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Liverpool’s renowned Cunard Building is set to welcome visitors for a heritage market and exclusive tours as part of the festivities surrounding the arrival of the cruise liner Queen Anne in the city this June. This distinguished Grade II* listed landmark will open its historic arrivals hall to host a market featuring 50 stalls on Wednesday, 17 June. The event coincides with established tours that delve into the building’s rich history and its longstanding connection to Cunard’s maritime legacy.
On the same day, the Queen Anne, the newest addition to the Cunard fleet, will be docked at Liverpool Cruise Port. The vessel was officially named in Liverpool earlier in 2024, in a groundbreaking ceremony during which the city was honoured as the ship’s godparent—marking the first time a city has taken on such a role. Visitors to the market can browse local vendors offering a wide variety of products, including food, drink, art, gifts, and jewellery, with the market open from 10 am until 5 pm and free to enter via the Strand entrance.
Beyond the market, attendees have the chance to purchase tickets for exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the Cunard Building led by Liverpool’s heritage experts. These small-group tours provide access to areas typically closed to the public, such as the historic basement, once the hub of operations, and the atmospheric former Arrivals Lounge. Throughout the experience, visitors learn about famous figures in shipping, architectural highlights, and the building’s significance to Liverpool’s maritime identity. Due to high demand, especially for the event on 17 June, advance ticket bookings are strongly encouraged.
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle, emphasized the value of the tours, saying, “These Cunard Building tours are an incredible opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Liverpool’s most important landmarks and discover more about this vital piece of our city’s history.” Alan Smith, Head of Heritage, Preservation and Development for Liverpool, highlighted the unique insights offered by the tours: “It’s amazing to see the infrastructure that is still in situ, from the massive shipping line’s safes, where passengers’ valuables were held, to the luggage racking which gives a genuine insight into what travellers to the New World encountered.” He added, “Then visitors descend into the basement areas to see how the building was used as an air raid shelter during the Second World War.” Both officials agree that the tours present a remarkable chance to explore the operations of one of Liverpool’s most iconic venues
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