Old Dock, Liverpool
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Facts and practical information
The Old Dock, originally known as Thomas Steers' dock, was the world's first commercial wet dock. The 3+1⁄2 acres dock was built on the River Mersey in Liverpool, England, starting in 1710 and completed in 1716. A natural tidal pool off the River Mersey, which probably gave its name to Liverpool centuries earlier, was partially filled and locked in from the river with quay walls erected. ()
Opened: 31 August 1715 (308 years ago)Closed: 31 August 1826Coordinates: 53°24'9"N, 2°59'19"W
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Central LiverpoolLiverpool
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Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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Bus
- Calculate routeLiverpool One 2 min walk
- Calculate routeParadise St Interchange 2 min walk
- Calculate routeJames St Je 6 min walk
- Calculate routeLiverpool James Street 6 min walk
- Calculate routeLiverpool Central 10 min walk
- Calculate routeMoorfields 11 min walk
- Calculate routeLiverpool Lime Street 15 min walk
- Calculate routeWoodside Ferry 26 min walk
- Calculate routeShore Road 29 min walk
Day trips
Old Dock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Church Street, Mathew Street, Tate Liverpool, Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Old Dock?
Nearby attractions include The Beatles Fab Four Taxi Tour, Liverpool (2 min walk), Chavasse Park, Liverpool (2 min walk), One Park West, Liverpool (3 min walk), Victoria Monument, Liverpool (5 min walk).
How to get to Old Dock by public transport?
The nearest stations to Old Dock:
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- Liverpool One (2 min walk)
- Paradise St Interchange • Lines: 500 (2 min walk)
Train
- Liverpool James Street (6 min walk)
- Liverpool Central (10 min walk)
Tram
- Woodside Ferry • Lines: Wirral Tramway (26 min walk)
- Shore Road • Lines: Wirral Tramway (29 min walk)
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