Welcome
to Port
Sunlight

Built for soap factory workers in 1888. An inspiring place to live, work and visit today.

Welcome <br />
to Port <br />
Sunlight

it all began with a bar of soap…

Port Sunlight was founded by ‘Soap King’ William Lever in 1888 to create a healthy and beautiful place to live for the workers at the Lever Brothers’ soap factory.

Today the village is home to a fascinating museum, beautiful architecture, a world-class art gallery, stunning parkland and a thriving community.

Discover Port Sunlight’s story

it all began with a bar of soap.

Port Sunlight was founded by ‘Soap King’ William Lever in 1888 to create a healthy and beautiful place to live for the workers at the Lever Brothers’ soap factory.

Discover Port Sunlight’s story

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Read the autumn 2026 issue of the Port Sunlight Gazette

Read our latest seasonal magazine made for everyone who is part of Port Sunlight’s community, whether you visit, live, work or volunteer here.

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Port Sunlight recognised as one of the best places in the UK for schools and education groups to visit

Our learning programme has been recognised with a prestigious Sandford Award, a national award recognising excellence in heritage education.

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Heritage Highlights Lunchtime Talks at Port Sunlight Museum

Discover more of Port Sunlight’s remarkable past with our series of bite‑sized lunchtime talks designed to fit perfectly into your day.

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Statement regarding 15 Bolton Road, Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight Village Trust has taken the decision to sell one of our residential properties, 15 Bolton Road.

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