Bootle

Bootle is a town in Merseyside, England.

Understand
It is located within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire. It lies about 2 miles north of Liverpool, and 6 south of Southport.

By train
There are two railway stations served by frequent electric services from Liverpool to Southport. These are Bootle Oriel Road and Bootle New Strand.

By plane
Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Around 160 flights arrive daily from within the UK and Europe. The airport is well-served by low-cost airlines including Easyjet and Ryanair. For a complete listing of airlines and destinations, see the Summer and Winter timetables.

Respect
Bootle has a large Irish community, and the advice given in the Ireland and Northern Ireland articles apply here in terms of respect. Some Irish people are of Northern Irish descent and may be sensitive about being called Irish, so always ask first where they're from to avoid causing offence.

Some individuals in Bootle are sensitive about being called a Scouser even though the town is contiguous with Liverpool.

People who are LGBT may face hostility and problems in some parts, mainly due to more traditional attitudes towards homosexuality and bisexuality, and gender identities. You may wish to avoid being open about your sexuality.