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 Dancing, martial arts and keeping fit |
7 Heathfield Road Liverpool, Merseyside L15 9EU United Kingdom +44 151 734 2001 |
Originally a church, this building was converted and reopened in 1990 as a multifunctional educational and arts centre. The fitness centre offers a well-equipped gym with a comprehensive timetable of fitness classes including ballet, jazz, ballroom, tap and Latin dancing. Spread over two floors, the spacious studios also stage aerobics, step, circuit training, kickboxing, yoga and karate sessions. Sunbeds, relaxing sauna and showers are provided and refreshments are available via a vending machine. The joining fee costs £25 plus £22 per month, this includes use of the gym and sauna. Admission: £3.00 for individual sessions Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Old English and Japanese gardens |
Calderstones Road Liverpool, Merseyside L18 6HS United Kingdom +44 151 225 5925 |
This beautiful expanse of parkland can be found in an attractive leafy suburb. Covering a huge area, the park has many facilities including two popular bowling greens, a modern children's play area - opened in memory to Linda McCartney - and tennis courts. A large fishing lake situated in the centre of the park is home to a variety of ducks, geese and swans. The Old English Garden and the Japanese Gardens are prime examples of expert horticulture and offer a peaceful retreat on sunny days. Impressive statues depicting the four seasons and two caryatids known as Gog and Magog can be seen adorning the Calderstones Road entrance. The busy cafe serves a good range of home-made produce, beverages and confectionery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small animal farm, parklands and restaurant |
Springwood Avenue Liverpool, Merseyside L25 7UN United Kingdom +44 151 494 2664 |
The gardens provide a large expanse of tranquil open space, ideal for picnics and ballgames. Something of a secret corner, this hideaway never seems to be crowded despite the fact that it has a lot to offer. A section of the garden is fenced off to house a collection of goats, geese, ponies, rabbits and guinea pigs. If you need enticing even further then there is the ultimate reason to visit, a Pub in the Park. Once a grand building for wedding receptions and functions, this listed building is now a delightful pub and restaurant. Families are very welcome and the beer garden is fully equipped with an adventure playground. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 McCartney Sang Here |
Penny Lane (at Smithdown Road) Liverpool, Merseyside L18 1LZ United Kingdom +44 151 724 3816 |
This historic church overlooks the legendary Penny Lane area and is proud of its claim to fame that Paul McCartney sang here as a choirboy. With a little help from its friends the church has implemented many improvements in recent years, which include new stained glass windows, exterior floodlighting and a new ring of bells. Reverend Kenneth Rowlands offers a warm welcome to all visitors to this busy community church, where the doors always appear to be open. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eleanor Rigby's grave |
Church Road Woolton Liverpool, Merseyside L25 6DA United Kingdom +44 151 233 3000 |
St Peter's sits at the top of Woolton Hill and the square tower is clearly visible on the approach to Liverpool via the M62 motorway. The church boasts an attractive lych gate, but its main claim to fame is more secular as it has connections with pop music. In the churchyard lies the grave of a lady named Eleanor Rigby, who perhaps inspired a song of the same name. It was at St Peter's Church Fete in June 1957 that the nucleus of a group that came to be known as the Beatles played together in public for the very first time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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