Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

Details

Accessibility

Disability Toilets, Baby Changing Facilities, Disability Parking

"We seek, wherever possible, to offer all visitors and users of the Cathedral equality of access.

• Visitors can access the Cathedral via a sloping path through our garden. The entrance to this path is via a gate at the pavement end of the car park approach road. At present there is also limited access to a lift on request. Please ask a member of staff of arrival if you have additional accessibility needs.
• Wheelchairs are available from the Security Office, which is located in the Cathedral car park.
• A loop system is fitted in the Cathedral and in the Crypt Chapel.
• Large type service sheets are available at Sunday services and all choral services and special services.

We want to make the Cathedral more welcoming and helpful, breaking down barriers which may have in the past excluded some people. We welcome the opinions and advice of people with problems of access and, where appropriate, their carers. We will try to offer appropriate support to anyone who has problems of access and to their families.

We have undertaken an access audit to identify barriers which prevent anyone from:

• gaining physical access to the Cathedral and reaching all parts of the building.
• being fully welcome and able to take a full part in services, groups and meetings.

As far as possible we intend to remove any remaining such barriers as resources permit.

We are offering appropriate training to Cathedral personnel to increase their awareness of the needs of people with problems of access, to help them to improve their care.

Updated July 2020."

Brief description

"Perched high above the city, our Cathedral offers a place to pause. A sacred place to stop, recharge your spirits and reawaken your senses.

As Britain’s largest Catholic Cathedral we offer a huge welcome to friends from all faiths, all walks of life, all corners of the globe.

Maybe you can time your visit to take part in a guided tour, witness one of our music concerts and special events or explore the magnificent Lutyens Crypt. Or perhaps you might want to take part in one of our educational programmes for schools."

https://www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/history-heritage/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_Metropolitan_Cathedral

"Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, officially known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King[2] and locally nicknamed "Paddy's Wigwam",[3] is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool in Liverpool, England.[4][5] The Grade II* Metropolitan Cathedral is one of Liverpool's many listed buildings.

The cathedral's architect, Frederick Gibberd, was the winner of a worldwide design competition. Construction began in 1962 and was completed in 1967. Earlier designs for a cathedral were proposed in 1933 and 1953, but none were completed."

Address

Metropolitan Cathedral

Cathedral House

Mount Pleasant

Liverpool L3 5TQ

Email

enquiries@metcathedral.org.uk

Phone

0151 709 9222

Website

https://www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_Metropolitan_Cathedral

Directions

https://www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/visit-us/travel-directions-to-the-cathedral/

"On Foot

From the city centre the Cathedral is about a 10 minute walk. There are signs throughout the city centre directing visitors to the two cathedrals. Head for the Adelphi Hotel and then walk up Mount Pleasant which runs from the right of the hotel as you face it, and is the right hand of the fork, keeping to the right of the multi-storey car park.

By Car

If using satnav, please input L3 5TQ , or Mount Pleasant. Alternatively follow the brown tourist signs for the Cathedrals or Liverpool University.

From the M62 follow brown tourist signs to Cathedrals. From the M53 take the Wallasey Tunnel, or from the Wirral take the Birkenhead Tunnel, and follow brown tourist signs to Cathedrals. There is a toll of £1.80 for cars using the tunnels.

The Cathedral has an underground car park which is open to all visitors from 7.30am-6pm daily. There are also spaces for disabled drivers which are clearly marked.

Parking charges are £1.50 for 1 hour; £3.00 for 3 hours; £6.00 all day to 6pm.

The height restriction for the Cathedral Car Park is 7 foot 6 inches.

Additionally, The University of Liverpool operates a car park which is also located on Mount Pleasant, opposite the entrance to the Cathedral Car Park. Details of tariffs can be found here.

Coaches and Minibuses

If using satnav, type in L3 5TQ, or Mount Pleasant. Minibuses can be parked short term at the Cathedral by prior arrangement.

Please email enquiries@metcathedral.org.uk. Visit Liverpool also offer a coach welcome scheme. Details can be found here.

In addition to the information above, the Merseytravel Journey Planner is a great resource if you are commuting around the city."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2021: "Open 7.30am – 6pm daily. Our service schedule can be viewed here https://www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/cathedral-service-times-2/

Transport

The City Sightseeing Bus Tour or City Explorer Bus Tour visit and stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, where visitors can hop-on and hop-off the tour and rejoin it later.

From Hanover Street in the City Centre, take buses 14, 82E or 86C. From Queen Square Bus Station, take buses 79 or 61.

For comprehensive travel information click here or call Traveline on 0870 608 2608.

By Train:
Mainline trains terminate at Lime Street Station. The Cathedral is about a 10 minute walk from the station. On leaving the station, turn left on to Lime Street and then left again up Skelhorne Street. This joins Copperas Hill. At the traffic lights turn right on to Russell Street. Turn left at the traffic lights on to Brownlow Hill. The Cathedral is clearly visible from there.

Merseyrail information can be found at their website. Central Station is the nearest Merseyrail station to the Cathedral. On exiting the station via the main entrance, turn right and walk up the hill. The Adelphi Hotel is obvious across the road. Take the right hand fork to the right of the hotel – Mount Pleasant – and walk up the hill to the Cathedral which is on the left at the second set of traffic lights.

Amenities

Disability Toilets

Parking

Baby Changing Facilities

Disability Parking

Toilets

Gift Shop and Cafe