Alessandra’s guidebook - Liverpool and surrounding areas
Liverpool attractions
Museums, parks, entertainments in the city centre or just a few miles away
Sefton Park in Liverpool is arguably the best known and most loved by locals. Classified as a Grade One listed park by English Heritage, the magnificent 200-acre Park looks like a natural landscape rather than a man-made park. In spring the sight of millions of golden daffodils around the lake draws residents from across the city and carpets of bluebells give an impression of rural permanence.
62 locals recommend
Sefton Park
Sefton Park in Liverpool is arguably the best known and most loved by locals. Classified as a Grade One listed park by English Heritage, the magnificent 200-acre Park looks like a natural landscape rather than a man-made park. In spring the sight of millions of golden daffodils around the lake draws residents from across the city and carpets of bluebells give an impression of rural permanence.
There’s no better place to go to learn about Liverpool’s maritime history than the Merseyside Maritime Museum, housed right there in the Albert Dock itself.
It contains a rich collection of items associated with both the social and the commercial history of the port of Liverpool.
89 locals recommend
Merseyside Maritime Museum
There’s no better place to go to learn about Liverpool’s maritime history than the Merseyside Maritime Museum, housed right there in the Albert Dock itself.
It contains a rich collection of items associated with both the social and the commercial history of the port of Liverpool.
The Cavern Club is one of the most famous music clubs in the world and will forever be associated with the Beatles, despite the fact many other bands and musicians have played at the venue including Queen, Adele, The Kinks, Arctic Monkeys, Jake Bugg, Travis and Oasis amongst many others.
You can't go to Liverpool without paying it a visit!
132 locals recommend
Cavern Pub
5 Mathew StreetThe Cavern Club is one of the most famous music clubs in the world and will forever be associated with the Beatles, despite the fact many other bands and musicians have played at the venue including Queen, Adele, The Kinks, Arctic Monkeys, Jake Bugg, Travis and Oasis amongst many others.
You can't go to Liverpool without paying it a visit!
The bronze statue of the Fab Four stands around seven feet tall and weighs in at more than 1.2 tonnes.
Chris Butler, who had the original idea for the statue, said: “This is a statue that needs no title, no explanation, no instruments, no gimmicks. It’s a monument to a moment and the moment started in Liverpool.
33 locals recommend
The Beatles Shop
31 Mathew StThe bronze statue of the Fab Four stands around seven feet tall and weighs in at more than 1.2 tonnes.
Chris Butler, who had the original idea for the statue, said: “This is a statue that needs no title, no explanation, no instruments, no gimmicks. It’s a monument to a moment and the moment started in Liverpool.
The Royal Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool. It was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood.
The Albert Dock complex is definitely one of Liverpool's top tourist destination, a regenerated dock area that houses all manner of pubs,bars and restaurants, museums and amazing and beautiful architecture.
72 locals recommend
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
3-4 The ColonnadesThe Royal Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool. It was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood.
The Albert Dock complex is definitely one of Liverpool's top tourist destination, a regenerated dock area that houses all manner of pubs,bars and restaurants, museums and amazing and beautiful architecture.
St Lukes Church
Leece StreetChurch of England Cathedral of the Diocese of Liverpool
Saint James RoadLiver building
Built in 1716–17 as a charity school, Bluecoat Chambers in School Lane is the oldest surviving building in central Liverpool.
30 locals recommend
The Bluecoat
Upper Northgate StreetBuilt in 1716–17 as a charity school, Bluecoat Chambers in School Lane is the oldest surviving building in central Liverpool.
Goodison Park, Everton's home stadium, is one of the oldest purpose-built football stadiums anywhere in the world. The stadium is in a residential area two miles (3 km) from Liverpool city centre.
52 locals recommend
Goodison Park
Goodison RoadGoodison Park, Everton's home stadium, is one of the oldest purpose-built football stadiums anywhere in the world. The stadium is in a residential area two miles (3 km) from Liverpool city centre.
Home of the world famous Grand National, there's no day out quite like one at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside
34 locals recommend
Aintree Racecourse
Ormskirk RoadHome of the world famous Grand National, there's no day out quite like one at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside
Liverpool ONE is the largest open-air shopping centre in the UK and the ninth-largest shopping centre overall, with over 170 stores, bars and restaurants .
244 locals recommend
Liverpool ONE
5 Wall StLiverpool ONE is the largest open-air shopping centre in the UK and the ninth-largest shopping centre overall, with over 170 stores, bars and restaurants .
Day trips from Liverpool
Places to visit at less than 1h.... or no more than 2h away from Liverpool ...
Chester is an amazing city with its well kept Tudor buildings
and rich of Roman, Saxon and Victorian heritage.
You will enjoy a relaxing walk around the Roman walls surrounding the heart of Chester, a visit of the Cathedral and many other attractions.
You will also find beautiful shops and traditional pubs.
It takes less than 1 hour by Merseyrail or by car to get there from Liverpool.
335 locals recommend
Chester
Chester is an amazing city with its well kept Tudor buildings
and rich of Roman, Saxon and Victorian heritage.
You will enjoy a relaxing walk around the Roman walls surrounding the heart of Chester, a visit of the Cathedral and many other attractions.
You will also find beautiful shops and traditional pubs.
It takes less than 1 hour by Merseyrail or by car to get there from Liverpool.
Southport is a large seaside town in Merseyside, England. ... The rapid growth of Southport largely coincided with the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian era. Town attractions include Southport Pier, the second longest seaside pleasure pier in the British Isles, and Lord Street, an elegant tree-lined shopping street.
It takes around 40 min by Merseyrail or by car to get there from Liverpool.
31 locals recommend
Southport
Southport is a large seaside town in Merseyside, England. ... The rapid growth of Southport largely coincided with the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian era. Town attractions include Southport Pier, the second longest seaside pleasure pier in the British Isles, and Lord Street, an elegant tree-lined shopping street.
It takes around 40 min by Merseyrail or by car to get there from Liverpool.
York is one of the world's most fascinating cities with surviving evidence from the different cultures that have ruled the area. From narrow streets, lively with chic cafes and specialist shops, to trips on its tree-lined river, York is a treasure house with a superb choice of museums and galleries.
York is 100 miles away from Liverpool and it takes around 2 hours to get there both by train and by car
409 locals recommend
York
York is one of the world's most fascinating cities with surviving evidence from the different cultures that have ruled the area. From narrow streets, lively with chic cafes and specialist shops, to trips on its tree-lined river, York is a treasure house with a superb choice of museums and galleries.
York is 100 miles away from Liverpool and it takes around 2 hours to get there both by train and by car
About 6 miles north of central Liverpool is Crosby Beach. Here you’ll find the striking public artwork Another Place, by world-famous British artist Antony Gormley.
62 locals recommend
Crosby Beach
About 6 miles north of central Liverpool is Crosby Beach. Here you’ll find the striking public artwork Another Place, by world-famous British artist Antony Gormley.