5 Things to Do in Liverpool
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There is never a bad time to plan for future days out. After all, it can help lift the mood having something to plan for and look forward to.
I think for a while, we will all be looking to stay closer to home. While still giving ourself a pick-me-up by getting out and exploring.
So with that in mind, I’ve come up with some ideas about things to do in Liverpool.
The north west city is famous for The Beatles, two football clubs – Liverpool FC and Everton – and its interesting architecture – the Radio City Tower and the Royal Liver Building to name just two which offer some spectacular views of Liverpool.
The Beatles Story.
Is it possible to think of Liverpool and not think of The Beatles? There are many things you can do across the city which are related to this much-loved band.
One of them is The Beatles Story. Situated on the historic Albert Dock (which is a must-visit all of its own). This award-winning museum is the largest permanent exhibition dedicated only to The Beatles.
Here you will follow the story of all four from childhood to worldwide success, while seeing memorabilia, imagery and even video interviews.
They are also completely dedicated to making the experience disability-friendly.
Ticket prices at £16 for an adult and £12.50 for a concession.
Liverpool Ghost Tour.
If you are interested in learning some of the history of Liverpool and perhaps spot some spectors, then taking one of the towns ghost tours might be up your street.
A number of different tours run across the city and it is worth spending time looking into each one.
Right now, the Liverpool Ghost Tour: City Center City Exploration Game maybe one to consider, as you work purely with your own group, no tour guide is needed. Instead, you follow clues given to you via an app which lead you from location to location. Learning about the haunted location as you go.
Liverpool Cathedral.
Interestingly Liverpool Catherdral was only completed in 1978, having been designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott when he was only 22 years old.
The tower of this beautiful listed building is 110m high and if you have a chance to climb it will offer beautiful views across the city.
With many exhibitions and goings-on at the Cathedral, it is always worth looking up what might be going on before you visit.
The cathedral is working on being as accessibility friendly as possible and has guides around who can offer help as needed.
Museum of Liverpool.
The Museum of Liverpool offers free entry (with donations welcome) and is positioned on Liverpool’s famous waterfront.
Opened in 2011, this world museum is based in a purpose-built building and looks to expand on the previous Liverpool Museum. Offering insights into the history of the city over the past 200 years.
With displays to see such as The Great Port, City Soldiers and the chance to visit The Piermaster’s House. This really is a place that you could spend the whole day.
There are disabled toilets, to the ground floor, and gender-neutral on the first floor. While lifts offer access to all floors. Staff will provide folding chairs if needed while seating is provided throughout. A prayer room can also be found on the first floor.
British Music Experience.
Love music? Then the British Music Experience is somewhere worth visiting. Charting the years of popular music in Britain, be it pop, rock or something else.
This museum claims an unrivalled collection of memorabilia, stage outfits, instruments, images and footage. Which includes outfits worn by stars such as Freddie Mercury, The Spice Girls and Adam Ant. Handwritten lyrics from Adele and instruments played by Noel Gallagher and the Sex Pistols.
Wander through interactive zones such as the Gibson Brands Interactive Studio where you can get hands-on with guitars, keyboards and drums. Or try your hand at being a pop star in the vocal booth.
The British Music Experience is wheelchair friendly (although you do need to access the museum by a different entrance). If you need to hire a chair do get in touch before you visit to reserve one.
Ticket prices are £15 for adults and concessions £11.50.
Other things to do in Liverpool
There is so much to do in Liverpool that it’s impossible to narrow it down to just five things! If you’re a football fan, why not take a stadium tour? Or head down Mathew Street to check out some live music at the famous Cavern Club.
If you like modern art, there’s the impressive Tate Liverpool Gallery or the Walker Art Gallery or history buffs should try the Merseyside Maritime Museum.
There’s also plenty in the way of food and drink. Try Mowgli for Indian street food, Moose for yummy brunches and Marcello for steaks.
If I have you wanting to go to Liverpool, don’t forget to think about booking a hotel which has you close to all the action such as the Liverpool Apart Hotel.
What is your top activity if you were to spend some time in Liverpool?
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From pop culture to historical one, a 360 ° itinerary that I won’t be able to fully enjoy! It has always fascinated me as a city!
It is an incredible city with so much to do and see, I was really amazed by everything.
Thanks for sharing,Liverpool sounds really fun to explore when the pandemic is over.
Definitely, I think I will have to head over myself when things are better.
I am pinning this! We are supposed to be in Liverpool in November but thanks to Covid it has been postoned 🙁 This will come in handy when we go!
Oh no I am so sorry you have had to postpone your trip I hope you enjoy it when you make it.
Liverpool is one my bucket list to visit and I would love to visit the Beatles trail! awesome photos.
I hope you manage to make it definitely a must-visit for a Beatles fan!
It was nice to see Liverpool through your eyes. If I ever get there, I have some things to check out thanks to this article.
Oh I hope you have a nice time looking them up – which ones are your favourite?
Those are all great suggestions. My oldest son loves music so the Beatles Story and the British Music Experience would definitely be on our list.
It sounds like it might be a wonderful place to visit for you one day 🙂
I’ve only been to Heathrow airport but I’d love to visit LIverpool. What a fun trip that would be.
It would be awesome – I hope you manage to make it one day!
I would love to go to Liverpool one day! My Uncle is a Beatles super fan, so I know he would love to see it all!
Sounds like it would be an awesome family trip!
We live not too far from Liverpool and it’s a really nice day out
It’s so nice when you live close to an area where you can explore at leasure.
I can’t wait to visit again and visit some of these places. Thanks for sharing.
I am so glad you have enjoyed visiting in the past.
We don’t live that far away from Liverpool so visit fairly regularly. We really love the Museum of Liverpool and the Maritima and Slavery Museum.
That is awesome it is always nice when you live near somewhere that offers so much.
So much to do in Liverpool. If I ever make it there this will be helpful
Definitely, there is so much going on there!
I haven’t been to Liverpool for years. I love exploring the Docks on my last visit.
I hope you get to go back one day and explore some more!
I’ve actually never been to Liverpool but its definitely on my list!
I hope you manage to make it one day and have an amazing time!
This would be a dream trip for my husband. He loves all things Beatles! And with so much more to explore we would have a wonderful time!
It is definitely somewhere to go if you love the Beatles – there is so much around to do with them.
Liverpool is on my bucket list! I’d love to attend the ghost tour. I’ve heard good things about it!
I hope you get to go one day and take the ghost tour too!
We had a lovely weekend coach trip and tours :- Liverpool, etc a couple of years ago. Also have some family in Liverpool and managed to catch up with them on that occasion.
Another trip to Liverpool would be nice sometime. I would like to visit the museum, have a walk around the Waterfront. Visit family. Tour the area, find out more of Liverpool’s history, etc.
I hope you manage to get to Liverpool and visit the areas you would like to go to again. The waterfront is a really interesting area.
So fun! I’d love to make it to Liverpool one day. I just love England. And I love The Beatles.
I hope you make it over here again and get to explore Liverpool and all things Beatles!
I adore Liverpool. It is such an incredible city. We were hoping to go back this year with my Beatle obsessed Dad, We took him last year but just for the day and there was so many more things he wanted to do.
It is definitely somewhere we will be heading to as soon as we can. Great post x
It has been such a strange year with so many plans cancelled hasn’t it? I hope you make it with your Dad again soon.
Great Guide! I love that place!
What a great guide for things to do, add in the great nightlife of Liverpool and it would be a fantastic place to visit for a long weekend!
Ohh that’s a good idea – I would love to get to go and explore more of the city! Even just go shopping.
When I saw Liverpool I immediately thought Beatles. It would be so much fun to visit this special town and England.
Haha, definitely I think it is perhaps the one thing many people think of when they hear Liverpool.
What great ideas! I can’t wait to be able to travel around a bit more and see cities again after the pandemic 🙂
Definitely, it has made me want to have the odd weekend away when we can.
Always wanted to do the Beatles trail!
Ohh I bet that would be perfect for any Beatles Fan!
I would absolutely love to visit Liverpool one day, it’s on my bucket list and the Beatle Experience sounds so much fun. My mum would love it too.
I hope you make it there one day and get to tick it off your bucket list!
Liverpool sure does look like a fun place to visit. I would personally go to The Beatles experience.
It looks like somewhere a fan would really enjoy!