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A mini guide to
Lime Street & the Knowledge Quarter: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Arrive by train, walk to the sights
Lime Street station is within walking distance of St George's Hall, Bold Street and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Check National Rail for current services and fares.
Visit the red-brick university
The Victoria Gallery & Museum is in the 1892 Victoria Building on Brownlow Hill. Check its page on the university site for opening times and exhibitions.
Go underground at Edge Hill
The Williamson Tunnels are thought to date from 1810 to 1840 and their purpose is still debated. The Friends of Williamson's Tunnels website explains how to find them.
Use the parks
Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park is a Grade II* listed park, and gardens fill the center of Abercromby Square, according to Wikipedia.
Stay near the station
The Britannia Adelphi, the Radisson RED in the former North Western Hotel and the Novotel at Paddington Village are all within about a mile of Lime Street. Check each hotel for rates.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lime Street & the Knowledge Quarter?
Lime Street & the Knowledge Quarter is in Liverpool, England. Where the trains arrive, with the university quarter and Edge Hill beyond. Nearby stops and stations include Liverpool Lime Street, Edge Hill, Queen Square bus station.
How long do I need in Lime Street & the Knowledge Quarter?
Half a day for the sights; longer as a base. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Liverpool Lime Street Station, Former North Western Hotel, Victoria Gallery & Museum. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Liverpool Lime Street (Main-line trains; Merseyrail Wirral line (Low Level)); Edge Hill (Northern trains); Queen Square bus station (Local buses). The Getting there page links to the official schedules and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 8 places to eat and drink in and around Lime Street & the Knowledge Quarter, 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 Lime Street & the Knowledge Quarter 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 Lime Street & the Knowledge Quarter
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Garstang Museum of Archaeology
University museum and research center whose collections include objects from Egypt, Sudan and the Near East.
St Andrew's Church, Rodney Street
Former Presbyterian church on Rodney Street, a Grade II* listed building.
Lewis's Building
Grade II listed 20th-century building, purpose-built as the flagship store of the Lewis's department store chain.
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Cavern Quarter, Ropewalks & Chinatown
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Baltic Triangle & Georgian Quarter
Converted warehouses and street art, then Georgian terraces and Toxteth's Victorian churches
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- Abercromby Square: Oosoom, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Garstang Museum of Archaeology: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- St Andrew's Church, Rodney Street: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Lewis's Building: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0, 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
- The Cathedrals & Hope Street: calflier001, CC BY-SA 2.0, 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
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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