Location
LACE combines calm surroundings with convenience
Situated on the edge of Liverpool’s largest park, Sefton Park, LACE offers a calm retreat away from the city’s busy pace.
Just 10 minutes from Liverpool City Centre, guests can enjoy the perfect balance of nature and urban energy.
Easily accessible by road, rail, and air, with free onsite parking for a stress-free visit.

How to find us
By Car
From the M62
Exit onto A5058 Queens Drive (Ring Road + Airport signs).
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit towards Airport.
At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit towards City Centre + Tunnels.
Move right for signs to City + Sefton Park.
Turn right onto Smithdown Place (A562) and continue under the railway bridge.
Turn left at the lights onto Greenbank Drive.
Bear right onto Croxteth Drive; after Lanthbury Lane, turn right onto Croxteth Drive.
LACE is on the right.
From Tunnels and City Centre
Follow signs for Airport (A5036), passing Albert Dock and McDonald’s.
At the junction, bear left onto Parliament St (A562) towards Airport.
Continue uphill past Cains Brewery.
At the traffic lights, turn right onto St James Place (A561) towards Widnes.
Drive 1.5 miles along Park Road (A561).
At the end of Park Road, turn left onto Ullet Road, signposted Wavertree.
After 0.5 miles, turn right at Aigburth Drive or Croxteth Gate, then left onto Croxteth Drive.
Bear left at the Cricket Club sign.
LACE is 500m on the left, opposite Sefton Park Cricket Club.
Parking
There are 115 car parking spaces available:
- 56 spaces on Ullet Road
- 51 spaces on Croxteth Drive
- 6 designated disabled bays
- 2 electric vehicle charging bays
Usage of the electric car bays is on a first-come, first-served basis, however, charging time is limited to 4 hours.
By Bus
LACE is located on Ullet Road, with several frequent bus services running throughout the day. The closest bus stops are right by the pedestrian gate, serving buses in both directions.
Services
75 – Halewood Shopping Centre – Liverpool one
76 – Halewood Shopping Centre – Queens Square
80 – Speke Airport – Liverpool one
80a – Speke Morrisons – Liverpool one
60 – Bootle Strand – Aigburth Vale
By Train
Train Stations Near LACE
- St Michaels L17 7BQ – 7min Drive – 30 min walk
- Mossley Hill L18 8AG – 6 min Drive – 28 min walk
- Edge Hill L7 6ND – 6 min drive – 34 min walk
- Aigburth L17 6AG – 9 min drive – 45 min walk
- Wavertree Tech Park L13 1EG – 9 min drive – 31 min walk
For visitors traveling from outside Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central are the main city centre stations. Both are easily accessible to LACE by bus or an 8-minute taxi ride.
By Plane
Liverpool Airport
Liverpool Airport is about 6.5 miles away from LACE. Frequent buses run from the airport to Ullet Road, stopping right outside the conference and events centre for your convenience.
Accessibility information
Hearing Loop: In Halls 1 & 2, the hearing loop is integrated with the main system and connects automatically to your hearing aid.
Wheelchair Access: The office side is fully wheelchair accessible, and all conference rooms provide wheelchair access.
Parking: There are 115 parking spaces, including six accessible bays.
Address
Liverpool Archdiocesan Conference & Events
Croxteth Drive
Liverpool
L17 1AA
Tel: 0151 522 1002
Email: meetingrooms@rcaol.org.uk