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Many people often refer to Liverpool John Lennon Airport as the Merseyside Airport, but it’s a name that’s never been used formally.

Serving Liverpool, Merseyside and North Wales the Liverpool John Lennon Airport is situated on the banks of the Mersey estuary some 6.5 miles from the city centre.

Although sometimes called the Merseyside Airport this hasn’t ever been used as it’s official name.  The airport started life back in 1930 when the original Airport was built in part of the grounds of Speke Hall, initially flights were operated by Imperial Airways.  By the late 1930’s flights to destinations in Ireland had started to become popular and the airport built an array of new buildings including a traffic control tower, 2 hangars and a passenger terminal.

During the World War II the airport was renamed RAF Speke (still no reference to Merseyside Airport) and was used by the Royal Air Force for many missions including the distribution of aircraft all across the county.  Many factories and aircraft construction facilities were in operation around Speke at the time including the Rootes shadow factory building Bristol Blenheims and 1,070 Handley Page Halifax bombers.

The Merseyside Airport WWII Record

Legend has it that the fastest air-to-air combat “kill” in the Battle of Britain took place at Speke.  On the 8th October 1940 Flight Commander of 312 (Czech) Squadron Denys Gillam took off in his Hawker Hurricane from Speke to be confronted by a Junkers 88 passing across him.   With the undercarriage of his Hurricane still retracting he engaged with the Junkers and shot it down.  The whole attack from take off to landing took little more than 12 minutes but stopped the Junkers dropping it’s deadly load right on the Rootes shadow factory.

Interestingly this significant event at Speke Airport took place on the day before John Lennon himself was born only a few miles up the road.

After the war Liverpool Airport became the North West’s busiest Airport until Manchester Airport over took it in 1949.   With the name of the only Merseyside airport back to Speke Airport it’s fortunes waned through the post wars years, until in the late 1960’s.  1966 saw the building of a new 7,500 ft (2,286 m) runway and in 1986 a modern passenger terminal was opened.  The old 1930’s passenger terminal was left derelict for many years until in 2001 its Grade II listed Art Deco style was preserved when it was converted into a hotel, now operated by Crowne Plaza.
2001 also was the year that our beloved Merseyside Airport was renamed from Speke Airport in honour of John Lennon, a founding member of The Beatles, 21 years after Lennon’s death. Today the name remains the same Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

No matter what you call the regions airports PJ Chauffeur Service provide executive level transport for one or more travelers, too and from all the North West Airports including Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester International Airport.

Liverpool Wedding Cars come in all shapes and sizes, from vintage buses through to stretch limousines.  No matter what your personal taste the wedding car world has something to suit everyone.

One wedding car to a fleet of cars and a coach

Many people choose one wedding car to transport the bride and groom to the wedding venue and on to the reception.  Others opt for a main wedding car for the bride and groom and a couple of other cars for principle guests.  From time to time we’ve been asked to transport many more guests using our mini buses or even our 53 seater coach.

Mercedes Viano Wedding Cars

Rolls Royce Phantom

Audi A8 Silver

33 seat Mercedes coach

53 seat coach

What ever you choose for your wedding car fleet you can be assured P J Chauffeurs provide the very highest levels of luxury and service from start to finish.

From our super luxurious modern Rolls Royce through to our plus mini buses and coach, each and every vehicle is maintained and presented to the very highest standards.

Experienced chauffeur driven wedding cars

Our experience in providing Liverpool Wedding Cars spans many years and many hundreds of weddings.  We’ve taken care of transportation for many brides, grooms and guests across Liverpool and Merseyside throughout the years, ensuring each and every need is met.   From multiple pick up points to multiple drop off points throughout the evening, quite intimate weddings to large wedding celebrations with hundreds of guests.

No wedding is too big or too intimate, P J Chauffeurs provides the right level of service you need to help make you day even more amazing.

So if you are planning your wedding, why not call PJ Chauffeurs Liverpool Wedding Cars service, we’re always happy to help.

August 2017 is a packed month for music related events, as the last days of summer approach this is the month to get out there and enjoy some superb music.

Creamfields 2017 – possibly the best dance festival on earth.

A massive 30 stages throughout the weekend play host to over 300 artists celebrating the very best of electronic music.

Creamfields is now the worlds biggest electronic music festival, with over 70,000 fans making the trip from around the world every August bank Holiday.

24th, 25th, 26th, 27th August 2017.

Albert Dock’s Folk Festival – Folk on the Dock

Following on from the amazing success of the the first Folk on the Dock festival, this year is set to be even bigger and better.

Folk on the Dock showcase some of the very best of folk, roots and acoustic music there is. This free stage event draws perfomers from all corners of the folk scene, including Moulettes, Lee Southhall, Iron Fire and Wildwood Kin.

The event takes place from the 26th – 28th August

For more information visit Folk on the Dock

International Beatles Week

From the 23rd August until the 29th August Liverpool will become even more Beatles crazy than usual with a full week of Beatles events.

With 70 bands from over 20 countries and fans traveling from all corners of the globe the Liverpool Beatles Week Festival is sure to be the best on record.  With venues across the city including The Cavern, Royal Court, Alma De Cuba, St. George’s Hall and the Adelphi Hotel for late night parties and the Annual Beatles convention, your never going to run out of things to do and bands to enjoy.

For more information take a trip to the website.

Gerry and The Pacemakers – hit makers to record breakers.

This exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool provides us with a new glimpse in to the times of this famous Liverpool band.  With 30 new images, the exhibition captures the warmth, energy and humour of band on their rapid rise to fame.

In just 18 months the band had six British top ten hits and were the first act ever to reach number one in the UK singles charts with their first three releases.

July 2017 until 7th January 2018 – visit the Museum of Liverpool website for more information.

No matter what you plan to do this August and throughout the rest of the year, PJ Chauffeurs can make all events extra special.  Enjoy travelling in style in our luxury chauffeur driven cars, mini buses and coaches, for you and your group of friends, family or associates.

PJ Chauffeurs consistently provide us with a professional, friendly service for both business and personal use. Every vehicle is spotless and the drivers are always reliable and courteous. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

S Wright

Brilliant professional chauffeur service, well recommended

It’s our first-time visit to Liverpool and we required a chauffeur service to Blackpool.

Amazing service, clean car, smooth drive, and reasonable price.

When we visit again I would always call them.

Saif Ali

PJ Chauffeurs provided a gleaming chauffeured driven car that helped to make our sons prom an event he’ll remember forever.

When other chauffeur companies didn’t reply to our request regarding availability PJ Chauffeur was the only one to reply the same day.

In the future when we have the need to hire a premier chauffeur service, we will definitely be using PJ Chauffeurs.

From works parties, events with friends or family at some point many of us need a minibus.

PJ Chauffeurs Minibus Hire Liverpool provide chauffeur driven mini buses for every event.  Our clients range from private individuals through to corporate and events management companies.

In our fleet of chauffeur driven vehicles we have MPV style vehicles, 16 seater mini buses and of course our luxury 33 seater and 53 seater coaches for larger groups.
Get your free minibus quote today

A highly experienced team

Our team of chauffeurs are highly experienced and backed by a professional logistics operation who take care of every aspect of your booking.  If you need multiple picks ups and drop off we are happy to oblige throughout Liverpool or the wider North West region.

P J Chauffeur Services of Liverpool offer an executive level service for both business and private use, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

We we offer a full range of minibus travel services from –

• Airport & Port Transfers
• Corporate Travel
• Sightseeing Tours
• Leisure Travel and Tours
• Weddings
• Special Days

Choose the perfect vehicle to suit your needs, choose from:

• Executive Saloons
• Mini Buses and MPV’s
• Mini Coaches
• Luxury Coaches.

As a local authority licensed and fully insured operator we pride ourselves on providing you with pure chauffeur driven luxury from start to finish.

Make sure your guests arrive in style, hire a mini bus and chauffeur from PJ Chauffeurs Minibus Hire Liverpool.

To find out more contact us today

PJ Chauffeurs Merseyside over the many years of operation have earned not only a great reputation but a loyal customer following also.

Customers like our professional drivers, luxury vehicles, prompt efficient service and of course the superb value for money we provide.

We cover an array of chauffeur services including:

• Airport & Port Transfers
• Corporate Travel
• Sightseeing Tours
• Leisure Travel and Tours
• Weddings
• Special Days

Our fleet of vehicles is capable of providing chauffeur driven luxury transport for 1 to 53 people.

Over the years PJ Chauffeurs have seen many other chauffeurs in Liverpool and Merseyside come and go, however we have grown whilst consistently providing excellent executive chauffeur services and superb luxury mini coach services.

From weddings to corporate functions, proms to a night out at the theatre, golf trips and sightseeing, airport transfers and port transfers you can be confident PJ Chauffeurs Merseyside can help.  Stylish, affordable chauffeur drive luxury from start to finish.

For more information contact PJ Chauffeurs Merseyside today.

Spring and Summer are always popular times to get married.  If you’re planning a wedding in Liverpool or Merseyside and still need to sort out a your wedding cars then give us a call.

PJ Chauffeurs provide a range of wedding cars and coaches.  From our luxury Rolls Royce to a wonderful 53 seater coach we are able to cater for almost any size of wedding party.

Wedding Cars and transport for all.

Weddings can often get quite muddled especially when it comes to transport.  Ok the bride and groom may arrive at a certain location at the right time, but where are the other guests?  If you need Mum and Dad, Auntie Anne and Uncle Jim to appear in a photograph it’s essential they arrive on time and to the right location.  Relying on own transport for family and guests can often make the day fraught, so why not ease the pressure and let us take care of transportation for the entire day.

We have many years experience creating travel plans that include multiple pick ups and drop off’s, bespoke itineraries and return trip plans.  No matter how many guests we’re here to transport them to exactly where you need them to be at the right time.

A huge range of wedding venues.

With an enormous array of wedding venues and photo opportunities across Liverpool and Merseyside, PJ Chauffeurs provide the perfect wedding day travel solutions for everyone.  No matter if you’re married in Liverpool City Centre and hold the reception in Southport, married on the North Wales border and party the night away on the Wirral we can help.

To take the first step in wedding travel freedom get in touch today and we’ll take care of the rest.

Did you know?

There are over 50 approved wedding venues in Liverpool alone including

• Allerton Manor Golf Club.
• Aloft.
• The Athenaeum.
• The Beatles Story.
• Blackburne House Group.
• The Bluecoat.
• Britannia Adelphi Hotel.
• Camp and Furnace.
• Crowne Plaza Hotel.
• Crowne Plaza Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
• Croxteth Hall and Country Park.
• Devonshire House Hotel.
• Doubletree by Hilton.
• Epstein Theatre.
• Everton Football Club.
• Everyman Theatre.
• Florence Institute.
• Grand Central Hall
• Hallmark Hotel.
• Harbourside Marina.
• Hard Days Night Hotel.
• Hilton Liverpool.
• Hinterlands.
• Hope Street Hotel.
• The Isla Gladstone.
• Jurys Inn.
• The Liner at Liverpool.
• Liverpool Cricket Club, Aigburth Road, Liverpool.
• Liverpool Football Club.
• Liverpool Medical Institution.
• Liverpool Town Hall.
• Malmaison Liverpool.
• Marriott Hotel, 1 Queen Square, City Centre.
• Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel.
• Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock.
• Palm House, Sefton Park.
• Pullman Hotel.
• Racquet Club.
• Racquet Club.
• Radisson Blu Hotel, City Centre.
• Richmond Hotel.
• Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
• Sefton Park Hotel.
• Shankly Hotel.
• Speke Hall.
• St George’s Hall.
• Titanic Hotel and Rum Warehouse.
• The Bentley, Brunswick Street.
• The Venue, Royal Liver Building.
• The Victoria Gallery and Museum.
• 30 James Street – Home of the Titanic.
• 60 Hope Street.
• 62 Castle St.

For a complete and up to date list visit the Liverpool Council Website