Located between the Hill Dickinson Stadium and Central Docks the Docklands Trail in Liverpool Waters offers an insight into the area’s industrial heritage and is set to continue. Tony McDonough reports

Peel Waters has gifted the Docklands Trail at Liverpool Waters a two-year extension after the attraction proved popular with visitors.

Located between Everton FC’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium and Central Docks, the Dockland’s Trail has become a popular attraction for tourists, heritage groups, schools and local history enthusiasts.

It offers visitors the opportunity to step inside the dock walls and discover the vital role that Liverpool’s northern docks played in powering the Industrial Revolution.

This dedicated exhibition space showcases a collection of images and artefacts that bring the maritime and industrial history of the area to life.

Among the highlights is a special section focused on Bramley-Moore Dock – charting its heritage and looking to its future as the new home of Everton FC.

In partnership with the Canal & River Trust the team has launched a school contact programme that provides a no-cost resource to support schools in delivering their history and geography curriculums.

Equipped with Docklands Trail workbooks, students explore exhibitions that reveal the heritage of Liverpool’s docks and their global impact.

There are hands-on workshops – including canal building activities and walking tours of the Stanley Flight of locks. And there’s occasional visits to buildings, such as the Titanic Hotel and Hill Dickinson Stadium, to highlight how 19th-century structures have been repurposed.

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Les Ellis, trustee of the Docklands Trail, said: “Our mission has always been to bring the history of Liverpool’s docks to life for as many people as possible.

“With the continued support from Peel Waters we’re excited to continue developing The Docklands Trail, introducing new themes, and creating opportunities for both local communities and international visitors to engage with our city’s heritage.”

The Docklands Trail has also introduced a new self-guided Docklands Trail Walk, enabling visitors to journey from the Museum of Liverpool to the Visitor Centre at Collingwood Dock.

It is seeking funding to expand its exhibition spaces, with new themes including The History of Merseybeat and The Presence of the US Armed Forces in Merseyside during World War II.

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Liza Marco, senior asset manager at Liverpool Waters, added: “We are thrilled to continue our support for The Docklands Trail with the gifting of this new lease.

“Protecting, sharing and celebrating the rich history of Liverpool’s docks is an important part of what we do at Liverpool Waters, and The Docklands Trail plays a key role in helping us achieve that.”

The Docklands Trail at Collingwood Dock, Liverpool Waters is open on Wednesdays and Sundays, 10am to 1pm, and is open the rest of the week upon request. Click here for more information.