Directions
St. Wilfrid's Place is just 2.5 miles from Switch Island, which joins both the M57 (the Liverpool Outer Ring Road), and the M58 motorway. The abundant attractions of Liverpool city centre are around five miles away, and the idyllic town of Southport is just 30 minutes away - both via the A565.
St Wilfrid's Place is located on Hawthorne Road, Litherland, which falls within the boundaries of Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council.Leisure
Close to picturesque beaches and just two miles from Crosby Marine Lake, St. Wilfrid's place provides an ideal setting to enjoy the outdoors.
Nearby, residents will find the Rimrose Valley Country Park, an attractive public park which offers 2.2km of open space and natural woodlands, leading onto the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. This pretty public park is home to the Brookvale Local Nature Reserve, a site of Special Local Biological Importance, while a number of walking and cycling routes can be enjoyed by visitors throughout the year. Walton Hall Park is also nearby and benefits from a children's play area, a fishing lake, football pitches and a 3.25km fitness trail.
Bootle Golf Course is just a mile away, offering fantastic views and well-groomed lawns, with challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Also close to home, the world-renowned Aintree racecourse (2.8 miles) hosts the prestigious Grand National, along with regular live music performances.
Active residents can take a trip to the impressive Litherland Sports Park, just a five-minute drive from St. Wilfrid's Place, which is recognised for its status as one of the designated training camps for the 2012 Olympic Games. This impressive centre has facilities including an athletics track, cycle circuit, astro turf pitches, and fitness studio, while a number of private gyms can also be found nearby.
Liverpool city centre can be reached in under 20 minutes by car, and is home to the largest number of museums and art galleries outside of London. This cosmopolitan city boasts a long-standing reputation in the world of theatre and is home to celebrated venues such as the Everyman and Playhouse, claiming to have hosted the debut performances of several international actors.Education
Younger children are served by an extensive range of popular primary schools, many of which are within walking distance of St. Wilfrid's Place.
St. Philip's Church of England Primary School is a 10-minute walk from home, while English Martyrs Catholic Primary School and St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School are both under a mile from the development.
The well-regarded St. Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School and St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic School can be reached within just over half-a-mile, while older students will find a number of secondary schools within a short drive of St. Wilfrid's Place.
Those pursuing further study may consider the notable University of Liverpool which, at less than a 20-minute drive from the development, is ranked amongst the top 1% of universities worldwide.Shopping
Excellent local amenities can be found within close proximity, including a large supermarket just a few minutes' walk from the development.
Also a short walk away, residents will find a local shopping parade, including a convenience store, an Italian restaurant and other family eateries.
Just a 10 minute drive away, Aintree Shopping Park offers various popular brands, restaurants and homeware stores.
Alternatively, the vibrant shopping scene of Liverpool is just a short drive from home and offers exclusive retail outlets, modern department stores and bohemian street markets.
The city's premier retail hub, Liverpool ONE, is well worth a visit, offering a full day of retail therapy in the heart of Liverpool. This open-air shopping plaza boasts a range of high-street and designer boutiques, alongside excellent quality restaurants and caf?s to entertain visitors from morning until night.
