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Why we love Liverpool

Get into the groove at the British Music Experience, indulge your footie fantasies with a trip to Liverpool F.C.’s Anfield Stadium, or feel on top of the world with a 360-degree tour of the Royal Liver Building

There’s plenty to experience in Liverpool, from ghostly street tours to sipping cocktails from its many rooftops bars, and there are more galleries and museums here than any other city outside London. Whether you take in its Georgian Quarter for brunch, its independent vibe in the Baltic Triangle for dinner or shop till you drop in Liverpool One, this city really is the place to be. 

Things to do in Liverpool

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The vibrant heart of the city, Royal Albert Dock is home to restaurants, museums, bars, shops and the Tate Liverpool art gallery.

Explore the Royal Albert Dock

Photo by: VisitBritain/Kathryn Ramsden

Location: Liverpool

Dog in a life jacket on a stand-up paddle-board
Royal Albert Dock

For striking modern art, look no further than this outpost of the Tate galleries. Currently closed for renovations, RIBA North, Mann Island, is its temporary home.

Be inspired by Tate Liverpool

Photo by: Tate Liverpool Photo © Tate Liverpool (Rikard Österlund)

Liverpool Biennial
Tate Liverpool

Even if Liverpool FC isn’t your team, the club’s mighty stadium is super impressive – and yours to discover on a behind-the-scenes tour.

Book your tour of Anfield

Photo by: officialsyviaajayi

Location: Liverpool

A woman posing while on a stadium tour of Anfield, Liverpool.
Anfield, Liverpool

This iconic Liverpudlian venue helped launch The Beatles and many others to stardom.

Discover more about the Cavern Club

Photo by: VisitBritain

Location: Liverpool

Brick tunnel-shaped room with music act on stage
The Cavern Club

Follow in the footsteps of the band that took the world by storm, spy the world-famous Cavern Club and snap a picture at the John Lennon Statue.

Explore with a Beatles Walking Tour

Photo by: Brit Music Tours

Location: Stub

Brit Music Tours - Beatles Liverpool
Beatles Walking Tour

Rock, pop, punk and rave you way through popular music history.

Discover the sounds of the British Music Experience

Photo by: British Music Experience, Liverpool

British Music Experience, Liverpool
British Music Experience

Take a tour of this Liverpool icon, and enjoy 360º city views from its 15th-floor viewing platform.

What’s on at the Royal Liver Building

Photo by: Jason Roberts

Gentleman photographing the tower in the skyline from the roof of the Royal Liver Building 360, Merseyside. Silver winner of the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022
Royal Liver Building

Explore a fresh side of the city’s historic docks on a kayaking, canoeing or wild-swimming adventure.

Visit Liverpool Watersports Centre

Photo by: Liverpool Watersports Centre

People sliding down a slide into the water at Liverpool Watersports Centre
Liverpool Watersports Centre

Liverpool’s first street food market is a celebration of the city’s best bites. From frozen gins to gluten-free treats, it’s the perfect place to catch-up and refuel.

Explore Baltic Market

Photo by: VisitBritain

Man sitting at table, sprinkling cheese on pizza
Baltic Market

A popular LGBTQIA+ venue with a packed events calendar. There’s something to entertain you every night, from cabaret to karaoke and more.

Get down at OMG Liverpool

Photo by: Conory Photography

A group of people on a night out in OMG Liverpool
OMG Liverpool

Honouring the fabulous four from Liverpool, the city hosts tribute acts and fans from all over the world.

Visit International Beatle Week

Photo by: Stuart Homer Photography, International Beatles Week

International Beatles Week Pur-McCartney-grand-central-hall-Credit-Stuart-Homerr-
International Beatle Week

From high street to boutique, books to beauty, cinema, restaurants and even mini golf – this city mall has over 170 shops to explore.

Discover Liverpool One

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Liverpool One shopping centre. A man and woman, a young couple walking up the ramp outside the new shopping centre development and regeneration in the city.
Liverpool One

For anything Beatlemania, it’s the place to be. Immerse yourself in gigs, museums and memorabilia at this historic spot.

Explore the Cavern Quarter

Photo by: The Cavern, Liverpool

A woman posing outside the Cavern Club in Liverpool, a famous venue in the history of the Beatles
The Cavern Quarter

From vintage shops to global delis and indie stores of all descriptions, wander down the charming cobbles of Bold Street.

Get to know Bold Street

Photo by: VisitLiverpool

Location: Liverpool, England

Shop in style at Liverpool's indie Bold Street
Bold Street

With its communal tables, friendly service and vibrant events, this sustainable food spot is sociable and ethical.

Find out more about Duke Street Market

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Burger from Bone and Block at Liverpool's Duke Street Market
Duke Street Market

This is no ordinary golf course: with drinks, street food and DJs, these 18 holes are made for partying.

Discover Golf Fang

Photo by: Getty Images/Digital Vision/Klaus Vedfelt

Location: Liverpool, England

Cropped image of male and female friends toasting drink glasses at bowling alley.
Golf Fang

Featuring 100 statues, Antony Gormley’s artwork brings a new dimension to this seaside spot.

Visit ‘Another Place’ on Crosby Beach

Photo by: VisitBritain/Marketing Liverpool

Location: Liverpool, England

People standing beside Antony Gormley's Another Place sculptures on Crosby Beach, Liverpool
Crosby Beach ‘Another Place’

The city dons its glad rags and rainbow flags for the annual Pride parade, concerts and events.

Discover more about Pride in Liverpool

Photo by: Bryan Fowler

Location: Liverpool, England

Two people celebrating Liverpool Pride by blowing bubbles towards the camera
Liverpool Pride

Dating back to the 1800s, this pub is an icon of Liverpool’s LGBTQIA+ scene – and has good-value cocktails as a bonus.

Visit The Poste House

Photo by: Getty Images/Image Source

Location: Liverpool, England

A group of people drinking at a bar
The Poste House

Regarded as one of the leading dance music festivals on the planet, enjoy four days of house, techno, drum and bass, electronic dance, trance music and more!

Discover the sounds of Creamfields

Photo by: Anthony Mooney

Location: Liverpool, England

Crowd at Creamfields Festival
Creamfields, Cheshire

What better way to learn about the city than from a passionate Liverpudlian themselves in this local-led exploration that takes you way beyond the guidebooks.

Discover City Unscripted Liverpool

Photo by: VisitBritain

Location: Liverpool, England

Rooftop terrace restaurant with expansive city views
City Unscripted Liverpool

Hop on board the Beatles bus tour with Beatles City Explorer and discover the history of the world's most legendary band.

Find out more about Beatles City Explorer

Photo by: Beatles City Explorer

Location: Liverpool, England

Open top buses in Liverpool, used for Beatles themed tours of the city
Beatles City Explorer

Don’t believe your eyes: this mind-bending museum is full of illusions, puzzles and all-things surreal.

Discover Quirky Quarter

Photo by: Photograph by David Rose

Location: Liverpool

People posing in an upside down room at Liverpool's Quirky Quarter
Quirky Quarter

With its feather-decked dancers and samba beats, this cocktail bar throws a spicy twist on your night out.

Dine at Alma de Cuba

Photo by: Hemis / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Ropewalks district, the Alma de Cuba bar restaurant, old Polish church transformed into a lounge
Alma de Cuba

From sizzling ribeyes to juicy rumps, this spot specialises in premium cuts – for those who love their steaks.

Discover the Cowshed Liverpool

Photo by: Cowshed Liverpool

Location: Liverpool

Two people eating steaks at Liverpool's Cowshed Restaurant
Cowshed Liverpool

Step into the world of the Shelbys on this Peaky Blinders walking tour of Liverpool.

Book your Peaky Blinders Tour of Liverpool now

Photo by: Brit Movie Tours

Location: Liverpool

A Peaky Blinders tour group posing outside an industrial warehouse in Liverpool
Peaky Blinders Tour of Liverpool

Don a hard hat and explore the inner-workings of Liverpool’s famous underground network.

Venture into the Mersey Tunnels

Photo by: Liverpool City Region

Location: Liverpool

A tour group exploring the Mersey Tunnel
Mersey Tunnels

Catch live music, dance, festivals, theatre and cinema at this unique outdoor venue – a bombed out church.

Find out more about what’s on at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church

Photo by: simon morley / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Andy Edwards; 'Christmas truce'; St Luke's Church; 'All together now'; truce; Christmas truce;
St Luke’s Church or Bombed Out Church

Have fun at gin-tasting and cocktail-making workshops with some of Britain’s top distilleries.

Discover The Liverpool Gin & Rum Festival

Photo by: Liverpool Gin Festival

Location: Liverpool

An overhead view of Liverpool Gin Festival
The Liverpool Gin & Rum Festival

Founded in 1870, this green space features lakes, walks and the magnificent Isla Gladstone conservatory.

Discover more about Stanley Park

Photo by: LAURA ORLANDO / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

The Isla Gladstone Conservatory in Stanley Park, Liverpool. On a sunny day. Image shot 2016. Exact date unknown.
Stanley Park

A rural idyll within easy reach of the city, Croxteth boasts a massive 500 acres of wild woodlands and fields.

Visit Croxteth Hall & Country Park

Photo by: Stuart Hough / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Aerial view of Croxteth Hall Country Park and Stately Home
Croxteth Hall & Country Park

Picnic beside a 1,000-year-old oak tree, feed the ducks on the lake, and discover the ancient Calder Stones.

Discover more about Calderstones Park

Photo by: Anthony Dean / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Calderstones Park, Liverpool
Calderstones Park

This light-flooded glasshouse hosts a trove of exotic plants and events within its impressive interior.

Step inside Sefton Park Palm House

Photo by: Ian Hubball / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Victorian glass palm house with tropical plants and trees in Sefton Park, Liverpool.
Sefton Park Palm House

Regarded as one of the world’s most photogenic libraries, with a domed roof and oak bookshelves housing some rare books, the Picton Reading Room opened in 1860.

Find out more about Picton Reading Room

Photo by: Graeme Lamb / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Exterior of Picton Reading Room in Liverpool Library
Picton Reading Room

Slip into a world free of distractions, where not even light, sound or gravity can interrupt your me-time.

Plan your visit to Float Planet

Photo by: Float Planet Liverpool

Location: Liverpool

A woman in a flotation tank
Float Planet

Explore the city’s top sights – and get a workout too with these pedal-powered tours…

Join Liverpool Cycle Tours

Photo by: Liverpool Cycle Tours

Location: Liverpool

A tour group on bicycles near the Chinese Arch in Liverpool
Liverpool Cycle Tours

Start your day with nothing short of a Green Goddess and a crispy vegetable hash, in a plant-powered breakfast with a boost.

Discover The Vibe

Photo by: The Vibe Cafe

Location: Liverpool

People enjoying food at a table in the Vibe Cafe in Liverpool
The Vibe

Take a tour of this fascinating village, whose crowning glory is its world-class art gallery.

Discover a community with a difference at Port Sunlight

Photo by: Port Sunlight Village Trust

368 Port Sunlight Village Museum Wirral
Port Sunlight

For sandy dunes and breathtaking sea views, look no further than Formby Beach.

Enjoy the sea air at Formby Beach

Photo by: @atingslife

Location: Liverpool

Woman walking along sand dunes at Formby beach
Formby Beach

Experience Liverpool’s iconic Anfield stadium from a new perspective.

Book your Anfield abseil

Photo by: VisitBritain/Peter Hughes

Red clouds in sunset over the ground of a stadium
Anfield Abseil Experience

Free contemporary photography exhibitions, workshops and events for all, at Liverpool's iconic waterfront.

Find out more about Open Eye Gallery’s exhibitions and events

Photo by: Rob Battersby Photography

Location: Liverpool, England

A woman admiring work at a photography exhibition.
Open Eye Gallery

Climb aboard for this hop-on hop-off bus tour that covers Liverpool’s most iconic attractions.

Discover Liverpool with City Explorer

Photo by: Beatles City Explorer

Location: Liverpool, England

Open top buses in Liverpool, used for Beatles themed tours of the city
City Explorer

The vibrant heart of the city, Royal Albert Dock is home to restaurants, museums, bars, shops and the Tate Liverpool art gallery.

Explore the Royal Albert Dock

Photo by: VisitBritain/Kathryn Ramsden

Location: Liverpool

Dog in a life jacket on a stand-up paddle-board
Royal Albert Dock

For striking modern art, look no further than this outpost of the Tate galleries. Currently closed for renovations, RIBA North, Mann Island, is its temporary home.

Be inspired by Tate Liverpool

Photo by: Tate Liverpool Photo © Tate Liverpool (Rikard Österlund)

Liverpool Biennial
Tate Liverpool

Even if Liverpool FC isn’t your team, the club’s mighty stadium is super impressive – and yours to discover on a behind-the-scenes tour.

Book your tour of Anfield

Photo by: officialsyviaajayi

Location: Liverpool

A woman posing while on a stadium tour of Anfield, Liverpool.
Anfield, Liverpool

This iconic Liverpudlian venue helped launch The Beatles and many others to stardom.

Discover more about the Cavern Club

Photo by: VisitBritain

Location: Liverpool

Brick tunnel-shaped room with music act on stage
The Cavern Club

Follow in the footsteps of the band that took the world by storm, spy the world-famous Cavern Club and snap a picture at the John Lennon Statue.

Explore with a Beatles Walking Tour

Photo by: Brit Music Tours

Location: Stub

Brit Music Tours - Beatles Liverpool
Beatles Walking Tour

Rock, pop, punk and rave you way through popular music history.

Discover the sounds of the British Music Experience

Photo by: British Music Experience, Liverpool

British Music Experience, Liverpool
British Music Experience

Take a tour of this Liverpool icon, and enjoy 360º city views from its 15th-floor viewing platform.

What’s on at the Royal Liver Building

Photo by: Jason Roberts

Gentleman photographing the tower in the skyline from the roof of the Royal Liver Building 360, Merseyside. Silver winner of the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022
Royal Liver Building

Explore a fresh side of the city’s historic docks on a kayaking, canoeing or wild-swimming adventure.

Visit Liverpool Watersports Centre

Photo by: Liverpool Watersports Centre

People sliding down a slide into the water at Liverpool Watersports Centre
Liverpool Watersports Centre

Liverpool’s first street food market is a celebration of the city’s best bites. From frozen gins to gluten-free treats, it’s the perfect place to catch-up and refuel.

Explore Baltic Market

Photo by: VisitBritain

Man sitting at table, sprinkling cheese on pizza
Baltic Market

A popular LGBTQIA+ venue with a packed events calendar. There’s something to entertain you every night, from cabaret to karaoke and more.

Get down at OMG Liverpool

Photo by: Conory Photography

A group of people on a night out in OMG Liverpool
OMG Liverpool

Honouring the fabulous four from Liverpool, the city hosts tribute acts and fans from all over the world.

Visit International Beatle Week

Photo by: Stuart Homer Photography, International Beatles Week

International Beatles Week Pur-McCartney-grand-central-hall-Credit-Stuart-Homerr-
International Beatle Week

From high street to boutique, books to beauty, cinema, restaurants and even mini golf – this city mall has over 170 shops to explore.

Discover Liverpool One

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Liverpool One shopping centre. A man and woman, a young couple walking up the ramp outside the new shopping centre development and regeneration in the city.
Liverpool One

For anything Beatlemania, it’s the place to be. Immerse yourself in gigs, museums and memorabilia at this historic spot.

Explore the Cavern Quarter

Photo by: The Cavern, Liverpool

A woman posing outside the Cavern Club in Liverpool, a famous venue in the history of the Beatles
The Cavern Quarter

From vintage shops to global delis and indie stores of all descriptions, wander down the charming cobbles of Bold Street.

Get to know Bold Street

Photo by: VisitLiverpool

Location: Liverpool, England

Shop in style at Liverpool's indie Bold Street
Bold Street

With its communal tables, friendly service and vibrant events, this sustainable food spot is sociable and ethical.

Find out more about Duke Street Market

Photo by: VisitBritain/Duke Street Market/Bone and Block

Burger from Bone and Block at Liverpool's Duke Street Market
Duke Street Market

This is no ordinary golf course: with drinks, street food and DJs, these 18 holes are made for partying.

Discover Golf Fang

Photo by: Getty Images/Digital Vision/Klaus Vedfelt

Location: Liverpool, England

Cropped image of male and female friends toasting drink glasses at bowling alley.
Golf Fang

Featuring 100 statues, Antony Gormley’s artwork brings a new dimension to this seaside spot.

Visit ‘Another Place’ on Crosby Beach

Photo by: VisitBritain/Marketing Liverpool

Location: Liverpool, England

People standing beside Antony Gormley's Another Place sculptures on Crosby Beach, Liverpool
Crosby Beach ‘Another Place’

The city dons its glad rags and rainbow flags for the annual Pride parade, concerts and events.

Discover more about Pride in Liverpool

Photo by: Bryan Fowler

Location: Liverpool, England

Two people celebrating Liverpool Pride by blowing bubbles towards the camera
Liverpool Pride

Dating back to the 1800s, this pub is an icon of Liverpool’s LGBTQIA+ scene – and has good-value cocktails as a bonus.

Visit The Poste House

Photo by: Getty Images/Image Source

Location: Liverpool, England

A group of people drinking at a bar
The Poste House

Regarded as one of the leading dance music festivals on the planet, enjoy four days of house, techno, drum and bass, electronic dance, trance music and more!

Discover the sounds of Creamfields

Photo by: Anthony Mooney

Location: Liverpool, England

Crowd at Creamfields Festival
Creamfields, Cheshire

What better way to learn about the city than from a passionate Liverpudlian themselves in this local-led exploration that takes you way beyond the guidebooks.

Discover City Unscripted Liverpool

Photo by: VisitBritain

Location: Liverpool, England

Rooftop terrace restaurant with expansive city views
City Unscripted Liverpool

Hop on board the Beatles bus tour with Beatles City Explorer and discover the history of the world's most legendary band.

Find out more about Beatles City Explorer

Photo by: Beatles City Explorer

Location: Liverpool, England

Open top buses in Liverpool, used for Beatles themed tours of the city
Beatles City Explorer

Don’t believe your eyes: this mind-bending museum is full of illusions, puzzles and all-things surreal.

Discover Quirky Quarter

Photo by: Photograph by David Rose

Location: Liverpool

People posing in an upside down room at Liverpool's Quirky Quarter
Quirky Quarter

With its feather-decked dancers and samba beats, this cocktail bar throws a spicy twist on your night out.

Dine at Alma de Cuba

Photo by: Hemis / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Ropewalks district, the Alma de Cuba bar restaurant, old Polish church transformed into a lounge
Alma de Cuba

From sizzling ribeyes to juicy rumps, this spot specialises in premium cuts – for those who love their steaks.

Discover the Cowshed Liverpool

Photo by: Cowshed Liverpool

Location: Liverpool

Two people eating steaks at Liverpool's Cowshed Restaurant
Cowshed Liverpool

Step into the world of the Shelbys on this Peaky Blinders walking tour of Liverpool.

Book your Peaky Blinders Tour of Liverpool now

Photo by: Brit Movie Tours

Location: Liverpool

A Peaky Blinders tour group posing outside an industrial warehouse in Liverpool
Peaky Blinders Tour of Liverpool

Don a hard hat and explore the inner-workings of Liverpool’s famous underground network.

Venture into the Mersey Tunnels

Photo by: Liverpool City Region

Location: Liverpool

A tour group exploring the Mersey Tunnel
Mersey Tunnels

Catch live music, dance, festivals, theatre and cinema at this unique outdoor venue – a bombed out church.

Find out more about what’s on at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church

Photo by: simon morley / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Andy Edwards; 'Christmas truce'; St Luke's Church; 'All together now'; truce; Christmas truce;
St Luke’s Church or Bombed Out Church

Have fun at gin-tasting and cocktail-making workshops with some of Britain’s top distilleries.

Discover The Liverpool Gin & Rum Festival

Photo by: Liverpool Gin Festival

Location: Liverpool

An overhead view of Liverpool Gin Festival
The Liverpool Gin & Rum Festival

Founded in 1870, this green space features lakes, walks and the magnificent Isla Gladstone conservatory.

Discover more about Stanley Park

Photo by: LAURA ORLANDO / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

The Isla Gladstone Conservatory in Stanley Park, Liverpool. On a sunny day. Image shot 2016. Exact date unknown.
Stanley Park

A rural idyll within easy reach of the city, Croxteth boasts a massive 500 acres of wild woodlands and fields.

Visit Croxteth Hall & Country Park

Photo by: Stuart Hough / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Aerial view of Croxteth Hall Country Park and Stately Home
Croxteth Hall & Country Park

Picnic beside a 1,000-year-old oak tree, feed the ducks on the lake, and discover the ancient Calder Stones.

Discover more about Calderstones Park

Photo by: Anthony Dean / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Calderstones Park, Liverpool
Calderstones Park

This light-flooded glasshouse hosts a trove of exotic plants and events within its impressive interior.

Step inside Sefton Park Palm House

Photo by: Ian Hubball / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Victorian glass palm house with tropical plants and trees in Sefton Park, Liverpool.
Sefton Park Palm House

Regarded as one of the world’s most photogenic libraries, with a domed roof and oak bookshelves housing some rare books, the Picton Reading Room opened in 1860.

Find out more about Picton Reading Room

Photo by: Graeme Lamb / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Liverpool

Exterior of Picton Reading Room in Liverpool Library
Picton Reading Room

Slip into a world free of distractions, where not even light, sound or gravity can interrupt your me-time.

Plan your visit to Float Planet

Photo by: Float Planet Liverpool

Location: Liverpool

A woman in a flotation tank
Float Planet

Explore the city’s top sights – and get a workout too with these pedal-powered tours…

Join Liverpool Cycle Tours

Photo by: Liverpool Cycle Tours

Location: Liverpool

A tour group on bicycles near the Chinese Arch in Liverpool
Liverpool Cycle Tours

Start your day with nothing short of a Green Goddess and a crispy vegetable hash, in a plant-powered breakfast with a boost.

Discover The Vibe

Photo by: The Vibe Cafe

Location: Liverpool

People enjoying food at a table in the Vibe Cafe in Liverpool
The Vibe

Take a tour of this fascinating village, whose crowning glory is its world-class art gallery.

Discover a community with a difference at Port Sunlight

Photo by: Port Sunlight Village Trust

368 Port Sunlight Village Museum Wirral
Port Sunlight

For sandy dunes and breathtaking sea views, look no further than Formby Beach.

Enjoy the sea air at Formby Beach

Photo by: @atingslife

Location: Liverpool

Woman walking along sand dunes at Formby beach
Formby Beach

Experience Liverpool’s iconic Anfield stadium from a new perspective.

Book your Anfield abseil

Photo by: VisitBritain/Peter Hughes

Red clouds in sunset over the ground of a stadium
Anfield Abseil Experience

Free contemporary photography exhibitions, workshops and events for all, at Liverpool's iconic waterfront.

Find out more about Open Eye Gallery’s exhibitions and events

Photo by: Rob Battersby Photography

Location: Liverpool, England

A woman admiring work at a photography exhibition.
Open Eye Gallery

Climb aboard for this hop-on hop-off bus tour that covers Liverpool’s most iconic attractions.

Discover Liverpool with City Explorer

Photo by: Beatles City Explorer

Location: Liverpool, England

Open top buses in Liverpool, used for Beatles themed tours of the city
City Explorer

Places to stay in Liverpool

St George’s Quarter

Close to Liverpool Lime Street Station, be at the heart of some of Liverpool’s top attractions.

Cavern Quarter

Home to the Cavern Club, made famous by the Beatles, this quarter is home to thriving restaurants, live music, themed pubs and the city’s main LGBTQIA+ nightlife.

The Waterfront

Home to mercantile architecture on the banks of the River Mersey, expect everything from delectable food and drink to unmissable galleries, museums and experiences.

Explore nearby

World-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Manchester Craft Beer Festival

DJ playing to groups of people at Manchester Craft Beer Festival, in Depot Mayfield, Manchester

For hikers, cyclists, horse riders and thrill seekers, the Peak District offers adventures galore.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Location: The Peak District, England

Woman skipping on rocks at edge of hill. Landscape view

Unlock the secrets of historic Lancaster, from its medieval castle to its quayside.

Photo by: Visit Lancashire/Gregg Wolstenholme

Location: Lancaster, England

Ashton Memorial, Lancaster from the air looking out across Morecambe Bay

Chester’s charm is captivating and unmissable, from city walls oozing with Roman history to Chester Zoo's magnificent animal kingdom.

Photo by: Getty Images/iStockphoto/trabantos

Location: Chester, England

View of residential houses alongside river Dee in Chester, England.

From traditional deckchairs on its sandy beaches to the tallest rollercoaster in Britain, the seaside resort of Blackpool welcomes visitors with open arms.

Photo by: Visit Blackpool

Location: Blackpool, England

Blackpool seafront and Blackpool Tower.
Wrexham, Wales

Have a (foot)ball in Wrexham, a rising star on and off the pitch.

Photo by: Hawlfraint y Goron / Visit Wales

People visiting an outoor produce market near a historic building.

Explore the cities and national parks of England's north west on this five day itinerary.

Photo by: Liverpool One Shopping Centre

Location: Liverpool, England

Outdoor grassy steps of a shopping centre

Getting to Liverpool

Situated in north-west England, Liverpool is a 2 hour 15 minute train journey from London. There’s one main airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which is served by major international and domestic airlines. There are also fast and regular trains to Liverpool from other cities across Britain, including Manchester and Birmingham.

Getting around Liverpool

From extensive train services to eco-friendly buses and ferries across the River Mersey, Liverpool offers multiple ways to get around. Much of the city centre is also pedestrianised, making it easy to explore on foot.

Train

Merseyrail offers a range of tickets including day and family tickets, helping you save money as you travel.

Boat

Mersey Ferries are a great way to see the city’s major landmarks. The River Cruise & Sightseeing Bus Tour package combines a ferry trip with a City Explorer Open Top Bus tour.

Bus

Hop on one of the city’s electric buses for an eco-friendly way to explore. Saveaway one-day tickets give you access to bus, rail and ferry travel and help you save money, too. 

Want to know more?

Check out Visit Liverpool for insider tips and travel inspiration.