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Birkenhead Priory and St Mary's Tower
Please note: The Priory will be closed between 21 December - 1 January, open 2 & 3 January 10am-4pm
Priory Street,
Birkenhead
CH41 5JH
Tel: (0151) 666 1249
Admission: Free
Accessibility information: Uneven but level access around most of the site; stairs render some parts of the site unavailable to all visitors; accessible toilet available.
This Benedictine Monastery established in around 1150, is the oldest standing building on Merseyside. First restored over a century ago the site continues to develop with museums displays, education/meeting/concert space and chapel dedicated to HMS Conway (open by appointment). Climb the tower of Birkenhead’s first parish church, now also a memorial to those who lost their lives aboard the submarine Thetis, and experience the magnificent views up, down and across the Mersey to Liverpool.
Open:
Summer: Wednesday – Friday 1pm – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm
Winter: Wednesday – Friday12 noon
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm
Also open Bank Holidays
Other times by appointment only
See above for Christmas/New Year openings