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Sudley House A gem in the heart of South Liverpool, filled with period furniture, paintings and other treasures. Sudley was then sold to George Holt.

The history of Sudley House begins in the first decade of the 19th century. Nicholas Robinson, a rich corn merchant, bought the land for £4500. The exact date of the house is unknown, and neither is the architect. Some exterior features suggest it may be the work of Thomas Harrison. He was working on a number of commissions in Liverpool between 1811 and 1815. Nicholas Robinson was living in Sudley House by 1823 and the building was complete by the following year. Robinson was Mayor of Liverpool in 1828-9 and lived in the house until his death in 1854. His two daughters continued to live there until their own deaths in 1883. He made many alterations to the property. He transferred the main entrance from the eastern to the northern front, creating a garden veranda on the eastern side. He extended the western end, which included building the tower. Many of the features added since the 1880s can still be seen. The fireplaces, lincrusta wallpapers and oak panelling are still in place. The carved marble fireplace in the dining room bears the Holt family crest. It may have been acquired on one of the family's trips to Italy. Today Sudley House is one of the few period homes decorated in a Victorian style that still has many of its original features. It is also the only surviving Victorian merchant art collection in Britain still hanging in its original location.

We're getting ready for spooky season! 🦇🕷️🎃On Halloween night, when the doors close and the lights dim, Sudley House rev...
01/10/2026

We're getting ready for spooky season! 🦇🕷️🎃

On Halloween night, when the doors close and the lights dim, Sudley House reveals a different side of its history… one that whispers from the shadows🌙
Join our special after-hours tour and explore the house as you’ve never seen it before.

🕯️Guided by lantern light, you’ll wander through dimly lit rooms filled with Victorian paintings and centuries of secrets. Along the way, you’ll uncover chilling tales from the past: strange happenings reported by staff, unexplained footsteps echoing through empty halls, and the curious stories every old house seems to acquire. But beware… not every story ends happily.

Book tickets now; https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/sudley-house/event/sudley-after-dark-halloween

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel the Winter Market at Sudley House on 21 and 22 November. We're so...
29/09/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel the Winter Market at Sudley House on 21 and 22 November. We're sorry to everyone who was planning to come along. The house and café will be open as normal that weekend. Winter at Sudley remains jam packed with events for the whole family, and market will return in the new year, so keep an eye on our social channels for dates.

📸 Pete Carr

Everyone is welcome.When you are visiting the gallery you will notice our new banner which reinforces our commitment to ...
27/08/2026

Everyone is welcome.

When you are visiting the gallery you will notice our new banner which reinforces our commitment to creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels represented, valued and included.

Led by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group, the banner serves as a reminder that, at National Museums Liverpool, we are always striving to listen, learn and ensure all visitors have a welcoming and meaningful experience.

You can find out more on the visit us page of our website: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/visit --access-and-facilities

Save the date ✨We're announcing two dates for Sudley House Handmade this year!Join us for a winter market on Saturday 21...
12/08/2026

Save the date ✨
We're announcing two dates for Sudley House Handmade this year!
Join us for a winter market on Saturday 21 November and Sunday 22 November 🎄

Want to trade with us? Keep your eyes peeled, as soon we'll be announcing our call out for traders! But in the meantime, please be wary of scammers and false information.

📸 Robin Clewley Photography

Important noticeMalarkey Ukelele Band have had to cancel their gig due to unforeseen circumstances for Sunday's Season o...
12/08/2026

Important notice
Malarkey Ukelele Band have had to cancel their gig due to unforeseen circumstances for Sunday's Season of Song event.

Don't worry, we still have so much to look forward to throughout the summer. You can check out our programme of events here; https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson?&venue[]=Sudley%20House

We are proud to now be included in the Safe Space Merseyside Directory, reaffirming our commitment to providing welcomin...
03/08/2026

We are proud to now be included in the Safe Space Merseyside Directory, reaffirming our commitment to providing welcoming, inclusive and respectful environments where everyone can feel safe, valued and supported.

Our inclusion in the Safe Space Merseyside Directory is one of the ways we demonstrate our ongoing commitment to creating museums and galleries that are welcoming spaces for people of all gender identities.

We do not tolerate discrimination and strive to create environments where all visitors, staff and volunteers are treated with dignity and respect.

Over many years we have worked with communities and partners to develop content that reflects a broad range of lived experiences, including exhibitions such as April Ashley: Portrait of a Lady at Museum of Liverpool, and we have recognised key moments of reflection and awareness including Transgender Day of Remembrance and Trans Day of Visibility.

Through our exhibitions, collections, displays, events and public programmes, we aim to challenge prejudice, celebrate diversity and promote understanding.

Our work reflects the richness of human experience, including the stories, histories and contributions of transgender and non-binary people as an integral part of our shared culture and society.

We will continue to learn, evolve and engage authentically and respectfully with trans communities and partner organisations, ensuring that their voices and experiences are represented and valued through our work.

Find out more about Safe Space Merseyside: https://www.safespacemerseyside.co.uk/about/

👀You may have noticed some roadworks going on around us, but don't worry, we're still open!Pop by for a visit or for som...
21/07/2026

👀You may have noticed some roadworks going on around us, but don't worry, we're still open!
Pop by for a visit or for some delicious food and drink in our cafe - we're open 10am - 5pm everyday through the summer 🌞

📸Andrew Richardson, courtesy of National Museums Liverpool

Tomorrow is the start of the summer holidays, which means we are open Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm until the end of August 🌻Th...
19/07/2026

Tomorrow is the start of the summer holidays, which means we are open Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm until the end of August 🌻

This gives you more time to enjoy our collections, grounds and cafe in our beautiful hidden gem ☀️

© Grace Edwards, courtesy of National Museums Liverpool

Did you know that National Museums Liverpool, our network organisation of museums and galleries, is 40 this year?To cele...
13/02/2026

Did you know that National Museums Liverpool, our network organisation of museums and galleries, is 40 this year?

To celebrate this big birthday, we're inviting you to dig, dive and delve into our vast archives, with a new exhibition that celebrates four decades of diverse, powerful and important collections.

National Museums Liverpool includes seven museums and galleries. As England’s only national museum group outside of London, we'll be displaying items from each venue as one exhibition, for the very first time.

Opening on 1 April at World Museum, you’ll be able to explore objects from Lady Lever Art Gallery, International Slavery Museum, Maritime Museum, Museum of Liverpool, Sudley House, Walker Art Gallery and World Museum.

So we’ll get the cake in the oven and put the streamers up – but we need you to make it a proper celebration!

Forty years. Seven venues. One city.

More info on our website: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/NML-40-exhibition

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Mossley Hill Road
Aigburth
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Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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