FACT Liverpool is a city-centre arts centre for art, film and the creative use of technology, with three galleries and four cinema screens. You can visit the galleries for free, catch a film at Picturehouse Cinema or check the programme for events.
- Location: 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ, just off Bold Street.
- From Aachen Hotel: about a 7-minute walk.
- Galleries: open Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00–18:00; closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Entry: building entry and exhibitions are free, with no booking required for free building entry.
What to expect at FACT Liverpool
FACT Liverpool combines gallery spaces and a cinema under one roof, with a programme focused on art, film and creative technology. Its three galleries and four cinema screens make it a place to pair an exhibition visit with a film, or to stop in for one part of the programme.
The centre is at 88 Wood Street, just off Bold Street in Liverpool city centre. Entry to the building and exhibitions is free, and you do not need to book ahead for free building entry. Some events may have a charge, and donations are welcome.
FACT says its exhibitions change regularly, so the specific works on view depend on the programme. If you want to get a sense of the building before arriving, its visual story can help you anticipate the layout; the exhibition shown in that guide may not be current.
Exhibitions, cinema and events
FACT’s galleries and cinema offer different ways to spend time at the centre: check the gallery opening pattern for exhibitions, and look up individual screening times if you plan to see a film.
The galleries are open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00 and closed on Monday and Tuesday. Picturehouse Cinema is listed as open daily from 12:00 to 22:00, but those are venue hours rather than film screening times. Check the Picturehouse schedule for a screening that fits your plans.
Film tickets have different prices for adults, members, older visitors and students, and children. Prices also vary by screening type, including matinees and the Happy Mondays offer. As prices and programme details can change, check the official site before you go.
For a wider day out, you can pair FACT with a walk through the city centre. The guide to one day in Liverpool offers a route to consider alongside a visit here.
How do you get to FACT?
FACT is about a 7-minute walk from Aachen Hotel, making it straightforward to reach on foot. Its Wood Street address is just off Bold Street, and Liverpool Central is a three-minute walk from FACT; Liverpool Lime Street is a 12-minute walk away.
If you are travelling by bus, the nearest stops named by FACT are Berry Street, Paradise Street and Hardman Street. On-street bicycle parking is available at Ropewalks Square, 5 metres from the building entrance.
There is no visitor parking at FACT itself. Nearby car parks and disabled parking spaces on Wood Street and Bold Street are identified by the centre. For more options around the city, see this guide to getting around Liverpool by public transport.
Plan your visit
The building’s opening hours differ from the galleries’ schedule, so check the details for the part of FACT you plan to visit. The building is open Monday from 10:00 to 22:00, Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 22:00, and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 18:00.
The Wood Street entrance has pavement-level access, while the rear entrance on Fleet Street has ramp access. A lift in the main foyer serves all floors, and FACT says its galleries and cinema screens are accessible to visitors with limited mobility, including wheelchair users.
Accessible toilets are on the ground floor, on the first floor opposite the bar and Gallery 2, and on the second floor beside Screen 2.
Sensory bags, which include sensory tools, ear defenders and Picture Exchange Communication System cards, are available from the ground-floor welcome desk near the Wood Street entrance. The centre’s visual story also identifies ground-floor seating areas, a café and baby-changing facilities.
The cinema box office is on the ground floor opposite the Wood Street entrance and opens 20 minutes before the first film of the day. For current opening details, screening times and ticket prices, check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Is entry to FACT Liverpool free?
Building entry and exhibitions are free, and no prior booking is required for free building entry. Some events may have a charge.
When are FACT’s galleries open?
The galleries are open Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00–18:00, and closed Monday and Tuesday.
Does FACT have parking?
FACT has no visitor parking of its own. Nearby car parks and disabled parking spaces on Wood Street and Bold Street are identified by the centre.
Is FACT accessible for wheelchair users?
FACT says its galleries and cinema screens are accessible to visitors with limited mobility, including wheelchair users. The main foyer lift serves all floors; the Wood Street entrance is pavement-level and the Fleet Street entrance has ramp access.