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A mini guide to
The Cathedrals & Hope Street: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Visit both cathedrals
Their websites list opening times, services and any tower or visitor tickets. Check before you set out, as services can restrict access.
Look for the Sheppard-Worlock statue
The statue on Hope Street commemorates Bishop David Sheppard and Archbishop Derek Worlock, the city's Anglican and Catholic leaders.
Book a Hardmans' House tour
The National Trust house at 59 Rodney Street is visited by guided tour. Check the National Trust page for times and booking.
Concert and theatre evenings
The Philharmonic Hall, Everyman and Unity Theatre publish programmes on their own sites. Book ahead for popular dates.
Walk down into St James's Gardens
The gardens behind the Anglican Cathedral sit below street level in a former quarry.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Cathedrals & Hope Street?
The Cathedrals & Hope Street is in Liverpool, England. Two cathedrals, a concert hall and theatres on one street. Nearby stops and stations include Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central, Moorfields.
How long do I need in The Cathedrals & Hope Street?
Half a day. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Hope Street. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Liverpool Lime Street (National Rail; Merseyrail Wirral line); Liverpool Central (Merseyrail Northern and Wirral lines); Moorfields (Merseyrail Northern and Wirral lines). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 11 places to eat and drink in and around The Cathedrals & Hope Street, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 3 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is The Cathedrals & Hope Street accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in The Cathedrals & Hope Street
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Hope Street
Street running from the Metropolitan Cathedral past the Anglican Cathedral, with restaurants, hotels and bars.
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Grade II* listed concert hall on Hope Street and home of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society.
Everyman Theatre
Theatre at the north end of Hope Street, founded in 1964 in Hope Hall, a former chapel and cinema.
Liverpool
More areas to explore
Anfield & the Football Story
Two clubs, two stadium stories and the park between them
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Lark Lane & Sefton Park
Cafés and bars on Lark Lane beside the city's largest park
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Birkenhead & Hamilton Square
A Georgian square, a medieval priory and Paxton's park across the Mersey
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- Rodney Street: Boing! said Zebedee, Public domain, source
- Hope Street: Carroll Pierce, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Liverpool Philharmonic Hall: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Everyman Theatre: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Anfield & the Football Story: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Lark Lane & Sefton Park: Ben James, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Birkenhead & Hamilton Square: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- New Brighton & Wallasey: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Lime Street & the Knowledge Quarter: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Albert Dock & the Waterfront: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Cavern Quarter, Ropewalks & Chinatown: Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Baltic Triangle & Georgian Quarter: Fatih Renkligil, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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