Cenotaph, Liverpool

Name: Cenotaph
Address: Liverpool, United Kingdom

#113 among attractions in Liverpool

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Birkenhead War Memorial, or Birkenhead Cenotaph, stands in Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, opposite the Town Hall. It consists of a cenotaph in Portland stone with carved figures and panels in Westmorland stone. The memorial was designed by Lionel Budden, and the sculptor was H. Tyson Smith. It was unveiled in 1925 by Lieutenant-General Sir Richard H. K. Butler. The memorial is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. ()

Coordinates: 53°23'36"N, 3°0'55"W

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Liverpool United Kingdom

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Day trips

Cenotaph – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story, Museum of Liverpool, Echo Arena Liverpool.

1 miNE
Modern art in former dock warehouses
Tate Liverpool, Liverpool
26 min walk • Tate Liverpool stands as a beacon of modern and contemporary art in the dynamic city of Liverpool, United Kingdom. Housed within a converted warehouse in the vibrant Albert Dock, this gallery is part of the Tate family of galleries and has been an integral part of the...
1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
The Beatles Story, Liverpool
27 min walk • In the heart of Liverpool, The Beatles Story stands as an immersive shrine to the world's most famous pop group. Nestled on the city's historic Albert Dock, this museum is dedicated to the life, music, and legacy of The Beatles.
1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum of Liverpool, Liverpool
27 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque waterfront of Liverpool, the Museum of Liverpool stands as a modern architectural marvel and a proud testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This contemporary museum, which opened its doors to the public in 2011, is dedicated to the...
1 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Echo Arena Liverpool, Liverpool
26 min walk • Echo Arena Liverpool stands as a modern emblem of the vibrant cultural scene in the city of Liverpool, United Kingdom. This premier music venue, nestled on the banks of the River Mersey, has been a focal point for entertainment since its grand opening in 2008.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool
30 min walk • Open Eye Gallery is a photography gallery and archive in Liverpool, UK that was established in 1977. It is housed in a purpose-built building on the waterfront at Mann Island, its fourth location.
~1300 ftNE
Museum, Light rail
Wirral Tramway, Liverpool
7 min walk • Wirral Tramway is a heritage tramway opened in 1995 by the Wirral Borough Council and Hamilton Quarter partnership and was operated by Blackpool Transport Services until 2005 when the council took over the licence to run the tramway.
~1590 ftSE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Birkenhead Priory, Liverpool
8 min walk • Birkenhead Priory is in Priory Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England. It is the oldest standing building on Merseyside. The remains of the priory are recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and it is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
~1310 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wirral Transport Museum, Liverpool
7 min walk • Wirral Transport Museum is a museum situated approximately 0.5 miles from the Mersey Ferry service at Woodside, Birkenhead, England. A vintage tram service links the museum and the ferry at certain times.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Egerton Dock, Liverpool
10 min walk • Egerton Dock is a dock at Birkenhead, in England. The dock is situated between East Float and Morpeth Dock, within Birkenhead's dock system.
~190 ftW
Historical place, Square
Hamilton Square, Liverpool
1 min walk • Hamilton Square is a town square in Birkenhead, Wirral, England. This Georgian square, which was designed by Edinburgh architect James Gillespie Graham, has the most Grade I listed buildings outside London.
0.7 miW
Town, Area
Birkenhead, Liverpool
19 min walk • Birkenhead is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England; historically, until 1974, in Cheshire. It is on the Wirral Peninsula, along the south bank of the River Mersey, opposite the city of Liverpool.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cenotaph?

Nearby attractions include Queen Victoria Monument, Liverpool (1 min walk), Hamilton Square, Liverpool (1 min walk), Statue of John Laird, Liverpool (2 min walk), Birkenhead Town Hall, Liverpool (4 min walk).

How to get to Cenotaph by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cenotaph:

Train

Hamilton Square (3 min walk)
Conway Park (9 min walk)

Bus

Woodsie Bus Station (6 min walk)
James St Je • Lines: 18 (32 min walk)

Tram

Shore Road • Lines: Wirral Tramway (6 min walk)
Woodside Ferry • Lines: Wirral Tramway (7 min walk)