What to See & Do in Liverpool
Sights
Albert Dock - Built between 1841 and 1848, the Albert Dock has since been restored as a major tourist hot spot and draws over five million visitors each year. In addition to the many shops, there are numerous attractions including The Beatles Story Exhibition, Tate Gallery, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Museum of Liverpool Life and the Transatlantic Slavery Gallery.
Aintree Racecourse - Home of the famous Martell Grand National, where visitors can take a tour around the world famous steeplechase course and enjoy a virtual reality ride.
Grand National - The first Grand National was held in 1839 and today draws 100,000 spectators.
Anglican Cathedral - Britain’s largest Anglican Cathedral, its foundation stone was laid in 1904 and building continued until 1978. In addition to worship, concerts and exhibitions are held here. Within the gallery, visitors can view a unique collection of Victorian and Edwardian embroidery.
Beatles Magical Mystery Tour - Departing from the Beatles Story Experience, visitors can travel around the city in a bright yellow bus, and see Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields. The bus also takes visitors around former homes, hangouts and schools of the fab four, and the tour finishes at the world famous Cavern Club.
Royal Liver Building - This landmark stands at the Pier Head, adjacent to the Mersey Ferries entrance. Opened in 1911, it is still the head office for the Royal Liver Friendly Society and home to the much-loved Liver Birds. The birds are eighteen feet high and made of copper. The building’s two towers house the largest public striking clocks in Britain.
Paul McCartney’s childhood home- This 1950s terraced house is one of the largest tourist attractions on Merseyside. Now owned by the National Trust, it was once the home of the McCartney family, and was where Paul McCartney and John Lennon used to rehearse and write many of the Beatles early songs. Early Beatles memorabilia are on display and you can hear a recorded commentary by Paul and Michael McCartney. Access is by minibus tours only from Speke Hall and the Albert Dock tourist office.
Anfield Road Stadium - Anfield Stadium became a part of Liverpool in 1884 and is home to the Liverpool Football Club. There are guided tours, and a museum with exhibits on the club’s history.
Eating and drinking - Liverpool’s restaurant and bar scene has blossomed over recent years and new venues are opening all the time. Whatever your taste and budget, the choice is huge.
For authentic Chinese, Japanese and even Russian cuisine, the city has much to offer. The award-winning ‘60 Hope Street’ and ‘The London Carriageworks’ are a must. There’s a real buzz surrounding the city’s many new bars and restaurants.
Accommodation
The Liverpool City Region has a wide range of hotels and accommodation to suit every pocket and taste, from backpacking hostels to the very best in hotels.
