| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | Fortnightly As arranged |
Visiting historic places of interest in our region
Our Local History’s aim is to offer our members a wide variety of interesting events and tours, hopefully two each month. Some of these will be local whilst others will be throughout our region but where they can easily be reached by public transport or car sharing.
All Local History events can be attended by any member of Meols u3a and are an excellent way to socialise and meet new people and make new friends.
To book any Local History event visit the Local History table at the monthly meetings or contact the group leader using the blue link above or book direct on Beacon.
Events we have recently been to
Recently Local History members have been on a wide variety of events such as: Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Clues in the Architecture Tour at the Atkinson, Southport Mosque, Prince of Wales tour, Southport Synagogue, Churchtown guided walk, Walker Art Gallery Liverpool, Western Approaches Liverpool, Masonic Hall Southport, World Museum Liverpool, Treasure Trail Lord Street and the Windrush Exhibition at the Atkinson.
We already have a number of events booked for 2025 and this year should be interesting for our Local History group members.
Details of all future Local History events and tours will be sent by email to all Local History members and will also be featured at Meols u3a monthly meetings.
Future events - click on an event title to view more details
7th November 2025
Guided tour
Martin Mere Wetland Centre Guided Tour (Friday)
We will see the largest flocks of wintering birds and a trip around the
whole reserve providing an insight into their history and bird species.
Cost: £16
Booking Required
17th November 2025
Guided tour
The Royal Court Theatre Liverpool (Monday)
Visit includes behind-the-scenes guided tour to explore history, backstage, Art Deco theatre and even ghosts.
Cost: £10
Booking Required
2nd December 2025
Guided tour
Atkinson ‘Between Land & Sea’ (Tuesday)
We will have a full guided tour of their revamped ‘Between Land and Sea’ it is
full of stories of the people who lived and worked along our coast.
Cost: Cost: £5
Booking Required
12th January 2026
Guided tour
A full 2 hour guided tour of Liverpool’s extensive archive facility, located in the Liverpool Record Office at Liverpool’s new and impressive central library
Cost: £5.00
Booking Required
26th January 2026
Guided tour
Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library
The Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library in Preson opened in 1893 and is a Grade 1 listed building. It has been closed since 2021 and has undergone an extensive £19 million restoration
Cost: £7.00
Booking Required
9th February 2026
Guided tour
St Cuthbert's Church, Halsall Guided Tour (Monday)
St Cuthbert's church is one of the finest premier churches in our region and the opportunity of a guided tour shouldn't be missed
Cost: £5
Booking Required
26th February 2026
Guided tour
Dewley Cheese Garstang (Thursday)
Dewley Cheesemakers was founded in 1957. Dewley has earned a reputation for producing the very best Lancashire cheeses
Cost: £8.00
Booking Required
26th March 2026
Social
2 Course Evening Meal and Presentation (Thursday)
Enjoy an evening meal at The Mount Hotel, followed by an engaging talk by local historian David Walshe on the life and work of James William Walker, a celebrated local artist.
Cost: £20 to £22
Booking Required
13th April 2026
Guided tour
Hoghton Tower & Walled Gardens Tour (Monday)
Explore over 1000 years of history. A truly magnificent and important building, one of the most prestigious in northern England
Cost: £15
Booking Required
28th April 2026
Guided tour
Mersey Ferry and Bus Tour (Tuesday)
Experience Liverpool from both the water and land. Our tour includes a 50 minute Explorer River Cruise, plus a guided tour on Liverpool’s City Explorer open top-bus.
Cost: £21
Booking Required
19th May 2026
Outing
Astley Hall And Park Guided Tour (Tuesday)
See over 400 years of history. Containing breath-taking mid-17th
century plaster ceilings, rare panelling and English oak furniture.
Cost: £12
Booking Required