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St Johns Beacon

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St Johns Beacon is a former radio and current observation tower in Liverpool, England. Designed by James A. Roberts Associates, it was built in …

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Dec 31, 2024
Been to Liverpool loads of times, never been up the tower. Went at 11am opening time on Sunday, quite busy but didn't wait long. Great views at the top across the city, you can see far and wide 360°. Full review by ScottyGee81
Nov 5, 2024
St Johns Beacon is one of the most recognisable landmark structures in the city ,a modern tower with a revolving gallery and viewing area ,very popular with tourists, its such a highly photogenic tow… Full review by NeilKelly77
May 21, 2024
One of the iconic structures of our city is St John's Beacon. This very impressive tower offers stunning views of the city of Liverpool and beyond ,its the most recognisable building in the city and … Full review by NeilKelly77
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Facts

Located:Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Construction completed:1969
Opened:1971
Owner:RivingtonHark
Construction started:1966
Floors:5
Architect:James A. Roberts Associates - Birmingham
Type:Radio station

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Is it open after dark?I would love to take night images of the city
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I’m not sure.... Might well be cos it’s the summer and they’d get more visitors
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Is it open after dark?I would love to take night images of the city
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I'm afraid not it shuts at 5.15pm, we were very lucky we got there at 4.45pm and I thought that we were going to be rushed but no the staff were amazing and so welcoming. A not to …
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I'm afraid not it shuts at 5.15pm, we were very lucky we got there at 4.45pm and I thought that we were going to be rushed but no the staff were amazing and so welcoming. A not to be missed place to visit.
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Hi are there toilets at the top and is there somewhere to get a hot drink?
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No toilets available at the top. There was a cold vending machine with drinks at the top. If you want a hit drink there's a costa across GP from the tower.
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Is it cheaper to book in advance or pay on the day
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Sorry not sure
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Where is the entrance? I looked all over yesterday and could not find it. I even asked people around the area and they …
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Where is the entrance? I looked all over yesterday and could not find it. I even asked people around the area and they didn't know.
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The entrance is at the bottom of the tower up a set of stairs by St. John's Market it's the radio station entrance a glass doored reception facing the side of the Tesco store. Hope this helps.
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Is there a Café at the top?
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Unfortunately not, sorry. But we have to plans to hopefully install one sometime soon.
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