Oxton, Liverpool

Name: Oxton
Address: Liverpool, United Kingdom

#414 among attractions in Liverpool

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Oxton is an affluent suburb of Birkenhead, Merseyside, England. Administratively it is a ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. Originally a village in its own right, it became part of the Municipal Borough of Birkenhead upon its creation in 1877. Before local government reorganisation on 1 April 1974, it was part of the County Borough of Birkenhead, within the county of Cheshire. ()

Coordinates: 53°22'51"N, 3°2'54"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Prenton Park, Prenton Golf Club, Birkenhead Park, Bidston Windmill.

0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Prenton Park, Liverpool
21 min walk • Prenton Park, an iconic sport venue nestled in the heart of Birkenhead, Liverpool, is the home ground of Tranmere Rovers Football Club. With a rich history that dates back to 1912, this stadium has borne witness to over a century of football evolution, becoming a...
1.1 miS
Golf, Outdoor activities
Prenton Golf Club, Liverpool
30 min walk • Nestled in the verdant suburbs of Liverpool, Prenton Golf Club offers a lush oasis for golf enthusiasts in the heart of the United Kingdom. This prestigious golf course prides itself on a rich history and a meticulously maintained 18-hole layout, providing a...
0.9 miN
Park
Birkenhead Park, Liverpool
25 min walk • Birkenhead Park in the city of Liverpool stands as a pioneering example of public park design, widely considered to be the first publicly funded park in the world. Opened in 1847, this verdant oasis was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, who later gained fame for his work...
1.5 miNW
Windmill
Bidston Windmill, Liverpool
40 min walk • Bidston Windmill is situated on Bidston Hill, near Birkenhead, on the Wirral Peninsula, England.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, Liverpool
12 min walk • The Williamson Art Gallery and Museum is situated in Claughton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England and houses the Wirral's art collection. Opened on 1 December 1928, the single-storey building is Neo-Georgian in style, and was deliberately designed to blend in with the local surroundings.
1.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wirral Transport Museum, Liverpool
41 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.
1.7 miNE
Bridge
Egerton Dock, Liverpool
44 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.
1.1 miNE
Town, Area
Birkenhead, Liverpool
28 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.
0.8 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Stephen's Church, Liverpool
22 min walk • St Stephen's Church is in Prenton Lane, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Birkenhead, the archdeaconry of Chester, and the diocese of Chester.
~1980 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Church, Liverpool
10 min walk • Christ Church is in Christchurch Road, Oxton, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Birkenhead, the archdeaconry of Chester, and the diocese of Chester.
1.3 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of Christ the King, Liverpool
33 min walk • The Church of Christ the King is in Beckwith Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Birkenhead, the archdeaconry of Chester, and the diocese of Chester. It is part of the Birkenhead Priory Parish, and serves the centre of the town of Birkenhead.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oxton?

Nearby attractions include St Saviour's Church, Liverpool (5 min walk), Christ Church, Liverpool (10 min walk), Trinity with Palm Grove Church, Liverpool (10 min walk), Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, Liverpool (12 min walk).

How to get to Oxton by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oxton:

Train

Birkenhead Park (32 min walk)
Birkenhead Central (32 min walk)

Tram

Stop • Lines: Wirral Tramway (41 min walk)