Occasional Tours

The group visits areas of Merseyside to discover, through its history and architecture, what it has to offer. All visits MUST BE BOOKED AT HORIZONS (not by phone please) and, if applicable, paid for in advance.

Tuesday 9 September – “Anderton Boat Lift – the Waterway Wonder of the North” – Take a trip on the world’s first boatlift, now fully restored. The tour covers all aspects of its history, mechanics and restoration. Facilities on site include viewing platform, control room, operations centre, nature trail and glass fronted café with selection of hot and cold snacks. Depart Washway Farm 0930, Ormskirk Bus Station 0945; depart boatlift 1530. Cost £11 (includes coach, boat lift and driver’s tip); booking will start Thursday 19 June.NOW FULL.

Tuesday 7 October – booking will start 28 August  - “Visit to Prince’s Road Synagogue”. The visit will last 2.5 hours approximately.  We will follow this with a lunch break then we will make our way to Sudley House Art Gallery, former home of George Holt, the Victorian ship builder.  If time permits, on the way we will call at the Palm House in Sefton Park.  Depart 0900 from Washway Farm, 0915 from Ormskirk Bus Station.  Leaving Liverpool to return home at about 1630, inclusive cost £9.50.

Friday 14 November – booking will start 18 September - “Behind Scenes Tour of the Playhouse Theatre”; the tour will last approximately two hours.  There are many stairs to negotiate, there are lifts, but not to all areas, so this may not be a visit for the less agile.  Meet at the Playhouse at 1000, Cost £3.25.  

Philharmonic Hall Visit

We are trying to arrange a visit to the Philharmonic Hall for a tour, which will include an orchestra rehearsal, this will be late November or early December, details later

Please see the newsletter for the phone numbers of the leader and co-ordinator