Explore the Rich History at Western Approaches

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're starting from Liverpool Lime Street Station, exit the station and head towards the main road, Lime Street. Once you reach the road, turn right and walk straight until you reach St. George's Hall, a large neoclassical building on your left. Continue straight onto the pedestrianized area of William Brown Street. Walk past the World Museum and the Central Library on your left. When you reach the end of the street, turn left onto St. John's Lane. Continue walking until you reach the junction with Ranelagh Street, then cross over to the right side of the street. Follow Ranelagh Street until you see a sign for the shopping area, and keep walking straight ahead until you reach the corner with Rumford Street. Turn right onto Rumford Street, and Western Approaches will be on your left at 1-3 Rumford St.

• Public Transport

  From Liverpool Lime Street Station, take the Merseyrail train towards Southport and get off at the next stop, Liverpool Central Station. Upon exiting the station, head towards the street and follow the signs for the city center. Walk straight down Lord Street, which will lead you to the main shopping area. Continue walking straight until you reach the junction with Ranelagh Street. Turn right onto Ranelagh Street and continue straight until you reach the corner with Rumford Street. Turn left onto Rumford Street, and Western Approaches will be on your left at 1-3 Rumford St.

• Bus

  If you're near the Liverpool ONE shopping center, you can catch a bus from the Liverpool ONE bus station. Look for buses heading towards the city center or Lime Street. Take any bus that stops at the final destination near St. John's Shopping Centre. Once you get off, walk towards the shopping center, and continue towards Ranelagh Street. When you reach Ranelagh Street, turn left and walk straight until you reach Rumford Street. Turn left onto Rumford Street, and you will find Western Approaches at 1-3 Rumford St on your left.