Grassendale

infobox UK place
country= England
official_name= Grassendale
latitude= 53.35864
longitude= -2.90796
population=
metropolitan_borough= City of Liverpool
metropolitan_county= Merseyside
region= North West England
constituency_westminster=
post_town= LIVERPOOL
postcode_district= L19
postcode_area= L
dial_code= 0151
os_grid_reference= SJ396850
map_type= Merseyside

Grassendale is a district of Liverpool, in Merseyside, England. It is located in the south of the city, bordered by Aigburth, Allerton and Garston.

History

[http://www.stmarys-grassendale.co.uk St Mary's Church] in Grassendale opened in August 1853.

Description

Grassendale is a prestigious, almost entirely residential suburb, which consists of large, expensive and detached villas. The area is particularly green, and the houses are set well back from the road. This district retains classic-style streetlamps which give the area a traditional feel.

Grassendale Park and Cressington Park are designated as conservation areas. The ward which contains both parks and the housing is called Cressington.

Grassendale has the postcode L19.

Transport

* Cressington railway station is located in the centre of the district, providing Northern Line (Merseyrail) services to Southport, Liverpool and Hunts Cross.

Attractions

*Cressington Park
*Grassendale Park
*Otterspool Promenade

External links

* [http://liverpoolstreetgallery.com/thumbnails.php?album=25 Liverpool Street Gallery - Liverpool 19]
* [http://www.stmarys-grassendale.co.uk St. Mary's Church, Grassendale]
* [http://www.walkingbook.co.uk/liverpool/pages/page2.htm Illustrated details of Grassendale & Cressington Parks]
* [http://www.soccerweekend.com/team/index.asp?TeamID=16598 Grassendale Football Club]
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