St James Cemetery, Liverpool

Name: St James Cemetery
Address: Liverpool, United Kingdom

#174 among attractions in Liverpool

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St James's Cemetery is an urban park behind Liverpool Cathedral that is below ground level. Until 1825, the space was a stone quarry, and until 1936 it was used as the Liverpool city cemetery. It has been designated a Grade I Historic Park by Historic England. ()

Established: 1829 (195 years ago)Graves: 57.8 thous.Coordinates: 53°23'51"N, 2°58'23"W

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RiversideLiverpool United Kingdom

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St James Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liverpool Cathedral, The Black-E, The Oratory, Church of St Luke.

~10 ftW
Vast Gothic-style building and tower
Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool
1 min walk • Liverpool Cathedral stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and architectural heritage. This imposing structure is not only the largest cathedral in the United Kingdom but also one of the largest in the world. The cathedral is dedicated to Christ and the...
~1040 ftNW
Church
The Black-E, Liverpool
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Liverpool, The Black-E stands as a beacon of community and creativity within the bustling city. Formerly known as The Blackie, this venue, housed in a former church, has been transformed into a vibrant cultural center that serves as a canvas for...
~480 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Greek Revival architecture
The Oratory, Liverpool
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Liverpool's cultural landscape, The Oratory stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This neoclassical building, designed by the renowned architect John Foster Jr., was constructed in 1829 to serve as a chapel for the...
~1600 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
Church of St Luke, Liverpool
8 min walk • St Luke's Church, more commonly known by locals as the bombed-out church, is a former Anglican parish church in Liverpool, England. It stands on the corner of Berry Street and Leece Street, at the top of Bold Street.
~1510 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
8 min walk • Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is a concert hall in Hope Street, in Liverpool, England. It is the home of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
~1570 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Hardman Street, Liverpool
8 min walk • Hardman Street is a major street in Liverpool, England. It forms part of the A5039 and joins Leece Street to the west and Myrtle Street to the west. It lies within the postal district L1 in Liverpool city centre. It is named after the Hardman family of Allerton Hall.
~1230 ftS
Church, Georgian architecture
Church of St James, Liverpool
6 min walk • St James' Church is an Anglican church in St James Place, Toxteth, Liverpool, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. Having been declared redundant in 1974, it returned to active use in 2010.
~1750 ftW
Park
Baltic Triangle, Liverpool
9 min walk • The Baltic Triangle is a development area in Liverpool city centre. Liverpool City Council originally defined the area as being bounded by Liver Street, Park Lane, Parliament Street and Chaloner Street / Wapping.
~1940 ftSE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Synagogue
Princes Road Synagogue, Liverpool
10 min walk • Princes Road Synagogue is a synagogue on Princes Road in the Toxteth district of Liverpool, England. It is the home of the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation.
~1840 ftSW
53°23'37"N • 2°58'42"W
Red Brick Vintage, Liverpool
9 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Antiques
~1300 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Unity Theatre, Liverpool
7 min walk • The Unity Theatre is a theatre in Liverpool, England. Formed by directors Gerry Dawson and Edgar Criddle as the Merseyside Left Theatre in the 1930s, the theatre became known as the Merseyside Unity Theatre in 1944.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St James Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool (1 min walk), Gambier Terrace, Liverpool (3 min walk), The Oratory, Liverpool (3 min walk), 59 Rodney Street, Liverpool (5 min walk).

How to get to St James Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to St James Cemetery:

Train

Liverpool Central (14 min walk)
Liverpool Lime Street (19 min walk)

Bus

Paradise St Interchange • Lines: 500 (18 min walk)
Liverpool One (18 min walk)