Sudley House
The house
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.
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.
Tearoom
The tearoom has a new menu and a larger seating area. It is located on the ground floor and our new menu includes sandwiches, soup of the day, 'posh pies' and home-made cakes.
We also serve a selection of hot and cold drinks, including cappuccinos and other artisan coffees.
There is a free wi-fi connection in the tearoom. Simply log on and and the wireless provider is Café.
It is a self-service facility but waitress service is available for visitors who require assistance. High chairs are also available.
VISITORS IFORMATION:
Opening times
Open 10am-5pm daily.
FREE ADMISSION to the gallery and all exhibitions and events.
Closed from 2pm on 24 December, all day 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
By road:
Please bear in mind that there is very limited parking at the venue so public transport is strongly recommended.
The drive from the city centre takes approximately 20 mins. The easiest route is to simply follow the road that runs alongside the river - the A5036 (it is called Wapping in the Albert Dock area). Drive south - the river will be on your right.
The road will run for a few miles becoming Sefton Street and then Riverside Drive and will pass over several roundabouts - just follow the main line of traffic over them.
Go past the Britannia pub and a short while later you reach a roundabout with a sign pointing left to the recycling centre.
Here follow the sign left onto Jericho Lane and follow this until you reach a main traffic junction. Go straight across at these traffic lights (crossing the A561 Aigburth Road) onto Ashfield Road.
At the next set of traffic lights go right onto Elmswood Road, then just before Mossley Hill church (which is on your right) turn right onto Mossley Hill Road. The entrance to Sudley House is about 500m along on your right.
By train:
There are two railway stations within walking distance of Sudley House. If travelling from the city centre board at Lime Street Station - several services stop at Mossley Hill station. Alternatively, take the Southport-Hunts Cross line to Aigburth station (board at either Liverpool Central or Moorfields). This service runs every 15 mins.
By bus:
Several buses stop near Sudley House including number 61 from stand 5 at Bootle bus station to Elmswood Road bus stop (5min walk to Sudley House), number 82 from the Liverpool One bus station to Aigburth Road bus stop (10 mins walk) and the 80 or 80A to Rose Lane bus stop from Great Charlotte Street in the city centre (10 mins walk).
Car parking
Parking is very limited at Sudley House so we strongly recommend public transport where possible.
There is a single marked coach bay.
Free admission
Admission to Sudley House and all the National Museums Liverpool venues is FREE. All events and exhibitions are also FREE.
Visitor facilities
Sudley House stands in its own grounds and there is ample room for a picnic on a nice day. Please dispose of rubbish responsibly.
Feel free to bring your mp3 player or mobile phone with you but please turn phones to 'vibrate only' and please consider other visitors when adjusting your volume levels.
Sorry, we do not have a designated, staffed cloakroom, although visitors can hang their coats at their own risk. We also ask that visitors avoid bringing bags into the gallery.
Also, we do not have a prayer room.
There is a free wi-fi connection in the Sudley House tearoom on the ground floor. Simply log on and and the wireless provider is Café.
There is a limited range of Sudley House souvenirs available through the tearoom.
Address :
Sudley House
Mossley Hill Road
Aigburth
Liverpool
L18 8BX