St John's Beacon

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Enjoy one of the best family friendly attractions in Liverpool at the Radio City Tower

St Johns Beacon, also known locally as the Radio City Tower is Liverpool's second tallest building and offers stunning 360° panoramic views of Merseyside and beyond, as far as Blackpool and Snowdonia on clearer days.

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Take in the stunning 360° views of Liverpool from St John's Beacon

Enjoy a truly unique day out in Liverpool at St John's Beacon, also known locally as the Radio City Tower and behold the ever-evolving vista of Merseyside and beyond from a towering vantage point 400 feet above the city centre of Liverpool. 

Not only does the Beacon offer unrivalled views, the tower is also home to local and national radio stations Radio City and Greatest Hits Radio, the studios of which can be viewed on your visit. Who knows, you may even get to spot a celebrity or two….

Don't miss out on a visit to St John's Beacon Liverpool radio tower today.

Friendly guides await your arrival where they will escort you in one of our high speeds lifts to enjoy the views at your own leisure. We are fully accessible, absolutely no stairs to climb and even well behaved friendly dogs are welcome.

Location
St Johns Beacon,
1 Houghton St,
Liverpool,
L1 1RL
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How to find us

The address for the Radio City Tower is at St Johns Beacon, Houghton Street, Liverpool, L1 1RL

St Johns Beacon reception is based in Houghton Street behind the Playhouse Theatre and adjacent to Rapid Discount Store. There are also signs in St Johns Shopping Centre directing you to the main entrance.

By car: 

If driving, the closest car park is St Johns on Lime Street, the postcode of which for Sat-Nav is L1 1LQ

By train: 

The Nearest railway stations are Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central Station.

By bus: 

The closest bus stop is Queen Square. If arriving via one of the tour buses please alight at bus stop number 9.

More Info
Is St John's Beacon wheelchair friendly?

Yes, there are no stairs required to climb at St John's Beacon. 

Is there a café at the top of St John's Beacon?

Unfortunately not, although there are plans to install one in the future. 

How tall is St John's Beacon?

St Johns Beacon is 138 metres (457 feet) to the very top. The Viewing Gallery is approximately 120 metres high.

Can you visit the studios of Radio City at St John's Beacon?

The tower is a working radio station, so you can therefore not enter the live radio station. The studios however, are on the same level as the viewing gallery so you can certainly view the presenters and producers hard at work. Some of them might even wave!

How far can you see from St John's Beacon?

On clearer days, you can see as far as Blackpool, the Lake District and Snowdonia. Don’t be put off by bad weather – these are sometimes the best days to come up. 

Can children enter St John's Beacon on their own?

All children visiting St John's Beacon must be accompanied by an adult at the minimum age of 17. 

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