Williamson Art Gallery & Birkenhead Priory

There's a new Albert Richards exhibition at @WilliamsonArt_ from 12th Feb 📣 It marks 80 years since his passing. He was the youngest official war artist to be killed in action during WWII, explore more with this Curation 👉 artuk.org/discover/curat… 📷 @WilliamsonArt_

ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to the severe weather forecast and heavy winds, we've sadly had to cancel the Christmas Celebration Concert today at Birkenhead Priory. Tomorrow's Christmas Concerts (Sunday 8th Dec) are still going ahead as tomorrow's weather is much better. Sincere apologies.

FREE Christmas Concert in the Refectory of Birkenhead Priory TOMORROW (7.12.24) from 1.00pm. NO NEED TO BOOK. Join five-piece band, MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE. (Guitar, harp, piano, flutes, mandolin, cello, bass, percussion, vocals). FREE Cash donations accepted Refreshments CASH only

Thought we’d remind you how incredible Birkenhead Priory is. OPENING HOURS: Wednesday to Friday: 12pm to 4pm Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 4pm. FREE ENTRY FREE Guided Tours. Cash donations accepted. Pre-booked tours for GROUPS & SCHOOLS via info@thebirkenheadpriory.org Photos SH

Limited places available for a FESTIVE WREATH WORKSHOP with Funk and Bloom florists inside the monk’s Refectory of Birkenhead Priory. WHEN: Thursday 5th December at 1.00pm. COST: £45 inc all materials & tuition. BOOK via: buff.ly/4eny42m Refreshments served. CASH only.

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, We will remember them. Image: ‘Futility’ dedicated to Wilfred Owen & the 88 Old Boys of Birkenhead Institute (WW1) Hamilton Square, Birkenhead. Unveiled by The Right Hon, Frank Field MP. Photo T. Worrall Sculpture Jim Whelan

Announcing a FESTIVE WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP inside the monk’s Refectory of Birkenhead Priory on Thursday 5th December 1.00pm to 3.00pm. COST: £55 including all materials & tuition. BOOK via buff.ly/4eny42m Refreshments served for CASH only. Located upstairs with no lift.

WHAT a wonderful CHRISTMAS season of music and creativity we have planned for you this year at Birkenhead Priory! There’ll be Christmas Carol Concerts & performances plus a Candlelit Christmas Concert. We also have a Festive Wreath Making Workshop. Watch this space for details.

Birkenhead Priory’s WINTER OPENING HOURS begin Wednesday 30th October: Wednesday to Friday: 12pm to 4pm AND Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 4pm. FREE ENTRY FREE Guided Tours. Cash donations accepted. Pre-booked tours for GROUPS & SCHOOLS via info@thebirkenheadpriory.org Photo SH

Durational performance experimentz happenings @WilliamsonArt_ this Friday. 3 performers over 6 hours working working working. Another work next door too...come spend some time. X

Wishing you all a peaceful World Mental Health Day today from Birkenhead Priory. The Calming Of The Storm window, The Chapter House (c.1150) by Bill Davies in 1983. For those of us with or without a religious faith, more CALM during stormy times is always a blessing. Photo SH

THIS Sunday from 2pm will be the last Sunday Session of 2024 after EIGHTEEN fabulous weeks of FREE live music at Birkenhead Priory. We close our summer season with IGLOO HEARTS: A stunning duo featuring piano, guitar & vocals. Original music. REFRESHMENTS - Cash only (29.11.24)

Update: these workshops are now FREE! No need to book, just join in at 10am or 11.10am.

This Saturday: Children's Workshops with Sasha Hales. 10am & 11.10am Kids will take on the persona of a character from 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight', Choose their own path for the adventure, they will uncover the principles of the chivalry story. Booking link below ⏬

UPDATE: Sasha's activity sessions are now FREE! No need to book, drop in to join at 10am or 11.10am @_FamilyToolbox_ @MosslandsSTEAM

As part of Material Matters Into The Wyld festival at Williamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead Priory visitors are invited to join Sir Gawain of Sir Gawain And The Green Knight on his mythical “Return To The Green” guided AUDIOWALK around our ancient site. Scan QR code at entry. FREE.

Looking forward to this on Friday THIS WEEK inside the Williamson Cafe from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. FREE. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Katie Nicholas live on the Wirral. Award winning singer songwriter. Folk, Country and Americana. (Friday 20th September).

ANNOUNCEMENT: On WEDNESDAY this week, (11th September), Birkenhead Priory will close EARLY at 3.00pm instead of 5.00pm. For one day only. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. From Thursday 12th September, opening hours will return to normal. Photo by SFH

Wirral Heritage Open Days begin TODAY (6th to 15th September) Birkenhead Priory OPENING HOURS: Wed to Fri: 1pm to 5pm Sat & Sun: 10am to 5pm FREE ENTRY FREE GUIDED TOURS: WEEKDAYS: 1.30pm & 3.00pm. SAT: 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm. SUNDAY: 11am & 1pm only CASH donations. Photos SFH

There's still places left on this Saturday's Ceramic Tile Workshop, 1-4pm. Make as many decorative tiles as you like, perfect as gifts or for brightening up your own home. williamsonartgallery.org/event/ceramic-…