A Serene Escape: Our Lady and St Nicholas Church Garden

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from the center of Blackpool, head southeast on Lytham Road (A584) towards the M55 motorway. Merge onto the M55 and continue for about 10 miles. Take the exit towards the A6 and merge onto the A6 towards Liverpool. Follow the signs for the A5036 towards the docks. As you approach Liverpool, keep an eye out for signs leading to the city center. Once in the city center, follow signs for the waterfront and then Tower Gardens. There is street parking available nearby, but be aware of parking fees which can range from £2 to £4 per hour.

• Train

  To reach Our Lady and St Nicholas Church Garden via train, head to Blackpool North Railway Station. Purchase a ticket to Liverpool Lime Street Station, which typically costs around £15-£25 depending on the time of booking. Once you arrive at Liverpool Lime Street, exit the station and walk towards the city center. Head west towards St. George's Hall and then continue towards the waterfront. Tower Gardens is located just a short walk from the station. Look for signs directing you to the gardens, which should take approximately 15-20 minutes.

• Bus

  For those using public transportation, you can take a National Express or local bus service from Blackpool to Liverpool. Buses leave from the Central Coach Station in Blackpool. The journey takes about 1.5 to 2 hours and tickets typically cost between £10-£20. Once you arrive at the Liverpool bus station, you can either walk towards Tower Gardens, which is approximately a 15-20 minute walk, or use local buses. Look for local buses heading towards the city center and get off at a stop near St. George's Hall.