Wapping Tunnel, Liverpool

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Wapping or Edge Hill Tunnel in Liverpool, England, is a tunnel route from the Edge Hill junction in the east of the city to the Liverpool south end docks formerly used by trains on the Liverpool-Manchester line railway. The tunnel alignment is roughly east to west. The tunnel was designed by George Stephenson with construction between 1826 and 1829 to enable goods services to operate between Liverpool docks and all locations up to Manchester, as part of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. It was the first transport tunnel in the world to be bored under a city. The tunnel is 2,030 metres long, running downhill from the western end of the 262 metres long Cavendish cutting at Edge Hill in the east of the city, to Park Lane Goods Station near Wapping Dock in the west. The Edge Hill portal is near the former Crown Street Station goods yard. The tunnel passes beneath the Merseyrail Northern Line tunnel approximately a quarter of a mile south of Liverpool Central underground station. ()

Coordinates: 53°23'59"N, 2°58'11"W

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Princes ParkLiverpool United Kingdom

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Wapping Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, The Black-E, The Oratory.

~1090 ftSW
Vast Gothic-style building and tower
Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool
6 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...
~1500 ftN
Iconic modern edifice and place of worship
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool
8 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...
~1520 ftW
Church
The Black-E, Liverpool
8 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...
~840 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Greek Revival architecture
The Oratory, Liverpool
5 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...
~1380 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
Church of St Luke, Liverpool
7 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.
~540 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
3 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.
~960 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Hardman Street, Liverpool
5 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.
~1240 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
6 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.
~670 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Unity Theatre, Liverpool
4 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.
~1470 ftE
Street
Falkner Street, Liverpool
8 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.
~900 ftS
Church
St Bride's Church, Liverpool
5 min walk • St Bride's Church, Canning, Liverpool, England, is a Church of England parish church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wapping Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Blackburne House, Liverpool (1 min walk), Saint Philip Neri Church, Liverpool (2 min walk), Sheppard-Worlock Statue, Liverpool (3 min walk), Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool (3 min walk).

How to get to Wapping Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wapping Tunnel:

Train

Liverpool Central (14 min walk)
Liverpool Lime Street (17 min walk)

Bus

Pembroke Place Stop P • Lines: 18 (16 min walk)
London Road/stand E • Lines: 18 (17 min walk)