It’s fair to say we have all driven through the Birkenhead tunnel built in 1934 , however we set off early on Saturday morning for the 10 am tour in Liverpool. Our guides Billy and Ryan were so entertaining, enthusiastic and informative. We visited the Art Deco ventilation building on the Pier Head, its control room only vacated four years ago. We donned our high vis jackets and hard hats before walking under the tunnel, I don’t think we expected to be inside the 85 year old tunnel, so close to the giant ventilation fans in operation, and watching the vehicles speed through the tunnel. What a unique behind the scenes tour and the two hours just flew by. We had fascinating views of the inner workings of the Queensway tunnel, the beautiful Art Deco detailing, amazing engineering and lots and lots of stairs! (Only joking – there are lifts). We learnt all about the politics involved in the building of the tunnels . We now know why the tunnel is curved! Remember the tunnel does not leek, but it does seep! We heard the gory stories about the ghosts in the tunnels! We discovered it was the location for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2009) and also Danny Boyle’s recent 2018 film Yesterday.

A great experience enjoyed by all.

Afterwards we braved the blustery river front to walk to Deli Fonscecas for a lovely lunch.