienced guide, led us into Liverpool’s underground world. The construction, scale, and history of the tunnels, as well as the numerous artefacts from long-forgotten times, were just as impressive as the enthusiasm of the volunteers who are dedicated to preserving and further exploring this historic heritage. Highly recommended!
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BusinessGastSV
Uberlingen, Germany
11/05/26
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BusinessGastSV
11/05/26

						A fascinating insight into a long-forgotten history Inspired by a television report, I visited the Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels. After a friendly welcome and a safety briefing, Phil, an experienced guide, led us into Liverpool’s underground world. The construction, scale, and history of the tunnels, as well as the numerous artefacts from long-forgotten times, were just as impressive as the enthusiasm of the volunteers who are dedicated to preserving and further exploring this historic heritage. Highly recommended!
					
					What's lurking underground in Liverpool! We did'nt really know what to expect on our visit to the tunnels so we were both astounded when we were led underground! Our guide Mike had so much information to share with the group and he was happy to answer any questions.  I would highly recommend the tour to anyone, we don't come from Liverpool but if you do you should  visit here and learn what is lurking underground in your city!
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Karen C.
23/03/25
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Karen C.
23/03/25

						What's lurking underground in Liverpool! We did'nt really know what to expect on our visit to the tunnels so we were both astounded when we were led underground! Our guide Mike had so much information to share with the group and he was happy to answer any questions.  I would highly recommend the tour to anyone, we don't come from Liverpool but if you do you should  visit here and learn what is lurking underground in your city!
					
					Great Mystery Very interesting tour to historical Victorian tunnels. 

The guide Mandy was exceptionally informative and dedicated to the preservation of Joseph Williamson's heritage.

Remarkable tunnel building and stories of times gone by.

Will definitely visit again.
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Adrian C.
05/03/25
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Adrian C.
05/03/25

						Great Mystery Very interesting tour to historical Victorian tunnels. 

The guide Mandy was exceptionally informative and dedicated to the preservation of Joseph Williamson's heritage.

Remarkable tunnel building and stories of times gone by.

Will definitely visit again.
					
					Fascinating tour What a wonderful legacy Williamson left. The tour guide staff were lovely, very informative and helpful. There is also a YouTube channel but I highly recommend seeing the tunnels up close if you can. What a bizarre and fascinating treat the tour is!
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LittleDan500
Liverpool, United Kingdom
18/09/26
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LittleDan500
18/09/26

						Fascinating tour What a wonderful legacy Williamson left. The tour guide staff were lovely, very informative and helpful. There is also a YouTube channel but I highly recommend seeing the tunnels up close if you can. What a bizarre and fascinating treat the tour is!
					
					Discover the tunnels Excellent tour of the tunnels by an expert guide who really brought the whole experience alive with her expert knowledge. The history of the tunnels is so interesting but also the process of restoration by the team of volunteers was fascinating.
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Jo B.
09/11/25
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Jo B.
09/11/25

						Discover the tunnels Excellent tour of the tunnels by an expert guide who really brought the whole experience alive with her expert knowledge. The history of the tunnels is so interesting but also the process of restoration by the team of volunteers was fascinating.
					
					An absolute gem An absolutely must visit. Well beyond our expectations.

The tour took approximately 2hrs  so much information and mystery around the tunnels. 

If you don’t go then you really are missing out. 

Funded totally by donations and kept open by the tireless work of the volunteers
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lolgen35
Otley, United Kingdom
04/03/26
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lolgen35
04/03/26

						An absolute gem An absolutely must visit. Well beyond our expectations.

The tour took approximately 2hrs  so much information and mystery around the tunnels. 

If you don’t go then you really are missing out. 

Funded totally by donations and kept open by the tireless work of the volunteers
					
					Tunnels tour Excellent tour . Interesting commentary from Tom who brought the whole story alive. Well organised.
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9theresa
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
05/02/26
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9theresa
05/02/26

						Tunnels tour Excellent tour . Interesting commentary from Tom who brought the whole story alive. Well organised.
					
					This is place is one of Liverpool's hidden gems This is place is one of Liverpool's hidden gems,

First thing to say is that this place is Free to visit,

The Guides are excellent and keep the tour very interesting,

We totally lost track of time here as it was so unique and interesting,

The passion and dedication of the team is obvious throughout the tour.

I highly recommend a visit if you have any type of interest in history, archaeology, engineering or urban exploration .
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Karl J.
27/04/26
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Karl J.
27/04/26

						This is place is one of Liverpool's hidden gems This is place is one of Liverpool's hidden gems,

First thing to say is that this place is Free to visit,

The Guides are excellent and keep the tour very interesting,

We totally lost track of time here as it was so unique and interesting,

The passion and dedication of the team is obvious throughout the tour.

I highly recommend a visit if you have any type of interest in history, archaeology, engineering or urban exploration .
					
					Birthday day out with FoWT Went today to visit the Williamson tunnels for my husband's birthday and we had a fascinating visit. The tunnels themselves are so interesting but what  makes this organisation is the intrepid group of subterranean explorers who run it. Our guide was Tom, who was one of the excavators of the space we visited, and his passion was absolutely contagious. The tour overran, we were so busy talking, but the time flew by. We will be back to visit some of the members spaces!
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Charliegirl27
Whitley, United Kingdom
04/02/26
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Charliegirl27
04/02/26

						Birthday day out with FoWT Went today to visit the Williamson tunnels for my husband's birthday and we had a fascinating visit. The tunnels themselves are so interesting but what  makes this organisation is the intrepid group of subterranean explorers who run it. Our guide was Tom, who was one of the excavators of the space we visited, and his passion was absolutely contagious. The tour overran, we were so busy talking, but the time flew by. We will be back to visit some of the members spaces!
					
					Wow! You need to visit this place when in Liverpool. Loved it! What an amazing bit of history. Guide was great.

I hope it keeps going
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cindywQ5304LK
Leicester, United Kingdom
15/06/25
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cindywQ5304LK
15/06/25

						Wow! You need to visit this place when in Liverpool. Loved it! What an amazing bit of history. Guide was great.

I hope it keeps going
					
					History under your feet A real hidden gem..taken round by Tom who really knew his stuff. So impressive that so much was excavated by volunteers. Slightly different to the other tunnel trip further down the road, hard to believe the size of this underground network. Really interesting.
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Ja B.
13/09/26
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Ja B.
13/09/26

						History under your feet A real hidden gem..taken round by Tom who really knew his stuff. So impressive that so much was excavated by volunteers. Slightly different to the other tunnel trip further down the road, hard to believe the size of this underground network. Really interesting.
					
					Super visit to Williamson Tunnels by Chester U3A A superb visit to the Williamson Tunnels by the Industrial Heritage group from Chester U3A. A great welcome and organisation and the guides were excellent and so enthusiastic. Even provided an extra person to help one of our members who suffers from Parkinsons. 

The visit itself is highly recommended, not only for the tunnels but the amazing artefacts on display. 

Highly recommended. Thank you again.
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Stuart B.
Chester, United Kingdom
22/10/25
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Stuart B.
22/10/25

						Super visit to Williamson Tunnels by Chester U3A A superb visit to the Williamson Tunnels by the Industrial Heritage group from Chester U3A. A great welcome and organisation and the guides were excellent and so enthusiastic. Even provided an extra person to help one of our members who suffers from Parkinsons. 

The visit itself is highly recommended, not only for the tunnels but the amazing artefacts on display. 

Highly recommended. Thank you again.
					
					Definitely worth a visit! We had a thoroughly enjoyable tour of the tunnels with our guide Tom. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the history and layout of the tunnels, having been one of the people who worked hard excavating on the site.  The volunteers make you feel very welcome and I would highly recommend this tour. In fact this is my second visit!
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clareo793
14/08/25
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clareo793
14/08/25

						Definitely worth a visit! We had a thoroughly enjoyable tour of the tunnels with our guide Tom. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the history and layout of the tunnels, having been one of the people who worked hard excavating on the site.  The volunteers make you feel very welcome and I would highly recommend this tour. In fact this is my second visit!
					
					A ‘must see’ and a great lesson in social history. It was an excellent tour which we thoroughly enjoyed. We’d heard a lot about the tunnels but seeing the scale of the them and the work done by the amazingly dedicated volunteers was awe inspiring.  Our guide, Clare, was so proficient and knowledgeable and we were given plenty of time to look around and absorb the information. She was relaxed and very friendly. Without the volunteers places like this would be lost forever.
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Valerie B.
25/09/25
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Valerie B.
25/09/25

						A ‘must see’ and a great lesson in social history. It was an excellent tour which we thoroughly enjoyed. We’d heard a lot about the tunnels but seeing the scale of the them and the work done by the amazingly dedicated volunteers was awe inspiring.  Our guide, Clare, was so proficient and knowledgeable and we were given plenty of time to look around and absorb the information. She was relaxed and very friendly. Without the volunteers places like this would be lost forever.
					
					A very interesting alternative thing to do This is an entirely volunteer-led free tour that takes you down below the streets of Liverpool to a network of underground caverns. I don't want to spoil any more of the story, as the guide will tell you about the history but the volunteers have a lot of passion and dedication and it shows!
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Kaya P.
07/04/25
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Kaya P.
07/04/25

						A very interesting alternative thing to do This is an entirely volunteer-led free tour that takes you down below the streets of Liverpool to a network of underground caverns. I don't want to spoil any more of the story, as the guide will tell you about the history but the volunteers have a lot of passion and dedication and it shows!
					
					Extended longer than it needed to be The venue was great. 



The crazy man paying men to dig into sandstone to keep them off the streets - great 



The story - great. 



The discovered chambers -great. 



The tour taking 2 hours when only 1 hour would have been more than sufficient - not great. 



I missed an onward tour booking as the tunnels tour ran 30 mins over. 



The subterranean chambers are an absolute joy to behold, please don't doubt that. 



But the extended length of the tour? Not ok.
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Wanderingwonderings
Hastings, United Kingdom
30/07/25
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Wanderingwonderings
30/07/25

						Extended longer than it needed to be The venue was great. 



The crazy man paying men to dig into sandstone to keep them off the streets - great 



The story - great. 



The discovered chambers -great. 



The tour taking 2 hours when only 1 hour would have been more than sufficient - not great. 



I missed an onward tour booking as the tunnels tour ran 30 mins over. 



The subterranean chambers are an absolute joy to behold, please don't doubt that. 



But the extended length of the tour? Not ok.
					
					Friends of Williamson.s tunnels What an amazing experience down the Williamson tunnels.

Lovely welcoming volunteers who all work extremely hard and are all passionate about preserving the amazing understanding tunnels.

Can’t believe someone hasn’t stepped forward to help this project, it definitely needs to be preserved, it’s a hidden treasure
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sheilasA7595MP
United Kingdom
01/07/26
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sheilasA7595MP
01/07/26

						Friends of Williamson.s tunnels What an amazing experience down the Williamson tunnels.

Lovely welcoming volunteers who all work extremely hard and are all passionate about preserving the amazing understanding tunnels.

Can’t believe someone hasn’t stepped forward to help this project, it definitely needs to be preserved, it’s a hidden treasure
					
					Well Worth A Visit If you are ever in Liverpool, you should really try to visit this amazing attraction.   The tunnels themselves are breath taking, with a remarkable history.   

However, I really need to praise the volunteers running the tours.  They were so friendly and welcoming.   Unlike many commercial attractions, we were not hurried and made to feel at home instantly.  Clare our guide was fantastic, she was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, we were in awe.   She really did go out of her way to make our tour feel special.
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John P.
30/01/26
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John P.
30/01/26

						Well Worth A Visit If you are ever in Liverpool, you should really try to visit this amazing attraction.   The tunnels themselves are breath taking, with a remarkable history.   

However, I really need to praise the volunteers running the tours.  They were so friendly and welcoming.   Unlike many commercial attractions, we were not hurried and made to feel at home instantly.  Clare our guide was fantastic, she was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, we were in awe.   She really did go out of her way to make our tour feel special.
					
					Excellent visit with knowledgeable, friendly volunteers and guides. An excellent visit with Clare as our guide. Extremely informative and a testament to the efforts of the volunteers to excavate and display this hidden gem beneath our feet. A very warm welcome from start to finish from the volunteers on site. Would definitely recommend a visit whether you’re local or from afar.
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johndM6500IL
10/09/26
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johndM6500IL
10/09/26

						Excellent visit with knowledgeable, friendly volunteers and guides. An excellent visit with Clare as our guide. Extremely informative and a testament to the efforts of the volunteers to excavate and display this hidden gem beneath our feet. A very warm welcome from start to finish from the volunteers on site. Would definitely recommend a visit whether you’re local or from afar.
					
					An extremely interesting visit, full of facts about the tunnels and the history behind it all. Highly recommended Another excellent visit. We first visited in 2014 and to visit today were amazed at the vast difference which had taken place. The volunteers that undertake all this work should be applauded and congratulated on what they have achieved. Highly recommend you to visit. A special shout out to our guide Mike for the tour, so knowledgeable and passionate about the site which gives an added pleasure to hearing about the history.
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Sharons S.
03/03/25
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Sharons S.
03/03/25

						An extremely interesting visit, full of facts about the tunnels and the history behind it all. Highly recommended Another excellent visit. We first visited in 2014 and to visit today were amazed at the vast difference which had taken place. The volunteers that undertake all this work should be applauded and congratulated on what they have achieved. Highly recommend you to visit. A special shout out to our guide Mike for the tour, so knowledgeable and passionate about the site which gives an added pleasure to hearing about the history.
					
					Extended tour I had a fantastic time at the tunnel, I felt very welcome, and was given a lot of interesting information. I would definitely recommend taking a trip here and becoming a member to ensure these tunnels stay open for all to see.
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John H.
17/12/25
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John H.
17/12/25

						Extended tour I had a fantastic time at the tunnel, I felt very welcome, and was given a lot of interesting information. I would definitely recommend taking a trip here and becoming a member to ensure these tunnels stay open for all to see.
					
					What an amazing place! A group of 24 of us went today. We were made very welcome. Our guides were enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. The whole place was fascinating. There was so much to see and we learnt so much. Questions were welcomed. I would highly recommend a visit here. You won't be disapointed. Just bear in mind that you are going underground and there are steps and uneven surfaces. There are 2 separate sections to visit. We were there for atleast 2 and a half hours. There's also a little shop if you want to buy souvenirs.
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123rc
Southport, United Kingdom
16/11/25
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123rc
16/11/25

						What an amazing place! A group of 24 of us went today. We were made very welcome. Our guides were enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. The whole place was fascinating. There was so much to see and we learnt so much. Questions were welcomed. I would highly recommend a visit here. You won't be disapointed. Just bear in mind that you are going underground and there are steps and uneven surfaces. There are 2 separate sections to visit. We were there for atleast 2 and a half hours. There's also a little shop if you want to buy souvenirs.
					
					Banging Great bunch of lads, sell impeccable fridge magnets as well as doing informative tours. 10/10 would wear high vis to participate in again
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jeremywilson100
Manchester, United Kingdom
08/07/25
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jeremywilson100
08/07/25

						Banging Great bunch of lads, sell impeccable fridge magnets as well as doing informative tours. 10/10 would wear high vis to participate in again
					
					An a"MAZE"ing experience! This is such a quirky and historically important site, full of interest and yet so many unanswered questions as to the purpose of such a labyrinth. Excellent guides, amazing underground atmosphere. Not to be missed!
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Alan S.
26/02/25
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Alan S.
26/02/25

						An a"MAZE"ing experience! This is such a quirky and historically important site, full of interest and yet so many unanswered questions as to the purpose of such a labyrinth. Excellent guides, amazing underground atmosphere. Not to be missed!
					
					Amazing Liverpool historical site Fantastic group of people doing amazing work trying to preserve a historically important site. Very knowledgeable and informative guide. Thank you FOWT.
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Excursion32203342637
28/06/26
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Excursion32203342637
28/06/26

						Amazing Liverpool historical site Fantastic group of people doing amazing work trying to preserve a historically important site. Very knowledgeable and informative guide. Thank you FOWT.
					
					Absolutely fascinating This place is so interesting ! Genuinely can't recommend highly enough . I guarantee you will never have been anywhere like it. Such a shame it might close without them having finished the excavations due to lack of funding . Why isn't this bought by national trust or similar and saved for future generations . GO !!!!
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catherine k.
Leeds, United Kingdom
06/09/26
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catherine k.
06/09/26

						Absolutely fascinating This place is so interesting ! Genuinely can't recommend highly enough . I guarantee you will never have been anywhere like it. Such a shame it might close without them having finished the excavations due to lack of funding . Why isn't this bought by national trust or similar and saved for future generations . GO !!!!
					
					Amazing Site! Once again an amazing experience, guided kindly by the lovely Mandy. Explanations were fantastic, especially the wind chime experiment way below the Paddington location. Looking forward to the next visit with the very passionate volunteers. Thank you all.
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PYRAMIDPOWER
17/10/25
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PYRAMIDPOWER
17/10/25

						Amazing Site! Once again an amazing experience, guided kindly by the lovely Mandy. Explanations were fantastic, especially the wind chime experiment way below the Paddington location. Looking forward to the next visit with the very passionate volunteers. Thank you all.
					
					Wonderful What a thoroughly enjoyable tou. Very interesting to hear of the history of The Williamson tunnels and actually experience the tunnels. Mike the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and spoke about his own experience. This painted a vivid picture and to see all the artifact's that were recovered was like a walk in a Victorian rubbish dump. Incredible to see what people collected and disposed of. Would recommend a visit that is something out of the ordinary but a fantastic snapshot of our social and industrial heritage. Thank Mike
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EmmaEws
05/08/25
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EmmaEws
05/08/25

						Wonderful What a thoroughly enjoyable tou. Very interesting to hear of the history of The Williamson tunnels and actually experience the tunnels. Mike the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and spoke about his own experience. This painted a vivid picture and to see all the artifact's that were recovered was like a walk in a Victorian rubbish dump. Incredible to see what people collected and disposed of. Would recommend a visit that is something out of the ordinary but a fantastic snapshot of our social and industrial heritage. Thank Mike
					
					Informative, interesting & unique tour with lovely volunteers. Such friendly and attentive volunteers who are clearly proud of their involvement and achievements.

Everybody in our group was thoroughly impressed and learnt a great deal. 

Fantastic tour.
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Louise I.
18/02/26
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Louise I.
18/02/26

						Informative, interesting & unique tour with lovely volunteers. Such friendly and attentive volunteers who are clearly proud of their involvement and achievements.

Everybody in our group was thoroughly impressed and learnt a great deal. 

Fantastic tour.
					
					A history lesson on Joseph Williamson, a really interesting character. Fascinating.

Staff friendly and helpful and Tony who took us on our tour really knew his stuff.

Great experience and I'll back to view the members part of the tour some time soon.
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James W.
26/03/25
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James W.
26/03/25

						A history lesson on Joseph Williamson, a really interesting character. Fascinating.

Staff friendly and helpful and Tony who took us on our tour really knew his stuff.

Great experience and I'll back to view the members part of the tour some time soon.
					
					Fascinating tour A fascinating tour, extremely informative and we will definitely return and recommend to friends.
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Terence G.
19/03/26
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Terence G.
19/03/26

						Fascinating tour A fascinating tour, extremely informative and we will definitely return and recommend to friends.
					
					The best thing to see in Liverpool This is truly an amazing experience, to go down these tunnels, which no one is quite sure why they are there is brilliant. 

Why Williamson decided to build all these tunnels all over the place and at different depths is a mystery. But, it makes it an absolute ‘must do’ if your in Liverpool. 

I hope they get the funding and the permissions to dig more, I love this hidden quirky history of our country. 

And big thank s to our guide, so informative. Go see this and support it.
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Geoff J.
04/08/25
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Geoff J.
04/08/25

						The best thing to see in Liverpool This is truly an amazing experience, to go down these tunnels, which no one is quite sure why they are there is brilliant. 

Why Williamson decided to build all these tunnels all over the place and at different depths is a mystery. But, it makes it an absolute ‘must do’ if your in Liverpool. 

I hope they get the funding and the permissions to dig more, I love this hidden quirky history of our country. 

And big thank s to our guide, so informative. Go see this and support it.
					
					So interesting! So fascinating! Four floors underground that no one knew existed. The artifacts recovered are unique and really interesting.
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Tammy T.
Kingsburg, California
05/03/25
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Tammy T.
05/03/25

						So interesting! So fascinating! Four floors underground that no one knew existed. The artifacts recovered are unique and really interesting.
					
					Friends of Williamson's Tunnels. Excellent and informative tour by Chris.

Such an interesting place to visit.

Would highly recommend.
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David C.
Cardiff, United Kingdom
03/09/26
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David C.
03/09/26

						Friends of Williamson's Tunnels. Excellent and informative tour by Chris.

Such an interesting place to visit.

Would highly recommend.
					
					Wonderful visit. Recently visited the tunnels with a group of friends and received a warm welcome from our guides Mandy and Clare who throughout our visit, were very knowledgable, and patient and all delivered with a great sense of humour. Our small group all felt that our tour had opened their eyes not only about the work that the Friends continue to do , but also a rare insight  into a part of Livepools historical social history which is often overlooked. I cannot recommend visiting this place enough.
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Jim H.
Liverpool, United Kingdom
21/03/26
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Jim H.
21/03/26

						Wonderful visit. Recently visited the tunnels with a group of friends and received a warm welcome from our guides Mandy and Clare who throughout our visit, were very knowledgable, and patient and all delivered with a great sense of humour. Our small group all felt that our tour had opened their eyes not only about the work that the Friends continue to do , but also a rare insight  into a part of Livepools historical social history which is often overlooked. I cannot recommend visiting this place enough.
					
					A fascinating view into old Liverpool Our tour of the tunnels was expertly guided by Chris. It was very interesting to hear the tales about how the rubble was removed from the tunnels and look at the many artefacts that had been unearthed. Chris did well picking out interesting articles such as the Edward 7th commemorative china cup. Overall 2 hours well spent.
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Happiness16741448908
Southport, United Kingdom
26/06/25
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Happiness16741448908
26/06/25

						A fascinating view into old Liverpool Our tour of the tunnels was expertly guided by Chris. It was very interesting to hear the tales about how the rubble was removed from the tunnels and look at the many artefacts that had been unearthed. Chris did well picking out interesting articles such as the Edward 7th commemorative china cup. Overall 2 hours well spent.
					
					Amazing guided tunnel tour! Absolutely loved exploring these tunnels! We had an amazing tour guide named Mike who didn’t leave out a detail when telling us about the history of the tunnels. 100% recommend for all ages!
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Ella M.
23/02/26
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Ella M.
23/02/26

						Amazing guided tunnel tour! Absolutely loved exploring these tunnels! We had an amazing tour guide named Mike who didn’t leave out a detail when telling us about the history of the tunnels. 100% recommend for all ages!
					
					Liverpools labyrinth The Williamson tunnels are an absolutely marvel of human engineering. A great tour showed off parts of the tunnels that run under Edge Hill in Liverpool. Well worth a visit. Run by a great team of volunteers that make it an exploration to remember.
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Steve L.
16/06/25
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Steve L.
16/06/25

						Liverpools labyrinth The Williamson tunnels are an absolutely marvel of human engineering. A great tour showed off parts of the tunnels that run under Edge Hill in Liverpool. Well worth a visit. Run by a great team of volunteers that make it an exploration to remember.
					
					Informative tour I spent a fascinating few hours on a tour of the Paddington chambers and then Joseph Williamson's House. Tom is an enthusiastic and well informed guide. I'd been planning to visit for some time and delighted I finally got there. Well worth a visit.
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Martine E.
21/10/25
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Martine E.
21/10/25

						Informative tour I spent a fascinating few hours on a tour of the Paddington chambers and then Joseph Williamson's House. Tom is an enthusiastic and well informed guide. I'd been planning to visit for some time and delighted I finally got there. Well worth a visit.
					
					the tour guide is a great comedian It is one of those small lesser known attractions you can visit in a city. You also have to call to make a reservation, can you imagine. Do not expect very spectacular things, but it is small, friendly, something you can bring up sympathy for and the tour guide was great comedian. It was worth missing a train for.
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RafRo79
Asse, Belgium
17/05/26
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RafRo79
17/05/26

						the tour guide is a great comedian It is one of those small lesser known attractions you can visit in a city. You also have to call to make a reservation, can you imagine. Do not expect very spectacular things, but it is small, friendly, something you can bring up sympathy for and the tour guide was great comedian. It was worth missing a train for.
					
					Amazing tour of the Williamson tunnels. Amazing experience, guide knew much of the history and mystery! Very entertaining and unique. Thoroughly recommended.
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gavincE4539YN
08/02/26
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gavincE4539YN
08/02/26

						Amazing tour of the Williamson tunnels. Amazing experience, guide knew much of the history and mystery! Very entertaining and unique. Thoroughly recommended.
					
					Brilliant Today 4 friends visited the Williamson Tunnels and taken on our tour by Mandy?? and she was absolutely superb. I have been a few times and it is always brilliant. Our friends said they thought it was one of the most exciting things they had done for years!!  It is really a great place to visit and thoroughly exciting so thanks to all who made it a great visit.
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Howard-Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
08/07/26
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Howard-Liverpool
08/07/26

						Brilliant Today 4 friends visited the Williamson Tunnels and taken on our tour by Mandy?? and she was absolutely superb. I have been a few times and it is always brilliant. Our friends said they thought it was one of the most exciting things they had done for years!!  It is really a great place to visit and thoroughly exciting so thanks to all who made it a great visit.
					
					Amazing underground history We went on a tour of the tunnels under Joseph's house as part of Heritage Open Days.  It was absolutely amazing. Our guide was Phil and he did a great job in an informative and amusing way, with lots of interesting stories about Williamson.  It was really fascinating to see the history and craftsmanship in the tunnels and to see all the artefacts that have been found. 

The FoWT are doing such a brillant job and there is still so much more to be excavated.  How lucky Liverpool is to have this wonderful place.  We would certainly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Jeremy S.
Southampton, United Kingdom
20/09/26
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Jeremy S.
20/09/26

						Amazing underground history We went on a tour of the tunnels under Joseph's house as part of Heritage Open Days.  It was absolutely amazing. Our guide was Phil and he did a great job in an informative and amusing way, with lots of interesting stories about Williamson.  It was really fascinating to see the history and craftsmanship in the tunnels and to see all the artefacts that have been found. 

The FoWT are doing such a brillant job and there is still so much more to be excavated.  How lucky Liverpool is to have this wonderful place.  We would certainly recommend this tour to everyone.
					
					an excellent afternoon This is an excellent afternoon. We all enjoyed it and really appreciate all the volunteers giving up their time to make it such a great experience. 

Tom was really knowledgeable and made us feel safe and comfortable underground.
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martin753
Manchester, United Kingdom
03/03/25
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martin753
03/03/25

						an excellent afternoon This is an excellent afternoon. We all enjoyed it and really appreciate all the volunteers giving up their time to make it such a great experience. 

Tom was really knowledgeable and made us feel safe and comfortable underground.
					
					Amazing Tour We had a brilliant time visiting the tunnels. I’ve always been interested in Liverpool’s history, so it was great to finally see them for myself and learn more about the story behind them. Mandy was fantastic, really knowledgeable and made the whole tour interesting from start to finish. You can tell there’s so much history down there. Really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend the tour to anyone interested in Liverpool and its past.
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Stuart K.
11/09/26
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Stuart K.
11/09/26

						Amazing Tour We had a brilliant time visiting the tunnels. I’ve always been interested in Liverpool’s history, so it was great to finally see them for myself and learn more about the story behind them. Mandy was fantastic, really knowledgeable and made the whole tour interesting from start to finish. You can tell there’s so much history down there. Really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend the tour to anyone interested in Liverpool and its past.
					
					Fascinating Tour Guide Mandy gave us a fascinating tour of the tunnels and their history. All the volunteers were friendly and welcoming. Well worth a visit.
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Chris H.
11/07/25
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Chris H.
11/07/25

						Fascinating Tour Guide Mandy gave us a fascinating tour of the tunnels and their history. All the volunteers were friendly and welcoming. Well worth a visit.
					
					Halloween  tour Just took granddaughter to Halloween tour, she loves the way they have  set it up, also kept her interested all the while, can't praise the  guides and the rest of the  staff enough, second time I have  been ,still got more questions
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david m.
28/10/25
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david m.
28/10/25

						Halloween  tour Just took granddaughter to Halloween tour, she loves the way they have  set it up, also kept her interested all the while, can't praise the  guides and the rest of the  staff enough, second time I have  been ,still got more questions
					
					A Grand Day Out Well, what can I say?



We came back to visit Williamson’s Tunnels in Liverpool after our last trip over 15 years ago, when we were lowered down into the tunnels in a harness on a block and tackle from above, feeling a bit like “a puppet on a string”  



This time we booked a tour and returned with some friends. As it turned out, it was just us, our friends, and Mandy, our tour guide. What a bonus that was! Mandy was absolutely brilliant—friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and great fun throughout. She really helped make the whole experience special.



We also met the rest of the team above ground and had a laugh about how much things had changed since our last visit. The work that has been done is fantastic.



Every corner seems to reveal another treasure, and the whole place is fascinating. There is so much to see and learn that the time just flew by. In fact, at one point we even ended up singing “When I’m Calling You” in one of the lower caverns to experience the acoustics!



Britain’s Got Talent, here we come  although it would definitely have to be filmed in Williamson’s Tunnels for the full effect! 



All joking aside, this was one of the best days out we’ve had in ages. A huge thank you to Mandy and everyone involved in preserving and sharing this remarkable piece of Liverpool’s history. We had an absolute ball and can’t wait to come back again.



Highly recommended.
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William J.
04/06/26
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William J.
04/06/26

						A Grand Day Out Well, what can I say?



We came back to visit Williamson’s Tunnels in Liverpool after our last trip over 15 years ago, when we were lowered down into the tunnels in a harness on a block and tackle from above, feeling a bit like “a puppet on a string”  



This time we booked a tour and returned with some friends. As it turned out, it was just us, our friends, and Mandy, our tour guide. What a bonus that was! Mandy was absolutely brilliant—friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and great fun throughout. She really helped make the whole experience special.



We also met the rest of the team above ground and had a laugh about how much things had changed since our last visit. The work that has been done is fantastic.



Every corner seems to reveal another treasure, and the whole place is fascinating. There is so much to see and learn that the time just flew by. In fact, at one point we even ended up singing “When I’m Calling You” in one of the lower caverns to experience the acoustics!



Britain’s Got Talent, here we come  although it would definitely have to be filmed in Williamson’s Tunnels for the full effect! 



All joking aside, this was one of the best days out we’ve had in ages. A huge thank you to Mandy and everyone involved in preserving and sharing this remarkable piece of Liverpool’s history. We had an absolute ball and can’t wait to come back again.



Highly recommended.
					
					What an intriguing place. Well worth a visit 😁👍 What an amazing little discovery I thought to myself as we walked up the road to the entrance from the car park, our first fantastic host telling us the history of the Joseph Williamson and the tunnels discovery.



Right from the get go, going down those first few steps underground this place captivated my imagination. It's like something out of a book. It's so fascinating to see and hear the history of these odd spaces, all whilst being stood inside them deep underground on some unassuming street in Liverpool. 



Definitely worth a visit or three. Great guys that run the place who are all volunteer. The work that has gone into excavating and rediscovering these spaces is incredible. 



Go visit and see for yourself, this allows the FOWT to keep finding more of this incredible story. 



10/10
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Jon L.
Rochdale, United Kingdom
18/03/25
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Jon L.
18/03/25

						What an intriguing place. Well worth a visit 😁👍 What an amazing little discovery I thought to myself as we walked up the road to the entrance from the car park, our first fantastic host telling us the history of the Joseph Williamson and the tunnels discovery.



Right from the get go, going down those first few steps underground this place captivated my imagination. It's like something out of a book. It's so fascinating to see and hear the history of these odd spaces, all whilst being stood inside them deep underground on some unassuming street in Liverpool. 



Definitely worth a visit or three. Great guys that run the place who are all volunteer. The work that has gone into excavating and rediscovering these spaces is incredible. 



Go visit and see for yourself, this allows the FOWT to keep finding more of this incredible story. 



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					Family visit on Heritage Day We went as part of the Heritage Days. Clare was our guide and clearly had an extensive knowledge of the history of the Williamson Tunnels and of Williamson. Her information made the tour interesting. For a site ran by volunteers with a limited budget it was very good.
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357dannym
13/09/26
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357dannym
13/09/26

						Family visit on Heritage Day We went as part of the Heritage Days. Clare was our guide and clearly had an extensive knowledge of the history of the Williamson Tunnels and of Williamson. Her information made the tour interesting. For a site ran by volunteers with a limited budget it was very good.
					
					Interesting! Intriguing, bizarre, charming and interesting! Tour is about 45 mins which is just about right to get your head round how weird it is that these tunnels are here and no one knows why!
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Z2606MXjs
Yeadon, United Kingdom
06/09/26
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Z2606MXjs
06/09/26

						Interesting! Intriguing, bizarre, charming and interesting! Tour is about 45 mins which is just about right to get your head round how weird it is that these tunnels are here and no one knows why!
					
					Very different experience! Amazing trip to tunnels, with a fascinating description of the background to their construction. Tom was an excellent guide.
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Querty987
Liverpool, United Kingdom
03/06/25
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Querty987
03/06/25

						Very different experience! Amazing trip to tunnels, with a fascinating description of the background to their construction. Tom was an excellent guide.
					
					An excellent place to spend some time learning about one of Liverpools hidden gems. This is one of Liverpools hidden gems. Me (49) my son (12) and daughter (6) throughly enjoyed this experience. The tunnels are a true enigmatic mystery. The guide (Mike)  is highly knowledgeable, passionate and interesting. A huge amount of credit must go to the whole team for what they’ve achieved in the last 25 years to keep this going on a shoestring budget. Compared to when I last visited this part of the tunnels in 2002, they have done SO much! The team truly embodies the Scouse spirit of hard work, grit, passion and determination. If you get chance, trust me, this is worth a visit.
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Matthew P.
11/05/26
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Matthew P.
11/05/26

						An excellent place to spend some time learning about one of Liverpools hidden gems. This is one of Liverpools hidden gems. Me (49) my son (12) and daughter (6) throughly enjoyed this experience. The tunnels are a true enigmatic mystery. The guide (Mike)  is highly knowledgeable, passionate and interesting. A huge amount of credit must go to the whole team for what they’ve achieved in the last 25 years to keep this going on a shoestring budget. Compared to when I last visited this part of the tunnels in 2002, they have done SO much! The team truly embodies the Scouse spirit of hard work, grit, passion and determination. If you get chance, trust me, this is worth a visit.
					
					A great and memorable visit Great tour and very informative about what could be considered a hidden jewel in Liverpool. Shrouded in mystery and full of interesting information about the area and perhaps the reasons for Master Williamson to build these tunnels. The work done by the volunteers to save this important historical site is absolutely wonderful. I recommend anyone interested in local history and how folk lived around the Napoleanic wars and after, should not miss this tour when visiting Liverpool. A great shout out to Mike our highly enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer and the work that has been done. He made it a delightful 2 hours. Top stars to all involved.
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mhdisco
lancashire
24/03/25
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mhdisco
24/03/25

						A great and memorable visit Great tour and very informative about what could be considered a hidden jewel in Liverpool. Shrouded in mystery and full of interesting information about the area and perhaps the reasons for Master Williamson to build these tunnels. The work done by the volunteers to save this important historical site is absolutely wonderful. I recommend anyone interested in local history and how folk lived around the Napoleanic wars and after, should not miss this tour when visiting Liverpool. A great shout out to Mike our highly enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer and the work that has been done. He made it a delightful 2 hours. Top stars to all involved.
					
					Tunnel tour Me and my friend attended the tour with Mike, he knew so much about the tunnels and it was even more interesting as he had been part of the team that had cleared them! It was interesting and fun, definitely recommended!
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Samantha R.
01/09/25
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Samantha R.
01/09/25

						Tunnel tour Me and my friend attended the tour with Mike, he knew so much about the tunnels and it was even more interesting as he had been part of the team that had cleared them! It was interesting and fun, definitely recommended!
					
					Don’t Miss the FoWT Tour – A Hidden Gem in Liverpool! Tom’s guided FoWT tour was amazing! It’s free, run by volunteers with passion, well worth a donation! Will visit again
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Shu H.
31/07/25
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Shu H.
31/07/25

						Don’t Miss the FoWT Tour – A Hidden Gem in Liverpool! Tom’s guided FoWT tour was amazing! It’s free, run by volunteers with passion, well worth a donation! Will visit again
					
					Absolutely awesome Second time I have been . Just an incredible place really amazing piece of social history. Sadly the local council refuse to give it heritage listing so it is likely to close, g and see it while you can. Best bit of the uk I have seen.
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S N.
Blue Mountains, Australia
07/01/26
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S N.
07/01/26

						Absolutely awesome Second time I have been . Just an incredible place really amazing piece of social history. Sadly the local council refuse to give it heritage listing so it is likely to close, g and see it while you can. Best bit of the uk I have seen.
					
					Like walking back in time. Excellent experience, Mike was a great guide, extremely knowledgeable and the visit was fascinating. The work the Friends of Williamson Tunnel have done is quite staggering. The tunnels are amazing as are the artefacts found in them. 

The singing in the cathedral chamber was something we will never forget.

Thank you

Ali and Isaac
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Ali M.
08/09/25
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Ali M.
08/09/25

						Like walking back in time. Excellent experience, Mike was a great guide, extremely knowledgeable and the visit was fascinating. The work the Friends of Williamson Tunnel have done is quite staggering. The tunnels are amazing as are the artefacts found in them. 

The singing in the cathedral chamber was something we will never forget.

Thank you

Ali and Isaac
					
					A brilliant day What a brilliant visit we had to Williamson Tunnels today!

The staff in general were very friendly and informative and our guide, Mandy was brilliant in explaining how the tunnels were excavated and describing the exhibits that were discovered and are on display in the tunnels.
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Martin Y.
Liverpool, United Kingdom
14/10/26
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Martin Y.
14/10/26

						A brilliant day What a brilliant visit we had to Williamson Tunnels today!

The staff in general were very friendly and informative and our guide, Mandy was brilliant in explaining how the tunnels were excavated and describing the exhibits that were discovered and are on display in the tunnels.
					
					Great to get underground to see the amazing tunnels Amazing wee tour. Great to be shown around told all about this amazing man and his tunnels. Well worth the trip. Guides are passionate and informative. Always happy to be asked questions (yeah sorry about that and adding more mystery) and it really is a shame that more information is hard to find. Only wish was that the tour was not longer and more in depth.
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scottishtribble
Glasgow, United Kingdom
13/08/25
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scottishtribble
13/08/25

						Great to get underground to see the amazing tunnels Amazing wee tour. Great to be shown around told all about this amazing man and his tunnels. Well worth the trip. Guides are passionate and informative. Always happy to be asked questions (yeah sorry about that and adding more mystery) and it really is a shame that more information is hard to find. Only wish was that the tour was not longer and more in depth.
					
					Great afternoon out The friendly and informed team gave us a wonderful tour of the tunnels, thanks Mandy  for the tour, my son and I had a wonderful and unique experience.
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Neil F.
01/09/26
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Neil F.
01/09/26

						Great afternoon out The friendly and informed team gave us a wonderful tour of the tunnels, thanks Mandy  for the tour, my son and I had a wonderful and unique experience.
					
					Amazing experience Claire our tour guide was very knowledgable and the history was amazing. It is a shame that such an old marvel has not been looked after by the council. Thanks for all your hard work, the place is still going. Thank you
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fun26991
Warrington, United Kingdom
06/10/25
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fun26991
06/10/25

						Amazing experience Claire our tour guide was very knowledgable and the history was amazing. It is a shame that such an old marvel has not been looked after by the council. Thanks for all your hard work, the place is still going. Thank you
					
					An amazing experience This tour is amazing and takes you deep into the tunnels below. It is a real experience and provides you with an insight into the history of the tunnels. Tom our guide has a wealth of knowledge he shares along the way, always willing  to answer questions and his passion for the preservation and excavation of the tunnels is evident.  This tour is run by volunteers and their enthusiasm is amazing. I had visited the Williamson Heritage Centre earlier in the week ( mistaken for the Friends of Williamson Tunnels) both offer an insight into the man that built these amazing structures. This tour was my favourite offering a real experience of going deep into the tunnels below, with hard hat and high vis jacket, enthusiastic volunteers and a real sense of exploration. I’d grown up hearing stories of the tunnels, and I am grateful to the team of volunteers that has made it possible to visit. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore Liverpool’s past. Just make sure you are on the right tour, both within the same area. This would be my preferred visit and the Hermitage one for anyone with small children. Thank you to all the volunteers past and present that has made it possible to make this available to all. A special thank you to Tom for sharing his wealth of knowledge along the way.
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judith602017
London, United Kingdom
01/09/25
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judith602017
01/09/25

						An amazing experience This tour is amazing and takes you deep into the tunnels below. It is a real experience and provides you with an insight into the history of the tunnels. Tom our guide has a wealth of knowledge he shares along the way, always willing  to answer questions and his passion for the preservation and excavation of the tunnels is evident.  This tour is run by volunteers and their enthusiasm is amazing. I had visited the Williamson Heritage Centre earlier in the week ( mistaken for the Friends of Williamson Tunnels) both offer an insight into the man that built these amazing structures. This tour was my favourite offering a real experience of going deep into the tunnels below, with hard hat and high vis jacket, enthusiastic volunteers and a real sense of exploration. I’d grown up hearing stories of the tunnels, and I am grateful to the team of volunteers that has made it possible to visit. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore Liverpool’s past. Just make sure you are on the right tour, both within the same area. This would be my preferred visit and the Hermitage one for anyone with small children. Thank you to all the volunteers past and present that has made it possible to make this available to all. A special thank you to Tom for sharing his wealth of knowledge along the way.
					
					Hidden gem and passionate volunteers! Superb! Free admission in heritage month to a site that isn’t normally open to public (Paddington). A gem underneath our city that really should be better supported by the council and larger national historical organisations. A perfect example of how the old can, and should, live alongside the new developments. 



The guide Mike was brilliant. So passionate after 25 years of volunteering and this is no ordinary volunteering! 



All staff were very friendly and I can only take my hard hat off to them all and say a massive thank you. Keep going and I hope the future brings you what you deserve.
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Kieran C.
Liverpool, United Kingdom
21/09/26
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Kieran C.
21/09/26

						Hidden gem and passionate volunteers! Superb! Free admission in heritage month to a site that isn’t normally open to public (Paddington). A gem underneath our city that really should be better supported by the council and larger national historical organisations. A perfect example of how the old can, and should, live alongside the new developments. 



The guide Mike was brilliant. So passionate after 25 years of volunteering and this is no ordinary volunteering! 



All staff were very friendly and I can only take my hard hat off to them all and say a massive thank you. Keep going and I hope the future brings you what you deserve.
					
					An intriguing Liverpool city centre historical oddity for the adventurous visitor I had a long visit with an expert guide (shorter ones are available) and I found it a most exciting and absolutely fascinating glimpse of somewhere which is highly unusual and remains a bit of an enigma. I came all the way from London for the day to visit it, and felt that it was well worth the journey.



But it may not suit everyone. This is not the sort of attraction with silken ropes, interactive video, fridge magnets and 5 star loos. It is work in progress, a visit to a spectacular archaeological dig, in a quiet back street near the city centre, manned by enthusiasts, and where you may get mud on your clothes. There were lots of stairs. I was kitted out with hard hat and high viz.



I think it deserves bus loads of visitors, but it does not get them, apparently because it is rather offbeat and not everyone appreciates dank holes in the ground. With only discerning visitors, at least the volunteer workers have more time there for further digging! It is only open on a day or two in the week, so book your visit in advance.
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Laurence S.
Greater London, United Kingdom
12/03/26
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Laurence S.
12/03/26

						An intriguing Liverpool city centre historical oddity for the adventurous visitor I had a long visit with an expert guide (shorter ones are available) and I found it a most exciting and absolutely fascinating glimpse of somewhere which is highly unusual and remains a bit of an enigma. I came all the way from London for the day to visit it, and felt that it was well worth the journey.



But it may not suit everyone. This is not the sort of attraction with silken ropes, interactive video, fridge magnets and 5 star loos. It is work in progress, a visit to a spectacular archaeological dig, in a quiet back street near the city centre, manned by enthusiasts, and where you may get mud on your clothes. There were lots of stairs. I was kitted out with hard hat and high viz.



I think it deserves bus loads of visitors, but it does not get them, apparently because it is rather offbeat and not everyone appreciates dank holes in the ground. With only discerning visitors, at least the volunteer workers have more time there for further digging! It is only open on a day or two in the week, so book your visit in advance.
					
					Great experience Superb tour with Tom, a very knowledgeable guide.  Unique experience and would recommend highly for anyone with a curiosity for the quirky side of history.
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Jennifer G.
18/09/25
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Jennifer G.
18/09/25

						Great experience Superb tour with Tom, a very knowledgeable guide.  Unique experience and would recommend highly for anyone with a curiosity for the quirky side of history.
					
					Terrific Tunnels! What a great way to spend an hour or so when visiting Liverpool! All the volunteers were very friendly and welcoming when I arrived. Due to the size of the groups, it's a really intimate experience that allows you to ask all the questions you can think of. My guide, Chris, was so helpful and knowledgeable about the tunnels. I left knowing more and having seen some truly fantastic things! So grateful for the FoWT for running this and sharing their knwoledge and love of the tunnels.
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Christopher L.
13/08/25
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Christopher L.
13/08/25

						Terrific Tunnels! What a great way to spend an hour or so when visiting Liverpool! All the volunteers were very friendly and welcoming when I arrived. Due to the size of the groups, it's a really intimate experience that allows you to ask all the questions you can think of. My guide, Chris, was so helpful and knowledgeable about the tunnels. I left knowing more and having seen some truly fantastic things! So grateful for the FoWT for running this and sharing their knwoledge and love of the tunnels.
					
					Excellent history tour at the Williamson tunnels!! Such history and pure enthusiasm from all the volunteers that run the Williamson tunnels! Excellent communication with booking! Clare was our tour guide and was a pleasure, had so much knowledge and love for the history. Would recommend all who visit Liverpool and want to know the interesting history.
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Amy W.
08/04/26
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Amy W.
08/04/26

						Excellent history tour at the Williamson tunnels!! Such history and pure enthusiasm from all the volunteers that run the Williamson tunnels! Excellent communication with booking! Clare was our tour guide and was a pleasure, had so much knowledge and love for the history. Would recommend all who visit Liverpool and want to know the interesting history.
					
					Superb historical excavations What a brilliant experience guided by the very knowledgeable Tom. What he doesn't know about the tunnels and the history isn't worth knowing. We only experienced the Paddington excavation which is probably less than one tenth of the whole system. Will definitely be booking on the main tour. The amount of discarded artifacts from the Victorian era onwards was fascinating. Well done to all involved. We even discovered that my wife is related to William Boote, the grocer who occupied several of the Williamson buildings!
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Prentonian
Wirral, United Kingdom
31/03/25
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Prentonian
31/03/25

						Superb historical excavations What a brilliant experience guided by the very knowledgeable Tom. What he doesn't know about the tunnels and the history isn't worth knowing. We only experienced the Paddington excavation which is probably less than one tenth of the whole system. Will definitely be booking on the main tour. The amount of discarded artifacts from the Victorian era onwards was fascinating. Well done to all involved. We even discovered that my wife is related to William Boote, the grocer who occupied several of the Williamson buildings!
					
					Interesting Group of four of us made the short journey from Warrington to view this interesting anomaly. Made to feel welcome by the enthusiastic staff. Mandy our guide was very knowledgable and gave an excellent tour. A lot of hard work gone into presenting the site as it is today , well done to all the volunteers. Just a shame that there is so much more underground in this area that we may never be able to see.
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dwl321
Warrington, United Kingdom
14/05/26
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dwl321
14/05/26

						Interesting Group of four of us made the short journey from Warrington to view this interesting anomaly. Made to feel welcome by the enthusiastic staff. Mandy our guide was very knowledgable and gave an excellent tour. A lot of hard work gone into presenting the site as it is today , well done to all the volunteers. Just a shame that there is so much more underground in this area that we may never be able to see.
					
					Unique experience We really enjoyed the tunnels and experience. This is run by enthusiastic volunteers so not a polished commercial experience. It was fascinating to go underground and see the huge tunnels and the artifacts. 



As a history buff I was a bit disappointed about there being no knowledge of why the tunnels were built. My first thought was smuggling. But when you see the size of the chamber and the multiple levels maybe smuggling doesn’t make sense as the tunnels would have been more basic for smuggling.



I really wanted to know the impact on the tunnels on subsidence on local properties as the tunnels cover a large area. The tunnels are a mad idea i really wanted to know ‘why’. 



The staff were really nice and helpful. 



We did enjoy it and made a donation. But it was like watching a series and being left in a cliff hanger not knowing’why’!!!!
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Harding1000
Barry, United Kingdom
23/03/26
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Harding1000
23/03/26

						Unique experience We really enjoyed the tunnels and experience. This is run by enthusiastic volunteers so not a polished commercial experience. It was fascinating to go underground and see the huge tunnels and the artifacts. 



As a history buff I was a bit disappointed about there being no knowledge of why the tunnels were built. My first thought was smuggling. But when you see the size of the chamber and the multiple levels maybe smuggling doesn’t make sense as the tunnels would have been more basic for smuggling.



I really wanted to know the impact on the tunnels on subsidence on local properties as the tunnels cover a large area. The tunnels are a mad idea i really wanted to know ‘why’. 



The staff were really nice and helpful. 



We did enjoy it and made a donation. But it was like watching a series and being left in a cliff hanger not knowing’why’!!!!
					
					Excellent way to spend an afternoon Excellent trip and a very engaging and informed guide (Mike) who brought the whole trip to life. Incredible that the network has been built and now being saved due to the hard work of volunteers. Incredible part of Liverpool's heritage.
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Stay446184
30/03/25
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Stay446184
30/03/25

						Excellent way to spend an afternoon Excellent trip and a very engaging and informed guide (Mike) who brought the whole trip to life. Incredible that the network has been built and now being saved due to the hard work of volunteers. Incredible part of Liverpool's heritage.
					
					Fascinating Underground Experience My visit to the Williamson Tunnels was very interesting and informative. The tour was engaging and provided a fascinating insight into the history and construction of the tunnel system. I was especially impressed by the underground atmosphere and the enthusiasm of Phil the guide, who shared many background stories and details. You can really see how much work and passion goes into preserving this unique place. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history, architecture, or unusual attractions.
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Corinne W.
11/05/26
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Corinne W.
11/05/26

						Fascinating Underground Experience My visit to the Williamson Tunnels was very interesting and informative. The tour was engaging and provided a fascinating insight into the history and construction of the tunnel system. I was especially impressed by the underground atmosphere and the enthusiasm of Phil the guide, who shared many background stories and details. You can really see how much work and passion goes into preserving this unique place. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history, architecture, or unusual attractions.
					
					Fascinating slice of subterranean history Really fantastic experience - so interesting and unexpected. Our guide Mike was super friendly & knowledgeable, and very patient waiting for my mum to traverse the many steps! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Liverpool. I hope the council gives them to permission to excavate more tunnels soon!
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Katherine K.
18/05/25
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Katherine K.
18/05/25

						Fascinating slice of subterranean history Really fantastic experience - so interesting and unexpected. Our guide Mike was super friendly & knowledgeable, and very patient waiting for my mum to traverse the many steps! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Liverpool. I hope the council gives them to permission to excavate more tunnels soon!
					
					Fascinating look back at a fascinating part of Liverpool’s history I’d always wanted to do this tour as a long term urbexer, it pushed all my buttons & I was dying to know more. 

The visit was booked as part of my partner’s birthday trip, I knew he’d love it as it’s such a unique place steeped in history and intrigue. 

It’s a fascinating look back in time to a really interesting & eccentric local philanthropist, the King of Edge Hill,  Joseph Williamson.

We loved seeing the tunnels themselves, the remains of his home and all the little pieces of life back then that had been left behind and later uncovered. 

Our guide Claire was amazing, interesting and engaging as well as absolutely lovely. We had a blast, we will be back another time for sure. We left with more questions than answers! 

Such an underrated place, the jewel of Edge Hill
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Lyn S.
Glasgow, United Kingdom
14/06/26
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Lyn S.
14/06/26

						Fascinating look back at a fascinating part of Liverpool’s history I’d always wanted to do this tour as a long term urbexer, it pushed all my buttons & I was dying to know more. 

The visit was booked as part of my partner’s birthday trip, I knew he’d love it as it’s such a unique place steeped in history and intrigue. 

It’s a fascinating look back in time to a really interesting & eccentric local philanthropist, the King of Edge Hill,  Joseph Williamson.

We loved seeing the tunnels themselves, the remains of his home and all the little pieces of life back then that had been left behind and later uncovered. 

Our guide Claire was amazing, interesting and engaging as well as absolutely lovely. We had a blast, we will be back another time for sure. We left with more questions than answers! 

Such an underrated place, the jewel of Edge Hill
					
					Great and informative City History. Amazing trip today with 14 members of the Boys Brigade from within the Liverpool Battalion.

It’s amazing when you find out so much more than you knew about our own city.

Tour was well run with informative guides and are a credit to what should be a Listed Site of Major Historical Importance.

Should be better funded so that the volunteers can do more exploration and add to the wealth of history they have already discovered.



Many thanks from Boys Brigade Woolton.
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Rob S.
13/07/25
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Rob S.
13/07/25

						Great and informative City History. Amazing trip today with 14 members of the Boys Brigade from within the Liverpool Battalion.

It’s amazing when you find out so much more than you knew about our own city.

Tour was well run with informative guides and are a credit to what should be a Listed Site of Major Historical Importance.

Should be better funded so that the volunteers can do more exploration and add to the wealth of history they have already discovered.



Many thanks from Boys Brigade Woolton.
					
					Guided tour of the Williamson Tunnels Went to the tunnels with two friends, the staff were very helpful and friendly. There were 7 of us in the tour group, our tour guide was a lady called Mandy who was very helpful and knowledgeable, took her time to fully explain things, and to point different things out to the group on our walk around.

I and my 2 friends really enjoyed the visit and the tour, in fact we joined the Friends of Williamson society
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Dave J.
13/05/26
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Dave J.
13/05/26

						Guided tour of the Williamson Tunnels Went to the tunnels with two friends, the staff were very helpful and friendly. There were 7 of us in the tour group, our tour guide was a lady called Mandy who was very helpful and knowledgeable, took her time to fully explain things, and to point different things out to the group on our walk around.

I and my 2 friends really enjoyed the visit and the tour, in fact we joined the Friends of Williamson society
					
					Unique Experience under Liverpool My wife and I had a great experience touring the tunnels.  Mandy was a fantastic guide who provided fascinating insight into the history of the tunnels and their rediscovery and excavation.  Well organized, spot on with the start time and estimate of duration of the tour. The dedication and professionalism of the entire team was well demonstrated. Email booking with Mike was easy and responsive, and very courteous to boot.



I highly recommend this tour to anyone with historical interests.
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alanbX6822JT
Plano, Texas
11/09/26
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alanbX6822JT
11/09/26

						Unique Experience under Liverpool My wife and I had a great experience touring the tunnels.  Mandy was a fantastic guide who provided fascinating insight into the history of the tunnels and their rediscovery and excavation.  Well organized, spot on with the start time and estimate of duration of the tour. The dedication and professionalism of the entire team was well demonstrated. Email booking with Mike was easy and responsive, and very courteous to boot.



I highly recommend this tour to anyone with historical interests.
					
					Great visit to the Williamson’s Tunnels with The Friends of the Williamson Tunnels We had been looking forward to the visit and we weren't disappointed. Our tour guide Andy  was knowledgeable, friendly and he answered all our questions.
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JoeChorley
Southport, United Kingdom
22/10/25
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JoeChorley
22/10/25

						Great visit to the Williamson’s Tunnels with The Friends of the Williamson Tunnels We had been looking forward to the visit and we weren't disappointed. Our tour guide Andy  was knowledgeable, friendly and he answered all our questions.
					
					Family visit We visited Williamson’s Tunnels as a family of four (two adults and two teenagers) and had a fantastic experience. The tunnels themselves are absolutely amazing and full of history, but what really made the visit special was our volunteer guide, Claire. She somehow managed to hold our teenagers’ attention for a full two hours — no small achievement! Her knowledge and enthusiasm brought the tunnels to life.



We enjoyed the visit so much that we’ll definitely be joining as members, and we’re already looking forward to booking one of the longer three-hour tours. We honestly couldn’t wait to come back.
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Olga O.
13/01/26
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Olga O.
13/01/26

						Family visit We visited Williamson’s Tunnels as a family of four (two adults and two teenagers) and had a fantastic experience. The tunnels themselves are absolutely amazing and full of history, but what really made the visit special was our volunteer guide, Claire. She somehow managed to hold our teenagers’ attention for a full two hours — no small achievement! Her knowledge and enthusiasm brought the tunnels to life.



We enjoyed the visit so much that we’ll definitely be joining as members, and we’re already looking forward to booking one of the longer three-hour tours. We honestly couldn’t wait to come back.
					
					Day out with a difference If possible do the extended tour that includes the remains of the house and the famous “banqueting hall”. The tour guides are friendly and knowledgable about the sites, many of them being the very people who did the recovery excavations. The tour involved ladders, stairs and some uneven floors but nothing to steep or difficult. For an incredibly modest fee you get an insight into a mysterious corner of Liverpool and the fascinating if eccentric Joseph Williamson. In the future I hope the City Council will support the “Friends” and ensure another piece of the city’s isn’t lost to development.
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Patricia O.
Liverpool, United Kingdom
23/08/26
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Patricia O.
23/08/26

						Day out with a difference If possible do the extended tour that includes the remains of the house and the famous “banqueting hall”. The tour guides are friendly and knowledgable about the sites, many of them being the very people who did the recovery excavations. The tour involved ladders, stairs and some uneven floors but nothing to steep or difficult. For an incredibly modest fee you get an insight into a mysterious corner of Liverpool and the fascinating if eccentric Joseph Williamson. In the future I hope the City Council will support the “Friends” and ensure another piece of the city’s isn’t lost to development.
					
					A fascinating experience, well told and explained Fascinating place and man I'd never heard of before. The tour was excellent and comprehensively and clearly explained by our tour guide Clare,  who was obviously passionate about the man and the tunnels. All the other volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable too. We came away determined to visit the Paddington tunnels and find out more about them and Williamson. The volunteers have clearly done a huge amount of work in excavating the tunnels to explore them and make them safe for visitors, but all on a shoestring of funding and uncertainty of tenure. This unique asset in a great historic city deserves heritage status and financial support. A fabulous day out
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Walker640
Bromsgrove, United Kingdom
13/09/26
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Walker640
13/09/26

						A fascinating experience, well told and explained Fascinating place and man I'd never heard of before. The tour was excellent and comprehensively and clearly explained by our tour guide Clare,  who was obviously passionate about the man and the tunnels. All the other volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable too. We came away determined to visit the Paddington tunnels and find out more about them and Williamson. The volunteers have clearly done a huge amount of work in excavating the tunnels to explore them and make them safe for visitors, but all on a shoestring of funding and uncertainty of tenure. This unique asset in a great historic city deserves heritage status and financial support. A fabulous day out
					
					Interesting & informative. A very interesting & informative tour. Chris our guide knows his stuff & was willing & able to answer the group's questions.
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Jmm_19
United Kingdom
20/09/25
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Jmm_19
20/09/25

						Interesting & informative. A very interesting & informative tour. Chris our guide knows his stuff & was willing & able to answer the group's questions.
					
					Great visit to learn some local history Our guide was Tom, who gave a very interesting recount of the history of Joseph Williamson and the rediscovery and excavation of the tunnels. The tour lasted almost exactly the advertised 1.5 hours.  Being from Liverpool, a visit to tunnels is something I’d wanted to do for a long time and it was lovely to see people from as far as the US in our group of 11.  The volunteers do a great job of preserving this fabulous and weird bit of local history.
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suzelsuzel
Merseyside, United Kingdom
07/08/25
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suzelsuzel
07/08/25

						Great visit to learn some local history Our guide was Tom, who gave a very interesting recount of the history of Joseph Williamson and the rediscovery and excavation of the tunnels. The tour lasted almost exactly the advertised 1.5 hours.  Being from Liverpool, a visit to tunnels is something I’d wanted to do for a long time and it was lovely to see people from as far as the US in our group of 11.  The volunteers do a great job of preserving this fabulous and weird bit of local history.
					
					Amazing! Totally intriguing and a real privilege to walk through the accessible tunnels.  Mike was excellent (and very patient!) as our guide and shared many stories and theories as we ventured through all 4 levels of the tunnels.  Let's hope they are able to keep digging to allow us all to see more!
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612corinneh
Liverpool, United Kingdom
24/03/26
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612corinneh
24/03/26

						Amazing! Totally intriguing and a real privilege to walk through the accessible tunnels.  Mike was excellent (and very patient!) as our guide and shared many stories and theories as we ventured through all 4 levels of the tunnels.  Let's hope they are able to keep digging to allow us all to see more!
					
					Absolutely incredible experience This is such an amazing experience, the guide had an extensive knowledge as he has worked on this project for quiet some years. 

He was engaging and I cluded the children. Suitable for anyone who can walk stairs. It's free which is a steal they should be charging, it's donations which for all the amazing hard work and effort put into this you should definitely donate anything you can. 



Thank you to all of the volunteers that have made this happen, gives you a new appreciation for what lurks underneath the streets of Liverpool.
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Elizabeth H.
12/05/26
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Elizabeth H.
12/05/26

						Absolutely incredible experience This is such an amazing experience, the guide had an extensive knowledge as he has worked on this project for quiet some years. 

He was engaging and I cluded the children. Suitable for anyone who can walk stairs. It's free which is a steal they should be charging, it's donations which for all the amazing hard work and effort put into this you should definitely donate anything you can. 



Thank you to all of the volunteers that have made this happen, gives you a new appreciation for what lurks underneath the streets of Liverpool.
					
					Great tour! Very interesting and impressive! Our group of 15 people (aged 17 to 50, both male and female) really enjoyed the tour. Paul and Mike introduced us to the history and mysteries of the tunnels. What an impressive underground world! Thank you very much for this experience and for the amazing temporary outfits! Love, Mel & the TV Weiach
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mel-wyss
Zurich, Switzerland
07/10/26
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mel-wyss
07/10/26

						Great tour! Very interesting and impressive! Our group of 15 people (aged 17 to 50, both male and female) really enjoyed the tour. Paul and Mike introduced us to the history and mysteries of the tunnels. What an impressive underground world! Thank you very much for this experience and for the amazing temporary outfits! Love, Mel & the TV Weiach
					
					Very interesting and great value. We decided to take out a friends of the tunnels membership so we could do the extended tour of the house and we are very glad we did. It was only £7.50 for the two of us, but well worth it. Very informative guide, who was clearly very passionate about the project and it was very interesting to see the scale of it. There are quite a few steps, which was fine for us, but worth mentioning for anyone who struggles with mobility.
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Faylouise80
Birmingham, United Kingdom
29/04/26
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Faylouise80
29/04/26

						Very interesting and great value. We decided to take out a friends of the tunnels membership so we could do the extended tour of the house and we are very glad we did. It was only £7.50 for the two of us, but well worth it. Very informative guide, who was clearly very passionate about the project and it was very interesting to see the scale of it. There are quite a few steps, which was fine for us, but worth mentioning for anyone who struggles with mobility.
					
					It’s free of charge but you’ll be happy to pay once you see it! Mike gave us a tour today of both the Paddington site and Joseph Williamson’s house site and both were absolutely brilliant. The Victorian relics found on the site during the digs are on display and it is so interesting to see daily household items from that era and piece together a picture of what life was like in Liverpool during that time. The tunnels themselves are vast and the depth of them is just incomprehensible, especially when the intention behind them remains unknown! I’ve lived in Liverpool all my life and I knew the tunnels existed but I never knew the full extent of them (and I still don’t as Mike explained that there is so much more to be discovered!) I really really 100% recommend that everyone does this tour. Hopefully the council sees sense and provides the necessary lease and the digging can continue because it would be such a shame if this amount of history was to be lost!
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Rachelgr10
18/01/26
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Rachelgr10
18/01/26

						It’s free of charge but you’ll be happy to pay once you see it! Mike gave us a tour today of both the Paddington site and Joseph Williamson’s house site and both were absolutely brilliant. The Victorian relics found on the site during the digs are on display and it is so interesting to see daily household items from that era and piece together a picture of what life was like in Liverpool during that time. The tunnels themselves are vast and the depth of them is just incomprehensible, especially when the intention behind them remains unknown! I’ve lived in Liverpool all my life and I knew the tunnels existed but I never knew the full extent of them (and I still don’t as Mike explained that there is so much more to be discovered!) I really really 100% recommend that everyone does this tour. Hopefully the council sees sense and provides the necessary lease and the digging can continue because it would be such a shame if this amount of history was to be lost!
					
					Underground chambers in Edge Hill We booked this visit as a "something to do" before having a reunion lunch with more friends, and it was a great choice. Our guide (Chris) has been associated with the excavation of the tunnels for years and so was able to talk very personally about how they cleared them, discovered new twists and turns, found hidden treasures and so on. Having dodgy knees I was a little concerned about the number of steps but it was all fine - you can take your time, you don't do them all at once and there are handrails everywhere. I thought it might feel a bit claustophobic but the chambers are very large so I didn't get that feeling at all. We all looked great in our hard hats and high-vis jackets too!
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Helen W.
London, United Kingdom
10/10/25
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Helen W.
10/10/25

						Underground chambers in Edge Hill We booked this visit as a "something to do" before having a reunion lunch with more friends, and it was a great choice. Our guide (Chris) has been associated with the excavation of the tunnels for years and so was able to talk very personally about how they cleared them, discovered new twists and turns, found hidden treasures and so on. Having dodgy knees I was a little concerned about the number of steps but it was all fine - you can take your time, you don't do them all at once and there are handrails everywhere. I thought it might feel a bit claustophobic but the chambers are very large so I didn't get that feeling at all. We all looked great in our hard hats and high-vis jackets too!
					
					Worth a visit Really interesting experience, Peter was very friendly and full of knowledge. Great to see these volunteers doing such great work.
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Yum_in_the_Sun
Wicklow, Ireland
27/02/25
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Yum_in_the_Sun
27/02/25

						Worth a visit Really interesting experience, Peter was very friendly and full of knowledge. Great to see these volunteers doing such great work.
					
					Tunnel Walk We actually stumbled across this attraction whilst scrolling through Trip Advisor prior to our visit to Liverpool. It sounded and proved to be Amazing!

You have to book online but it's simple and communication from the friends is very good. Tour sizes are limited due to the nature of the attraction, ie being underground as a group, with 1 guide.

Our guide was Tony, a very lovely and knowledgable chap, who is part of the excavation team yes, there are ongoing discoveries and tunnel clearances; all very interesting. The tour lasted about 1.5 hrs but as Tony said, it really depends on how many questions he gets asked :-)

There are no low or narrow parts to navigate although, sometimes, the floor is a bit uneven. Accessability is by steps and stairs with one very stable metal staircase towards the last part of the tour (but you can view the area without needing to descend).

The tours are free but donations are gratefully recieved and for a small joining fee, you can become a member, getting updates etc. and explore a second part of the tunnels!

Or even volunteer :-)

All in all, it was the best attraction we've done for years. Highly recommended!
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sandy c.
09/05/25
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sandy c.
09/05/25

						Tunnel Walk We actually stumbled across this attraction whilst scrolling through Trip Advisor prior to our visit to Liverpool. It sounded and proved to be Amazing!

You have to book online but it's simple and communication from the friends is very good. Tour sizes are limited due to the nature of the attraction, ie being underground as a group, with 1 guide.

Our guide was Tony, a very lovely and knowledgable chap, who is part of the excavation team yes, there are ongoing discoveries and tunnel clearances; all very interesting. The tour lasted about 1.5 hrs but as Tony said, it really depends on how many questions he gets asked :-)

There are no low or narrow parts to navigate although, sometimes, the floor is a bit uneven. Accessability is by steps and stairs with one very stable metal staircase towards the last part of the tour (but you can view the area without needing to descend).

The tours are free but donations are gratefully recieved and for a small joining fee, you can become a member, getting updates etc. and explore a second part of the tunnels!

Or even volunteer :-)

All in all, it was the best attraction we've done for years. Highly recommended!
					
					Loved the tour We had a really enjoyable afternoon visiting the tunnels - couldn’t fault it. Our guide was excellent and gave a thorough recount of the history. The volunteers are really passionate about preserving the tunnels and so they should be. Definitely will visit again with others. 

Thank you for a lovely tour.
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MessengerMarshall
Hong Kong, China
11/06/25
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MessengerMarshall
11/06/25

						Loved the tour We had a really enjoyable afternoon visiting the tunnels - couldn’t fault it. Our guide was excellent and gave a thorough recount of the history. The volunteers are really passionate about preserving the tunnels and so they should be. Definitely will visit again with others. 

Thank you for a lovely tour.
					
					Interesting history underneath Edge Hill Really enjoyed the tour with Tom! You could tell his passion and enthusiasm for the history (and mystery) of the Williamson "tunnels". I also enjoyed that it was a small tour group which made it easy to see/hear. The tour is a bit long at 2 hours, and maybe could be condensed to max 90 minutes, but overall I enjoyed it and would encourage others to visit.
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katie611
New York City, New York
11/08/25
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katie611
11/08/25

						Interesting history underneath Edge Hill Really enjoyed the tour with Tom! You could tell his passion and enthusiasm for the history (and mystery) of the Williamson "tunnels". I also enjoyed that it was a small tour group which made it easy to see/hear. The tour is a bit long at 2 hours, and maybe could be condensed to max 90 minutes, but overall I enjoyed it and would encourage others to visit.
					
					A unique experience It was a place we had always wanted to visit and we weren’t disappointed. Clare our guide was amazing  her knowledge was extensive and her enthusiasm knew no bounds.

We learnt all about the philanthropist Joseph Williamson what a tremendous man, we went down to a labyrinth of tunnels, at different levels. The volunteers do a fantastic job keeping the tunnels open  amazingly not supported by Liverpool Council or the Heritage trust.

This is a project that must be supported by all to keep a unique asset for future generations ..thank you so much for our great day.
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Danny M.
15/02/26
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Danny M.
15/02/26

						A unique experience It was a place we had always wanted to visit and we weren’t disappointed. Clare our guide was amazing  her knowledge was extensive and her enthusiasm knew no bounds.

We learnt all about the philanthropist Joseph Williamson what a tremendous man, we went down to a labyrinth of tunnels, at different levels. The volunteers do a fantastic job keeping the tunnels open  amazingly not supported by Liverpool Council or the Heritage trust.

This is a project that must be supported by all to keep a unique asset for future generations ..thank you so much for our great day.
					
					Amazing tunnels commissioned by a philanthropist! So glad we had a chance to enjoy the history of the Williamson Tunnel. Very thorough. Mike was so kind to include us on the tour since we only had one day available on our cruise.
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Inspiration733642
14/09/26
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Inspiration733642
14/09/26

						Amazing tunnels commissioned by a philanthropist! So glad we had a chance to enjoy the history of the Williamson Tunnel. Very thorough. Mike was so kind to include us on the tour since we only had one day available on our cruise.
					
					Excellent Tour. Visit highly recommended. . Excellent tour given by Tony. The whole team were very knowledgeable, enthusiatic and friendly. We did the extended tour of the tunnels and really enjoyed our visit. The team have applied to English Heritage for a listing which will help them receive Local Authority permission to expand their area of excavation. The Friends of Williamson's Tunnels enterprise is a charity with all the excavation work and ensuring  site safety  and visitors tours being done by local volunteers.. It relies on local donations from visitors to keep going. Hopefully they will be successful in attracting Lottery funding in the future. 



I strongly recommend a visit to see the great work the team are doing.
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Richard H.
11/06/25
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Richard H.
11/06/25

						Excellent Tour. Visit highly recommended. . Excellent tour given by Tony. The whole team were very knowledgeable, enthusiatic and friendly. We did the extended tour of the tunnels and really enjoyed our visit. The team have applied to English Heritage for a listing which will help them receive Local Authority permission to expand their area of excavation. The Friends of Williamson's Tunnels enterprise is a charity with all the excavation work and ensuring  site safety  and visitors tours being done by local volunteers.. It relies on local donations from visitors to keep going. Hopefully they will be successful in attracting Lottery funding in the future. 



I strongly recommend a visit to see the great work the team are doing.
					
					Excellent experience, would highly recommend We visited with my 2 young sons (5 & 12 years old) along with my elderly father, we all had a wonderful time and the tour was expertly delivered by our guide Mike. The size and depth of the site is breathtaking and the amount of work undertaken by the team to excavate the site difficult to comprehend. I would highly recommend the tour to all ages, we enjoyed it so much we have become members
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Mark N.
09/03/25
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Mark N.
09/03/25

						Excellent experience, would highly recommend We visited with my 2 young sons (5 & 12 years old) along with my elderly father, we all had a wonderful time and the tour was expertly delivered by our guide Mike. The size and depth of the site is breathtaking and the amount of work undertaken by the team to excavate the site difficult to comprehend. I would highly recommend the tour to all ages, we enjoyed it so much we have become members
					
					Wish I'd visited ages ago- great fun & really interesting! Why didn't I visit earlier? Highly recommended. The 'tunnels' are much more varied than I expected and had several different forms & uses. Lots of photos and finds on display, some prompting nostalgic memories (I am a post-WWII baby boomer) but mostly much older. Our guide, Chris, was knowledgeable and looked after us extremely well. The site is well lit, with good attention to safety. The occasional areas of uneven floor were well-advertised and the steps and stairs were all very safe & secure. Great fun and I learnt lots about earlier Liverpool
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Sue S.
21/09/25
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Sue S.
21/09/25

						Wish I'd visited ages ago- great fun & really interesting! Why didn't I visit earlier? Highly recommended. The 'tunnels' are much more varied than I expected and had several different forms & uses. Lots of photos and finds on display, some prompting nostalgic memories (I am a post-WWII baby boomer) but mostly much older. Our guide, Chris, was knowledgeable and looked after us extremely well. The site is well lit, with good attention to safety. The occasional areas of uneven floor were well-advertised and the steps and stairs were all very safe & secure. Great fun and I learnt lots about earlier Liverpool
					
					Going Underground in Liverpool My mum, step-day and my partner all attended the tour yesterday (Sunday) at 2pm. 



Our guide for the 1.5hour tour was Colin. Colin was a great guide - engaging,  knowledgable and down to earth! 



The experience itself is not one to be missed and we would recommend it to anyone who is interested in Liverpool, its history and those that lived here long ago. 



All in all a great afternoon!
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LadyLynds
London, United Kingdom
28/07/25
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LadyLynds
28/07/25

						Going Underground in Liverpool My mum, step-day and my partner all attended the tour yesterday (Sunday) at 2pm. 



Our guide for the 1.5hour tour was Colin. Colin was a great guide - engaging,  knowledgable and down to earth! 



The experience itself is not one to be missed and we would recommend it to anyone who is interested in Liverpool, its history and those that lived here long ago. 



All in all a great afternoon!
					
					Hidden gem of hidden tunnels Clare was our guide for the tour, part of the heritage open days. Greeted at the front gate by staff and then another at the office and inside clare and another smartly dressed gentleman and Norwich John were inside.  Great start (so no getting lost as i had been emailed great directions anyway).  Then the tour began.  Lots of information  but once you've seen the 1st 2 areas and then down and down the stairs to the grand ballroom wow!.   That's when this place becomes a not so hidden gem.  The restoration that has and continues to happen to uncover all the tunnels and artifacts is amazing . Clare spoke with such admiration for Mr Williamson that even when presented with a question she knew . Nothing she didn't know.  She loves what she does you can tell. (Plus as volunteer I think its unpaid anyway. )  she made the whole site come to life even in the areas that didn't physically look as they did, she took your mind there.  All the little stories of his playfulness his kindness and his generosity.  Theyre the things I like to hear and experience.  That's the extra mile. And clare definatly did it with the help of her glamorous assistant Kim (I think was the young lady's name)  even she got some of my questions and knew the answers.  Amazing how much knowledge is stored. Thank you again for such a wonderful tour. I've already told all my friends and family and can't wait to visit the other parts of the Williamson puzzle.
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dariamorgandorferuk
Wallasey, United Kingdom
13/09/26
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dariamorgandorferuk
13/09/26

						Hidden gem of hidden tunnels Clare was our guide for the tour, part of the heritage open days. Greeted at the front gate by staff and then another at the office and inside clare and another smartly dressed gentleman and Norwich John were inside.  Great start (so no getting lost as i had been emailed great directions anyway).  Then the tour began.  Lots of information  but once you've seen the 1st 2 areas and then down and down the stairs to the grand ballroom wow!.   That's when this place becomes a not so hidden gem.  The restoration that has and continues to happen to uncover all the tunnels and artifacts is amazing . Clare spoke with such admiration for Mr Williamson that even when presented with a question she knew . Nothing she didn't know.  She loves what she does you can tell. (Plus as volunteer I think its unpaid anyway. )  she made the whole site come to life even in the areas that didn't physically look as they did, she took your mind there.  All the little stories of his playfulness his kindness and his generosity.  Theyre the things I like to hear and experience.  That's the extra mile. And clare definatly did it with the help of her glamorous assistant Kim (I think was the young lady's name)  even she got some of my questions and knew the answers.  Amazing how much knowledge is stored. Thank you again for such a wonderful tour. I've already told all my friends and family and can't wait to visit the other parts of the Williamson puzzle.
					
					Absolutely fascinating Really interesting and engaging tour. I went along not knowing what to expect, but seeing it highly rated on TripAdvisor, and was not disappointed!
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Olly B.
Lewes, United Kingdom
19/06/25
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Olly B.
19/06/25

						Absolutely fascinating Really interesting and engaging tour. I went along not knowing what to expect, but seeing it highly rated on TripAdvisor, and was not disappointed!
					
					Great visit to Friends of Williamson Tunnels Having brought ex-scouser friends back to Liverpool for a couple of days I was not sure what they would make of the Williamson Tunnels friends site. They were blown away and still talking about our visit on our journey back south a couple of days later. The very favourable impressions were augmented by the verve with which our guide, Mandy, explained everything from the layout to the articles found during excavation. All in all a very enjoyable visit.
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Rob B.
11/10/25
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Rob B.
11/10/25

						Great visit to Friends of Williamson Tunnels Having brought ex-scouser friends back to Liverpool for a couple of days I was not sure what they would make of the Williamson Tunnels friends site. They were blown away and still talking about our visit on our journey back south a couple of days later. The very favourable impressions were augmented by the verve with which our guide, Mandy, explained everything from the layout to the articles found during excavation. All in all a very enjoyable visit.
					
					You've seen the Beatles, now see the Tunnels Wowee! I came to Liverpool for the beatles and left with this as a lasting memory.

Mike expertly led us around for an hour plus on heritage day.  I'd not seen any photos beforehand so as soon as i entered i was bloody blown away.

Why these tunnels are not given national protection is beyond belief.  The city council must give the group a lease of some sort and promote it properly.  

Trust me you will not experience anything quite like the tunnels.

John Darcy

Melbourne

Australia
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bulldogboy
Melbourne, Australia
22/09/26
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bulldogboy
22/09/26

						You've seen the Beatles, now see the Tunnels Wowee! I came to Liverpool for the beatles and left with this as a lasting memory.

Mike expertly led us around for an hour plus on heritage day.  I'd not seen any photos beforehand so as soon as i entered i was bloody blown away.

Why these tunnels are not given national protection is beyond belief.  The city council must give the group a lease of some sort and promote it properly.  

Trust me you will not experience anything quite like the tunnels.

John Darcy

Melbourne

Australia
					
					Spectacular volunteer run tours This was an unexpected gem, and the highlight of our trip to Liverpool. You can read a bit about Williamson online, but from what we know now he was quite a character. The tunnels are far more impressive than I expected. It was almost like going on a natural cave tour, except there is extremely impressive masonry everywhere. The fact that they have excavated so much, and yet still have no idea of the complete extent of the tunnels is a modern archealogical mystery. These are all volunteers doing the excavations with help from all sorts of different groups, and yet it seems that the city is blocking further excavations. Anyway, this isn't a strenuous tour at all. There are a few moderately tight places, but other than that not much to worry about. Certainly easier than most cave tours I've taken.  The tour guides are all volunteers which means they really care about the work, and are full of great stories about the excavation. The tour is completely free (but really, you should put something in the donation box to support their efforts. Even better, if you have any UK political connections, maybe put a good word in for them). 

If you want the extended version of the tour, you have to become a member of their group (cost is negligible), and you can just sign up on-site if you like. Reservations are by email (make sure to respond to their message). Make sure NOT to follow the "Williamson Tunnels" sign on the street, which goes to the tunnel society on the other side of the train tracks (also a charity organization). Just follow Google maps and you'll get there. The site is faced by the remaining brick front of Williamson's house with girders behind it. The site itself is just a couple of cargo containers (all the city will permit them to have). A real friendly group that loves what it's doing.
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Steve4241
Houston, Texas
30/08/26
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Steve4241
30/08/26

						Spectacular volunteer run tours This was an unexpected gem, and the highlight of our trip to Liverpool. You can read a bit about Williamson online, but from what we know now he was quite a character. The tunnels are far more impressive than I expected. It was almost like going on a natural cave tour, except there is extremely impressive masonry everywhere. The fact that they have excavated so much, and yet still have no idea of the complete extent of the tunnels is a modern archealogical mystery. These are all volunteers doing the excavations with help from all sorts of different groups, and yet it seems that the city is blocking further excavations. Anyway, this isn't a strenuous tour at all. There are a few moderately tight places, but other than that not much to worry about. Certainly easier than most cave tours I've taken.  The tour guides are all volunteers which means they really care about the work, and are full of great stories about the excavation. The tour is completely free (but really, you should put something in the donation box to support their efforts. Even better, if you have any UK political connections, maybe put a good word in for them). 

If you want the extended version of the tour, you have to become a member of their group (cost is negligible), and you can just sign up on-site if you like. Reservations are by email (make sure to respond to their message). Make sure NOT to follow the "Williamson Tunnels" sign on the street, which goes to the tunnel society on the other side of the train tracks (also a charity organization). Just follow Google maps and you'll get there. The site is faced by the remaining brick front of Williamson's house with girders behind it. The site itself is just a couple of cargo containers (all the city will permit them to have). A real friendly group that loves what it's doing.
					
					Hidden historic gem A completely unique and wholly immersive experience. If you can go visit these tunnels then you definitely should, because wow! I never would have guessed such an intriguing piece of Liverpool history would be underneath an urban car park. Our guide Tom was very knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic.
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Paul M.
23/03/25
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Paul M.
23/03/25

						Hidden historic gem A completely unique and wholly immersive experience. If you can go visit these tunnels then you definitely should, because wow! I never would have guessed such an intriguing piece of Liverpool history would be underneath an urban car park. Our guide Tom was very knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic.
					
					Hidden Gem! Literally! What a fascinating visit!  This really is Liverpool's little hidden gem!  

(I'm at a loss why there is not more positive support and assistance).  This is a unique part of the city's history.  There is just so much more to be explored.  

Our guide Chris was both entertaining and informative.   His explanations really brought the history to life.

The final steps to the lowest level defeated me! However,  it was still possible to see and hear all about that area, from above.

Sturdy shoes a must!  And, don't wear your best clothes!!!!!
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Jean L.
09/10/25
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Jean L.
09/10/25

						Hidden Gem! Literally! What a fascinating visit!  This really is Liverpool's little hidden gem!  

(I'm at a loss why there is not more positive support and assistance).  This is a unique part of the city's history.  There is just so much more to be explored.  

Our guide Chris was both entertaining and informative.   His explanations really brought the history to life.

The final steps to the lowest level defeated me! However,  it was still possible to see and hear all about that area, from above.

Sturdy shoes a must!  And, don't wear your best clothes!!!!!
					
					Fascinating! Had a fantastic visit here - Mike, our guide, was knowledgeable, engaging and gave us an excellent insight into the tunnels despite the lack of solid historical information.  The underground spaces themselves have been painstakingly emptied of the spoil that had filled them, and have been restored to their as built condition.  The collection of items that have been removed from the tunnels when they were used as a dumping ground provides some interesting snapshots of Britain over the decades.  The FoWT aim to find the other tunnels & underground spaces and restore them to how they were originally built - you really do get the impression that this is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Saucisson125
Camberley, United Kingdom
19/05/26
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Saucisson125
19/05/26

						Fascinating! Had a fantastic visit here - Mike, our guide, was knowledgeable, engaging and gave us an excellent insight into the tunnels despite the lack of solid historical information.  The underground spaces themselves have been painstakingly emptied of the spoil that had filled them, and have been restored to their as built condition.  The collection of items that have been removed from the tunnels when they were used as a dumping ground provides some interesting snapshots of Britain over the decades.  The FoWT aim to find the other tunnels & underground spaces and restore them to how they were originally built - you really do get the impression that this is just the tip of the iceberg.
					
					Very interesting historical visit Had a great time, the guide Tom was very informative and captivating 

Very cool site if you have extra time in Liverpool definitely visit
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bcD1336NU
Porto, Portugal
21/06/26
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bcD1336NU
21/06/26

						Very interesting historical visit Had a great time, the guide Tom was very informative and captivating 

Very cool site if you have extra time in Liverpool definitely visit
					
					Great Family Experience Great Family Experience



We really enjoyed our visit to Williamson’s Tunnels. It was such an interesting and unique experience, and the tour was very engaging and full of fascinating history. The guide was knowledgeable and made the whole experience even more enjoyable.



Our tour took around two hours, so definitely keep that in mind when planning your day, especially if you have other bookings afterwards.



If you’re visiting with children, I’d say it’s worth considering their age and interests. While we found it fascinating, it may not be as interesting for younger children, particularly because a large part of the experience is listening to the history and stories of the tunnels.



Overall, it was a really good experience and something quite different from the usual attractions in Liverpool. I would definitely recommend it if you enjoy history and unusual places!
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sanaz B.
17/08/26
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sanaz B.
17/08/26

						Great Family Experience Great Family Experience



We really enjoyed our visit to Williamson’s Tunnels. It was such an interesting and unique experience, and the tour was very engaging and full of fascinating history. The guide was knowledgeable and made the whole experience even more enjoyable.



Our tour took around two hours, so definitely keep that in mind when planning your day, especially if you have other bookings afterwards.



If you’re visiting with children, I’d say it’s worth considering their age and interests. While we found it fascinating, it may not be as interesting for younger children, particularly because a large part of the experience is listening to the history and stories of the tunnels.



Overall, it was a really good experience and something quite different from the usual attractions in Liverpool. I would definitely recommend it if you enjoy history and unusual places!
					
					You must visit this historical tunnel This is a wonderful tunnel and Pat our guide was so knowledgeable and helpful. Joseph Williamson deserves to be recognised more. What a wonderful piece of history. #T22
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donalda679
Strichen, United Kingdom
10/08/26
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donalda679
10/08/26

						You must visit this historical tunnel This is a wonderful tunnel and Pat our guide was so knowledgeable and helpful. Joseph Williamson deserves to be recognised more. What a wonderful piece of history. #T22
					
					Quirky tunnels I would absolutely recommend touring the tunnels, it’s a fabulous experience and our guide Tom was very knowledgeable. I would recommend the extended tour-well worth the time and effort
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Liselotte M.
Vienna, Austria
23/08/26
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Liselotte M.
23/08/26

						Quirky tunnels I would absolutely recommend touring the tunnels, it’s a fabulous experience and our guide Tom was very knowledgeable. I would recommend the extended tour-well worth the time and effort
					
					Just Go ! What can I say ? Amazing !

Access can be difficult if you have mobility issues.

Otherwise, just go, you will not be disappointed to see the amount of work that has gone in to not only creating these amazing 'caverns', but to making them and the artefacts accessible once more.
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Shedload
Liverpool, United Kingdom
03/07/25
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Shedload
03/07/25

						Just Go ! What can I say ? Amazing !

Access can be difficult if you have mobility issues.

Otherwise, just go, you will not be disappointed to see the amount of work that has gone in to not only creating these amazing 'caverns', but to making them and the artefacts accessible once more.
					
					Mystery and dedication four stories underground Excellent tour, very patient and knowledgable guides Chris and Phil who went out of their way to show us everything and answer all of our questions. It’s astounding how much energy and time they have dedicated towards this project. 

The tunnels are incredibly deep and we loved the mystery of the place. Went there with a group of students, got the full tour of about 3hrs. Definitely check out this one!
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Franziska V.
21/10/26
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Franziska V.
21/10/26

						Mystery and dedication four stories underground Excellent tour, very patient and knowledgable guides Chris and Phil who went out of their way to show us everything and answer all of our questions. It’s astounding how much energy and time they have dedicated towards this project. 

The tunnels are incredibly deep and we loved the mystery of the place. Went there with a group of students, got the full tour of about 3hrs. Definitely check out this one!
					
					A visit to these amazing tunnels is a must if you're visiting Liverpool - but do book early! A deceptively plain entrance leads you into an amazing world of subterranean wonder! Descending through the original cellars, you soon realise this is no ordinary underground experience; intricate brickwork soon changes to solid sandstone walls as you descend the 82 steps to the lowest level; a 60 foot high chamber. This is the hidden world of an underground quarry, secretly hewn from the native bedrock itself by philanthropist Joseph Williamson, whose ultimate purpose seems not to have been to win the hard-earned sandstone, but the employment and training of local unemployed people; all were sworn to secrecy about what they were doing, as Williamson didn't have the mineral and mining rights to the site.

The tunnels were filled in after Williamson's death, leaving the early explorers from the Friends of Williamson's Tunnels to discover many objects still intact in the rubbish; some are on display in the tunnels.

All in all, a fantastic venture into a forgotten world under the streets of Liverpool, it should not be missed.

Many thanks to the hard work of the Friends' volunteers, and special thanks to our guide, Tom, whose knowledge and obvious enthusiasm gave us a very enjoyable and entertaining visit!
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Voyager321uk
02/07/25
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Voyager321uk
02/07/25

						A visit to these amazing tunnels is a must if you're visiting Liverpool - but do book early! A deceptively plain entrance leads you into an amazing world of subterranean wonder! Descending through the original cellars, you soon realise this is no ordinary underground experience; intricate brickwork soon changes to solid sandstone walls as you descend the 82 steps to the lowest level; a 60 foot high chamber. This is the hidden world of an underground quarry, secretly hewn from the native bedrock itself by philanthropist Joseph Williamson, whose ultimate purpose seems not to have been to win the hard-earned sandstone, but the employment and training of local unemployed people; all were sworn to secrecy about what they were doing, as Williamson didn't have the mineral and mining rights to the site.

The tunnels were filled in after Williamson's death, leaving the early explorers from the Friends of Williamson's Tunnels to discover many objects still intact in the rubbish; some are on display in the tunnels.

All in all, a fantastic venture into a forgotten world under the streets of Liverpool, it should not be missed.

Many thanks to the hard work of the Friends' volunteers, and special thanks to our guide, Tom, whose knowledge and obvious enthusiasm gave us a very enjoyable and entertaining visit!
					
					What a tour! What a great experience.  Chris was fantastic and the whole tour exceeded our expectations.  Highly recommend.

Was more than happy to leave a donation for such a fantastic free tour.

With a small group of only 5 it was a really personalised adventure.
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Tracey S.
Victoria, Australia
26/11/25
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Tracey S.
26/11/25

						What a tour! What a great experience.  Chris was fantastic and the whole tour exceeded our expectations.  Highly recommend.

Was more than happy to leave a donation for such a fantastic free tour.

With a small group of only 5 it was a really personalised adventure.
					
					Well worth the visit We were recommended this tour by friends who had done it, and it didn’t disappoint. We had a great guide in Richard who was enthusiastic and brought to life the story of this mysterious network of tunnels and the man who’d created them. This is a hidden gem and deserves to be shouted about.
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Helen S.
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
25/04/26
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Helen S.
25/04/26

						Well worth the visit We were recommended this tour by friends who had done it, and it didn’t disappoint. We had a great guide in Richard who was enthusiastic and brought to life the story of this mysterious network of tunnels and the man who’d created them. This is a hidden gem and deserves to be shouted about.
					
					Fantastic Brilliant time and so interesting, Its amazing how the tunnels ever got started,     Wouldn't believe it until you saw them, certainly will be going again soon
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thomas H.
Widnes, United Kingdom
02/08/26
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thomas H.
02/08/26

						Fantastic Brilliant time and so interesting, Its amazing how the tunnels ever got started,     Wouldn't believe it until you saw them, certainly will be going again soon
					
					A fascinating visit Definitely worth a visit. A bizarre curiosity that leaves you with an unforgettable experience and more questions than answers.
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Lester S.
Horley, United Kingdom
18/05/26
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Lester S.
18/05/26

						A fascinating visit Definitely worth a visit. A bizarre curiosity that leaves you with an unforgettable experience and more questions than answers.
					
					Fascinating experience beneath your feet Visited the tunnels on Sunday lunchtime as a family with two teenagers. Excellent communication from the volunteers beforehand to book the visit and to find it on the day which was straightforward. 



Mike was our tour guide on the day and was excellent, clearly passionate about volunteering on the project to unearth more of these amazing tunnels. He was full of knowledge and shared as much as he could answering all the questions the group had. 



It’s such an unusual experience to walk along a road in Liverpool knowing there is a huge void beneath your feet  and then seconds later climb down to see it for yourselves.



The tour lasted for about two hours and was structured really well, revealing more of the tunnels and the history as you go.



What the group of volunteers have achieved in discovering and digging out these tunnels bucket by bucket is amazing.



Thoroughly recommended.
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BunGeeeeeeee
Leeds, United Kingdom
20/02/26
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BunGeeeeeeee
20/02/26

						Fascinating experience beneath your feet Visited the tunnels on Sunday lunchtime as a family with two teenagers. Excellent communication from the volunteers beforehand to book the visit and to find it on the day which was straightforward. 



Mike was our tour guide on the day and was excellent, clearly passionate about volunteering on the project to unearth more of these amazing tunnels. He was full of knowledge and shared as much as he could answering all the questions the group had. 



It’s such an unusual experience to walk along a road in Liverpool knowing there is a huge void beneath your feet  and then seconds later climb down to see it for yourselves.



The tour lasted for about two hours and was structured really well, revealing more of the tunnels and the history as you go.



What the group of volunteers have achieved in discovering and digging out these tunnels bucket by bucket is amazing.



Thoroughly recommended.
					
					Walk in the footsteps of the Mole of Edge Hill Who would have thought we would discover such a labyrinth of tunnels under the streets of Liverpool courtesy of the Friends of Williamsons Tunnels?  What the volunteers have done to discover and uncover this magical place is remarkable.  Our small group was guided through the tunnels by our friendly and knowledgeable guide Mike who coincidentally was who I had email contact with to arrange our tour.  The response to my enquiry was speedy and we were all set to go.  We continued on to an extended tour and we spent several interesting hours in total exploring the work of Mr Williamson.  I would highly recommend visiting the tunnels for a unique experience you won’t forget.
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Janet L.
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
16/06/25
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Janet L.
16/06/25

						Walk in the footsteps of the Mole of Edge Hill Who would have thought we would discover such a labyrinth of tunnels under the streets of Liverpool courtesy of the Friends of Williamsons Tunnels?  What the volunteers have done to discover and uncover this magical place is remarkable.  Our small group was guided through the tunnels by our friendly and knowledgeable guide Mike who coincidentally was who I had email contact with to arrange our tour.  The response to my enquiry was speedy and we were all set to go.  We continued on to an extended tour and we spent several interesting hours in total exploring the work of Mr Williamson.  I would highly recommend visiting the tunnels for a unique experience you won’t forget.
					
					You must visit the Tunnels Great bunch of people, good banter ( we were in Liverpool after all) . The tour by Chris was very informative and for me one of the the measures of a good trip is that I learned something, which I did. Chris really knew his stuff, how to lead a tour and was  very safety conscious. Really good experience
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colintQ9621YD
28/04/26
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colintQ9621YD
28/04/26

						You must visit the Tunnels Great bunch of people, good banter ( we were in Liverpool after all) . The tour by Chris was very informative and for me one of the the measures of a good trip is that I learned something, which I did. Chris really knew his stuff, how to lead a tour and was  very safety conscious. Really good experience
					
					A worthwhile trip when in Liverpool! After our 30 min walk to the Williamson Tunnels (from the central) at first we thought ‘what lies beneath here?’. Well, a lot of history and facts! Tom, our guide, was very passionate and great at story telling. Friendly and welcoming, any questions asked were answered! Would recommend!
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Darcy C.
England, United Kingdom
27/08/25
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Darcy C.
27/08/25

						A worthwhile trip when in Liverpool! After our 30 min walk to the Williamson Tunnels (from the central) at first we thought ‘what lies beneath here?’. Well, a lot of history and facts! Tom, our guide, was very passionate and great at story telling. Friendly and welcoming, any questions asked were answered! Would recommend!
					
					First visit Really brilliant experience well worth the visit ,,amazing what great things are on your doorstep but not heard of  our tour guide Mandy was great highly recommend
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Leann S.
21/08/26
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Leann S.
21/08/26

						First visit Really brilliant experience well worth the visit ,,amazing what great things are on your doorstep but not heard of  our tour guide Mandy was great highly recommend
					
					Lovely experience It was a lovely tour, and very suprising also as we had no former knowledge of how large the cave system actually is.  Really glad we went to see it after living next to them for a year. Would recommend!
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Boglarka P.
18/05/25
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Boglarka P.
18/05/25

						Lovely experience It was a lovely tour, and very suprising also as we had no former knowledge of how large the cave system actually is.  Really glad we went to see it after living next to them for a year. Would recommend!
					
					Passionate Volunteers Make This Place Exceptional - A Must Visit! Such a unique and personalised experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves history, caves, community, or simply something wonderfully quirky. We were only visiting for a weekend and the tours were initially sold out; however, Mike was incredibly helpful. As soon as a cancellation came through, he informed us immediately and we were able to secure our places.

The tour is delivered either by one of the founders or by those who took part in the excavations themselves, meaning the knowledge shared is rich, personal, and engaging no matter how many times you visit. We were able to ask numerous questions, and at the end we even met almost the entire team who have been working there voluntarily for decades.

I truly loved it and deeply admire the dedication of this community in preserving the heritage and stories of the past for future generations.
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158lenef
Cambridge, United Kingdom
27/01/26
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158lenef
27/01/26

						Passionate Volunteers Make This Place Exceptional - A Must Visit! Such a unique and personalised experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves history, caves, community, or simply something wonderfully quirky. We were only visiting for a weekend and the tours were initially sold out; however, Mike was incredibly helpful. As soon as a cancellation came through, he informed us immediately and we were able to secure our places.

The tour is delivered either by one of the founders or by those who took part in the excavations themselves, meaning the knowledge shared is rich, personal, and engaging no matter how many times you visit. We were able to ask numerous questions, and at the end we even met almost the entire team who have been working there voluntarily for decades.

I truly loved it and deeply admire the dedication of this community in preserving the heritage and stories of the past for future generations.
					
					Highly recommended!! Wow what an amazing experience  we had at FOIWT.. My son and I visited and are already planning  to visit again soon.

Our tour was wonderful, Clare our guide was very warm and informative the whole  time, making this a perfect trip for us !!

One highlight, that was very special,  was  listening  to the recording  Clare shared, of a previous visitor, singing live in the tunnels. What a lovely memory.

Thank you Clare and all the other volunteers for making us so welcome.

See you all.again soon.
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June a.
08/10/25
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June a.
08/10/25

						Highly recommended!! Wow what an amazing experience  we had at FOIWT.. My son and I visited and are already planning  to visit again soon.

Our tour was wonderful, Clare our guide was very warm and informative the whole  time, making this a perfect trip for us !!

One highlight, that was very special,  was  listening  to the recording  Clare shared, of a previous visitor, singing live in the tunnels. What a lovely memory.

Thank you Clare and all the other volunteers for making us so welcome.

See you all.again soon.
					
					Fascinating experience I had long wanted to visit the tunnels so I decided to join  one of the tours as part of the Heritage Open Days. Our guide was Tom, who was very knowledgeable about the history of the tunnels. It was a fascinating experience into a lesser known part of Liverpool`s history.
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Richard P.
22/09/25
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Richard P.
22/09/25

						Fascinating experience I had long wanted to visit the tunnels so I decided to join  one of the tours as part of the Heritage Open Days. Our guide was Tom, who was very knowledgeable about the history of the tunnels. It was a fascinating experience into a lesser known part of Liverpool`s history.
					
					An engineering marvel I’m not sure any written review will ever do justice to the experience of actually setting foot in the Williamson tunnels. From the enormity of the vast tunnels to the enthusiastic and infectious commentary of the knowledgeable guide Mandy. It was all unmissable. My wife and I both live in Liverpool, and now we are retired we have more time to visit our city and a visit to Williamson tunnels was always on our list. We are so glad we have done it now. My only disappointment is that such a wonderful treasure in our city is not funded by the council or some sort of trust. It is all down to donations. Mandy passed on her local knowledge of the area and the tunnels making the trip even more enjoyable.
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grahaml177
Liverpool, United Kingdom
15/10/25
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grahaml177
15/10/25

						An engineering marvel I’m not sure any written review will ever do justice to the experience of actually setting foot in the Williamson tunnels. From the enormity of the vast tunnels to the enthusiastic and infectious commentary of the knowledgeable guide Mandy. It was all unmissable. My wife and I both live in Liverpool, and now we are retired we have more time to visit our city and a visit to Williamson tunnels was always on our list. We are so glad we have done it now. My only disappointment is that such a wonderful treasure in our city is not funded by the council or some sort of trust. It is all down to donations. Mandy passed on her local knowledge of the area and the tunnels making the trip even more enjoyable.
					
					Great morning, a real alternative to traditional sites. This was such an interesting trip. Peter was our guide, bear in mind they are all volunteers, he was full of inormation, looked to answer all questions and was really engaging. Who knew what goes on beneath the streets?
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241moi
England, United Kingdom
26/02/25
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241moi
26/02/25

						Great morning, a real alternative to traditional sites. This was such an interesting trip. Peter was our guide, bear in mind they are all volunteers, he was full of inormation, looked to answer all questions and was really engaging. Who knew what goes on beneath the streets?
					
					Fascinating trip into the past. Brilliant experience. Fascinating history brought to life by our guide Colin who was excellent. Definitely not a sanitised tour. Thankyou.
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Paul S.
27/11/25
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Paul S.
27/11/25

						Fascinating trip into the past. Brilliant experience. Fascinating history brought to life by our guide Colin who was excellent. Definitely not a sanitised tour. Thankyou.
					
					Amazing!!! You have to go…. My boyfriend brought me for the very first time, and not knowing what to expect I was pleasantly surprised. From beginning to end it was fantastic. Mike was our tour guide, he was very knowledgeable, friendly and made the tour fun. I enjoyed learning about the history, and seeing how far things have come since they started. All the volunteers were friendly, polite and welcoming. I won’t say too much about the tour other than you need to go and have the experience . It’s fascinating! Thank you Mike for a fantastic experience!!!!
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Kaz H.
08/02/26
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Kaz H.
08/02/26

						Amazing!!! You have to go…. My boyfriend brought me for the very first time, and not knowing what to expect I was pleasantly surprised. From beginning to end it was fantastic. Mike was our tour guide, he was very knowledgeable, friendly and made the tour fun. I enjoyed learning about the history, and seeing how far things have come since they started. All the volunteers were friendly, polite and welcoming. I won’t say too much about the tour other than you need to go and have the experience . It’s fascinating! Thank you Mike for a fantastic experience!!!!
					
					So glad we went 👍 Super interesting place, and super friendly guys. Thoroughly enjoyed. Definitely worth taking a look at. Never judge a book by it's building facade 🙂
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R G.
20/09/25
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R G.
20/09/25

						So glad we went 👍 Super interesting place, and super friendly guys. Thoroughly enjoyed. Definitely worth taking a look at. Never judge a book by it's building facade 🙂
					
					Brilliant Hidden Gem Absolutely brilliant day with the kids, Our tour guide Mike was funny, informative and super friendly! The second we walked onto the site we greeted by some of the lovely team, a a happy chatty lot! The tour itself was brilliant though not my first time coming (it was my children) the site always amazes me when I'm down there it's such a wonderful historical hidden gem, the children loved it, living in Liverpool ourselves and now they have realised what's under us! I really recommend this for absolutely anyone that can get around! Every question was answered in depth , photos are welcome and to top it off the kids even go a cute certificate at the end! I'm sure w e will be back again!
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Jodi S.
19/08/26
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Jodi S.
19/08/26

						Brilliant Hidden Gem Absolutely brilliant day with the kids, Our tour guide Mike was funny, informative and super friendly! The second we walked onto the site we greeted by some of the lovely team, a a happy chatty lot! The tour itself was brilliant though not my first time coming (it was my children) the site always amazes me when I'm down there it's such a wonderful historical hidden gem, the children loved it, living in Liverpool ourselves and now they have realised what's under us! I really recommend this for absolutely anyone that can get around! Every question was answered in depth , photos are welcome and to top it off the kids even go a cute certificate at the end! I'm sure w e will be back again!
					
					A hidden gem A most enjoyable couple of hours at Friends of Williamsons Tunnels  on Madon Street. The tour was led my Tom an informative guide and active member.

Fascinating labyrinth of underground chambers and an insight to Williamsons selfless endeavours into keeping men employed.

Such hard work and dedication in revealing this history should be preserved for all to see.  I would recommend a visit and hope that they find a Patron to fight the cause so this gem is never lost.
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Jillsjourneys59
04/05/26
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Jillsjourneys59
04/05/26

						A hidden gem A most enjoyable couple of hours at Friends of Williamsons Tunnels  on Madon Street. The tour was led my Tom an informative guide and active member.

Fascinating labyrinth of underground chambers and an insight to Williamsons selfless endeavours into keeping men employed.

Such hard work and dedication in revealing this history should be preserved for all to see.  I would recommend a visit and hope that they find a Patron to fight the cause so this gem is never lost.
					
					MUST VISIT This is a MUST VISIT site on any trip to Liverpool. We knew nothing of the history prior to the tour. Don't be put off by the unassuming entrance and location. Our guide Chris was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic.  He didn't reveal all the information at first and that made it all the more intriguing. Absolutely fascinating tour. The volunteers are to be commended for their work and commitment. Will definitely visit again to see more.

Excellent cup of tea too.  Always a bonus.
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I103EMneild
Rossendale, United Kingdom
23/09/25
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I103EMneild
23/09/25

						MUST VISIT This is a MUST VISIT site on any trip to Liverpool. We knew nothing of the history prior to the tour. Don't be put off by the unassuming entrance and location. Our guide Chris was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic.  He didn't reveal all the information at first and that made it all the more intriguing. Absolutely fascinating tour. The volunteers are to be commended for their work and commitment. Will definitely visit again to see more.

Excellent cup of tea too.  Always a bonus.
					
					You must experience this. My guide Tom was very informative and it was a brilliant experience.
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johnbP446XH
18/03/26
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johnbP446XH
18/03/26

						You must experience this. My guide Tom was very informative and it was a brilliant experience.
					
					Great tour. Highly recommend taking it. What an interesting tour. Been meaning to do it for ages. Mandy was our guide. My gosh she was so knowledgeable and fun, throwing in lots of little stories about the tunnels but also snippets of historical information on Liverpool itself. When you drive in, it looks like there isn't anything there, so it's quite a shock once you go underground. What a feat of engineering and vision. Highly recommend the tour and can only hope that the Heritage Centre can get saved. Too many sites in the city have been dismissed by city Councils. We have an amazing history and it should all be celebrated, including Mr Williamson.
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Al C.
04/06/25
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Al C.
04/06/25

						Great tour. Highly recommend taking it. What an interesting tour. Been meaning to do it for ages. Mandy was our guide. My gosh she was so knowledgeable and fun, throwing in lots of little stories about the tunnels but also snippets of historical information on Liverpool itself. When you drive in, it looks like there isn't anything there, so it's quite a shock once you go underground. What a feat of engineering and vision. Highly recommend the tour and can only hope that the Heritage Centre can get saved. Too many sites in the city have been dismissed by city Councils. We have an amazing history and it should all be celebrated, including Mr Williamson.
					
					A super visit-again. Decided to suprise my brother in law with a visit to to see the tunnels. He visits from derbyshire, and loves Liverpool, as their is always something to see and do.

So having visited in Feb, we knew this would be right up his street. And with a fab tour by Claire, there was a fair bit of info to take in, but it was different to the previous tour, so was like a whole new experience. We were not dissappointed at all, and decided to join. We will visit again of course.
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Keith_Powell59
Waterloo, United Kingdom
14/05/26
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Keith_Powell59
14/05/26

						A super visit-again. Decided to suprise my brother in law with a visit to to see the tunnels. He visits from derbyshire, and loves Liverpool, as their is always something to see and do.

So having visited in Feb, we knew this would be right up his street. And with a fab tour by Claire, there was a fair bit of info to take in, but it was different to the previous tour, so was like a whole new experience. We were not dissappointed at all, and decided to join. We will visit again of course.
					
					Very nice Very friendly and informative, would reccomend 😄 the tunnels are well built and it's nice to learn a bit of history on liverpool
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Discover41133933443
22/09/25
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Discover41133933443
22/09/25

						Very nice Very friendly and informative, would reccomend 😄 the tunnels are well built and it's nice to learn a bit of history on liverpool
					
					This is an absolutely amazing place to visit It is an absolutely amazing place to visit .

The knowledge of the guides was fantastic and it is well worth the visit.
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56livb
Bedworth, United Kingdom
07/06/26
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56livb
07/06/26

						This is an absolutely amazing place to visit It is an absolutely amazing place to visit .

The knowledge of the guides was fantastic and it is well worth the visit.
					
					Visit to Williamsons Tunnels Been meaning to see these for a long time and finally got round to it today. Boy am I glad I did, not only was it was fascinating hearing about Williamson but also the work the team have done discovering the tunnels and the work still to uncover even more
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NickM734
Liverpool, United Kingdom
20/09/26
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NickM734
20/09/26

						Visit to Williamsons Tunnels Been meaning to see these for a long time and finally got round to it today. Boy am I glad I did, not only was it was fascinating hearing about Williamson but also the work the team have done discovering the tunnels and the work still to uncover even more
					
					Perfect Tour What an amazing tour !  Tom was an excellent guide and took his time with the group.   I took my dad who was 96 and Tom took time to make sure he wasn’t left behind.   Very interesting and so worth a visit
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gill p.
19/03/26
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gill p.
19/03/26

						Perfect Tour What an amazing tour !  Tom was an excellent guide and took his time with the group.   I took my dad who was 96 and Tom took time to make sure he wasn’t left behind.   Very interesting and so worth a visit
					
					Tunnels Absolutely amazing tour with a professional guide Mike. Highly recommended! It’s even hard to imagine how passionate these people are to doing all that work. Many thanks and see you soon!
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Iryna P.
31/08/25
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Iryna P.
31/08/25

						Tunnels Absolutely amazing tour with a professional guide Mike. Highly recommended! It’s even hard to imagine how passionate these people are to doing all that work. Many thanks and see you soon!
					
					Excellent guide, excellent trip. I was really pleased with my visit to the tunnels. Our guide, Tom, was brilliant at feeding us so much information, but with a twinkle in his eye as he did so. He made it an entertaining day.



The tunnels are fascinating. I'd really recommend a visit.
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tonivitti
North Wales
12/09/26
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tonivitti
12/09/26

						Excellent guide, excellent trip. I was really pleased with my visit to the tunnels. Our guide, Tom, was brilliant at feeding us so much information, but with a twinkle in his eye as he did so. He made it an entertaining day.



The tunnels are fascinating. I'd really recommend a visit.
					
					Great experience! A great experience.. led by knowledgeable passionate guides who actually completed the excavation.. our guide was Chris who was friendly and informative.. definitely worth a trip
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Jennie P.
19/09/25
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Jennie P.
19/09/25

						Great experience! A great experience.. led by knowledgeable passionate guides who actually completed the excavation.. our guide was Chris who was friendly and informative.. definitely worth a trip
					
					Welcoming ‘Friends’ Highly recommend this visit! Our guide Chris was very friendly and informative! Was great to see the amazing tunnels under our feet and hear about the work the ‘friends’ have done to allow us to visit! All the ‘friends’ made us feel very welcome offering us a brew and biscuit when we arrived and were happy to answer any questions!
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Jacqueline C.
18/09/25
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Jacqueline C.
18/09/25

						Welcoming ‘Friends’ Highly recommend this visit! Our guide Chris was very friendly and informative! Was great to see the amazing tunnels under our feet and hear about the work the ‘friends’ have done to allow us to visit! All the ‘friends’ made us feel very welcome offering us a brew and biscuit when we arrived and were happy to answer any questions!
					
					Great trip Fascinating site and a fascinating story behind it. An amazing tour and you get to go 60ft down underground. Lots of steps down and up but well worth it. Make sure you donate at least a fiver as the tour is free.
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AndrewPSmith
High Wycombe
28/09/26
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AndrewPSmith
28/09/26

						Great trip Fascinating site and a fascinating story behind it. An amazing tour and you get to go 60ft down underground. Lots of steps down and up but well worth it. Make sure you donate at least a fiver as the tour is free.
					
					Amazing knowledge and enthusiasm shared by Tom It was quite clear from the start of the tour the passion and hard work of everyone involved in ensuring that the public knew and understood the remarkable story of Joseph Williamson. 

My friend and I had the tour with Tom and there wasn't a question that Tom couldn't answer or reflect on. Clearly all his years of research and learning about Mr. Williamson paid off. He transmitted through knowledge and enthusiasm and we enjoyed the tour very much. 

There were times when you felt that you were exploring the pyramids of Egypt, because, despite Mr. Williamson eccentricity, his legacy to the world is of a special dimension and it shouldn't go unnoticed. The perseverance of this man was beyond words and I hope that everyone enjoys the tour as much as I did.
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346charic
Runcorn, United Kingdom
19/09/26
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346charic
19/09/26

						Amazing knowledge and enthusiasm shared by Tom It was quite clear from the start of the tour the passion and hard work of everyone involved in ensuring that the public knew and understood the remarkable story of Joseph Williamson. 

My friend and I had the tour with Tom and there wasn't a question that Tom couldn't answer or reflect on. Clearly all his years of research and learning about Mr. Williamson paid off. He transmitted through knowledge and enthusiasm and we enjoyed the tour very much. 

There were times when you felt that you were exploring the pyramids of Egypt, because, despite Mr. Williamson eccentricity, his legacy to the world is of a special dimension and it shouldn't go unnoticed. The perseverance of this man was beyond words and I hope that everyone enjoys the tour as much as I did.
					
					A must do when in Liverpool This was an amazing tour and a great insight to the Paddington tunnels 

Mandy our guide was really intresting and her stories about the tunnels where wonderful 

I would recommend this tour 101% 

Thank you all for at FOWT  for. Wonderful day out
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Reno1717
Wirral, United Kingdom
27/02/25
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Reno1717
27/02/25

						A must do when in Liverpool This was an amazing tour and a great insight to the Paddington tunnels 

Mandy our guide was really intresting and her stories about the tunnels where wonderful 

I would recommend this tour 101% 

Thank you all for at FOWT  for. Wonderful day out
					
					Family visit at Easter Everyone really enjoyed the visit, even the teenagers they said 'it was cool'.  Impressive the work of the volunteers who have made it possible for the public to see the Williamsons Tunnels.
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Erica H.
19/04/25
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Erica H.
19/04/25

						Family visit at Easter Everyone really enjoyed the visit, even the teenagers they said 'it was cool'.  Impressive the work of the volunteers who have made it possible for the public to see the Williamsons Tunnels.
					
					History below Liverpool When visiting places always like to do something different. As such booked Williamsons Tunnels in advance and was not disappointed. Tom , our quite provided a full explanation about them and the ‘exploring’ was very interesting. No charge but a donation is gladly accepted and well worth it
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minesabeer
Sussex
18/08/25
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minesabeer
18/08/25

						History below Liverpool When visiting places always like to do something different. As such booked Williamsons Tunnels in advance and was not disappointed. Tom , our quite provided a full explanation about them and the ‘exploring’ was very interesting. No charge but a donation is gladly accepted and well worth it
					
					Amazing tour with the friendliest of tour guides! Thank you all for such an amazing day out Went today with a group of friends, it was an impromptu trip out, we're all local to the area and to find such a hidden gem so close to home is unbelievable , our tour Guide Tom was very thorough and really give us a great experience of the tunnels! I will 100% be back and sharing the experience with other friends and family as this is just such a good day out and the people doing the tours are all so friendly and welcoming. 



Thank you again for such a great day out!
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Carlos E.
15/02/26
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Carlos E.
15/02/26

						Amazing tour with the friendliest of tour guides! Thank you all for such an amazing day out Went today with a group of friends, it was an impromptu trip out, we're all local to the area and to find such a hidden gem so close to home is unbelievable , our tour Guide Tom was very thorough and really give us a great experience of the tunnels! I will 100% be back and sharing the experience with other friends and family as this is just such a good day out and the people doing the tours are all so friendly and welcoming. 



Thank you again for such a great day out!
					
					Awesome is overused these days, but it definitely applies here A fabulous experience from start to finish - Liverpool is blessed to 

A) Have had Joseph Williamson, who had the means, imagination and  philanthropy to construct such wonders and 

B) Have the Friends of Williamson Tunnels who are such a dedicated, enthusiastic, talented and resourceful team of volunteers who undertake vast amounts of work and research so that the general public can witness these structures that have been "lost" for over 150 years.

Even better, there are reckoned to be many more tunnels to discover and the team are working tirelessly to uncover them!

As far as I'm concerned, the Williamson tunnels are easily one of the best attractions in Liverpool!
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Go08880848901
24/05/26
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Go08880848901
24/05/26

						Awesome is overused these days, but it definitely applies here A fabulous experience from start to finish - Liverpool is blessed to 

A) Have had Joseph Williamson, who had the means, imagination and  philanthropy to construct such wonders and 

B) Have the Friends of Williamson Tunnels who are such a dedicated, enthusiastic, talented and resourceful team of volunteers who undertake vast amounts of work and research so that the general public can witness these structures that have been "lost" for over 150 years.

Even better, there are reckoned to be many more tunnels to discover and the team are working tirelessly to uncover them!

As far as I'm concerned, the Williamson tunnels are easily one of the best attractions in Liverpool!
					
					Astounding! Went as part of the Heritage Open Days experience. I had heard of the tunnels and been wanting to see them for some time . Guide Clare did a great job - informative and amusing - but nothing could prepare for how mind blowing the tunnels were. The sheer scale and skills on show and the thought of what remains unexcavated yet is something everyone should experience if they can. Many layers of history wrap their tantalising tendrils around you. A must see.
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Caroline A.
Southport, United Kingdom
20/09/26
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Caroline A.
20/09/26

						Astounding! Went as part of the Heritage Open Days experience. I had heard of the tunnels and been wanting to see them for some time . Guide Clare did a great job - informative and amusing - but nothing could prepare for how mind blowing the tunnels were. The sheer scale and skills on show and the thought of what remains unexcavated yet is something everyone should experience if they can. Many layers of history wrap their tantalising tendrils around you. A must see.
					
					Fascinating local history attraction I had the best time here. The staff are extremely friendly and offered so much info about the history of the tunnels and Joseph Williamson. The tunnels themselves are fascinating and stunning to be in. I would have happily paid more for the admission fee so the price is a real bargain. Me and my wife felt the length of the tour was just right and was not over crowded. This tour is best for history enthusiasts and anyone who wants find great hidden gems in Liverpool
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Anthony S.
18/10/26
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Anthony S.
18/10/26

						Fascinating local history attraction I had the best time here. The staff are extremely friendly and offered so much info about the history of the tunnels and Joseph Williamson. The tunnels themselves are fascinating and stunning to be in. I would have happily paid more for the admission fee so the price is a real bargain. Me and my wife felt the length of the tour was just right and was not over crowded. This tour is best for history enthusiasts and anyone who wants find great hidden gems in Liverpool
					
					Amazing place under the ground Great experience and fascinating to see these tunnels. I hope to visit again and see more tunnels after further excavations. Absolutely incredible to see this place.
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Keira C.
Toronto, Canada
13/09/26
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Keira C.
13/09/26

						Amazing place under the ground Great experience and fascinating to see these tunnels. I hope to visit again and see more tunnels after further excavations. Absolutely incredible to see this place.
					
					The tunnels that aren’t tunnels at all! Fascinating place to visit.  All the more so as it still has many secrets left to give up.  Nowhere else like it.  Highly recommended.  Look forward to visiting again and exploring further..
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David R.
22/06/25
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David R.
22/06/25

						The tunnels that aren’t tunnels at all! Fascinating place to visit.  All the more so as it still has many secrets left to give up.  Nowhere else like it.  Highly recommended.  Look forward to visiting again and exploring further..
					
					Best tour we took all weekend! Tom and Claire were super informative and very friendly hosts. They gave you adequate time to ask questions, explore and take pictures. I’d highly recommend anyone to book, whether you’re local or from outside Liverpool. Some of Liverpools lost history that has been pieced together over time and the quarry itself - wow! My daughter especially loved this tour and lapped up the information. Easily the best tour we did the whole weekend! These are the kinds of stories that I wish more was spoke of. Mystery of real people. Thanks guys, you are doing a great job. We will be back! They rely heavily on donations, as little as £5 and in my opinion - well worth it!
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Nippy S.
08/06/26
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Nippy S.
08/06/26

						Best tour we took all weekend! Tom and Claire were super informative and very friendly hosts. They gave you adequate time to ask questions, explore and take pictures. I’d highly recommend anyone to book, whether you’re local or from outside Liverpool. Some of Liverpools lost history that has been pieced together over time and the quarry itself - wow! My daughter especially loved this tour and lapped up the information. Easily the best tour we did the whole weekend! These are the kinds of stories that I wish more was spoke of. Mystery of real people. Thanks guys, you are doing a great job. We will be back! They rely heavily on donations, as little as £5 and in my opinion - well worth it!
					
					Something different and exciting, well worth it. Fantastic experience really enjoyed, something different and not what I was expecting (which is a good thing) to find in Liverpool.



Well recommended, team was great the vibes were great. 



Thanks to the Friends of Williamson's Tunnel.
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Liam M.
17/09/26
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Liam M.
17/09/26

						Something different and exciting, well worth it. Fantastic experience really enjoyed, something different and not what I was expecting (which is a good thing) to find in Liverpool.



Well recommended, team was great the vibes were great. 



Thanks to the Friends of Williamson's Tunnel.
					
					Odd day out Average experience. But surprisingly interesting in the end. Good for wet weather event. Poor souls who built it all. Not many eating places nearby
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701catherineg
Liverpool, United Kingdom
26/09/25
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701catherineg
26/09/25

						Odd day out Average experience. But surprisingly interesting in the end. Good for wet weather event. Poor souls who built it all. Not many eating places nearby
					
					Fascinating This was a fascinating insight into the history of the tunnels and the man behind their construction. 



Our guide, Tony, was full of interesting information on both counts and encouraged further investigation. He clearly knew his subject well.



Well worth a visit.
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Starymaz
Lymm, United Kingdom
29/05/25
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Starymaz
29/05/25

						Fascinating This was a fascinating insight into the history of the tunnels and the man behind their construction. 



Our guide, Tony, was full of interesting information on both counts and encouraged further investigation. He clearly knew his subject well.



Well worth a visit.
					
					Interesting experience Excellent experience - from the warm welcome to the knowledgable guide about the tunnels and its treasures, it really was a fab experience. Thanks to Mandy for being an excellent tour guide!
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Daydream61516324556
Burntwood, United Kingdom
05/03/25
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Daydream61516324556
05/03/25

						Interesting experience Excellent experience - from the warm welcome to the knowledgable guide about the tunnels and its treasures, it really was a fab experience. Thanks to Mandy for being an excellent tour guide!
					
					What a brilliant experience!! This was absolutely brilliant! Tom, our guide was fantastic and answered all our questions. You could easily see that everyone is very proud of this place and it’s just lovely to see. The Volunteers are just fantastic and so welcoming. Felt very privileged and happy to share this experience along side my family. FAB.U.LOUS.
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LINDA O.
24/08/26
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LINDA O.
24/08/26

						What a brilliant experience!! This was absolutely brilliant! Tom, our guide was fantastic and answered all our questions. You could easily see that everyone is very proud of this place and it’s just lovely to see. The Volunteers are just fantastic and so welcoming. Felt very privileged and happy to share this experience along side my family. FAB.U.LOUS.
					
					. A visit to the site with a very informative guide. Learn about the world of Joseph Williamson and the surrounding area..
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GrandTour10946124534
14/09/25
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GrandTour10946124534
14/09/25

						. A visit to the site with a very informative guide. Learn about the world of Joseph Williamson and the surrounding area..
					
					Fabulous experience Me and my 6 year old son absolutely loved our visit here today. The guide was so friendly and full of knowledge, my son is SEN and was made to feel included. We will definitely be visiting again and will be suggesting this to others too. Thankyou :)
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Amy H.
30/03/25
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Amy H.
30/03/25

						Fabulous experience Me and my 6 year old son absolutely loved our visit here today. The guide was so friendly and full of knowledge, my son is SEN and was made to feel included. We will definitely be visiting again and will be suggesting this to others too. Thankyou :)
					
					Tour Booking was easy.but we waited outside the williamson heritage centre for an hour,wrong place.guide was brill very knowledgeable and funny.
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Barbara H.
22/05/25
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Barbara H.
22/05/25

						Tour Booking was easy.but we waited outside the williamson heritage centre for an hour,wrong place.guide was brill very knowledgeable and funny.
					
					Brilliant Experience What a fantastic thing to experience! I've lived near Liverpool for nearly 30 years, and never knew there was something like this lying below the city. Mandy provided a really interesting and informative tour of the tunnels. If you're in Liverpool on a Wednesday or Sunday, I'd highly recommend a tour of the Williamson Tunnels. 



I went with my grandparents (82 and 77), and I am disabled myself. We had no issues with accessibility (though it may still be difficult for some people - best to email in advance to discuss accessibility). My grandparents didn't feel confident going all the way down to the fourth and final level, but there was no pressure for them to go that far, so they just waited on the third level for the rest of the group.



The site is only a mile from the middle of Liverpool City Centre, and a couple of minutes walk from the University of Liverpool. 



Tours are free, but you can leave a donation at the end. 



It's best to book as far in advance as is possible, especially during summer peak season.
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Scenic425388
23/07/25
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Scenic425388
23/07/25

						Brilliant Experience What a fantastic thing to experience! I've lived near Liverpool for nearly 30 years, and never knew there was something like this lying below the city. Mandy provided a really interesting and informative tour of the tunnels. If you're in Liverpool on a Wednesday or Sunday, I'd highly recommend a tour of the Williamson Tunnels. 



I went with my grandparents (82 and 77), and I am disabled myself. We had no issues with accessibility (though it may still be difficult for some people - best to email in advance to discuss accessibility). My grandparents didn't feel confident going all the way down to the fourth and final level, but there was no pressure for them to go that far, so they just waited on the third level for the rest of the group.



The site is only a mile from the middle of Liverpool City Centre, and a couple of minutes walk from the University of Liverpool. 



Tours are free, but you can leave a donation at the end. 



It's best to book as far in advance as is possible, especially during summer peak season.
					
					We are part of a social group and we attended the Williamson tunnels as part of a group outing.

We would really recommend this tour as a fascinating and interesting tour to look into Liverpools past history.

We were met by Mike who was friendly as was all the volunteers who manage the the Williamson tunnels.



After a brief safety talk given by Tom our group guide, we were then taken down to the first of four levels of this amazing tour.



It's hard to imagine all the hard work that the volunteers have done to get the tunnels in the condition that they are today.

It just got better the lower we went into the tunnels.



Tom our guide told a fascinating story of who Mr Williamson was and how he started and then tried to look after the poor and unemployed people of the time, it really was an amazing story and it does show all the hard work that all the volunteers had done to get to where they are today.



If you want an unique and different event, you will not be disappointed by your visit to the tunnels.
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ALANY393
Liverpool, United Kingdom
21/07/25
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ALANY393
21/07/25

						We are part of a social group and we attended the Williamson tunnels as part of a group outing.

We would really recommend this tour as a fascinating and interesting tour to look into Liverpools past history.

We were met by Mike who was friendly as was all the volunteers who manage the the Williamson tunnels.



After a brief safety talk given by Tom our group guide, we were then taken down to the first of four levels of this amazing tour.



It's hard to imagine all the hard work that the volunteers have done to get the tunnels in the condition that they are today.

It just got better the lower we went into the tunnels.



Tom our guide told a fascinating story of who Mr Williamson was and how he started and then tried to look after the poor and unemployed people of the time, it really was an amazing story and it does show all the hard work that all the volunteers had done to get to where they are today.



If you want an unique and different event, you will not be disappointed by your visit to the tunnels.
					
					Amazing I had a wonderful time on the tour today! Clare was an excellent guide, friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the history she was sharing. She made the tour both informative and enjoyable, with just the right balance of stories and facts. It was a real pleasure to learn so much in such an engaging way. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the area’s history and especially with Clare as their guide
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Ananya r.
05/11/25
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Ananya r.
05/11/25

						Amazing I had a wonderful time on the tour today! Clare was an excellent guide, friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the history she was sharing. She made the tour both informative and enjoyable, with just the right balance of stories and facts. It was a real pleasure to learn so much in such an engaging way. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the area’s history and especially with Clare as their guide
					
					Amazing tour, Stepping back in time I have walked past this so many times and never known it was there!  

Amazing tour with our guide Tom, so interesting learning all about the Williamson's Tunnels.  My mum and son came and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. 

Thanks again
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alijones17
Chester, United Kingdom
10/04/25
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alijones17
10/04/25

						Amazing tour, Stepping back in time I have walked past this so many times and never known it was there!  

Amazing tour with our guide Tom, so interesting learning all about the Williamson's Tunnels.  My mum and son came and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. 

Thanks again
					
					Highly recommended Having arrived promptly for our scheduled tour at the Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre we were very disappointed to discover that our booking slot hadn't been registered despite e mail confirmation. We were redirected to the Friends of Wiliamson's Tunnels around the corner .Although this mistake by The Heritage Centre was entirely beyond his knowledge or control Mike was absolutely brilliant and arranged a personal guided tour just for the two of us despite the last one of the day being almost finished. Tom's knowledge of the labyrinth and his passion for the underground structures brought history alive and made the visit most memorable. Although we have lived in the city all our lives and had barely heard of the tunnels , it was a fantastic experience and one we shall never forget. Whilst every member of the tunnels staff was friendly, welcoming and understanding they gave up even more of their own time to showcase an aspect of Liverpool's history and culture which would not survive without the dedication of such people. Massive thanks to to Mike and the team.

Graham and Sue Smith
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Graham S.
27/08/25
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Graham S.
27/08/25

						Highly recommended Having arrived promptly for our scheduled tour at the Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre we were very disappointed to discover that our booking slot hadn't been registered despite e mail confirmation. We were redirected to the Friends of Wiliamson's Tunnels around the corner .Although this mistake by The Heritage Centre was entirely beyond his knowledge or control Mike was absolutely brilliant and arranged a personal guided tour just for the two of us despite the last one of the day being almost finished. Tom's knowledge of the labyrinth and his passion for the underground structures brought history alive and made the visit most memorable. Although we have lived in the city all our lives and had barely heard of the tunnels , it was a fantastic experience and one we shall never forget. Whilst every member of the tunnels staff was friendly, welcoming and understanding they gave up even more of their own time to showcase an aspect of Liverpool's history and culture which would not survive without the dedication of such people. Massive thanks to to Mike and the team.

Graham and Sue Smith
					
					Excellent tour The Williamson Tunnel tour offers a fascinating glimpse into a unique piece of Liverpools history. The knowledgeable and passionate volunteers truly bring the story of Joseph Williamson and his mysterious Tunnels to life. Their dedication and enthusiasm make the tour engaging and informative, providing a deep dive into the history and purpose behind this intriguing underground network.
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Debbie T.
29/05/25
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Debbie T.
29/05/25

						Excellent tour The Williamson Tunnel tour offers a fascinating glimpse into a unique piece of Liverpools history. The knowledgeable and passionate volunteers truly bring the story of Joseph Williamson and his mysterious Tunnels to life. Their dedication and enthusiasm make the tour engaging and informative, providing a deep dive into the history and purpose behind this intriguing underground network.
					
					Amazing Williamson Tunnels What a great trip. Truly fascinating site with a mix of history and engineering. Our guide Mike was very informative and there were kids on the tour and they found it interesting too. 



Made you want to pick up a spade and start digging!
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O7938USmikem
05/01/26
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O7938USmikem
05/01/26

						Amazing Williamson Tunnels What a great trip. Truly fascinating site with a mix of history and engineering. Our guide Mike was very informative and there were kids on the tour and they found it interesting too. 



Made you want to pick up a spade and start digging!
					
					Awesome. Wow. What a great insight into a fascinating man. The tunnels are an awesome place to visit and Mandy gave us a great tour. The tour gets better with a glimpse of the " Ballroom" through a grate in the floor and when you eventually get to the bottom it takes some beating.
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npococ406096
Bampton, United Kingdom
24/07/25
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npococ406096
24/07/25

						Awesome. Wow. What a great insight into a fascinating man. The tunnels are an awesome place to visit and Mandy gave us a great tour. The tour gets better with a glimpse of the " Ballroom" through a grate in the floor and when you eventually get to the bottom it takes some beating.
					
					Love the tunnels!! Fantastic! Mandy was amazing! Highly recommended! So interesting. Lucky to have heard about this. Thanks to Mike and the rest of the Friends!
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Maps16916031159
Cambridge, United Kingdom
14/05/25
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Maps16916031159
14/05/25

						Love the tunnels!! Fantastic! Mandy was amazing! Highly recommended! So interesting. Lucky to have heard about this. Thanks to Mike and the rest of the Friends!
					
					Great time at 39 Mason Street, Edge Hill L7 3EW ! We read their good instructions to get here, and our Uber driver (£7.92 from Waterfront ) brought us to the door.

We had to wait for others who DID NOT READ the message properly!!



It was a very interesting visit, and we can certainly recommend.

Tom was our guide, who explained very thoroughly about the tunnels.

It’s a free tour lasting a good two hours, but we felt it was worth a generous donation at the end .

All the staff we encountered were very friendly, and made us feel welcome.

It deserves its high ranking on this site.
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GNP1953
Stockport, United Kingdom
16/07/25
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GNP1953
16/07/25

						Great time at 39 Mason Street, Edge Hill L7 3EW ! We read their good instructions to get here, and our Uber driver (£7.92 from Waterfront ) brought us to the door.

We had to wait for others who DID NOT READ the message properly!!



It was a very interesting visit, and we can certainly recommend.

Tom was our guide, who explained very thoroughly about the tunnels.

It’s a free tour lasting a good two hours, but we felt it was worth a generous donation at the end .

All the staff we encountered were very friendly, and made us feel welcome.

It deserves its high ranking on this site.
					
					Really interesting visit, worth seeing Fascinating to see these tunnels and all the artefacts found when clearing them out.  Also fascinating to hear about the very eccentric Joseph Williamson.

Our guide, Clare, was a passionate volunteer who has been involved in exploring and clearing out these tunnels for many many years.

FoWT do not have a slick visitor centre - just a portakabin (and a portaloo) - but the volunteers are clearly very knowledgeable, experienced and passionate enough to give their time for free tours.

A quirky, unique experience - definitely worth the visit.
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AnFearDubh
Yorkshire, UK
15/03/26
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AnFearDubh
15/03/26

						Really interesting visit, worth seeing Fascinating to see these tunnels and all the artefacts found when clearing them out.  Also fascinating to hear about the very eccentric Joseph Williamson.

Our guide, Clare, was a passionate volunteer who has been involved in exploring and clearing out these tunnels for many many years.

FoWT do not have a slick visitor centre - just a portakabin (and a portaloo) - but the volunteers are clearly very knowledgeable, experienced and passionate enough to give their time for free tours.

A quirky, unique experience - definitely worth the visit.
					
					Fantastic experience What an amazing time we had visiting the tunnels. 

I visited with my 7 year old son, we got a taxi from the city centre that dropped us outside. We were shocked to see a standard detached row of houses lining one side of the road. We were greeted by a lovely man that turned out to be Tony our tour guide. Walked into the cabin to be greeted by other members of the team. Staff were all really friendly and welcoming. Drinks are available for a small donation and there’s a very clean (cleanest ever) portaloo! We were given a hard hat and hi vis. While walking to the starting point Tony was very knowledgeable telling us all about the history of the road. 

We entered the tunnels and the history was fascinating. Tony was thorough and patient (even with odd questions coming from my son!) 

Absolutely fascinating and it was all for free. The whole place is run by volunteers. They rely solely from donations. We visited Liverpool for the weekend and we definitely saved the best until last. This was the best attraction of the weekend. If you love history then this is a must, make sure to book in an advance. I emailed to book and got a prompt reply from Mike. Was sorted within no time. 

Would recommend this place to anyone who is able to walk freely and completely mobile.
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stacey_joshie2008
Birmingham, United Kingdom
07/05/25
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stacey_joshie2008
07/05/25

						Fantastic experience What an amazing time we had visiting the tunnels. 

I visited with my 7 year old son, we got a taxi from the city centre that dropped us outside. We were shocked to see a standard detached row of houses lining one side of the road. We were greeted by a lovely man that turned out to be Tony our tour guide. Walked into the cabin to be greeted by other members of the team. Staff were all really friendly and welcoming. Drinks are available for a small donation and there’s a very clean (cleanest ever) portaloo! We were given a hard hat and hi vis. While walking to the starting point Tony was very knowledgeable telling us all about the history of the road. 

We entered the tunnels and the history was fascinating. Tony was thorough and patient (even with odd questions coming from my son!) 

Absolutely fascinating and it was all for free. The whole place is run by volunteers. They rely solely from donations. We visited Liverpool for the weekend and we definitely saved the best until last. This was the best attraction of the weekend. If you love history then this is a must, make sure to book in an advance. I emailed to book and got a prompt reply from Mike. Was sorted within no time. 

Would recommend this place to anyone who is able to walk freely and completely mobile.
					
					Must see attraction Such a fantastic visit - Tony the guide was wonderful and so knowledgeable. Many friendly volunteers who do a cracking job and you can help yourself to tea and coffee etc beforehand if you arrive early. So much to learn and a must see in Liverpool.
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adamd170689
London, United Kingdom
30/03/25
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adamd170689
30/03/25

						Must see attraction Such a fantastic visit - Tony the guide was wonderful and so knowledgeable. Many friendly volunteers who do a cracking job and you can help yourself to tea and coffee etc beforehand if you arrive early. So much to learn and a must see in Liverpool.
					
					Great experience Very informative, Tony was a brilliant guide and very knowledgeable. He was great with my two children and made the experience fun and enjoyable. 

Thanks for a great day
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Sarah C.
Blackpool, United Kingdom
28/05/25
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Sarah C.
28/05/25

						Great experience Very informative, Tony was a brilliant guide and very knowledgeable. He was great with my two children and made the experience fun and enjoyable. 

Thanks for a great day
					
					Williamson tunnels tour I had a fantastic time visiting the Williamson tunnels. Tom our guide was a fountain of information and very friendly and welcoming.

The tunnels themselves have been incredibly restored and the tour is very immersive.

Would highly recommend to anyone who has even a fleeting interest in history.
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Adam K.
06/03/26
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Adam K.
06/03/26

						Williamson tunnels tour I had a fantastic time visiting the Williamson tunnels. Tom our guide was a fountain of information and very friendly and welcoming.

The tunnels themselves have been incredibly restored and the tour is very immersive.

Would highly recommend to anyone who has even a fleeting interest in history.
					
					Definitely worth a visit. Mandy was an excellent guide. She told us so much about the history of the local area as well as the actual tunnels. She was fun and entertaining as well as very knowledgeable. The tunnels are amazing. Well worth a visit. Only a short walk from Edgehill station so we came in by train although there is a car park there for drivers if you prefer to drive
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Rachel M.
22/05/25
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Rachel M.
22/05/25

						Definitely worth a visit. Mandy was an excellent guide. She told us so much about the history of the local area as well as the actual tunnels. She was fun and entertaining as well as very knowledgeable. The tunnels are amazing. Well worth a visit. Only a short walk from Edgehill station so we came in by train although there is a car park there for drivers if you prefer to drive
					
					Great Gem under the city It was very interesting to tour this gem under our city. The enthusiasm of Mike our guide futher added to the experience! Also the theories as to the reasoning to building these extensive tunnels. Admission was free during National Heritage Week. Yhe tour was longer than expected, about 2.5 hours.
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Vasquez57
Liverpool, United Kingdom
19/09/26
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Vasquez57
19/09/26

						Great Gem under the city It was very interesting to tour this gem under our city. The enthusiasm of Mike our guide futher added to the experience! Also the theories as to the reasoning to building these extensive tunnels. Admission was free during National Heritage Week. Yhe tour was longer than expected, about 2.5 hours.
					
					FOWT As part of our 50th anniversary weekend we decided to visit FOWT. From the first inquiry Mike arranged to fit us into a very busy schedule. As soon as you go underground and see the original site photos and start to hear the history of the dig you understand the massive task and achievement so far.  The tunnels are fascinating layer after layer and the array of the many items found during the dig are quite incredible and displayed beautifully .  Many of the items make you feel as if you have stepped back in time. As we entered one chamber Mike asked if anyone would like to sing to appreciate the acoustics, my husband being a Liverpool fan sang you’ll never walk alone, what a memorable experience to take away with us.  Mikes knowledge and passion for the site made our trip even more enjoyable but as he said the more answers you look for the more questions arise.  Best wishes to Mike and all FOWT for future digs and possibly some answers.  I would highly recommend a visit whether you are a tourist or like us from Liverpool to discover some of the secrets of our wonderful city.
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LJG444
Liverpool, United Kingdom
13/09/25
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LJG444
13/09/25

						FOWT As part of our 50th anniversary weekend we decided to visit FOWT. From the first inquiry Mike arranged to fit us into a very busy schedule. As soon as you go underground and see the original site photos and start to hear the history of the dig you understand the massive task and achievement so far.  The tunnels are fascinating layer after layer and the array of the many items found during the dig are quite incredible and displayed beautifully .  Many of the items make you feel as if you have stepped back in time. As we entered one chamber Mike asked if anyone would like to sing to appreciate the acoustics, my husband being a Liverpool fan sang you’ll never walk alone, what a memorable experience to take away with us.  Mikes knowledge and passion for the site made our trip even more enjoyable but as he said the more answers you look for the more questions arise.  Best wishes to Mike and all FOWT for future digs and possibly some answers.  I would highly recommend a visit whether you are a tourist or like us from Liverpool to discover some of the secrets of our wonderful city.
					
					Williamson Tunnels  - Why? Quirky attraction to see the Willamson Tunnels probably dug by soldiers with no other work returning from the Napoleonic Wars after 1812.



Extremely wealthy philanthropist Joseph Williamson decided to dig tunnels under parts of Liverpool to employ out of work soldiers for no other reasons than he had money and he could.



We had an excellent guide in archaeology student Georgia who knew her stuff and helped make our visit memorable to this quirky attraction.
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andyw283
Wingfield, United Kingdom
20/04/25
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andyw283
20/04/25

						Williamson Tunnels  - Why? Quirky attraction to see the Willamson Tunnels probably dug by soldiers with no other work returning from the Napoleonic Wars after 1812.



Extremely wealthy philanthropist Joseph Williamson decided to dig tunnels under parts of Liverpool to employ out of work soldiers for no other reasons than he had money and he could.



We had an excellent guide in archaeology student Georgia who knew her stuff and helped make our visit memorable to this quirky attraction.
					
					Great tour full of information A friend booked for a group of us to do this, we are all locals but knew very little about the tunnels except that they existed. Turned up not knowing what to expect but the staff were all so friendly and lovely, full of knowledge and you can tell its a passion of theirs. Our guide Tom was great and gave us so much information and had a laugh with us. After the tour we went back to the unit and collected our things from the lockers and gave our high vis and hard hats back, will 100% be back with family members. Would recommend to anyone who wants to do something different in our city.
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zelbbz
Liverpool, United Kingdom
15/02/26
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zelbbz
15/02/26

						Great tour full of information A friend booked for a group of us to do this, we are all locals but knew very little about the tunnels except that they existed. Turned up not knowing what to expect but the staff were all so friendly and lovely, full of knowledge and you can tell its a passion of theirs. Our guide Tom was great and gave us so much information and had a laugh with us. After the tour we went back to the unit and collected our things from the lockers and gave our high vis and hard hats back, will 100% be back with family members. Would recommend to anyone who wants to do something different in our city.
					
					Amazing experience We went on a tour of the Williamson tunnels today and it was absolutely amazing. There was only the 2 of us with our tour guide, Tom, and he was so friendly and really informative, he really knew his stuff!

It was amazing to see and hear about, it took roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes but it went so quick because we enjoyed it so much.

The work they have put in to making these tours possible is unreal and we are extremely grateful for that.

I wish they were given the permissions and also funding needed for them to carry on the amazing work they are doing.

Thankyou so much again to Tom for such a brilliant day.

Would definitely recommend a visit and will be returning
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Alex B.
11/01/26
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Alex B.
11/01/26

						Amazing experience We went on a tour of the Williamson tunnels today and it was absolutely amazing. There was only the 2 of us with our tour guide, Tom, and he was so friendly and really informative, he really knew his stuff!

It was amazing to see and hear about, it took roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes but it went so quick because we enjoyed it so much.

The work they have put in to making these tours possible is unreal and we are extremely grateful for that.

I wish they were given the permissions and also funding needed for them to carry on the amazing work they are doing.

Thankyou so much again to Tom for such a brilliant day.

Would definitely recommend a visit and will be returning
					
					Very interesting tour. Would recommend to anyone interested in Liverpool and its history Fantastic tour! I did the tour a few years ago, and found the story of the tunnels very interesting, so wanted to take my partner during our trip to Liverpool! We ended up being the only people on the 12:30 tour, but our guide Tom still gave us a ‘private’ tour - he was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really appreciate that the tour still went ahead.

I will probably return again in a couple of years, and see if any new evidence or tunnels have been found by then!
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Ellie F.
04/05/25
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Ellie F.
04/05/25

						Very interesting tour. Would recommend to anyone interested in Liverpool and its history Fantastic tour! I did the tour a few years ago, and found the story of the tunnels very interesting, so wanted to take my partner during our trip to Liverpool! We ended up being the only people on the 12:30 tour, but our guide Tom still gave us a ‘private’ tour - he was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really appreciate that the tour still went ahead.

I will probably return again in a couple of years, and see if any new evidence or tunnels have been found by then!
					
					Well worth a visit Very interesting and enjoyable tour.  Our tour guide Phil did a great job of explaining everything with lots of interesting stories about Williamson.  Amazing how they have excavated the tunnels, really hardworking volunteers. A great visit, thank you!
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brock98
Merseyside
12/09/26
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brock98
12/09/26

						Well worth a visit Very interesting and enjoyable tour.  Our tour guide Phil did a great job of explaining everything with lots of interesting stories about Williamson.  Amazing how they have excavated the tunnels, really hardworking volunteers. A great visit, thank you!
					
					Fascinating!! A unique and wonderful experience, I don't think that there is anything quite like it in the whole country. Can't wait to return in a few years time to see how this fascinating project has progressed in the meantime. Thoroughly recommended.
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Daniel H.
22/09/25
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Daniel H.
22/09/25

						Fascinating!! A unique and wonderful experience, I don't think that there is anything quite like it in the whole country. Can't wait to return in a few years time to see how this fascinating project has progressed in the meantime. Thoroughly recommended.
					
					Memorable, enjoyable, and I want to go back for more! I had no idea what to expect, but my visit into the Williamson Tunnels on Mason Street far exceeded any expectations.  This is not some polished visitor attraction, but rather a living, breathing ongoing archaeology project run by enthusiastic and very knowledgeable volunteers.  I didn't have time to explore all the tunnels on this visit, but I will definitely be back for more.  It's free to visit, and although I joined the Friends and made a donation, there's absolutely no pressure to do so.
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TrailBlazer781658
26/04/25
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TrailBlazer781658
26/04/25

						Memorable, enjoyable, and I want to go back for more! I had no idea what to expect, but my visit into the Williamson Tunnels on Mason Street far exceeded any expectations.  This is not some polished visitor attraction, but rather a living, breathing ongoing archaeology project run by enthusiastic and very knowledgeable volunteers.  I didn't have time to explore all the tunnels on this visit, but I will definitely be back for more.  It's free to visit, and although I joined the Friends and made a donation, there's absolutely no pressure to do so.
					
					Williamsons tunnels Great visit. Chris showed us around both sites and explained how each site had been dug out and the history behind each site. Well worth a visit and will do it again soon. Great value
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Ian K.
18/06/26
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Ian K.
18/06/26

						Williamsons tunnels Great visit. Chris showed us around both sites and explained how each site had been dug out and the history behind each site. Well worth a visit and will do it again soon. Great value
					
					Unique experience in Liverpool Definitely worth a visit in Liverpool if you are looking for a unique and different experience. Excellent guides, I emailed the day before and Mike booked me in. Our guide Clare was fantastic, all of these people are volunteers and they do such a great job. The tunnels themselves are something else particularly the deepest one absolutely surreal. Definitely a fantastic and unique experience in Liverpool. I would definitely come back when in Liverpool again. Many thanks to all the volunteers for all the work they do there.
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ashoconnell00
County Kerry, Ireland
31/05/26
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ashoconnell00
31/05/26

						Unique experience in Liverpool Definitely worth a visit in Liverpool if you are looking for a unique and different experience. Excellent guides, I emailed the day before and Mike booked me in. Our guide Clare was fantastic, all of these people are volunteers and they do such a great job. The tunnels themselves are something else particularly the deepest one absolutely surreal. Definitely a fantastic and unique experience in Liverpool. I would definitely come back when in Liverpool again. Many thanks to all the volunteers for all the work they do there.
					
					Amazing tour with dedicated volunteers Tom and the other volunteers made us feel so welcome! The tunnels and caverns are so fascinating, and it's wonderful that the volunteers have put their heart and souls into excavating the tunnels and keeping the whole thing alive for visitors to experience. Tom was so knowledgable, he was able to answer so many of our questions. We highly recommend this tour! Do allow for a bit more than an hour though, as we were there for longer in the end.
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Juliet F.
25/03/26
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Juliet F.
25/03/26

						Amazing tour with dedicated volunteers Tom and the other volunteers made us feel so welcome! The tunnels and caverns are so fascinating, and it's wonderful that the volunteers have put their heart and souls into excavating the tunnels and keeping the whole thing alive for visitors to experience. Tom was so knowledgable, he was able to answer so many of our questions. We highly recommend this tour! Do allow for a bit more than an hour though, as we were there for longer in the end.
					
					Brilliant experience As a life long Liverpool resident I've always known about the tunnels and at the grand old age of 75 we decided to visit. I'm so glad we did, it's a great experience. Our guide Mike dispelled some myths and gave a really friendly informative talk about the tunnels historic origins and an insight into the hard work the volunteers have put in to bring the site to its current condition. The steps and walkways are well laid out and as 2 seniors without mobility problems we found it easy to get around. For a small membership fee you can become a ' friend of the tunnels' this is well worth it as you are allowed access to the large cavern which is truly awesome.  The site relies on donations so please remember this before handing in your hard hats and hopefully the volunteers will be able to excavate even more for us to enjoy.
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Joan W.
08/10/26
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Joan W.
08/10/26

						Brilliant experience As a life long Liverpool resident I've always known about the tunnels and at the grand old age of 75 we decided to visit. I'm so glad we did, it's a great experience. Our guide Mike dispelled some myths and gave a really friendly informative talk about the tunnels historic origins and an insight into the hard work the volunteers have put in to bring the site to its current condition. The steps and walkways are well laid out and as 2 seniors without mobility problems we found it easy to get around. For a small membership fee you can become a ' friend of the tunnels' this is well worth it as you are allowed access to the large cavern which is truly awesome.  The site relies on donations so please remember this before handing in your hard hats and hopefully the volunteers will be able to excavate even more for us to enjoy.
					
					Brilliant Halloween tunnel experience was incredible. The guides were very knowledgeable  and we were made to feel really welcome. The tunnel decorations were brilliant. Lots of thought had gone into it and my 3 children thought it was fantastic. Even though it was a halloween theme we got to hear lots about the work that had gone on in the past and that is still happening. Very informative and we will return.
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Katie B.
25/10/26
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Katie B.
25/10/26

						Brilliant Halloween tunnel experience was incredible. The guides were very knowledgeable  and we were made to feel really welcome. The tunnel decorations were brilliant. Lots of thought had gone into it and my 3 children thought it was fantastic. Even though it was a halloween theme we got to hear lots about the work that had gone on in the past and that is still happening. Very informative and we will return.
					
					Fascinating tour. Mike our guide was amazing, all volunteers, so knowledgeable and enthusiastic and quite rightly the tunnels were breathtaking, so much work and dedication.  A fascinating story with so many finds both excavating the tunnels and the many artefacts found.  This is our third trip and we are already looking forward to our next visit!
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katrina w.
18/10/26
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katrina w.
18/10/26

						Fascinating tour. Mike our guide was amazing, all volunteers, so knowledgeable and enthusiastic and quite rightly the tunnels were breathtaking, so much work and dedication.  A fascinating story with so many finds both excavating the tunnels and the many artefacts found.  This is our third trip and we are already looking forward to our next visit!
					
					Best day out in liverpool Wow. We had the best time. As three 21 year old girls we were not sure to expect, and it is not our usual activity, but we enjoyed ourselves immensely. We spent two hours in and around the tunnels in a group of 7 with Chris as our guide, he was both friendly and extremely knowledgeable, answering all our questions in detail and sharing all the facts which we can now pass on whenever we go over the tunnels! I will definitely recommend this to all my friends, it’s must do in liverpool! Thanks for such a great day!
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Josie L.
03/06/26
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Josie L.
03/06/26

						Best day out in liverpool Wow. We had the best time. As three 21 year old girls we were not sure to expect, and it is not our usual activity, but we enjoyed ourselves immensely. We spent two hours in and around the tunnels in a group of 7 with Chris as our guide, he was both friendly and extremely knowledgeable, answering all our questions in detail and sharing all the facts which we can now pass on whenever we go over the tunnels! I will definitely recommend this to all my friends, it’s must do in liverpool! Thanks for such a great day!
					
					One of the best tours to visit in Liverpool. This was an excellent tour. A definite must for anyone visiting Liverpool. Firstly we were welcomed by the volunteer guides and offered tea/coffee and biscuits. Everyone was friendly. The tour was amazing and our guide spent time answering all our questions. We were given loads of time to see everything. I would highly recommend that visitors become members and book the full tour. I've been on various Liverpool tours and I would rate this one amongst the best.
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Judith B.
29/10/25
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Judith B.
29/10/25

						One of the best tours to visit in Liverpool. This was an excellent tour. A definite must for anyone visiting Liverpool. Firstly we were welcomed by the volunteer guides and offered tea/coffee and biscuits. Everyone was friendly. The tour was amazing and our guide spent time answering all our questions. We were given loads of time to see everything. I would highly recommend that visitors become members and book the full tour. I've been on various Liverpool tours and I would rate this one amongst the best.
					
					Fantastic and informative Great tour Tom was very informative and happy to answer all questions. 

Amazing to see what lies beneath the streets of a Liverpool. Ran by passionate volunteers and a free tour .. a donation is a must to allow this work to continue.
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Nomad30168417220
Neilston, United Kingdom
21/01/26
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Nomad30168417220
21/01/26

						Fantastic and informative Great tour Tom was very informative and happy to answer all questions. 

Amazing to see what lies beneath the streets of a Liverpool. Ran by passionate volunteers and a free tour .. a donation is a must to allow this work to continue.
					
					Excellent Mike was an amazing guide with so much enthusiasm, hands on experience and knowlegde. Highly recommend.
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Claire W.
28/06/26
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Claire W.
28/06/26

						Excellent Mike was an amazing guide with so much enthusiasm, hands on experience and knowlegde. Highly recommend.
					
					Hidden History I really enjoyed discovering the history of Williamson’s Tunnels. It’s amazing to think that such a fascinating piece of history lies hidden beneath the ordinary streets of Liverpool!



Mike was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the tunnels and their history. It was a really interesting visit, and I hope the team can continue their amazing work preserving and sharing this unique part of Liverpool’s heritage.
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emmab22
Norwich, United Kingdom
18/10/26
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emmab22
18/10/26

						Hidden History I really enjoyed discovering the history of Williamson’s Tunnels. It’s amazing to think that such a fascinating piece of history lies hidden beneath the ordinary streets of Liverpool!



Mike was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the tunnels and their history. It was a really interesting visit, and I hope the team can continue their amazing work preserving and sharing this unique part of Liverpool’s heritage.
					
					Fantastic FREE Experience packed with facts from a knowledgeable volunteer A fabulous 1.5 hour experience. Packed with information and local history. A group of 12 of us visited to explore the subterranean architectural spaces. The Friends of Williamson's Tunnels organised a bespoke tour for us across 2 different sites. We looked at the banqueting hall and the cathedral like 4 story deep quarry spaces. Our tour guide was Tom, and he was so incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history and the rediscovery of the tunnels (being one of the volunteers that helped to unearth the spaces for the public) 



This would be great for anyone local and visitors to the city who want a truly Liverpool Experience.  Its damp down there and there are staircases to descend, (so be sure to wear sturdy shoes and check accessibility requirements) but this all adds to the experience! 



The Friends of WT do all of this FOR FREE (!)
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amanda w.
27/03/25
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amanda w.
27/03/25

						Fantastic FREE Experience packed with facts from a knowledgeable volunteer A fabulous 1.5 hour experience. Packed with information and local history. A group of 12 of us visited to explore the subterranean architectural spaces. The Friends of Williamson's Tunnels organised a bespoke tour for us across 2 different sites. We looked at the banqueting hall and the cathedral like 4 story deep quarry spaces. Our tour guide was Tom, and he was so incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history and the rediscovery of the tunnels (being one of the volunteers that helped to unearth the spaces for the public) 



This would be great for anyone local and visitors to the city who want a truly Liverpool Experience.  Its damp down there and there are staircases to descend, (so be sure to wear sturdy shoes and check accessibility requirements) but this all adds to the experience! 



The Friends of WT do all of this FOR FREE (!)
					
					Great experience 👍 We had a great time visiting the tunnels, we are all originally from Liverpool but did not know the full history of the tunnels, so interesting. The guide Colin was so knowledgeable and they all volunteer which is amazing. Great tour highly recommend.
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Sarah H.
10/05/26
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Sarah H.
10/05/26

						Great experience 👍 We had a great time visiting the tunnels, we are all originally from Liverpool but did not know the full history of the tunnels, so interesting. The guide Colin was so knowledgeable and they all volunteer which is amazing. Great tour highly recommend.
					
					Fascinating and enjoyable experience! A fascinating and enjoyable tour of the Williamson Tunnels. Our guide Mike was friendly, knowledgeable, and really brought the history to life! We loved the experience and would definitely recommend it — we can’t wait to come back!
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Holly P.
05/01/26
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Holly P.
05/01/26

						Fascinating and enjoyable experience! A fascinating and enjoyable tour of the Williamson Tunnels. Our guide Mike was friendly, knowledgeable, and really brought the history to life! We loved the experience and would definitely recommend it — we can’t wait to come back!
					
					Highly recommended! Thanks so much to Clare, whose excellent guiding skills really brought the tunnels to life for us. A really fascinating trip!
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katefT9372XH
08/12/25
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katefT9372XH
08/12/25

						Highly recommended! Thanks so much to Clare, whose excellent guiding skills really brought the tunnels to life for us. A really fascinating trip!
					

Google Reviews

Friends of Williamson's Tunnels

4.9 Stars - Based on 250 Visitor Reviews

					A perfect activity away from the inclement weather above ground. A free guided tour of over an hour and a half by knowledgeable and friendly guides makes this a must see attraction  when in Liverpool.
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Company D.
18/06/24
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Company D.
18/06/24

						A perfect activity away from the inclement weather above ground. A free guided tour of over an hour and a half by knowledgeable and friendly guides makes this a must see attraction  when in Liverpool.
					
					Fantastic tour by our guide Tom. Knowledgable and full of interesting facts. Highly recommended
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Omar
17/11/24
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Omar
17/11/24

						Fantastic tour by our guide Tom. Knowledgable and full of interesting facts. Highly recommended
					
					What a fabulous experience and almost run by volunteers. Funded by donations, it seems.

Tom was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge was abundant. He was an amazing tour guide who shared the information & history in such an enthusiastic manner that you couldn't help but be sucked into that world. Top bloke.

Do yourself a favour & go visit them.



I would also like to thank the whole team for allowing me extra time due toy long covid fatigue issues. Thanks everyone of you.



A great time had & so worth a visit.
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Milmo W.
17/08/24
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Milmo W.
17/08/24

						What a fabulous experience and almost run by volunteers. Funded by donations, it seems.

Tom was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge was abundant. He was an amazing tour guide who shared the information & history in such an enthusiastic manner that you couldn't help but be sucked into that world. Top bloke.

Do yourself a favour & go visit them.



I would also like to thank the whole team for allowing me extra time due toy long covid fatigue issues. Thanks everyone of you.



A great time had & so worth a visit.
					
					Three of us went on a tour on a Sunday with Mike. We chose the extended tour which I highly recommend. Mike is full of knowledge and incredibly easy to listen too. He answered everyone's questions and we were a very inquisitive group! There were about 10 or so in total on the tour and 4 chose to extend. The main tour ended up taking about 2 hours, probably because of all the questions we asked, and at no point were we rushed or hurried through. The second part was a lot shorter but ticked every box we expected it too. As someone recently moved to the area I had no idea these tunnels existed and it was a real eye opener. There is parking on site and I found responses to emails and enquiries very prompt. Everyone should do it. Hopefully they will get permission to extend the tunnels at some point snd I will definitely return - maybe even to help dig
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justine t.
08/09/26
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justine t.
08/09/26

						Three of us went on a tour on a Sunday with Mike. We chose the extended tour which I highly recommend. Mike is full of knowledge and incredibly easy to listen too. He answered everyone's questions and we were a very inquisitive group! There were about 10 or so in total on the tour and 4 chose to extend. The main tour ended up taking about 2 hours, probably because of all the questions we asked, and at no point were we rushed or hurried through. The second part was a lot shorter but ticked every box we expected it too. As someone recently moved to the area I had no idea these tunnels existed and it was a real eye opener. There is parking on site and I found responses to emails and enquiries very prompt. Everyone should do it. Hopefully they will get permission to extend the tunnels at some point snd I will definitely return - maybe even to help dig
					
					We had a wonderful tour with Mike! Super interesting to learn all about the tunnels. We were a group of six, ages 6 - 60yrs and everyone enjoyed the experience.



Plenty of parking on site and don't get confused between the 2 available companies to tour - check the directions email thoroughly :) Highly recommended! Thank you!
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Samantha J.
28/07/25
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Samantha J.
28/07/25

						We had a wonderful tour with Mike! Super interesting to learn all about the tunnels. We were a group of six, ages 6 - 60yrs and everyone enjoyed the experience.



Plenty of parking on site and don't get confused between the 2 available companies to tour - check the directions email thoroughly :) Highly recommended! Thank you!
					
					Visited on a heritage day when the House site was open for public view. We will return on a Wed or Sunday to see Paddington,  because the whole thing was fascinating. So many unanswered questions about How it was done, and especially Why. The volunteers  were all in historical costume for these tours, which gave it an extra authenticity. They were obviously so proud of their work to uncover the current tunnels, and desperate to get chance to do more and explore further. Their enthusiasm shone through all the information. Probably best for adults with time to spare. Tour length of an hour easily stretched to 1.5hrs. Worth a donation definitely!
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Chris O.
19/09/26
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Chris O.
19/09/26

						Visited on a heritage day when the House site was open for public view. We will return on a Wed or Sunday to see Paddington,  because the whole thing was fascinating. So many unanswered questions about How it was done, and especially Why. The volunteers  were all in historical costume for these tours, which gave it an extra authenticity. They were obviously so proud of their work to uncover the current tunnels, and desperate to get chance to do more and explore further. Their enthusiasm shone through all the information. Probably best for adults with time to spare. Tour length of an hour easily stretched to 1.5hrs. Worth a donation definitely!
					
					We visited the Paddington underground area albeit it's vaulted and resembles a tunnel, Tony informed us that it is technically a quarry. Tony went on to explain a great deal about the fascinating history of the area, the people and the association of key figures in Liverpool who "worked" with Joseph Williamson. It's a great tour that takes you back in time to the 1800s. The artefacts are amazing that were found underground, from large bowls, to clay pipes and bone china cups. It really is worth a visit. You also go down to the water well area.

Thanks Tony and the team for all the information and warm welcome on a wet cool Sunday afternoon.
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Alan O.
17/10/24
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Alan O.
17/10/24

						We visited the Paddington underground area albeit it's vaulted and resembles a tunnel, Tony informed us that it is technically a quarry. Tony went on to explain a great deal about the fascinating history of the area, the people and the association of key figures in Liverpool who "worked" with Joseph Williamson. It's a great tour that takes you back in time to the 1800s. The artefacts are amazing that were found underground, from large bowls, to clay pipes and bone china cups. It really is worth a visit. You also go down to the water well area.

Thanks Tony and the team for all the information and warm welcome on a wet cool Sunday afternoon.
					
					Brilliant day, yesterday great knowledgeable tour guides , will be returning again with my family . Hidden gem
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Susan D.
17/02/25
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Susan D.
17/02/25

						Brilliant day, yesterday great knowledgeable tour guides , will be returning again with my family . Hidden gem
					
					A detailed and informative tour led by very knowledgeable volunteers, to see this most unusual network of chambers and tunnels below Edge Hill. Perfect if you’re looking for something a bit different to do.



Best to book online in advance on the Friends website. The standard tours are free, although if you join as a member (£5) there is an extended tour available. This extended part was in my opinion even better than the first part & definitely worth it. Allow 3 hours for both tours & maybe consider going for breakfast/brunch beforehand, as your lunch will be quite late afterwards. There are some steps & the floor is uneven, so wear sensible shoes. I managed also to get some dirty marks on my jeans somehow… dark trousers not a bad idea
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Alison M.
29/04/26
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Alison M.
29/04/26

						A detailed and informative tour led by very knowledgeable volunteers, to see this most unusual network of chambers and tunnels below Edge Hill. Perfect if you’re looking for something a bit different to do.



Best to book online in advance on the Friends website. The standard tours are free, although if you join as a member (£5) there is an extended tour available. This extended part was in my opinion even better than the first part & definitely worth it. Allow 3 hours for both tours & maybe consider going for breakfast/brunch beforehand, as your lunch will be quite late afterwards. There are some steps & the floor is uneven, so wear sensible shoes. I managed also to get some dirty marks on my jeans somehow… dark trousers not a bad idea
					
					Cannot recommend this tour highly enough whether you are a local or a visitor of the city.



Lynn was the most amazing tour guide who has been with the project from the beginning - passionate, knowledgeable, funny and engaging and we cannot thank her enough for being so supportive of our vulnerable client group.



This project is run entirely by volunteers and it is quite remarkable what has been achieved in a relatively short space of time. The tour is free but donations are welcome - we were so impressed we made a donation and became members. Will definitely be back. Keep up the good work!
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Jacqui R.
18/06/23
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Jacqui R.
18/06/23

						Cannot recommend this tour highly enough whether you are a local or a visitor of the city.



Lynn was the most amazing tour guide who has been with the project from the beginning - passionate, knowledgeable, funny and engaging and we cannot thank her enough for being so supportive of our vulnerable client group.



This project is run entirely by volunteers and it is quite remarkable what has been achieved in a relatively short space of time. The tour is free but donations are welcome - we were so impressed we made a donation and became members. Will definitely be back. Keep up the good work!
					
					We found this place by accident and were very impressed. Enthusiastic team and worth a visit. Follow guidelines from group and not Google.
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Paul L.
27/09/25
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Paul L.
27/09/25

						We found this place by accident and were very impressed. Enthusiastic team and worth a visit. Follow guidelines from group and not Google.
					
					I had a wonderful time on the tour today! Clare was an excellent guide — friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the history she was sharing. She made the tour both informative and enjoyable, with just the right balance of stories and facts. It was a real pleasure to learn so much in such an engaging way. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the area’s history — and especially with Clare as their guide
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Ananya r.
05/11/25
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Ananya r.
05/11/25

						I had a wonderful time on the tour today! Clare was an excellent guide — friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the history she was sharing. She made the tour both informative and enjoyable, with just the right balance of stories and facts. It was a real pleasure to learn so much in such an engaging way. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the area’s history — and especially with Clare as their guide
					
					Fascinating place, very nice and warm-hearted people and an amazing guide. A must-see in Liverpool!
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Thessa E.
20/05/26
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Thessa E.
20/05/26

						Fascinating place, very nice and warm-hearted people and an amazing guide. A must-see in Liverpool!
					
					A detailed and informative tour led by very knowledgeable volunteers, to see this most unusual network of chambers and tunnels below Edge Hill. Perfect if you’re looking for something a bit different to do.



Best to book online in advance on the Friends website. The standard tours are free, although if you join as a member (£5) there is an extended tour available. This extended part was in my opinion even better than the first part & definitely worth it. Allow 3 hours for both tours & maybe consider going for breakfast/brunch beforehand, as your lunch will be quite late afterwards. There are some steps & the floor is uneven, so wear sensible shoes. I managed also to get some dirty marks on my jeans somehow… dark trousers not a bad idea
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Alison M.
29/04/26
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Alison M.
29/04/26

						A detailed and informative tour led by very knowledgeable volunteers, to see this most unusual network of chambers and tunnels below Edge Hill. Perfect if you’re looking for something a bit different to do.



Best to book online in advance on the Friends website. The standard tours are free, although if you join as a member (£5) there is an extended tour available. This extended part was in my opinion even better than the first part & definitely worth it. Allow 3 hours for both tours & maybe consider going for breakfast/brunch beforehand, as your lunch will be quite late afterwards. There are some steps & the floor is uneven, so wear sensible shoes. I managed also to get some dirty marks on my jeans somehow… dark trousers not a bad idea
					
					What a great underground adventure. Visited today, and we will be coming back to do the 2nd part.

Your guides are not just well informed, but were the people who dug out these chambers!!!! So you are getting first-hand recounts of their discoveries, living their excitement of finding a new tunnel, or artefact - hearing it from them brings it to life.

Amazing that this exists, and has not been destroyed by city developments and new buildings.

Great to see something run by passionate individuals - not buricrats. Well done FoWT.
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chris t.
15/06/25
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chris t.
15/06/25

						What a great underground adventure. Visited today, and we will be coming back to do the 2nd part.

Your guides are not just well informed, but were the people who dug out these chambers!!!! So you are getting first-hand recounts of their discoveries, living their excitement of finding a new tunnel, or artefact - hearing it from them brings it to life.

Amazing that this exists, and has not been destroyed by city developments and new buildings.

Great to see something run by passionate individuals - not buricrats. Well done FoWT.
					
					It's a really interesting place to visit! The Williamson Tunnels are about a 30-minute walk from the centre of Liverpool, or you can easily get there by bus. The free tour I attended lasts approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. You visit the tunnels, but in addition, our guide Peter shared lots of important facts and information about the site and its history. All the staff are very friendly, and the work they do to continue the recovery efforts in these tunnels is admirable. I definitely recommend it!!



P.S. don't forget to book via email
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Berenice R.
18/06/24
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Berenice R.
18/06/24

						It's a really interesting place to visit! The Williamson Tunnels are about a 30-minute walk from the centre of Liverpool, or you can easily get there by bus. The free tour I attended lasts approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. You visit the tunnels, but in addition, our guide Peter shared lots of important facts and information about the site and its history. All the staff are very friendly, and the work they do to continue the recovery efforts in these tunnels is admirable. I definitely recommend it!!



P.S. don't forget to book via email
					
					Excellent tour. Lovely, enthusiastic team that volunteer for these tours.

Very interesting slice of history. Many thanks to Tom and Co.
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David R.
01/07/26
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David R.
01/07/26

						Excellent tour. Lovely, enthusiastic team that volunteer for these tours.

Very interesting slice of history. Many thanks to Tom and Co.
					
					Very enjoyable and the guides were fantastic. The  children got a good bag and there was a lovely friendly atmosphere. Well doen for keeping the Williams tunnels alive !!
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Katie B.
25/10/26
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Katie B.
25/10/26

						Very enjoyable and the guides were fantastic. The  children got a good bag and there was a lovely friendly atmosphere. Well doen for keeping the Williams tunnels alive !!
					
					Super tour with enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers.
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PhilRuth M.
16/08/26
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PhilRuth M.
16/08/26

						Super tour with enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers.
					
					The Williamson Tunnel tour offers a fascinating unique piece of Liverpools history. The knowledgeable and passionate volunteers truly bring the story of Joseph Williamson and his mysterious Tunnels to life. Their dedication and enthusiasm make the tour engaging and informative, providing a deep dive into the history behind this intriguing underground network.



I am looking forward to exploring more by becoming a member
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Debbie T.
03/06/25
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Debbie T.
03/06/25

						The Williamson Tunnel tour offers a fascinating unique piece of Liverpools history. The knowledgeable and passionate volunteers truly bring the story of Joseph Williamson and his mysterious Tunnels to life. Their dedication and enthusiasm make the tour engaging and informative, providing a deep dive into the history behind this intriguing underground network.



I am looking forward to exploring more by becoming a member
					
					Awe inspiring to see the work involved, both to construct and to put them in a condition for us to visit.

Great knowledgeable volunteers to show you around.

Check access before you go, but DO go !

Free carpark next door.
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Paul T.
03/07/25
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Paul T.
03/07/25

						Awe inspiring to see the work involved, both to construct and to put them in a condition for us to visit.

Great knowledgeable volunteers to show you around.

Check access before you go, but DO go !

Free carpark next door.
					
					What a great way to do and see something different in Liverpool. Book your tour with 2 hour Tom and learn everything about the fascinating story of the Williamson Tunnels.
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Debora B.
18/06/23
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Debora B.
18/06/23

						What a great way to do and see something different in Liverpool. Book your tour with 2 hour Tom and learn everything about the fascinating story of the Williamson Tunnels.
					
					I visited over the weekend as I have passed the signs for many years, but had no idea what the tunnels were. It was fascinating to see the tunnels and hear the theories of why they were built. Tony was really knowledgeable and made the hour-and-a-half tour fly by. I will certainly be recommending this to friends.
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Heather G.
17/11/24
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Heather G.
17/11/24

						I visited over the weekend as I have passed the signs for many years, but had no idea what the tunnels were. It was fascinating to see the tunnels and hear the theories of why they were built. Tony was really knowledgeable and made the hour-and-a-half tour fly by. I will certainly be recommending this to friends.
					
					Had a wonderful underground tour learning the history of Joseph Williamson and his estate.



Our guides, Tony and Laura, are diggers themselves and shared their personal experiences which really helped shape the story.



The project is entirely managed by volunteers and run on donations which is quite impressive. We look forward to returning!
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Julia S.
18/06/24
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Julia S.
18/06/24

						Had a wonderful underground tour learning the history of Joseph Williamson and his estate.



Our guides, Tony and Laura, are diggers themselves and shared their personal experiences which really helped shape the story.



The project is entirely managed by volunteers and run on donations which is quite impressive. We look forward to returning!
					
					Visited the house site on a Heritage Open day. The main underground chamber on this site is impressive, the walk through ‘The Gash’ leading to the ‘Banqueting Hall’. Why only four stars? To be honest I expected more to be excavated than is actually the case because of the rave reviews, though the amount of Earth removed is no less impressive & the lack of progress isn’t the fault of the FoWT. Red tape is holding them up apparently. Best to see this as a work in progress. When more is excavated, no doubt the tunnels will become even more impressive.
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Toxteth O.
18/06/23
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Toxteth O.
18/06/23

						Visited the house site on a Heritage Open day. The main underground chamber on this site is impressive, the walk through ‘The Gash’ leading to the ‘Banqueting Hall’. Why only four stars? To be honest I expected more to be excavated than is actually the case because of the rave reviews, though the amount of Earth removed is no less impressive & the lack of progress isn’t the fault of the FoWT. Red tape is holding them up apparently. Best to see this as a work in progress. When more is excavated, no doubt the tunnels will become even more impressive.
					
					Brilliant little tour, both guides were really informative, enthusiastic and answered all questions. Wonderfully quirky experience, very much enjoyed it. Gained alot of knowledge, very excited to do more research and learn more about the elusive mole of Liverpool. All the finds from inside the tunnel were fascinating, absolutely loved the china mug
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Carmen T.
18/06/24
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Carmen T.
18/06/24

						Brilliant little tour, both guides were really informative, enthusiastic and answered all questions. Wonderfully quirky experience, very much enjoyed it. Gained alot of knowledge, very excited to do more research and learn more about the elusive mole of Liverpool. All the finds from inside the tunnel were fascinating, absolutely loved the china mug
					
					Amazing experience and the guides and other helpers we met were lovely, extremely knowledgeable and very funny! Well worth a visit and seriously considering becoming a member. Highly recommended.
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E J.
26/09/26
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E J.
26/09/26

						Amazing experience and the guides and other helpers we met were lovely, extremely knowledgeable and very funny! Well worth a visit and seriously considering becoming a member. Highly recommended.
					
					Incredible hidden history! Tom’s free tour of the 1800s tunnels was eye-opening. Run by passionate volunteers, donations help preserve this gem. Don’t miss it when in Liverpool👍
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Sasha L.
31/07/25
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Sasha L.
31/07/25

						Incredible hidden history! Tom’s free tour of the 1800s tunnels was eye-opening. Run by passionate volunteers, donations help preserve this gem. Don’t miss it when in Liverpool👍
					
					What a wonderful place to visit. The volunteers couldn't have done enough for us. They were wonderfully patient with all the questions our children had for them. The Tunnles themselves were simply amazing, they have clearly worked tirelessly to bring them back to life. I couldn't recommend a visit enough.
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Michael G.
18/06/22
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Michael G.
18/06/22

						What a wonderful place to visit. The volunteers couldn't have done enough for us. They were wonderfully patient with all the questions our children had for them. The Tunnles themselves were simply amazing, they have clearly worked tirelessly to bring them back to life. I couldn't recommend a visit enough.
					
					We visited on 14th June for a free guided tour with Tom. He was really entertaining and really brought the story and history of the place to life. All the volunteers we met were super friendly and knowledgable and willing to answer questions. I would really recommend a visit to this unique site, it is something you won't get anywhere else and well worth a voluntary donation to help support their work and new discoveries as they keep digging.
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Barry B.
21/07/26
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Barry B.
21/07/26

						We visited on 14th June for a free guided tour with Tom. He was really entertaining and really brought the story and history of the place to life. All the volunteers we met were super friendly and knowledgable and willing to answer questions. I would really recommend a visit to this unique site, it is something you won't get anywhere else and well worth a voluntary donation to help support their work and new discoveries as they keep digging.
					
					Had a tour down the Paddington tunnel section with Mike. Excellent guide and very passionate about the tunnels and the exploration. Very unique experience. Recommended for visitors of any age.
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The A.
18/06/21
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The A.
18/06/21

						Had a tour down the Paddington tunnel section with Mike. Excellent guide and very passionate about the tunnels and the exploration. Very unique experience. Recommended for visitors of any age.
					
					Fascinating insight into the history of the Tunnels. Colin was very informative and made the place come alive through is knowledge. All the volunteers were helpful and friendly.  Well worth a visit.
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Lyn F.
17/11/24
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Lyn F.
17/11/24

						Fascinating insight into the history of the Tunnels. Colin was very informative and made the place come alive through is knowledge. All the volunteers were helpful and friendly.  Well worth a visit.
					
					5 of our family went to view the cellulars it was our first time and it was absolutely brilliant our guid Tom was very knowledgeable and told us loads of interesting facts we travelled down over 65 feet below ground down to the bass of the cellulars interesting artifacts every were glass bottles jugs pipes beer bottles you must visit its free as well. just give what you can to help and support you are under no obligation to give money
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Robert M.
18/06/22
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Robert M.
18/06/22

						5 of our family went to view the cellulars it was our first time and it was absolutely brilliant our guid Tom was very knowledgeable and told us loads of interesting facts we travelled down over 65 feet below ground down to the bass of the cellulars interesting artifacts every were glass bottles jugs pipes beer bottles you must visit its free as well. just give what you can to help and support you are under no obligation to give money
					
					A fantastic tour. What a great place and an amazing job the volunteers are doing. Tom led us around and it is clear to see the passion the volunteers have and the pride they have in sharing this remarkable bit of history. You never know what’s under your feet.
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Jan B.
17/02/25
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Jan B.
17/02/25

						A fantastic tour. What a great place and an amazing job the volunteers are doing. Tom led us around and it is clear to see the passion the volunteers have and the pride they have in sharing this remarkable bit of history. You never know what’s under your feet.
					
					Well worth doing! Toms knowledge of the tunnels, the welcoming attitude and the exhibits make this one of the best things in Liverpool.
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Mark D.
18/06/22
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Mark D.
18/06/22

						Well worth doing! Toms knowledge of the tunnels, the welcoming attitude and the exhibits make this one of the best things in Liverpool.
					
					Was taken on tour today by Tom and had the pleasure of witnessing the excavation alongside listening to Tom’s passion and knowledge for the site.

The love and care which has gone into maintaining and discovering more about this place was evident by Tom’s words and it really shines through. A very interesting history.

Thank you to Tom for the tour and the FoWT for putting it on.
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Ryan M.
22/02/26
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Ryan M.
22/02/26

						Was taken on tour today by Tom and had the pleasure of witnessing the excavation alongside listening to Tom’s passion and knowledge for the site.

The love and care which has gone into maintaining and discovering more about this place was evident by Tom’s words and it really shines through. A very interesting history.

Thank you to Tom for the tour and the FoWT for putting it on.
					
					What a great way to spend an hour or so when visiting Liverpool! All the volunteers were very friendly and welcoming when I arrived. Due to the size of the groups, it's a really intimate experience that allows you to ask all the questions you can think of. My guide, Chris, was so helpful and knowledgeable about the tunnels. I left knowing more and having seen some truly fantastic things! So grateful for the FoWT for running this and sharing their knwoledge and love of the tunnels.
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Christopher L.
13/08/25
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Christopher L.
13/08/25

						What a great way to spend an hour or so when visiting Liverpool! All the volunteers were very friendly and welcoming when I arrived. Due to the size of the groups, it's a really intimate experience that allows you to ask all the questions you can think of. My guide, Chris, was so helpful and knowledgeable about the tunnels. I left knowing more and having seen some truly fantastic things! So grateful for the FoWT for running this and sharing their knwoledge and love of the tunnels.
					
					What a fantastic tour, and the members really have made something brilliant for visitors to see. I had to sign up after learning about the heritage I overlooked when walking through the area!
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Hamza V.
17/12/24
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Hamza V.
17/12/24

						What a fantastic tour, and the members really have made something brilliant for visitors to see. I had to sign up after learning about the heritage I overlooked when walking through the area!
					
					A hidden gem under Liverpool’s Edge Hill. Ran by the most knowledgeable, skilled, hard working,  enthusiastic and friendly folk. These tunnels are phenomenal, with more to be discovered. I hope the tourism department of the council can find funding to support development of this Merseyside social history treasure.
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Caroline M.
01/07/26
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Caroline M.
01/07/26

						A hidden gem under Liverpool’s Edge Hill. Ran by the most knowledgeable, skilled, hard working,  enthusiastic and friendly folk. These tunnels are phenomenal, with more to be discovered. I hope the tourism department of the council can find funding to support development of this Merseyside social history treasure.
					
					Great tour of a fascinating place - delivered first-hand by the people who excavated the site. The team were very efficient at making sure everyone could get a tour despite the small group sizes. Sounds like there is potential for this tour to grow into something even greater if they get permission to excavate more tunnels, which apparently span the whole area.
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Oliver W.
31/08/25
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Oliver W.
31/08/25

						Great tour of a fascinating place - delivered first-hand by the people who excavated the site. The team were very efficient at making sure everyone could get a tour despite the small group sizes. Sounds like there is potential for this tour to grow into something even greater if they get permission to excavate more tunnels, which apparently span the whole area.
					
					If you come to visit Liverpool or you already live here this activity is a must you should experience at least once. The history behind the tunnels it’s unbelievable and the people that form the Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels are one of the kindest and lovely people I’ve ever seen. They’ll explain with incredible detail the history and go through all the different chambers and tunnels Williamson built. Overall an amazing experience to learn a bit more of Liverool’s history.
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Arnau G.
17/06/26
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Arnau G.
17/06/26

						If you come to visit Liverpool or you already live here this activity is a must you should experience at least once. The history behind the tunnels it’s unbelievable and the people that form the Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels are one of the kindest and lovely people I’ve ever seen. They’ll explain with incredible detail the history and go through all the different chambers and tunnels Williamson built. Overall an amazing experience to learn a bit more of Liverool’s history.
					
					Great tour today. Would recommend.
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Peter H.
07/12/25
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Peter H.
07/12/25

						Great tour today. Would recommend.
					
					Great tour and very informative about what could be considered a hidden jewel in Liverpool. Shrouded in mystery and full of interesting information about the area and perhaps the reasons for Master Williamson to build these tunnels. The work done by the volunteers to save this important historical site is absolutely wonderful. I recommend anyone interested in local history and how folk lived around the Napoleanic wars and after, should not miss this tour  when visiting Liverpool. A great shout out to Mike our highly enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer and the work that has been done. He made it a delightful 2 hours. Top stars to all involved.
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Mick H.
17/04/25
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Mick H.
17/04/25

						Great tour and very informative about what could be considered a hidden jewel in Liverpool. Shrouded in mystery and full of interesting information about the area and perhaps the reasons for Master Williamson to build these tunnels. The work done by the volunteers to save this important historical site is absolutely wonderful. I recommend anyone interested in local history and how folk lived around the Napoleanic wars and after, should not miss this tour  when visiting Liverpool. A great shout out to Mike our highly enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer and the work that has been done. He made it a delightful 2 hours. Top stars to all involved.
					
					Great tour from Mike, he was engaging and was willing to answer many questions.



The tour lasted roughly 2 hours and contained plenty of history and exploring. It really sheds a new light on Liverpool.
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Jake
17/11/24
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Jake
17/11/24

						Great tour from Mike, he was engaging and was willing to answer many questions.



The tour lasted roughly 2 hours and contained plenty of history and exploring. It really sheds a new light on Liverpool.
					
					Amazing experience. Would definitely recommend.
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namita c.
17/10/24
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namita c.
17/10/24

						Amazing experience. Would definitely recommend.
					
					what a treat! i went in with 0 expectations and was blown away by every part of this tour. the knowledge of our tour guide, Mandy, was unmatched, she was so friendly and funny and informative i had no questions at the end of the tour. this really was a delightful tour of a massively understated part of liverpools history and the work the friends of williamsons tunnels have done has saved a very important part of history from being lost to time. thank you for a wonderful tour Mandy.
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Lilly N.
17/04/25
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Lilly N.
17/04/25

						what a treat! i went in with 0 expectations and was blown away by every part of this tour. the knowledge of our tour guide, Mandy, was unmatched, she was so friendly and funny and informative i had no questions at the end of the tour. this really was a delightful tour of a massively understated part of liverpools history and the work the friends of williamsons tunnels have done has saved a very important part of history from being lost to time. thank you for a wonderful tour Mandy.
					
					Such a fantastic experience. Led by a group of amazing volunteers.
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frankie t.
30/03/26
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frankie t.
30/03/26

						Such a fantastic experience. Led by a group of amazing volunteers.
					
					Thank you to Peter for a wonderful tour today. He told us all about how the excavation of Williamson's Tunnels came about and there is clearly a team of very dedicated volunteers who have uncovered the unique history of the tunnels. The many fascinating artefacts were a highlight of the tour andthis is a must-do when in Liverpool.
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Clare M.
17/02/25
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Clare M.
17/02/25

						Thank you to Peter for a wonderful tour today. He told us all about how the excavation of Williamson's Tunnels came about and there is clearly a team of very dedicated volunteers who have uncovered the unique history of the tunnels. The many fascinating artefacts were a highlight of the tour andthis is a must-do when in Liverpool.
					
					Wow! After having a brilliant tour with Clare around the house site,  we came back a few days later to visit the Paddington site,  this time with Chris. Both guides were very knowledgeable and both sites are well worth a visit. Its amazing the work put into making these tunnels accessible, so well done to all the volunteers! Well worth a visit if you are in Liverpool!
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Joanne W.
17/09/25
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Joanne W.
17/09/25

						Wow! After having a brilliant tour with Clare around the house site,  we came back a few days later to visit the Paddington site,  this time with Chris. Both guides were very knowledgeable and both sites are well worth a visit. Its amazing the work put into making these tunnels accessible, so well done to all the volunteers! Well worth a visit if you are in Liverpool!
					
					Had a visit to the Friends of Williamson tunnels today.

Mandy the tour guide has a wealth of knowledge.

It is an amazing place well worth a visit.
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Marie Y.
14/10/26
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Marie Y.
14/10/26

						Had a visit to the Friends of Williamson tunnels today.

Mandy the tour guide has a wealth of knowledge.

It is an amazing place well worth a visit.
					
					Fascinating facts about Joseph Williamson and his tunnels.  Tunnels and more tunnels, amazingly well preserved along with other artifacts.



Our guide was Eric, extremely informative and gave us plenty of opportunities to take photos and ask questions.



There is a lot of stairs and close spaces.  Hi-vis jackets and hard hats are provided before the tour starts.  You are advised to wear flat shoes and waterproof jacket as it can get wet and slippy (depending the time of year).



Friends of Joseph Williamson is run by volunteers and enthusiastic historians.  The tour is completely free but the group relies heavily on donations for work to continue on.  Booking is necessary and they are only open on Wednesdays and Sundays.
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Judy C.
18/06/23
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Judy C.
18/06/23

						Fascinating facts about Joseph Williamson and his tunnels.  Tunnels and more tunnels, amazingly well preserved along with other artifacts.



Our guide was Eric, extremely informative and gave us plenty of opportunities to take photos and ask questions.



There is a lot of stairs and close spaces.  Hi-vis jackets and hard hats are provided before the tour starts.  You are advised to wear flat shoes and waterproof jacket as it can get wet and slippy (depending the time of year).



Friends of Joseph Williamson is run by volunteers and enthusiastic historians.  The tour is completely free but the group relies heavily on donations for work to continue on.  Booking is necessary and they are only open on Wednesdays and Sundays.
					
					Sehr freundlicher Empfang und eine tolle Führung mit viel Hintergrundwissen. Haben gerne etwas gespendet da alle das freiwillig machen und sich viel Mühe geben. Einfach per Email anschreiben. Wir hatten das 1 Tag vorher gemacht und die Uhrzeit war uns egal. Waren dann um 11 Uhr auf der ersten Führung
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Dunja S.
20/06/25
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Dunja S.
20/06/25

						Sehr freundlicher Empfang und eine tolle Führung mit viel Hintergrundwissen. Haben gerne etwas gespendet da alle das freiwillig machen und sich viel Mühe geben. Einfach per Email anschreiben. Wir hatten das 1 Tag vorher gemacht und die Uhrzeit war uns egal. Waren dann um 11 Uhr auf der ersten Führung
					
					Definitely worth a visit in Liverpool if you are looking for a unique and different experience. Excellent guides, I emailed the day before and Mike booked me in. Our guide Clare was fantastic, all of these people are volunteers and they do such a great job. The tunnels themselves are something else particularly the deepest one absolutely surreal. Definitely a fantastic and unique experience in Liverpool. I would definitely come back when in Liverpool again. Many thanks to all the volunteers for all the work they do there.
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Aisling O.
31/05/26
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Aisling O.
31/05/26

						Definitely worth a visit in Liverpool if you are looking for a unique and different experience. Excellent guides, I emailed the day before and Mike booked me in. Our guide Clare was fantastic, all of these people are volunteers and they do such a great job. The tunnels themselves are something else particularly the deepest one absolutely surreal. Definitely a fantastic and unique experience in Liverpool. I would definitely come back when in Liverpool again. Many thanks to all the volunteers for all the work they do there.
					
					We have a amazing trip on today, thanks Lynn arranged the booking for us to visit. Mike was our tour guide and very knowledgeable and so enthusiastic, took us deep down to the Paddington Williamson tunnel site, let us explored together when and how to discover, protect this amazing heritage. Let us learned more about the history and the details of every corner inside the tunnel. The sandstones, the arch, the decorations on the wall, the pottery, the secret under the cup, codd-neck bottle etc.., many many that they discovered were so amazing. Definitely worth to go
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wan n.
18/06/24
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wan n.
18/06/24

						We have a amazing trip on today, thanks Lynn arranged the booking for us to visit. Mike was our tour guide and very knowledgeable and so enthusiastic, took us deep down to the Paddington Williamson tunnel site, let us explored together when and how to discover, protect this amazing heritage. Let us learned more about the history and the details of every corner inside the tunnel. The sandstones, the arch, the decorations on the wall, the pottery, the secret under the cup, codd-neck bottle etc.., many many that they discovered were so amazing. Definitely worth to go
					
					LOVED IT. Visited as a family (2 children in tow). Guide (Tom) was absolutely superb, very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the subject matter. Signed up as members, kids well and truly hooked, we will be back for a bigger tour. Thanks to all the volunteers. Great way to spend a Sunday.
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Stephen P.
19/10/25
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Stephen P.
19/10/25

						LOVED IT. Visited as a family (2 children in tow). Guide (Tom) was absolutely superb, very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the subject matter. Signed up as members, kids well and truly hooked, we will be back for a bigger tour. Thanks to all the volunteers. Great way to spend a Sunday.
					
					This is a fantastic tour around one of the most fascinating places in Liverpool.   Tom was our guide, and he is so knowledgeable about the tunnels and the work that has been done to re-discover them.   Would highly recommend supporting the Friends of Williamson's Tunnels by paying a visit
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Sue W.
15/10/25
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Sue W.
15/10/25

						This is a fantastic tour around one of the most fascinating places in Liverpool.   Tom was our guide, and he is so knowledgeable about the tunnels and the work that has been done to re-discover them.   Would highly recommend supporting the Friends of Williamson's Tunnels by paying a visit
					
					Had the most wonderful experience today with our guide, Tom.



These tunnels & the stories behind them are fascinating.



Tom was so engaging and knowledgable which really helped the overall experience we had.



His enthusiasm and passion for the project mixed with our willingness to learn meant we ran over time a fair bit! Sorry, Tom!



If you’re considering visiting, I highly recommend and please donate generously as the work they’ve done (and continue to do) is brilliant.



We will most definitely back and bringing family and friends too.



Thank you Tom and the Friends of Williamson Tunnels for a lovely & memorable experience.



Kim & Ant Struth 👏
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Kim S.
18/10/26
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Kim S.
18/10/26

						Had the most wonderful experience today with our guide, Tom.



These tunnels & the stories behind them are fascinating.



Tom was so engaging and knowledgable which really helped the overall experience we had.



His enthusiasm and passion for the project mixed with our willingness to learn meant we ran over time a fair bit! Sorry, Tom!



If you’re considering visiting, I highly recommend and please donate generously as the work they’ve done (and continue to do) is brilliant.



We will most definitely back and bringing family and friends too.



Thank you Tom and the Friends of Williamson Tunnels for a lovely & memorable experience.



Kim & Ant Struth 👏
					
					Esperábamos un recorrido más largo!

El trato es bueno!

No entendíamos nada por qué tienen un inglés muy cerrado y nuestro inglés es normalito.

Estaría bien un folleto para seguir la ruta!

Realizan un gran trabajo.
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julio r.
17/07/24
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julio r.
17/07/24

						Esperábamos un recorrido más largo!

El trato es bueno!

No entendíamos nada por qué tienen un inglés muy cerrado y nuestro inglés es normalito.

Estaría bien un folleto para seguir la ruta!

Realizan un gran trabajo.
					
					Just did the tour as well as the extended tour. Really knowledgeable guides, very friendly and fascinating artifacts and history. Would highly recommend
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Pete B.
17/01/25
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Pete B.
17/01/25

						Just did the tour as well as the extended tour. Really knowledgeable guides, very friendly and fascinating artifacts and history. Would highly recommend
					
					Cool tunnels and guide. Bring someone with you who can sing ... The acoustics are amazing in the caverns.
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Doug M.
18/06/24
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Doug M.
18/06/24

						Cool tunnels and guide. Bring someone with you who can sing ... The acoustics are amazing in the caverns.
					
					This tour was a spectacular hidden gem of Liverpool. We had a tour with Phil, and he was an amazing guide. The tunnels were mind boggling. Everytime we entered  a new section, I was in more awe. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
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Trish O.
17/07/24
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Trish O.
17/07/24

						This tour was a spectacular hidden gem of Liverpool. We had a tour with Phil, and he was an amazing guide. The tunnels were mind boggling. Everytime we entered  a new section, I was in more awe. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
					
					What a delightful experience! You can tell the volunteers have so much love for this place, and what an incredible opportunity to witness and explore Liverpool's hidden underground chambers. Can't recommend highly enough.



Please donate or purchase a membership to keep this experience alive for generations to come xoxo
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J. F.
17/02/25
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J. F.
17/02/25

						What a delightful experience! You can tell the volunteers have so much love for this place, and what an incredible opportunity to witness and explore Liverpool's hidden underground chambers. Can't recommend highly enough.



Please donate or purchase a membership to keep this experience alive for generations to come xoxo
					
					It was all fantastic, so enjoyed.

Did the full 3 hour tour.

Tea/Coffee break with cake

available and enjoyable.
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David C.
19/09/26
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David C.
19/09/26

						It was all fantastic, so enjoyed.

Did the full 3 hour tour.

Tea/Coffee break with cake

available and enjoyable.
					
					A very interesting and enjoyable visit. Our guide, Clare, was lovely and very knowledgeable.  Highly recommend a visit to Williamson Tunnels.
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Sue M.
18/01/26
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Sue M.
18/01/26

						A very interesting and enjoyable visit. Our guide, Clare, was lovely and very knowledgeable.  Highly recommend a visit to Williamson Tunnels.
					
					Had a fantastic visit here - Mike, our guide, was knowledgeable, engaging and gave us an excellent insight into the tunnels despite the lack of solid historical information.  The underground spaces themselves have been painstakingly emptied of the spoil that had filled them, and have been restored to their as built condition.  The collection of items that have been removed from the tunnels when they were used as a dumping ground provides some interesting snapshots of Britain over the decades.  The FoWT aim to find the other tunnels & underground spaces and restore them to how they were originally built - you really do get the impression that this is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Marcus K.
19/05/26
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Marcus K.
19/05/26

						Had a fantastic visit here - Mike, our guide, was knowledgeable, engaging and gave us an excellent insight into the tunnels despite the lack of solid historical information.  The underground spaces themselves have been painstakingly emptied of the spoil that had filled them, and have been restored to their as built condition.  The collection of items that have been removed from the tunnels when they were used as a dumping ground provides some interesting snapshots of Britain over the decades.  The FoWT aim to find the other tunnels & underground spaces and restore them to how they were originally built - you really do get the impression that this is just the tip of the iceberg.
					
					What an amazing place that I'm ashamed to say took me way too long to book a tour. a fascinating place with a lot of history and some of the items they found down there are great to look at. We did a 90 minute tour in a small group on a Wednesday and the staff where very knowledgeable. I'm already thinking of booking my next trip here. There is a little bit of walking and a few steps but not too many. Don't wait to go and see this.
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David G.
18/09/26
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David G.
18/09/26

						What an amazing place that I'm ashamed to say took me way too long to book a tour. a fascinating place with a lot of history and some of the items they found down there are great to look at. We did a 90 minute tour in a small group on a Wednesday and the staff where very knowledgeable. I'm already thinking of booking my next trip here. There is a little bit of walking and a few steps but not too many. Don't wait to go and see this.
					
					This place is special and unique. Really good and run by volunteers who make it great.
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Samuel S.
17/02/25
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Samuel S.
17/02/25

						This place is special and unique. Really good and run by volunteers who make it great.
					
					參觀過程好有趣，志願者對tunnel 的熱情同堅持真令人感動！！祝福一齊順利
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Little b.
02/09/26
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Little b.
02/09/26

						參觀過程好有趣，志願者對tunnel 的熱情同堅持真令人感動！！祝福一齊順利
					
					Great tour of the Williamson Tunnels with Phil. Really cool experience and a great way to see a different side of Liverpool’s history. The tunnels are completely run and looked after by volunteers, which makes it even more impressive that they’re able to keep the place alive and running.



There’s so much history packed into the tunnels and it’s something that’s really easily accessible right in the heart of Liverpool. Phil was really knowledgeable and made the tour interesting throughout.



Great for all ages and genuinely a really fun thing to do. Would definitely recommend giving it a go!
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Sam
09/08/26
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Sam
09/08/26

						Great tour of the Williamson Tunnels with Phil. Really cool experience and a great way to see a different side of Liverpool’s history. The tunnels are completely run and looked after by volunteers, which makes it even more impressive that they’re able to keep the place alive and running.



There’s so much history packed into the tunnels and it’s something that’s really easily accessible right in the heart of Liverpool. Phil was really knowledgeable and made the tour interesting throughout.



Great for all ages and genuinely a really fun thing to do. Would definitely recommend giving it a go!
					
					I had the best time here. The staff are extremely friendly and offered so much info about the history of the tunnels and Joseph Williamson. The tunnels themselves are fascinating and stunning to be in. I would have happily paid more for the admission fee so the price is a real bargain. Me and my wife felt the length of the tour was just right and was not over crowded. This tour is best for history enthusiasts and anyone who wants find great hidden gems in Liverpool
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Anthony S.
18/10/26
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Anthony S.
18/10/26

						I had the best time here. The staff are extremely friendly and offered so much info about the history of the tunnels and Joseph Williamson. The tunnels themselves are fascinating and stunning to be in. I would have happily paid more for the admission fee so the price is a real bargain. Me and my wife felt the length of the tour was just right and was not over crowded. This tour is best for history enthusiasts and anyone who wants find great hidden gems in Liverpool
					
					Definitely worth a visit. Mike was able to accommodate me on a last minute whim, for which I am very thankful (and had the best company/singing!)

[I do fully encourage pre-booking!!]



The work that has been undertaken is simply staggering, and there is more to do. So repeat visits will definitely be worthwhile.



I hope that the council are as keen to preserve a slice of Liverpool history as the volunteers, as it’s definitely an experience.
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Zeeshan U.
17/03/25
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Zeeshan U.
17/03/25

						Definitely worth a visit. Mike was able to accommodate me on a last minute whim, for which I am very thankful (and had the best company/singing!)

[I do fully encourage pre-booking!!]



The work that has been undertaken is simply staggering, and there is more to do. So repeat visits will definitely be worthwhile.



I hope that the council are as keen to preserve a slice of Liverpool history as the volunteers, as it’s definitely an experience.
					
					Mike was a great guide and so enthusiastic.

Lovely experience
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John H.
24/03/25
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John H.
24/03/25

						Mike was a great guide and so enthusiastic.

Lovely experience
					
					100% worth it!
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Tomas S.
21/10/26
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Tomas S.
21/10/26

						100% worth it!
					
					Visited the excavated Williamson House basement as part of Heritage open day as Paddington site not open.  Nonetheless had a fantastic couple of hours on tour with Mike round the various chambers.  The 'wine bin' and 'banqueting hall' were amazing and Mike's knowledgeable and humorous guide really made the visit one of our highlights during visit to Liverpool.  Def be back to see the Paddington tunnels and maybe bring my spade with me!
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Martin M.
16/09/26
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Martin M.
16/09/26

						Visited the excavated Williamson House basement as part of Heritage open day as Paddington site not open.  Nonetheless had a fantastic couple of hours on tour with Mike round the various chambers.  The 'wine bin' and 'banqueting hall' were amazing and Mike's knowledgeable and humorous guide really made the visit one of our highlights during visit to Liverpool.  Def be back to see the Paddington tunnels and maybe bring my spade with me!
					
					Really fun and educational! A great tour and lovely folk.
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Jamie C.
06/08/25
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Jamie C.
06/08/25

						Really fun and educational! A great tour and lovely folk.
					
					Excellent and thoroughly recommended. Staff are keen and passionate volunteers. Our tour guide Tom was knowledgeable and affable, and the tunnels themselves are amazing. Fascinating bit of history under our feet, get yourself down and donate if you can— you won't regret it.
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theo
29/01/26
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theo
29/01/26

						Excellent and thoroughly recommended. Staff are keen and passionate volunteers. Our tour guide Tom was knowledgeable and affable, and the tunnels themselves are amazing. Fascinating bit of history under our feet, get yourself down and donate if you can— you won't regret it.
					
					A hidden gem among Liverpool's many treasures. We had a great experience and our guide Tom gave us a really insightful tour. The dedication of the volunteers to keeping this part of Liverpool's history alive is amazing and I wish them all the best in their future endeavours. Definitely a highlight of our trip!
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Robert X.
17/04/25
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Robert X.
17/04/25

						A hidden gem among Liverpool's many treasures. We had a great experience and our guide Tom gave us a really insightful tour. The dedication of the volunteers to keeping this part of Liverpool's history alive is amazing and I wish them all the best in their future endeavours. Definitely a highlight of our trip!
					
					The council are fools to not be supporting this. It’s an incredible piece of history with clearly passionate volunteers digging out these crazy tunnels. The stories of how they came to clear out these huge underground caverns are as interesting as the history itself. Definitely check them out
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fistula s.
27/05/25
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fistula s.
27/05/25

						The council are fools to not be supporting this. It’s an incredible piece of history with clearly passionate volunteers digging out these crazy tunnels. The stories of how they came to clear out these huge underground caverns are as interesting as the history itself. Definitely check them out
					
					Exceptional heritage activity centre, the staff were incredibly knowledgeable, the history of the place is amazing. Cannot recommend it enough.
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Vlad B.
17/07/24
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Vlad B.
17/07/24

						Exceptional heritage activity centre, the staff were incredibly knowledgeable, the history of the place is amazing. Cannot recommend it enough.
					
					Had a fantastic guided tour of the tunnels. Interesting piece of history and it's amazing the work that's been done by the volunteers to dig it out and make it accessible.
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Nick G.
04/03/26
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Nick G.
04/03/26

						Had a fantastic guided tour of the tunnels. Interesting piece of history and it's amazing the work that's been done by the volunteers to dig it out and make it accessible.
					
					Absolutely fascinating! So interesting and learnt so much. Can't believe how much these amazing people have done to excavate the tunnels! Tour guide was full of facts and really friendly. Our 9 year old loved it and got a certificate and badge too. Will definitely be back!
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Joanne W.
18/06/22
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Joanne W.
18/06/22

						Absolutely fascinating! So interesting and learnt so much. Can't believe how much these amazing people have done to excavate the tunnels! Tour guide was full of facts and really friendly. Our 9 year old loved it and got a certificate and badge too. Will definitely be back!
					
					Wonderful outing with wonderful guides who clearly have passion for the tunnels and enjoy sharing their knowledge with visitors. Learnt a surprising amount about life a century ago through the relics (i.e. trash) that have been retrieved and put on display and the stories that come with them. Highly recommend.
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Pui-Ying I.
18/06/24
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Pui-Ying I.
18/06/24

						Wonderful outing with wonderful guides who clearly have passion for the tunnels and enjoy sharing their knowledge with visitors. Learnt a surprising amount about life a century ago through the relics (i.e. trash) that have been retrieved and put on display and the stories that come with them. Highly recommend.
					
					Excellent free tour and really interesting background as to why the tunnels are there given by Tom who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. Bear in mind this is a different location and group to the heritage centre.
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Greg B.
01/02/26
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Greg B.
01/02/26

						Excellent free tour and really interesting background as to why the tunnels are there given by Tom who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. Bear in mind this is a different location and group to the heritage centre.
					
					We thoroughly enjoyed this! Behind the mysterious / costly / labour intensive folly commissioned by a rich Victorian merchant, there are incredible artefacts discovered by the volunteers since they started excavating in 1996. More importantly, there are interesting, passionate people who got together to dig the tunnels back into existence & help us all discover this fabulous place.

It is an inspirational human experience which truly shows what people can achieve when they work together. Go check these guys out. Easy on site parking. Good craic. Fascinating stories. Keep doing what you're doing Mike, Clare, Isaac & co!
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Sophie T.
25/10/26
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Sophie T.
25/10/26

						We thoroughly enjoyed this! Behind the mysterious / costly / labour intensive folly commissioned by a rich Victorian merchant, there are incredible artefacts discovered by the volunteers since they started excavating in 1996. More importantly, there are interesting, passionate people who got together to dig the tunnels back into existence & help us all discover this fabulous place.

It is an inspirational human experience which truly shows what people can achieve when they work together. Go check these guys out. Easy on site parking. Good craic. Fascinating stories. Keep doing what you're doing Mike, Clare, Isaac & co!
					
					Williamson Tunnels – Liverpool – STEM Site Visit



As part of our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) involvement within education, we were delighted to take our “Trainee Civil Engineers” from Oastlers School (Bradford), on a site visit to The Williamson Tunnels (Liverpool).



Such a fantastic and unique experience!
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Andrew W.
18/06/24
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Andrew W.
18/06/24

						Williamson Tunnels – Liverpool – STEM Site Visit



As part of our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) involvement within education, we were delighted to take our “Trainee Civil Engineers” from Oastlers School (Bradford), on a site visit to The Williamson Tunnels (Liverpool).



Such a fantastic and unique experience!
					
					We had a lovely time at the tunnels today. Tom was very informative, friendly and encouraging to explore the little rooms there was.

We loved the items there were found in the rubble and the knowledge of how the stone at the bottom had been cut.

Definitely recommend. We plan to return with our 4 year old as, if they can adhere to the safety rules, it's something super cool for kids to see too! Especially as they get to wear a hi-vis jacket and hard hat.
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jade l.
17/08/24
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jade l.
17/08/24

						We had a lovely time at the tunnels today. Tom was very informative, friendly and encouraging to explore the little rooms there was.

We loved the items there were found in the rubble and the knowledge of how the stone at the bottom had been cut.

Definitely recommend. We plan to return with our 4 year old as, if they can adhere to the safety rules, it's something super cool for kids to see too! Especially as they get to wear a hi-vis jacket and hard hat.
					
					I went a week ago and the place is really amazing... I have been in Liverpool for 2 years and I would have never said that there was something this cool under my feet.

Chris was our guide. He was a very very kind guy. He really knew what he was speaking about. All of the guide was very appealing... I definitely want to repeat
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Alvaro A.
24/06/26
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Alvaro A.
24/06/26

						I went a week ago and the place is really amazing... I have been in Liverpool for 2 years and I would have never said that there was something this cool under my feet.

Chris was our guide. He was a very very kind guy. He really knew what he was speaking about. All of the guide was very appealing... I definitely want to repeat
					
					What a delightful experience! You can tell the volunteers have so much love for this place, and what an incredible opportunity to witness and explore Liverpool's hidden underground chambers. Can't recommend highly enough.



Please donate or purchase a membership to keep this experience alive for generations to come xoxo
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Jessica F.
12/02/25
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Jessica F.
12/02/25

						What a delightful experience! You can tell the volunteers have so much love for this place, and what an incredible opportunity to witness and explore Liverpool's hidden underground chambers. Can't recommend highly enough.



Please donate or purchase a membership to keep this experience alive for generations to come xoxo
					
					Amazing tour by Clare. Full of knowledge and history of Joseph Williamson. Finally visiting the tunnels were better than i expected. Highly recommend for people to visit.



Thank you to everyone at Friends of Williamson Tunnels, everyone friendly in the day. The hard work you do to keep rediscovering more tunnels and heritage in Liverpool is appreciated.
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Sharon
28/09/26
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Sharon
28/09/26

						Amazing tour by Clare. Full of knowledge and history of Joseph Williamson. Finally visiting the tunnels were better than i expected. Highly recommend for people to visit.



Thank you to everyone at Friends of Williamson Tunnels, everyone friendly in the day. The hard work you do to keep rediscovering more tunnels and heritage in Liverpool is appreciated.
					
					I am still delighted with this experience. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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Mihaela C.
13/06/25
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Mihaela C.
13/06/25

						I am still delighted with this experience. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
					
					Mike was a great guide and so enthusiastic.

Lovely experience
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John H.
17/04/25
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John H.
17/04/25

						Mike was a great guide and so enthusiastic.

Lovely experience
					
					Absolutely amazing. Been on my to do list for a very long time and finally got to visit yesterday.



This labyrinthed time capsule of history includes intrigue, craftsmanship, everyday life, and so much more. The Williamsons's House site with its lower ground sections

including the Banqueting Hall, Wine Bins, kitchen (not forgetting what the Army barracks built nearby there too) and the Paddington site with its 4 levels are all eye openers.



I became a member straight away and here's looking forward to assisting in the future with further digging and assistance.



A big thank you to Mike for the tour and Lynn for arranging my visit to both sites and arranging to becone a member 👍
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Robert B.
18/06/23
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Robert B.
18/06/23

						Absolutely amazing. Been on my to do list for a very long time and finally got to visit yesterday.



This labyrinthed time capsule of history includes intrigue, craftsmanship, everyday life, and so much more. The Williamsons's House site with its lower ground sections

including the Banqueting Hall, Wine Bins, kitchen (not forgetting what the Army barracks built nearby there too) and the Paddington site with its 4 levels are all eye openers.



I became a member straight away and here's looking forward to assisting in the future with further digging and assistance.



A big thank you to Mike for the tour and Lynn for arranging my visit to both sites and arranging to becone a member 👍
					
					My friend and I went to look around ‘the tunnels’, Tom was our fantastic guide. His knowledge and story telling explained how the tunnel were found and explored. I already knew a little about the tunnels, so it was brilliant to talk with Tom and rid myself of some of the misconceptions I had. The fact that they weren’t tunnels, but quarries. A brilliant way to spend a morning and I offered my services if anymore holes need to be dug. Thanks Tom and all of the other volunteers.
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Mel G.
01/10/25
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Mel G.
01/10/25

						My friend and I went to look around ‘the tunnels’, Tom was our fantastic guide. His knowledge and story telling explained how the tunnel were found and explored. I already knew a little about the tunnels, so it was brilliant to talk with Tom and rid myself of some of the misconceptions I had. The fact that they weren’t tunnels, but quarries. A brilliant way to spend a morning and I offered my services if anymore holes need to be dug. Thanks Tom and all of the other volunteers.
					
					Fascinating to see these tunnels and all the artefacts found when clearing them out.  Also fascinating to hear about the very eccentric Joseph Williamson.

Our guide, Clare, was a passionate volunteer who has been involved in exploring and clearing out these tunnels for many many years.

FoWT do not have a slick visitor centre - just a portakabin (and a portaloo) - but the volunteers are clearly very knowledgeable, experienced and passionate enough to give their time for free tours.

A quirky, unique experience - definitely worth the visit.
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Paul M.
15/03/26
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Paul M.
15/03/26

						Fascinating to see these tunnels and all the artefacts found when clearing them out.  Also fascinating to hear about the very eccentric Joseph Williamson.

Our guide, Clare, was a passionate volunteer who has been involved in exploring and clearing out these tunnels for many many years.

FoWT do not have a slick visitor centre - just a portakabin (and a portaloo) - but the volunteers are clearly very knowledgeable, experienced and passionate enough to give their time for free tours.

A quirky, unique experience - definitely worth the visit.
					
					un labirinto sotterraneo ricco di mistero e fascino: esperienza super piacevole e inaspettata! le visite sono gestite dai volontari, che hanno anche fatto gli scavi per riportare alla luce i tunnel. ci ha guidato Chris, competente e pronto a rispondere ad ogni curiosità. vengono forniti caschetto e gilet alta visibilità, servono vestiti comodi caldi e scarpe chiuse.

su prenotazione causa gruppi piccoli.

se visitate donate per sostenerli!
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Martina P.
25/09/25
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Martina P.
25/09/25

						un labirinto sotterraneo ricco di mistero e fascino: esperienza super piacevole e inaspettata! le visite sono gestite dai volontari, che hanno anche fatto gli scavi per riportare alla luce i tunnel. ci ha guidato Chris, competente e pronto a rispondere ad ogni curiosità. vengono forniti caschetto e gilet alta visibilità, servono vestiti comodi caldi e scarpe chiuse.

su prenotazione causa gruppi piccoli.

se visitate donate per sostenerli!
					
					Such a unique and personalised experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves history, caves, community, or simply something wonderfully quirky. We were only visiting for a weekend and the tours were initially sold out; however, Mike was incredibly helpful. As soon as a cancellation came through, he informed us immediately and we were able to secure our places.

The tour is delivered either by one of the founders or by those who took part in the excavations themselves, meaning the knowledge shared is rich, personal, and engaging no matter how many times you visit. We were able to ask numerous questions, and at the end we even met almost the entire team who have been working there voluntarily for decades.

I truly loved it and deeply admire the dedication of this community in preserving the heritage and stories of the past for future generations.
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Lene F.
27/01/26
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Lene F.
27/01/26

						Such a unique and personalised experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves history, caves, community, or simply something wonderfully quirky. We were only visiting for a weekend and the tours were initially sold out; however, Mike was incredibly helpful. As soon as a cancellation came through, he informed us immediately and we were able to secure our places.

The tour is delivered either by one of the founders or by those who took part in the excavations themselves, meaning the knowledge shared is rich, personal, and engaging no matter how many times you visit. We were able to ask numerous questions, and at the end we even met almost the entire team who have been working there voluntarily for decades.

I truly loved it and deeply admire the dedication of this community in preserving the heritage and stories of the past for future generations.
					
					Visited Williamson’s Tunnels yesterday and it was a real hidden gem.



It’s not a big, flashy attraction, but the history is fascinating - an old sandstone quarry covered over with intricate brick and sandstone arches in the early 1800s, then forgotten and filled in. What’s incredible is that everything you see today has been painstakingly uncovered by volunteers since the 1990s  - by hand, bucket by bucket.



Our guide Mike was excellent - knowledgeable, engaging, and handled a few… lively tour members with total professionalism.



The fact it’s entirely volunteer-run makes it even more impressive. They’ve clearly put years of effort into uncovering and preserving something really special, often without the level of support they deserve.



Absolutely worth a visit! It’s unique, authentic, and genuinely interesting.



Just make sure to book in advance on the website.
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Seamus M.
04/05/26
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Seamus M.
04/05/26

						Visited Williamson’s Tunnels yesterday and it was a real hidden gem.



It’s not a big, flashy attraction, but the history is fascinating - an old sandstone quarry covered over with intricate brick and sandstone arches in the early 1800s, then forgotten and filled in. What’s incredible is that everything you see today has been painstakingly uncovered by volunteers since the 1990s  - by hand, bucket by bucket.



Our guide Mike was excellent - knowledgeable, engaging, and handled a few… lively tour members with total professionalism.



The fact it’s entirely volunteer-run makes it even more impressive. They’ve clearly put years of effort into uncovering and preserving something really special, often without the level of support they deserve.



Absolutely worth a visit! It’s unique, authentic, and genuinely interesting.



Just make sure to book in advance on the website.
					
					Was amazing an guide very knowledgeable
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Barbara H.
27/05/25
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Barbara H.
27/05/25

						Was amazing an guide very knowledgeable
					
					What a great underground adventure. Visited today, and we will be coming back to do the 2nd part.

Your guides are not just well informed, but were the people who dug out these chambers!!!! So you are getting first-hand recounts of their discoveries, living their excitement of finding a new tunnel, or artefact - hearing it from them brings it to life.

Amazing that this exists, and has not been destroyed by city developments and new buildings.

Great to see something run by passionate individuals - not buricrats. Well done FoWT.
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chris t.
15/06/25
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chris t.
15/06/25

						What a great underground adventure. Visited today, and we will be coming back to do the 2nd part.

Your guides are not just well informed, but were the people who dug out these chambers!!!! So you are getting first-hand recounts of their discoveries, living their excitement of finding a new tunnel, or artefact - hearing it from them brings it to life.

Amazing that this exists, and has not been destroyed by city developments and new buildings.

Great to see something run by passionate individuals - not buricrats. Well done FoWT.
					
					A truly unique and fascinating place. Our tour leader Clare was very knowledgeable, friendly and chatty. She allowed us to explore the site in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Very happy to support the work of this dedicated group.
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Stuart F.
21/09/26
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Stuart F.
21/09/26

						A truly unique and fascinating place. Our tour leader Clare was very knowledgeable, friendly and chatty. She allowed us to explore the site in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Very happy to support the work of this dedicated group.
					
					A most excellent tour with the very knowledgeable and entertaining volunteer Mandy. I highly recommend a visit it's fascinating and inspiring. A big thank you for accommodating me at short notice.
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Karen R.
13/11/25
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Karen R.
13/11/25

						A most excellent tour with the very knowledgeable and entertaining volunteer Mandy. I highly recommend a visit it's fascinating and inspiring. A big thank you for accommodating me at short notice.
					
					We had a wonderful tour with Mike! Super interesting to learn all about the tunnels. We were a group of six, ages 6 - 60yrs and everyone enjoyed the experience.



Plenty of parking on site and don't get confused between the 2 available companies to tour - check the directions email thoroughly :) Highly recommended! Thank you!
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Hey M.
28/07/25
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Hey M.
28/07/25

						We had a wonderful tour with Mike! Super interesting to learn all about the tunnels. We were a group of six, ages 6 - 60yrs and everyone enjoyed the experience.



Plenty of parking on site and don't get confused between the 2 available companies to tour - check the directions email thoroughly :) Highly recommended! Thank you!
					
					Had a great day with the kids exploring the tunnels.

Clare and Laura are excellent guides with a wealth of history and information.

Well worth a visit 😁
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Alan R.
07/09/25
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Alan R.
07/09/25

						Had a great day with the kids exploring the tunnels.

Clare and Laura are excellent guides with a wealth of history and information.

Well worth a visit 😁
					
					My daughter and really our tour of the tunnels with Tom as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and we appreciated all the interesting facts. A real eye opener,thank you. Regards David
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david d.
17/05/25
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david d.
17/05/25

						My daughter and really our tour of the tunnels with Tom as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and we appreciated all the interesting facts. A real eye opener,thank you. Regards David
					
					This is a fascinating place to visit as part of Liverpools heritage.  At first glance you may think what is this place as on the surface it may not seem too attractive, but the magic of the experience is to be found underground. With the history of how they excavated it and what they found, I was captivated for the whole tour, led by Lynn, who was a great guide. 😁
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Martin L.
18/06/23
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Martin L.
18/06/23

						This is a fascinating place to visit as part of Liverpools heritage.  At first glance you may think what is this place as on the surface it may not seem too attractive, but the magic of the experience is to be found underground. With the history of how they excavated it and what they found, I was captivated for the whole tour, led by Lynn, who was a great guide. 😁
					
					I highly recommend you take the tour with FoWT. The two sites (Mason St and Paddington) are amazing. The guides are very friendly and knowledgeable, and they are more than happy to answer any questions you have. 10/10
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Patrick C.
17/12/24
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Patrick C.
17/12/24

						I highly recommend you take the tour with FoWT. The two sites (Mason St and Paddington) are amazing. The guides are very friendly and knowledgeable, and they are more than happy to answer any questions you have. 10/10
					
					Excellent tour guides, their passion for uncovering this important part of Liverpool's history definitely comes across. Won't be in better hands. One can only hope that this project gets the proper attention/ support it needs moving forward as a piece of Liverpool's archeological history. Take advantage of the opportunity to see these tunnels and Williamson's house while you still can (before what's left of the house gets demolished).
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Isaac M.
17/04/25
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Isaac M.
17/04/25

						Excellent tour guides, their passion for uncovering this important part of Liverpool's history definitely comes across. Won't be in better hands. One can only hope that this project gets the proper attention/ support it needs moving forward as a piece of Liverpool's archeological history. Take advantage of the opportunity to see these tunnels and Williamson's house while you still can (before what's left of the house gets demolished).
					
					A tour of the site with a very informative guide.
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Adrian
13/09/25
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Adrian
13/09/25

						A tour of the site with a very informative guide.
					
					Very cool and such a nice experience and friendly volunteers. but dissapoited we didn't actually go in willams Tunnels and went into Paddington tunnels instead but still an amazing experience and deffo worth going.
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T.J
23/11/25
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T.J
23/11/25

						Very cool and such a nice experience and friendly volunteers. but dissapoited we didn't actually go in willams Tunnels and went into Paddington tunnels instead but still an amazing experience and deffo worth going.
					
					WHAT LIES UNDERNEATH.  A must do experience for locals and visitors alike. An impressive archaeological and architectural site created by unskilled workers using basic tunnelling/quarrying tools - they had no access to modern machinery. Enter a world of smallish tunnels and cathedral sized caverns. Our guides, Tony and Tom, are enthusiastic and are eager to impart as much of their knowledge to you as possible and are ably assisted by Laura in reception. Remember to give as generous a donation as possible to help them to continue with their work of excavating more areas of the site.
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Michael B.
17/09/24
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Michael B.
17/09/24

						WHAT LIES UNDERNEATH.  A must do experience for locals and visitors alike. An impressive archaeological and architectural site created by unskilled workers using basic tunnelling/quarrying tools - they had no access to modern machinery. Enter a world of smallish tunnels and cathedral sized caverns. Our guides, Tony and Tom, are enthusiastic and are eager to impart as much of their knowledge to you as possible and are ably assisted by Laura in reception. Remember to give as generous a donation as possible to help them to continue with their work of excavating more areas of the site.
					
					Really interesting place to visit, and to find out all the information about the tunnels, grandkids loved the experience of going down into the tunnels and seeing all the artefacts that have been found during the excavation process, well worth a visit to find out about more of Liverpools history of the past
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Chris S.
17/05/25
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Chris S.
17/05/25

						Really interesting place to visit, and to find out all the information about the tunnels, grandkids loved the experience of going down into the tunnels and seeing all the artefacts that have been found during the excavation process, well worth a visit to find out about more of Liverpools history of the past
					
					We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the tunnels. Mike our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history behind the tunnels. We had plenty of time and didn’t feel rushed to walk around and look at everything. Walking boots are definitely recommended.
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Karen F.
17/12/24
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Karen F.
17/12/24

						We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the tunnels. Mike our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history behind the tunnels. We had plenty of time and didn’t feel rushed to walk around and look at everything. Walking boots are definitely recommended.
					
					Such knowledgeable and passionate guides, a really interesting story and a fascinating insight into the history of a man, a city and a story you'd never know otherwise. We were two adults and a 5 year old on a Sunday afternoon, our guide Tom ensured we were all engaged throughout.



Top class.
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Robin G.
01/09/25
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Robin G.
01/09/25

						Such knowledgeable and passionate guides, a really interesting story and a fascinating insight into the history of a man, a city and a story you'd never know otherwise. We were two adults and a 5 year old on a Sunday afternoon, our guide Tom ensured we were all engaged throughout.



Top class.
					
					What an incredible experience! Absolutely fascinating tour conducted by volunteers who are passionate, knowledgeable and friendly. Happy to answer questions throughout. It really felt like they tailored the experience to the people being shown around, asking questions with genuine interest in us and adding in information about the geology and found objects that they knew would appeal to our group.



The areas explored are well lit and easy to move around in. Guides are quick to point out potential issues (correct ways to descend ladders safely).



All in all it was a tour that revealed lived experience, local Liverpool history, geology, engineering, family drama, Williamson's biography and speculative (well informed) musing.



Don't miss an opportunity to visit and be sure to make a donation to keep this vital work preserving (and expanding the reach of) such incredible spaces afloat for future generations.
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Jensen W.
17/07/24
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Jensen W.
17/07/24

						What an incredible experience! Absolutely fascinating tour conducted by volunteers who are passionate, knowledgeable and friendly. Happy to answer questions throughout. It really felt like they tailored the experience to the people being shown around, asking questions with genuine interest in us and adding in information about the geology and found objects that they knew would appeal to our group.



The areas explored are well lit and easy to move around in. Guides are quick to point out potential issues (correct ways to descend ladders safely).



All in all it was a tour that revealed lived experience, local Liverpool history, geology, engineering, family drama, Williamson's biography and speculative (well informed) musing.



Don't miss an opportunity to visit and be sure to make a donation to keep this vital work preserving (and expanding the reach of) such incredible spaces afloat for future generations.
					
					Love are visits to the tunnels the tour guides are amazing looking forward to are next vist
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Vicky H.
11/05/26
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Vicky H.
11/05/26

						Love are visits to the tunnels the tour guides are amazing looking forward to are next vist
					
					Very inspirational to see how a man helped the masses to get on their feet in a poor area💙
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Ron L.
31/08/26
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Ron L.
31/08/26

						Very inspirational to see how a man helped the masses to get on their feet in a poor area💙
					
					Интересная локация, таинственная история, очень классная команда гидов, которые горят своим делом! Нам очень понравилась экскурсия и сами подземелья, хотелось бы, чтобы это дело продвигалось дальше и расцветало🙂
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Nadzeya C.
08/04/26
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Nadzeya C.
08/04/26

						Интересная локация, таинственная история, очень классная команда гидов, которые горят своим делом! Нам очень понравилась экскурсия и сами подземелья, хотелось бы, чтобы это дело продвигалось дальше и расцветало🙂
					
					My mum, step-day and my partner all attended the tour yesterday (Sunday) at 2pm.



Our guide for the 1.5hour tour was Colin. Colin was a great guide - engaging,  knowledgable and down to earth!



The experience itself is not one to be missed and we would recommend it to anyone who is interested in Liverpool, its history and those that lived here long ago.



All in all a great afternoon!
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L M.
28/07/25
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L M.
28/07/25

						My mum, step-day and my partner all attended the tour yesterday (Sunday) at 2pm.



Our guide for the 1.5hour tour was Colin. Colin was a great guide - engaging,  knowledgable and down to earth!



The experience itself is not one to be missed and we would recommend it to anyone who is interested in Liverpool, its history and those that lived here long ago.



All in all a great afternoon!
					
					This tour has to be experienced to be believed. The deepest and most original site of the Williamson excavations with the massive banqueting hall deep enough for a whole house in itself. The many of the knowledgeable volunteers have been there since the tunnels original rediscovery and they have worked constantly over 30 plus dedicated years to open more of the tunnels, bucket at a time due to limited space, a truly impressive achievement that is a fitting tribute  to the original works of the man himself. A unique experience of a unique part of Liverpool history. This should be visited by everyone, I know I will be back again.
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Mike
20/01/26
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Mike
20/01/26

						This tour has to be experienced to be believed. The deepest and most original site of the Williamson excavations with the massive banqueting hall deep enough for a whole house in itself. The many of the knowledgeable volunteers have been there since the tunnels original rediscovery and they have worked constantly over 30 plus dedicated years to open more of the tunnels, bucket at a time due to limited space, a truly impressive achievement that is a fitting tribute  to the original works of the man himself. A unique experience of a unique part of Liverpool history. This should be visited by everyone, I know I will be back again.
					
					Absolutely fantastic experience. Mandy, our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the known history of this mind- blowing site. Thoroughly recommended from a returning visitor.
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Dawn G.
22/07/26
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Dawn G.
22/07/26

						Absolutely fantastic experience. Mandy, our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the known history of this mind- blowing site. Thoroughly recommended from a returning visitor.
					
					We had a fantastic tour of the tunnels from Col and Pete, and would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Liverpool! They were very knowledgable and the history of the tunnels is fascinating (and mysterious). Looking forward to coming back in a few years as the excavations continue!
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Ben D.
18/06/22
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Ben D.
18/06/22

						We had a fantastic tour of the tunnels from Col and Pete, and would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Liverpool! They were very knowledgable and the history of the tunnels is fascinating (and mysterious). Looking forward to coming back in a few years as the excavations continue!
					
					What a fabulous experience! We'd been meaning to visit the tunnels for several years and they didn't disappoint. They were absolutely fascinating and our guide (Mandy) had just the right amount of information to keep us interested and intrigued. We paid a very small fee to become Friends of the Williamson Tunnels and hope to pay a return visit pretty soon (yes, they're that interesting!)
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Graham M.
04/09/26
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Graham M.
04/09/26

						What a fabulous experience! We'd been meaning to visit the tunnels for several years and they didn't disappoint. They were absolutely fascinating and our guide (Mandy) had just the right amount of information to keep us interested and intrigued. We paid a very small fee to become Friends of the Williamson Tunnels and hope to pay a return visit pretty soon (yes, they're that interesting!)
					
					Possibly the most jaw dropping oldest and weirdest sight or attraction you'll ever see in Liverpool, the guys here dig all these tunnels out at weekends volunteers all, they've won all kinds of awards now and rightly so, fantastic insight into old Liverpool if you only visit one place in the city make sure this is it.
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J. T.
18/06/19
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J. T.
18/06/19

						Possibly the most jaw dropping oldest and weirdest sight or attraction you'll ever see in Liverpool, the guys here dig all these tunnels out at weekends volunteers all, they've won all kinds of awards now and rightly so, fantastic insight into old Liverpool if you only visit one place in the city make sure this is it.
					
					Mike our tour guide was excellent, the tunnels are fascinating and a great way to spend an hour or two. If you're looking for something unusual to do in Liverpool I'd highly recommend it.
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Lucie G.
17/03/25
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Lucie G.
17/03/25

						Mike our tour guide was excellent, the tunnels are fascinating and a great way to spend an hour or two. If you're looking for something unusual to do in Liverpool I'd highly recommend it.
					
					Interesting tour with lots of information from a brilliant tour guide called Tom, an almost time capsule of items on display in the location they where found, great experience.
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tom b.
17/04/25
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tom b.
17/04/25

						Interesting tour with lots of information from a brilliant tour guide called Tom, an almost time capsule of items on display in the location they where found, great experience.
					
					Really interesting tour run by knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. A fascinating foray into the subterranean scenes under Williamson's former home. Would recommend!
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Emily W.
08/07/25
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Emily W.
08/07/25

						Really interesting tour run by knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers. A fascinating foray into the subterranean scenes under Williamson's former home. Would recommend!
					
					The amount of effort that has been put in by volunteers to empty these spaces is phenomenal. Mandy was a great personable tour guide and her enthusiasm for the place certainly came across.

Worth signing up as a member to do the extended tour just to go down the gap leading in to the Banqueting chamber. Tours are free but are very deserving of a good donation towards their continued efforts.
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Will H.
28/01/26
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Will H.
28/01/26

						The amount of effort that has been put in by volunteers to empty these spaces is phenomenal. Mandy was a great personable tour guide and her enthusiasm for the place certainly came across.

Worth signing up as a member to do the extended tour just to go down the gap leading in to the Banqueting chamber. Tours are free but are very deserving of a good donation towards their continued efforts.
					
					Excellent experience. Tom was very knowledgeable. Would recommend to all
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Ultimateeverton f.
17/03/25
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Ultimateeverton f.
17/03/25

						Excellent experience. Tom was very knowledgeable. Would recommend to all
					
					Great visit to the tunnels, the history and weirdness combined makes a trip worthwhile.

Still very much a work in progress, the kids were entertained as well with the stories from the guide.

Very impressive work has been completed by the volunteers.

Loads of artifacts have been dug up.

And it's very interesting listening to not only the history of the site, but a slight entry into the weird mind of Joseph Williamson and his weird tunnels he's made under half the estate.
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ROB B.
18/06/24
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ROB B.
18/06/24

						Great visit to the tunnels, the history and weirdness combined makes a trip worthwhile.

Still very much a work in progress, the kids were entertained as well with the stories from the guide.

Very impressive work has been completed by the volunteers.

Loads of artifacts have been dug up.

And it's very interesting listening to not only the history of the site, but a slight entry into the weird mind of Joseph Williamson and his weird tunnels he's made under half the estate.
					
					What a gem! Tucked away in Edge Hill, Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels brings Joseph Williamson’s eccentric 19th-century underground world vividly to life. A passionate team of volunteers has painstakingly excavated and restored vaults, passageways and vast chambers, and they tell the story brilliantly. Our guide, Chris, took his time, answered every question, and made the labyrinth feel both mysterious and human. We spent about 2–2.5 hours below ground and didn’t feel bored for a second.



A few extras that make it special: these tunnels were dug in the early 1800s and their purpose is still debated—employment for the poor, quarry backfill, or sheer eccentricity—but the result is spectacular, including the so-called “Banqueting Hall”, a dramatic vaulted space deep beneath Mason Street. FoWT has been uncovering and preserving this network since the 1990s, entirely volunteer-led, which makes the quality of the tour even more impressive. Entry is free; donations are welcomed and very well used when you see what’s been achieved. Tip: book ahead for their Wednesday/Sunday tours, wear sturdy shoes, and don’t forget to put your pin on the visitors’ map near the free coffee and hot cocoa.



Absolutely recommended—something wonderfully different from the usual city highlights, and a testament to Liverpool’s quirky, industrious past.
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Maarten S.
24/10/25
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Maarten S.
24/10/25

						What a gem! Tucked away in Edge Hill, Friends of Williamson’s Tunnels brings Joseph Williamson’s eccentric 19th-century underground world vividly to life. A passionate team of volunteers has painstakingly excavated and restored vaults, passageways and vast chambers, and they tell the story brilliantly. Our guide, Chris, took his time, answered every question, and made the labyrinth feel both mysterious and human. We spent about 2–2.5 hours below ground and didn’t feel bored for a second.



A few extras that make it special: these tunnels were dug in the early 1800s and their purpose is still debated—employment for the poor, quarry backfill, or sheer eccentricity—but the result is spectacular, including the so-called “Banqueting Hall”, a dramatic vaulted space deep beneath Mason Street. FoWT has been uncovering and preserving this network since the 1990s, entirely volunteer-led, which makes the quality of the tour even more impressive. Entry is free; donations are welcomed and very well used when you see what’s been achieved. Tip: book ahead for their Wednesday/Sunday tours, wear sturdy shoes, and don’t forget to put your pin on the visitors’ map near the free coffee and hot cocoa.



Absolutely recommended—something wonderfully different from the usual city highlights, and a testament to Liverpool’s quirky, industrious past.
					
					A great experience.. led by knowledgeable passionate guides who actually completed the excavation.. our guide was Chris who was friendly and informative.. definitely worth a trip 😁
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Jennie P.
19/09/25
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Jennie P.
19/09/25

						A great experience.. led by knowledgeable passionate guides who actually completed the excavation.. our guide was Chris who was friendly and informative.. definitely worth a trip 😁
					
					Having brought ex-scouser friends back to Liverpool for a couple of days I was not sure what they would make of the Williamson Tunnels friends site. They were blown away and still talking about our visit on our journey back south a couple of days later. The very favourable impressions were augmented by the verve with which our guide, Mandy, explained everything from the layout to the articles found during excavation. All in all a very enjoyable visit.
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Rob B.
11/10/25
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Rob B.
11/10/25

						Having brought ex-scouser friends back to Liverpool for a couple of days I was not sure what they would make of the Williamson Tunnels friends site. They were blown away and still talking about our visit on our journey back south a couple of days later. The very favourable impressions were augmented by the verve with which our guide, Mandy, explained everything from the layout to the articles found during excavation. All in all a very enjoyable visit.
					
					I enjoyed an absolutely amazing time with my fellow walkers of the St Helens Group RA when we went on an guided tour of 'Williamson Tunnels' by the 'Friends Of Williamson Tunnels' on Sunday. It was very interesting, and I will definitely go again to see how much more the volunteers have uncovered as they continue with the exploration digging they're doing, and definitely recommend anyone to go and visit and witness the remarkable sites of both the Tunnels, and remains of the former Mansion House of Williamson themselves. :)
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David J.
18/06/19
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David J.
18/06/19

						I enjoyed an absolutely amazing time with my fellow walkers of the St Helens Group RA when we went on an guided tour of 'Williamson Tunnels' by the 'Friends Of Williamson Tunnels' on Sunday. It was very interesting, and I will definitely go again to see how much more the volunteers have uncovered as they continue with the exploration digging they're doing, and definitely recommend anyone to go and visit and witness the remarkable sites of both the Tunnels, and remains of the former Mansion House of Williamson themselves. :)
					
					Best experience in the city. Check out this amazing place under Liverpool that many locals have not even seen.
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Keira C.
13/09/26
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Keira C.
13/09/26

						Best experience in the city. Check out this amazing place under Liverpool that many locals have not even seen.
					
					An unforgettable experience, big thank you for the to the volunteers!
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Maggie L.
03/06/25
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Maggie L.
03/06/25

						An unforgettable experience, big thank you for the to the volunteers!
					
					Firstly WOW! What a amazing testimony to Liverpools Heritage,  this group of founders including  really are a wonderful, insightful and friendly bunch.



The tour is personable and not at all like a generic or scripted. Left feeling ALOT more informed about my city and the endevours Williamson initially went through in his curiosity and passions.



We will be back and continuing our love of Urbex and heritage / historical sites



Thank you Tom



From Ryan and Alex 😊😁



PS Dont come if you are a moaner or are wanting to just be on your phone. The organisers and guides are so interesting and engaging. Like the best history lesson youll ever have. Has now got us pondering alot of Whys and Whats across time 😊
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Ryan B.
11/01/26
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Ryan B.
11/01/26

						Firstly WOW! What a amazing testimony to Liverpools Heritage,  this group of founders including  really are a wonderful, insightful and friendly bunch.



The tour is personable and not at all like a generic or scripted. Left feeling ALOT more informed about my city and the endevours Williamson initially went through in his curiosity and passions.



We will be back and continuing our love of Urbex and heritage / historical sites



Thank you Tom



From Ryan and Alex 😊😁



PS Dont come if you are a moaner or are wanting to just be on your phone. The organisers and guides are so interesting and engaging. Like the best history lesson youll ever have. Has now got us pondering alot of Whys and Whats across time 😊
					
					We booked the 1230 tour on the Sunday and once fully kitted with helmet and high vis we set off to visit one of the tunnels rediscovered 60 years after they were last seen. A fascinating tour led by one of the volunteers who have spent many years clearing debris by hand from the tunnels. The history of Williamson, his tunnels and his workforce is mostly a mystery and makes for some debate about the motives, philanthropy and nature of the endeavours. We had such an interesting visit. Thank you FOWT
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Andrea S.
01/12/25
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Andrea S.
01/12/25

						We booked the 1230 tour on the Sunday and once fully kitted with helmet and high vis we set off to visit one of the tunnels rediscovered 60 years after they were last seen. A fascinating tour led by one of the volunteers who have spent many years clearing debris by hand from the tunnels. The history of Williamson, his tunnels and his workforce is mostly a mystery and makes for some debate about the motives, philanthropy and nature of the endeavours. We had such an interesting visit. Thank you FOWT
					
					Our guide (Chris) has been associated with the excavation of the tunnels for years and so was able to talk very personally about how they cleared them, discovered new twists and turns, found hidden treasures and so on. Having dodgy knees I was a little concerned about the number of steps but it was all fine - you can take your time, you don't do them all at once and there are handrails everywhere. I thought it might feel a bit claustophobic but the chambers are very large so I didn't get that feeling at all. We all looked great in our hard hats and high-vis jackets too!
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Helen W.
10/10/25
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Helen W.
10/10/25

						Our guide (Chris) has been associated with the excavation of the tunnels for years and so was able to talk very personally about how they cleared them, discovered new twists and turns, found hidden treasures and so on. Having dodgy knees I was a little concerned about the number of steps but it was all fine - you can take your time, you don't do them all at once and there are handrails everywhere. I thought it might feel a bit claustophobic but the chambers are very large so I didn't get that feeling at all. We all looked great in our hard hats and high-vis jackets too!
					
					Had a great afternoon at the Paddington site. Mike was very knowledgeable and friendly . The history of the tunnels was interesting to learn about. The tour lasted about an hour and a half. It's very impressive that the volunteers excavated the tunnels and hopefully they will be able to carry on the fabulous work and uncover more tunnels in the future.
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Lisa M.
17/02/25
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Lisa M.
17/02/25

						Had a great afternoon at the Paddington site. Mike was very knowledgeable and friendly . The history of the tunnels was interesting to learn about. The tour lasted about an hour and a half. It's very impressive that the volunteers excavated the tunnels and hopefully they will be able to carry on the fabulous work and uncover more tunnels in the future.
					
					Excellent tour. Quite an extraordinary story and a very memorable experience. A special  thanks to Tom for sharing his knowledge and obvious passion for the place. Def recommended if you are in Liverpool.
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Tony M.
17/09/24
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Tony M.
17/09/24

						Excellent tour. Quite an extraordinary story and a very memorable experience. A special  thanks to Tom for sharing his knowledge and obvious passion for the place. Def recommended if you are in Liverpool.
					
					We had a fantastic experience, a really interesting and insightful tour. Our great guide Mike was very knowledgeable and gave us the history not only of the tunnels origin but the rediscovery of them with first hand knowledge. All of the volunteers to were very kind and I am very thankful for their time and would highly recommend visiting the Williamson tunnels!
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Angharad J.
17/02/25
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Angharad J.
17/02/25

						We had a fantastic experience, a really interesting and insightful tour. Our great guide Mike was very knowledgeable and gave us the history not only of the tunnels origin but the rediscovery of them with first hand knowledge. All of the volunteers to were very kind and I am very thankful for their time and would highly recommend visiting the Williamson tunnels!
					

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