Address:
Greendale Road
Port Sunlight
CH62 4XE
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Opening hours: See individual exhibitions
Ramp/lift access: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Accessible toilets: Yes
Hearing Loop: No
Quiet Spaces: No
Built 1902 and designed by William & Segar Owen, the Fire Engine Station is situated in a lane that runs between Park Road and Wood Street, behind the housing blocks. The building was originally used as stables, but became a fire station in 1906. The horse drawn appliances were replaced by motorised vehicles in 1914. There was also a fire station within the factory, built in 1885. They were both operational until 1957 when Cheshire Fire Brigade built a new station off New Chester Road to serve the area instead. It was most recently used as offices by a security company.
Earlier this year, wirral-based and world-renowned sculptor Emma Rodgers moved in to the station and transformed it into a new studio space for her and her collaborative partners, Jacob Chan, Johnny Vegas and James Lawler. Their first studio exhibition opens as part of Independents Biennial.
Upcoming Events at The Old Fire Station
- Emma Rodgers, Johnny Vegas, Jacob Chan, James Lawler, Peter Hayes & Max Eugeni: BOOM - 07/06/2025 - 31/07/2025 - All Day