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Historic buildings near Liverpool Airport
Liverpool is a great maritime city with masses of fine architecture.
When you visit Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take advantage of Liverpool’s rich maritime history and masses of fine architecture. Liverpool has the UK’s largest number of historic sites outside of London with over 2,400 listed buildings.
St George's Hall
Why should I visit? St George’s Hall is a Grade One listed building and the finest example of neo classical architecture in Europe, if not the world. Completed in 1854, St George's Hall represents the prosperity in Liverpool in the 19th century. Built as law courts and as a venue for music festivals, St George’s Hall stands at the heart of Liverpool both geographically and emotionally.
Today, St. George’s Hall is as visually stunning and as magnificent as ever. It continues to look out over the cultural quarter of Liverpool with dignified and majestic grace, hence its description as ‘The Jewel of the North’.
How much does it cost? Admission to St George’s Hall in Liverpool is £2 for adults and £1 for concessions.
When is it open? Liverpool’s St George’s Hall is open from Monday to Saturday, 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.
How do I get there? St George’s Hall is located on Liverpool’s famous Lime Street.
By car: The M53 jct 1 is 4.2 miles from the city centre. M62 Jnct 4, Edge Lane is a straight run into the city centre. On entering the city please follow signs for Lime Street train station.By train : Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street station. Lime Street train station is 0.1 miles from the city centre. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 10.7 from the city centre.
How can I get more information? Read about St George’s Hall online or ring+44 ( 0) 151 707 2391.
The Three Graces
Why should I visit? For nearly a century the Three Graces - the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building - have defined one of the world’s most recognised skylines.
The Three Graces of Liverpool are the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Offices of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
The Royal Liver Building was one of the world's first multi-storey buildings with a reinforced concrete structure. It was designed by Aubrey Thomas and was erected in 1910. The two main clock towers are surmounted by domes on which the world famous Liver Birds are perched.
The Cunard Building was designed by Willink and Thicknesse, and was constructed between 1914 and 1918. Its design is influenced by the grand Italian palaces, but it also contains some neo-classical and Greek Revival features.
The Port of Liverpool Building was designed by Aubrey Thomas and was completed in 1907. Its overall design is symmetrical and internally an eight-sided hall reaches right up to the dome. It is distinguished by its central domed roof.
How much does it cost? Admission to the Three Graces buildings is free.
When is it open? Tours are by appointment only. Ring +44 (0) 151 236 2748.
How do I get there? The Three Graces are located on Liverpool’s Historic Waterfront.By Car: Follow City centre signs from any of the accessible routes into the city.
By train: The Nearest station is James Street
How can I get more information? Visit the Three Graces onlineor ring+44 (0) 151 236 2748.
Liverpool Cathedral
Why should I visit? Liverpool Cathedral is the largest Anglican cathedral in Britain and the fifth largest in the world. The cathedral is one of the great buildings of the twentieth century and was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Work began on the Liverpool Cathedral in 1904 and was finally completed in 1978.The massive tower stands over the city as a symbol of faith in God amidst the bustle of the modern world.
Liverpool Cathedral abounds in superlatives: highest gothic arches, largest organ, heaviest ring of bells but the grandeur is balanced by a great sense of welcome and peace. Liverpool Cathedral is used imaginatively for many purposes - worship, concerts, exhibitions, recitals, and displays.
How much does it cost? Admission to Liverpool Cathedral is free. Admission to the Tower/Embroidery Gallery is £2.50 for adults, £1.50 for concessions and free for children under school age.
When is it open? Liverpool Cathedral is open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm every day.
How do I get there? Liverpool Cathedral is at St James Mount in Liverpool.
By Car: From M6 North or South, leave at Junction 21A and take M62 (West) for Liverpool. At the end of the M62, follow signs for City Centre and then for ‘Cathedrals’.
From Cheshire, follow signs to Liverpool via Tunnels, there is a £1.20 toll each way. When reaching Liverpool follow signs to city centre and ‘Cathedrals’.
Car Parking is available at the Cathedral, with a charge of £1. Multi storey car parking is available in Mount Pleasant and in neighbouring Duke Street. Limited street parking is also available, some free, but mostly on a pay-and-display basis.
On foot: A short walk from the heart of the city centre will bring you to the Cathedral, which can be found by walking up Mount Pleasant and then turning right into Hope Street. The entrance can be found off Upper Duke St.
Starting from the Albert Dock, walk towards Hanover Street, passing the Police HQ and turn right into Duke Street. Continue to the end of Duke Street and across into Upper Duke Street.
How can I get more information? Visit Liverpool Cathedral online or ring +44 (0) 151 709 6271.
Metropolitan Cathedral
Why should I visit? The Metropolitan Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral with an impressive interior lantern tower of multi-coloured glass. It was designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd and consecrated in 1967. Work actually started on the cathedral in 1933 but Sir Edwin Lutyen’s ambitious design was abandoned because of the outbreak of World War Two.
The Metropolitan Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool who is the spiritual leader of all the faithful of the Northern Province of the Catholic Church in England, comprising seven dioceses in all.
How much does it cost? There is no charge for admission but a contribution to the upkeep of Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral would be appreciated. Guides are usually on duty to show you round and explain the mission of the Metropolitan Cathedral.
When is it open? Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral is normally open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, but it closes at 5:00 pm on Sundays in winter.
How do I get there? The Metropolitan Cathedral is at Cathedral House, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool.
By car : Jct 21a of M6, take M62 to Liverpool City Centre, follow brown 'Cathedrals' signs. From Cheshire, follow signs to Liverpool via Tunnels (tolls applicable), then city centre and 'Cathedrals' signs.
By public transport: The Metropolitan Cathedral is located in Liverpool City Centre, 10 minutes walk from Liverpool Lime Street train station. Alternatively take the No 4 'Smart' bus from Paradise Street bus station in the city centre.
How can I get more information? Visit Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral online at http://www.liverpool-rc-cathedral.org.uk or ring +44 (0) 151 709 9222.
Canal Cottages
Why should I visit? The Canal Cottages at 91-93 Old Hall Street in Liverpool city centre were originally constructed around 1800 as offices at the entrance to 'Clarke's Basin', the westernmost terminal basin of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The main cargo was coal, and the building was occupied by the Wigan Coal and Iron Company for many years.
The basin closed in 1886, when Liverpool Exchange railway station was enlarged. The original piers were cut off from the canal, and new docks were built further north. Amazingly, 115 years on, the buildings in Old Hall Street are still recognisable as a row of typical Georgian 'canal cottages', with distinctive round-arched doorways and an unusually-shaped southern end which allowed people to watch horse-drawn wagons go through the coal yard.
For most of the twentieth century, the Canal Cottages formed part of St Paul's Eye Hospital, but when the hospital was demolished in the 1990s the Canal Cottages were left isolated as a poignant reminder of Liverpool's commercial history.
In 2001 a passionate campaign by local historians saved the Canal Cottages from being flattened to make way for a new hotel.
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