Speke airport began life and saw its first plane take off in 1930 with its old terminal and Art-Deco style tower built that decade. Expanding over the years, by 2002 , a new £42.5m terminal was opened by the late Queen Elizabeth II and the site was later renamed Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
South Parkway is further than you think The closest rail station to the airport, Liverpool South Parkway, has direct links to Warrington, Cheshire, Manchester, Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands, East Anglia and connections to London Euston services at Runcorn or Crewe, says Liverpool John Lennon Airport. But despite its "'for Liverpool John Lennon Airport" branding, many will know Liverpool South Parkway train station is a little further than you think.
It's known by different names Certain generations will still refer to the site as Speke Airport, its original name before it was called Liverpool John Lennon. The airport began life and saw its first plane take off in 1930, with its old terminal and Art-Deco style tower built that decade. Your holiday starts at The Kissing Gate There's no better was to start your holiday than having a drink at the airport. And for many, the place to go for years has been The Kissing Gate.
You go to Boots for your last minute essentials Another high street favourite at Liverpool John Lennon Airport is Boots. And, like its other branches in other airports, it sees a lot of flyers popping in for last minute essentials.