Kensington, Liverpool

Name: Kensington
Address: Liverpool, United Kingdom

#343 among attractions in Liverpool

Relax in park, Park, Neighbourhood

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Kensington is an inner city area of Liverpool, England, immediately to the east of the city centre, bordered by Everton to the north, Fairfield to the east and Edge Hill to the south. ()

Elevation: 223 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°24'42"N, 2°57'9"W

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Kensington and FairfieldLiverpool United Kingdom

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Nearby attractions include: Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Victoria Gallery & Museum, Williamson Tunnels, Everyman Theatre.

0.9 miSW
Iconic modern edifice and place of worship
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool
23 min walk • Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, is a beacon of modernist architecture and religious significance in the heart of Liverpool, United Kingdom. This architectural marvel, dedicated in 1967, stands out with its...
0.7 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Science museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum, Liverpool
18 min walk • The Victoria Gallery & Museum is an art gallery and museum run by the University of Liverpool in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. VG&M is located in the "redbrick" 1892 Victoria Building.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Williamson Tunnels, Liverpool
16 min walk • The Williamson Tunnels are a series of extensive subterranean excavations, of unknown purpose, in the Edge Hill area of Liverpool, England. They are thought to have been created under the direction of tobacco merchant, landowner and philanthropist Joseph Williamson between 1810 and 1840.
0.9 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
24 min walk • The Everyman Theatre stands at the north end of Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It was founded in 1964, in Hope Hall, in an area of Liverpool noted for its bohemian environment and political edge, and quickly built a reputation for ground-breaking work.
0.8 miNW
Tower
Everton Lock-Up, Liverpool
21 min walk • Everton Lock-Up, sometimes referenced by one of its nicknames such as Prince Rupert's Tower or Prince Rupert's Castle is a village lock-up located on Everton Brow in Everton, Liverpool.
0.9 miNW
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Everton Park, Liverpool
23 min walk • Everton Park, located in Everton, Liverpool, England, is a modern park, covering over 40 hectares, created between 1984 and 1989, as part of a major house clearance programme, on Everton Hill between Great Homer Street and Everton Road/Heyworth Street.
1 miSW
Street
Falkner Street, Liverpool
25 min walk • Falkner Street is a street mostly in Canning, with a short section in Edge Hill, Liverpool, England. The street, built during the early-mid 19th century, is named after Edward Falkner, who had previously commissioned the construction Falkner Square.
0.8 miNE
Park
Newsham Park, Liverpool
22 min walk • Newsham Park in Liverpool, England is a 121 acres Victorian. To the east of it is the Canada Dock branch railway line, and to the north is West Derby Road. The park is protected as a Grade II* listed site.
0.6 miSE
Art Deco architecture
Littlewoods Pools building, Liverpool
16 min walk • The Littlewoods Pools building, located in Liverpool, England, was built in 1938 to serve as the headquarters of the Littlewoods football pools enterprise. It overlooks Edge Lane and Wavertree Botanic Park, and its design makes it a prominent landmark.
0.6 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Anne's Church, Liverpool
16 min walk • St Anne's Church is in Overbury Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is an active Roman Catholic parish church in the Archdiocese of Liverpool. In 1999 its parish was combined with that of the Church of St Bernard. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.6 miSE
Park
Wavertree Botanic Gardens, Liverpool
15 min walk • Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park is a mid-19th century public park in Liverpool, England. Originally constructed as a private botanic garden, it was taken over by Liverpool Corporation in 1846 and expanded into a public park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kensington?

Nearby attractions include Liverpool Muslim Institute, Liverpool (9 min walk), Sacred Heart Church, Liverpool (11 min walk), Grant Gardens, Liverpool (13 min walk), Wavertree Botanic Gardens, Liverpool (15 min walk).

How to get to Kensington by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kensington:

Bus

West Derby Rd/Farnworth St • Lines: 18 (9 min walk)
Prescot Street/Royal Hospital • Lines: 18 (12 min walk)

Train

Edge Hill (18 min walk)
Liverpool Lime Street (28 min walk)