Prescot reservoirs, Prescot

#11 among attractions in Prescot

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In 1857 two small holding reservoirs were built in Prescot to receive water from the Rivington reservoirs. These held sufficient water to supply Liverpool for two days. In 1892 water from Lake Vyrnwy supplemented the water stored in Prescot. Four smaller reservoirs were built with a capacity of 200 million gallons, sufficient to supply Liverpool for four days. ()

Coordinates: 53°26'19"N, 2°47'57"W

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Prescot United Kingdom

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Prescot reservoirs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Huyton & Prescot Golf Club, Prescot Shopping Centre, Knowsley Safari Park, Cables Shopping Park.

1.5 miSW
Golf
Huyton & Prescot Golf Club, Liverpool
38 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Liverpool, Huyton & Prescot Golf Club offers a delightful retreat for golf enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This esteemed golf course, known for its meticulously maintained greens and challenging fairways, provides a serene yet...
0.7 miS
53°25'43"N • 2°48'13"W
Prescot Shopping Centre, Prescot
19 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miNW
Drive-through zoological park
Knowsley Safari Park, St Helens
15 min walk • Knowsley Safari is a safari park and tourist attraction near Prescot, England. It is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria.
0.8 miS
53°25'35"N • 2°48'6"W
Cables Shopping Park, Prescot
22 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miS
Church, Gothic architecture
Prescot Parish Church, Prescot
20 min walk • Prescot Parish Church, also known as St Mary's Church, is in the town of Prescot, Merseyside, 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.
0.8 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Our Lady Immaculate and St Joseph Church, Prescot
20 min walk • Our Lady Immaculate and St Joseph Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Prescot, Merseyside. It was built in 1856-57 by the Society of Jesus, and is now in the Knowsley deanery of the Archdiocese of Liverpool.
0.7 miS
Museum
Prescot Museum, Prescot
19 min walk • Prescot Museum is a local museum in Prescot, England. The museum focuses on topics relating to the history of Knowsley, its people and local industries such as coalmining and watchmaking.
0.9 miE
Church
Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Prescot
25 min walk • Our Lady Help of Christians Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the Portico area of Prescot, Merseyside. It was founded in 1790 by the Society of Jesus.
1.1 miS
53°25'24"N • 2°48'24"W
Space World Play Centre, Prescot
29 min walk • Playground, Park
0.5 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Valerie Park, Prescot
14 min walk • IP Truck Parts Stadium, traditionally known as Hope Street, is a stadium in Prescot, Merseyside. It is located on Eaton Street in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley. It is home to Prescot Cables of the Northern Premier League. A.F.C. Liverpool of the North West Counties Football League shared the ground from 2008 until 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prescot reservoirs?

Nearby attractions include Knowsley Safari Park, St Helens (15 min walk), Prescot Museum, Prescot (19 min walk), Prescot Parish Church, Prescot (20 min walk), Our Lady Immaculate and St Joseph Church, Prescot (20 min walk).

How to get to Prescot reservoirs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prescot reservoirs:

Train

Knowsley Safari Park Train Station (18 min walk)
Eccleston Park (25 min walk)