Church of St Matthew and St James, Liverpool

Name: Church of St Matthew and St James
Address: Rose Ln, Liverpool, L18 8DB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 151 724 6391

#304 among attractions in Liverpool

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Church of St Matthew and St James, Liverpool

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The Church of St Matthew and St James stands on the top of a hill in Rose Lane, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Liverpool South Childwall, the archdeaconry of Liverpool and the diocese of Liverpool. Its benefice is united with those of All Hallows, Allerton, and St Barnabas, Mossley Hill. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. The authors of the Buildings of England series describe it as "one of the best Victorian churches in Liverpool". ()

Completed: 1880 (144 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 53°22'35"N, 2°55'14"W

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Rose LnAigburthLiverpool L18 8DB United Kingdom

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+44 151 724 6391

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Church of St Matthew and St James – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sefton Park, Aigburth Cricket Ground, Calderstones Park, 20 Forthlin Road.

0.8 miNW
Park
Sefton Park, Liverpool
21 min walk • Sefton Park stands as a verdant oasis in the heart of Liverpool, a testament to Victorian grandeur and the city's commitment to green spaces. Sprawling over 235 acres, this Grade I listed park was designed by French landscape architect Édouard André and opened to the...
0.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Aigburth Cricket Ground, Liverpool
24 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Liverpool, Aigburth Cricket Ground stands as a testament to the city's rich sporting heritage. Established as the home of Liverpool Cricket Club, this venerable sports venue has been a cornerstone of the local community, fostering a love...
1.1 miE
Park
Calderstones Park, Liverpool
29 min walk • Calderstones Park is a public park in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom. The 126 acres park is mainly a family park. Within it there are a variety of different attractions including a playground, a botanical garden and places of historical interest.
1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
20 Forthlin Road, Liverpool
27 min walk • 20 Forthlin Road is a National Trust property in Allerton in south Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is the house in which Paul McCartney lived for several years before he rose to fame with the Beatles, and it is labelled by the National Trust as "the birthplace of the Beatles".
~1070 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Sudley House, Liverpool
6 min walk • Sudley House is a historic house in Aigburth, Liverpool, England. Built in 1824 and much modified in the 1880s, it is now a museum and art gallery which contains the collection of George Holt, a shipping-line owner and former resident, in its original setting.
1.1 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Austin's Church, Liverpool
28 min walk • St Austin's Church is in Aigburth Road, Grassendale, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is a redundant Roman Catholic church in the parish of St Wilfrid's and the Archdiocese of Liverpool.
1.2 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Michael's Church, Liverpool
31 min walk • St Michael's Church, also known as St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Church, is in St. Michael's Church Road, St Michael's Hamlet, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
0.8 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
All Hallows, Liverpool
20 min walk • The Church of All Hallows is in Allerton, Liverpool, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Liverpool and the deanery of Liverpool South – Childwall.
0.9 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Barnabas' Church, Liverpool
23 min walk • St Barnabas' Church is in Smithdown Place, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It stands at the junction of Allerton Road, Smithdown Road, and Penny Lane. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Liverpool South Childwall, the archdeaconry of Liverpool, and the diocese of Liverpool.
1.2 miE
Tree
Allerton Oak, Liverpool
32 min walk • The Allerton Oak is an Irish oak tree in Calderstones Park in Liverpool, England. It is thought to be around 1,000 years old and is described as the oldest oak in North West England. It is reputed to have been the setting for a medieval hundred court and said to have been damaged in an 1864 gunpowder explosion.
1.3 miSW
Park
Otterspool Promenade, Liverpool
33 min walk • Otterspool Promenade is a riverside walk and accompanying area of parkland in the Aigburth and Grassendale districts of Liverpool, England. The promenade runs along the bank of the River Mersey from just north of Garston Docks to Otterspool Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St Matthew and St James?

Nearby attractions include Sudley House, Liverpool (6 min walk), IM Marsh Campus, Liverpool (13 min walk), Church of St Anne, Liverpool (15 min walk), Dovedale Baptist Church, Liverpool (17 min walk).

How to get to Church of St Matthew and St James by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St Matthew and St James:

Train

Mossley Hill (8 min walk)
West Allerton (19 min walk)