Liverpool Cathedral

Shortlisted for The Mersey Partnership Annual Tourism Award: Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2006/07

The largest Cathedral in the UK, with the world’s highest Gothic arches, Sir John Betjeman called it “one of the great buildings of the twentieth century”. Its awesome architecture inside and out, panoramic views from the tower, together with a visit to the Elizabeth Hoare Embroidery Gallery never fails to impress. The Cathedral now boasts a new attraction – The Great Space.

When visitors step through the door of Liverpool Cathedral, most people do two things – they lift their heads and say “wow!” The Cathedral’s awesome scale and beauty never fails to make a lasting impression – together with, of course, the panoramic view of the city and beyond from the Tower. It lays claim to many records – the UK’s largest Cathedral, the world’s highest and heaviest peal of bells, the world’s highest and widest Gothic arches among many.

Its new visitor facilities herald a new era of hospitality and form part of the city’s tourism developments, ahead of 2008. There is a new shop with a café bar on a mezzanine floor above providing spectacular views, and complimentary broadband internet access (open 11.45 - 16.30 daily). The award-wining Refectory and patio area has been refurbished, there are improved toilet facilities and better disabled access.

But the jewel in the crown is a new attraction, called ‘The Great Space’. Sir John Betjamin famously remarked that the Cathedral demonstrated “the supreme art of enclosing space”.

A new presentation theatre shows a 10 minute HD panoramic film. It includes a cgi ‘fly-through’ the Cathedral and helicopter-shot aerial views of the city, as well as wonderful archive footage of its construction. There are audio tours for adults and children, computer interactive ‘stations’, cases of artefacts previously not on view and the grand finale of a music experience on the high Nave Bridge – an unforgettable sight and sound. A truly inspiring and great value day out for all the family.

All of these developments are backed up with a brand new website and much wider options for both corporate and private bookings. For further details and to request ‘A great space for hospitality brochure’ contact 0151 709 6271 or www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

Great Space Tickets $4.75 (concessions £3.50, family £10), Tower £4.25 (£3 and £10 respectivley) and value combination tickets £6.75 (£5 and £15).

Opening Times

Opening 2007 1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007

Grading

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Road Directions

Tunnel Toll £1.30
There is a chargeable car park at the Cathedral, free on Sundays, a multi-story car parking in Mount Pleasant and Duke Street, and pay and display parking in the surrounding area.

Public Transport Directions

Walking
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.

 Facilities

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• Cafe/Restaurant
• Car Parking
• Disabled Access
• Free Admission
• Large Parties
• School Parties
• Shop
• Toilets
• Visitor Centre

Children & Infants

• Child Friendly