St Elizabeth's Place

Leisure

The town of Bootle enjoys a number of attractive green spaces, including Rimrose Valley Country Park. This pretty public park is home to the Brookvale Local Nature Reserve, a site of Special Local Biological Importance. 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 less than a ten minute drive from home, the esteemed Aintree Golf Centre is also close to home. The world-renowned Aintree racecourse hosts the prestigious Grand National, along with regular live music performances.

Active residents can take a trip to the impressive Litherland Sports Park, less than two miles from St. Elizabeth’s Place, which is recognised for its status as one of the designated training camps for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Liverpool is just a 15-minute drive from Bootle, and 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.

Residents can explore world-famous sites within five miles of home, such as the award-winning Albert Dock, one of Britain’s leading heritage attractions.

Shopping

The well-connected town of Bootle benefits from a range of good local amenities and shopping facilities, including a popular supermarket within walking distance of the development.

Just a 10-minute drive from Elizabeth Place, The Strand is Bootle’s premier shopping centre with over 100 high-street stores, independent retailers and casual eateries.

The vibrant shopping scene of Liverpool is just a 15 minute drive from home and offers exclusive retail outlets, modern department stores and bohemian street markets. For a unique retail experience, Liverpool’s well-known Bold Street is the city’s bohemian centre, with vintage stores, artisan bistros and experimental fashion boutiques, while prestigious designer outlets can be found in the fashionable Cavern Walks and Met Quarter.

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 for the seasoned shopper, alongside excellent quality restaurants and cafés to entertain visitors from morning until night.

Transport

St. Elizabeth’s Place is an ideal home for commuters and professionals, with excellent local transport links to major towns and cities.

Switch Island is just 3 miles away and joins both the M57 (the Liverpool Outer Ring Road), and the M58 motorway, which travels as far as Greater Manchester. The abundant attractions of Liverpool city centre are just 4.5 miles away via the A5038, while the idyllic town of Southport is just 30 minutes away via the A565.

For travel by train, Orrell Park train station provides regular services to Liverpool and Ormskirk, while Bootle New Strand Station is just over one mile away, with services to Hunts Cross and South Port. Liverpool Lime Street is a major station in the area, providing connections to major cities across the country.

International travel is covered by the John Lennon Airport at just a 30 minute drive from home via the M57.

Education

Residents of these new homes in Bootle benefit from a number of well-regarded nearby schools, with facilities to cater for infant through to higher education.

Younger children are served by an extensive range of popular primary schools, many of which are within walking distance of Elizabeth Gardens. Springwell Park Community Primary School is less than a five minute walk from home, while St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School can also be reached within a short walk. St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School and Linacre Primary School are also located just over a 10 minute walk from the development.

Students over 11 are served by the highly-regarded Holy Family Catholic High School, while Hugh Baird College and South Sefton College are notable institutions offering a diverse range of courses, both just a 10 minute drive from home.

Those pursuing further study may consider the notable Liverpool University which, at just a 10 minute drive from the development, is ranked amongst the top 1% of universities worldwide.