Liverpool is noted for its culture, architecture, and transport links. The city is closely associated with the arts, especially music; the popularity of the Beatles, widely regarded as the most influential music group in history, contributed to the city's status as a tourist destination. Since then, Liverpool has continued to produce many notable musical acts and record labels—musicians from the city have produced 56 No. 1 hit singles, more than any other city in the world.
Liverpool also has the second-highest number of art galleries, national museums, listed buildings, and listed parks in the UK; only the capital, London, has more. In sports, the city is best known for being the home of Premier League football clubs Liverpool and Everton, with matches between the two being known as the Merseyside derby. The annual Grand National horse race takes place at Aintree Racecourse.
Several areas of the city centre were granted World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 2004, and the city's collection of parks and open spaces has been described as the "most important in the country" by England's Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
Liverpool also has the second-highest number of art galleries, national museums, listed buildings, and listed parks in the UK; only the capital, London, has more. In sports, the city is best known for being the home of Premier League football clubs Liverpool and Everton, with matches between the two being known as the Merseyside derby. The annual Grand National horse race takes place at Aintree Racecourse.
Several areas of the city centre were granted World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 2004, and the city's collection of parks and open spaces has been described as the "most important in the country" by England's Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.
Attractions
Liverpool is famous as the birthplace of The Beatles.
| Various tours offer fans the opportunity to follow in their footsteps (Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields) and usually include The Beatles Story in Albert Dock and the rebuilt Cavern Club, where they made their debut in 1961. Other Beatles related sites include the Cavern Walks (murals by Cynthia Lennon); The Beatles Shop; and 20 Forthlin Road, McCartney's former home, where the band wrote and rehearsed many of their early songs (the property is open to the public and features Beatles memorabilia and photos). Also of interest to fans are John Lennon's childhood home at 251 Menlove Avenue, along with the Casbah Coffee Club in West Derby. Opened in 1959 by the parents of Pete Best, the Beatles' first drummer, as a venue for upcoming local bands, the Casbah became a regular haunt of the Fab Four and remains much as it was in its heyday. |
| Junkyard Golf What started as a 2-week pop-up crazy golf venue in Manchester’s Great Northern Warehouse, now sees itself in five major cities across the UK. Junkyard Golf Club is home to crazy golf, mad cocktails & bad puns! Groups can putt their way through bizarre holes across 3 crazy golf courses: Gary, Pablo & Bozo. Each course has its own unique & weird theme, think jungle bathtubs, trippy UV rooms and scrapyard slides. With Four unique bars across the venue, (three of which are half way through the courses), putters can sip on red cup cocktails including Hotline Ting, Ribena Turner & Post Melone, all garnished with your favourite childhood sweets! |
| Albert Dock One of Liverpool’s most aesthetically stunning attractions, Albert Dock should be right at the top of any visitor’s list. Not only is the Dock a World Heritage Site waterfront, it also houses the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the country. A number of Liverpool’s most popular attractions can be found here. |
| Tate Liverpool One of Albert Docks’ many attractions, Tate Liverpool is a British and international contemporary and modern art gallery. Past exhibitions have included Jackson Pollock: Behind the Spots, Transmitting Andy Warhol and Mondrian and his studios, as well as part of the Liverpool Biennale. With a regularly changing exhibitions reel, you’ll be sure to find something of interest here. |
| The LFC Stadium Tour No trip to the city is complete without a visit to Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool Football Club. The LFC Stadium Tour is a truly memorable experience for all, whether you're a fan of the beautiful game, or interested in the history of the Club and the city of Liverpool itself. |
| Goodison Park Tour There's no place quite like Goodison Park, the home of 'The Toffees. Unarguably the less well known of the two Liverpool Premier League football teams, Everton has a strong more local fan-base and it was also the first team on the block, founded in 1878 by St Domingo Church. Everton were pioneers of Football and one of the founders of the football league. See what goes on behind the scenes at the home of The Toffees with a stadium tour, then you might find out where their 'sweet' nickname comes from. |
Dining
| Local Pubs Needless to say, there are a myriad of Pubs to explore with traditional fare and great beer selections allowing you to discover your personal favourite! |
| Bold Street With one stroll, you’ll indulge in a multicultural quest of flavour. Expect Italian seafood specials at The Italian Club Fish, the Peruvian street delights of Chicha or the incredible small plates at Maray. |
| Carpathia Enjoy the high-life at Carpathia with champagne and cityscapes, river views at so many eateries at the Albert Dock, or reach the skies at Panoramic 34 where it’s not just fine dining on the menu; it’s 360 degree views too. |
| Exchange Flags and Castle Street No quarter of Liverpool has become more up-and-coming in the delicacy department than the areas below the gaze of the magnificent Town Hall; Exchange Flags and Castle Street. Brazilian feasts are best enjoyed at Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill, while Venetian small plates pack a punch at Salthouse Bacaro – and if pizza is your thing, well, Santa Maluco challenge you to eat all you can, thanks to their Rodizio philosophy. |
| Hope Street Quarter Fine-dining experiences are made at the Hope Street Quarter. Nestled between those two spectacular cathedrals are places like the 60 Hope Street, London Carriage Works and acclaimed chef Paul Askew’s The Art School; all here to pack an award-winning punch. For a neighborhood feel, don’t miss Frederiks or Pen Factory where you’ll feel like a true local. |
Sports
| Football (Soccer) Soccer is obviously the big draw in Liverpool. The Premier League season runs from August – May and Liverpool features two teams in the league in Liverpool FC and Everton FC. |
| Grand National For a few brief moments each year in April since 1836, the world's most famous racecourse runs the world's most famous race - The Grand National. When not staging the world’s most famous horse race, Aintree hosts an additional four race days a year. |
Culture
| Victoria Gallery and Museum Art lovers should also check out The Victoria Gallery and Museum. In a spectacular red-brick building at the University of Liverpool, the museum includes large collections of sculptures and ceramics, along with an impressive array of paintings by the likes of Lucian Freud and J. M. W. Turner. |
| St. Georges Hall The façade of St. George's Hall on Brown Street is festooned with Corinthian columns and statues. Its sumptuously decorated Great Hall, boasting one of the world's largest organs, is often used for concerts, while to the rear of the building, the splendid St. John's Gardens feature statues of prominent Liverpudlians. |
Bonus Destination - Manchester
A short 1-hour drive away from Liverpool is Manchester where Football or Coronation Street Fans often take a pilgrimage and we wanted to highlight those 2 options as opportunities as well.
| “Coronation Street the Tour” takes guests on a trip down the nation’s most famous street and discover the hidden world which lies behind the camera lens. The tour gives visitors a chance to explore the sensational external LOT at MediaCityUK on a guided tour which takes in Coronation Street, Rosamund Street and the most recent extension of Victoria Street. Guests can wander through EVEN MORE of Weatherfield as new areas are unlocked throughout the year! ITV’s official Corrie tour is the only chance to step on to the largest working television set in the country and be immersed in the familiar surroundings of the Rovers Return, Roys Rolls, Underworld and The Kabin. |
| Soccer is obviously the big draw in Manchester. The Premier League season runs from August – May and Manchester features two of the most famous teams in the league. Manchester United - To the true believers, Old Trafford is more a fortress than a sports ground. And, in truth, the Theatre of Dreams is such a big and imposing structure (with a capacity of 76,000) that there’s a reason why it provoked fear in opposing teams for decades. The atmosphere inside when the crowd’s dander is up can be skin-pricklingly exciting; many of the best moments are saved for local derby games and night matches too. Manchester City - Built for the Commonwealth Games in 2002, City’s stadium is the ultra-modern home the club moved to after its 80-year tenure at the now-demolished Maine Road. |
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