Heritage Open Days - St Monica’s Church

Visit St Monica's Church as part of Heritage Open Days across the region.

St Monica’s Church (1936) was designed by Liverpool architect F.X. Velarde. Strongly influenced by the European Modern Movement, the church has a massive tower with external sculpture by H. Tyson Smith. A surprising building to find in suburban Bootle. Pevsner called it “an epoch-making church for England”. Grade II Listed.

Dates

Open 13 Sep 2008

Open 15 Sep 2008 - 19 Sep 2008

Road Directions

The church is situated on Fernhill Road at the junction with Earl Road, adjacent to the north entrance to Derby Park.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Bootle New Strand (approx 1 mile) on the Merseyrail Northern (Southport) Line.

Nearest bus stop Southport Road / Earl Road (route 56 /156)

 Facilities

• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - The ramp is through the gate from Earl Road.
• English Heritage Event - Part of Heritage Open Days event.
• Parking (charge) - On Street Parking
• Toilets