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Liverpool cathedrals

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Liverpool cathedrals

If we want to see both Anglican and Catholic churches, can we park near one and walk to the other? They don’t seem that close to the tourist areas for the Beatles museums etc. Can we get in for a visit on a Sunday or just for a service?

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1. Re: Liverpool cathedrals

The Anglican Cathedral has a large car park that you could use.

I guess it’s OK to use that car park to visit the Anglican Cathedral then walk from there to the RC one.

However, the last time I was there I circled the entire parking lot unable to find a spot, many others followed suit.; not sure if there was something special going on that day.

I ended up parking on a side street in the area that had general non resident spots.

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The distance between the two front doors of each is half a mile.

On leaving the Anglican Cathedral, walk 100yds up to the junction of Hope St, turn left into Hope St and there at the other end you see the imposing Metropolitan (RC) Cathedral in front of you, a straight road.

Enjoy, both Stunning!

Edit. Don’t forget to pop in to the Philharmonic Pub halfway along between them, even if you do not drink, still worth a visit, and remember to visit the Loo!

Edited: 31 August 2024, 07:58
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3. Re: Liverpool cathedrals

Yes you can park nearby.

There is parking in the surrounding streets such as Falkner Street and side streets off.

This is a quieter area of Liverpool with some large houses that in days gone by were the homes of the affluent merchants.

In the 70s it became very run down area but thankfully the houses have been restored to their former glory. Some are apartments and one or two have become “ town house “ hotels and Air BnBs

You might like a stroll around the atmospheric streets with their old “ gaslight” lamps.

Period TV programmes and films have used the setting

The Blackburne Arms is a favourite and is situated in one of these streets. It’s away from the hustle and bustle and a stroll from the cathedrals to here would take you through the area

https://theblackburneliverpool.com/

From Hope Street follow Falkner Street and you will come to the Blackburne.

I can usually get parked at the rear of the Blackburne in Blackburne Place.

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4. Re: Liverpool cathedrals

You can usually visit both cathedrals anytime .i would try to park near the Anglican cathedral as already mentioned by MarD there is parking st the Csthedral and if you can’t get parked there you have a better chance than the surrounding area near the Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral

Edited: 31 August 2024, 14:26
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5. Re: Liverpool cathedrals

We don't know the overall context of this Liverpool visit, so I'm giving general feedback and you can sort out what works best for you.

Firstly, 'definitely' walk between the two wonderful contrasting cathedrals. If you were to drive you will miss out seeing some real Beatles history, you can be walking in their 'footsteps'.

Start the walk at the Catholic Cathedral, and head along Hope Street. Here's my guided tour after exiting Catholic Cathedral.

Head inside the famous architectural gem of the Philharmonic Pub on Hope St. It's my fave pub. Lennon once said, the price of fame is not being able to go in and have a pint in The Phil. A few years ago McCartney did a surprise gig in that pub, see it on YouTube.

Continue past Hope Street Hotel, where Yoko has stayed. Then a bit later, 20 yds down a sidestreet, is Yee Cracke Pub, Lennon favourite, photos inside.

Then you have the ArtSchool ahead, attended by Lennon, Cynthia, Stuart Sutcliffe.

Inspect the History of Cases art installation on Hope St. Check out carefully the interesting and amusing luggage labels and names on them, all related to Liverpool people.

Next as you come to a corner where you turn R for the Anglican Cathedral, look L and spot Gambier Terrace where Lennon and Sutcliffe lived for a while.

Down the hill a bit is LIPA, founded by Macca. Then inside Anglican Cathedral. Then it's a downhill walk to the city centre.

Driving in the city centre is messy, best avoid swapping carparking locations. You could park up in one place and walk everywhere else. I'm a senior and that's what I do.

You could get a bus or taxi up to Catholic Cathedral and walk downhill for everything else after Hope St.

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If you’re at the RC cathedral and you have time, the display in the basement is fascinating. The original plan was to build a massive domed cathedral designed by Lutyens which would have absolutely dominated the landscape.

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7. Re: Liverpool cathedrals

One can park under the Catholic Cathedral, but spaces are limited and I've never yet managed to get a space there.

One can park at metered areas on some streets, time limited, and messy having to pay by phone if you don't already have the app on your phone, cash usually not allowed.

I have parked for 2 and 3 days at a time in the Anglican Cathedral large carpark. But not available when there are big events on there.

I go to Liverpool at least once per year. Always try and aim to park up once, and not normally use the car again whether for a few hours or 1 or 2 or 3 overnights.

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8. Re: Liverpool cathedrals

Wholly agree with #6.

Do pay to visit what is called the Crypt under the main building of the Catholic Cathedral. Amazingly impressive, a big surprise.

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9. Re: Liverpool cathedrals

You have mentioned Sunday, cannot really comment as I've never visited either cathedral on Sunday.

I would expect there to be some constraints on inside tourism visits during services, and would expect carparking constraints will occur.

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10. Re: Liverpool cathedrals

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I knew there was a proper word for it! The CRYPT, not the basement as I said. :-)

Edited: 31 August 2024, 18:42
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