Liverpool
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.
Meet Liverpool’s screen stars
Duelling gangsters, fantastic beasts and a certain caped crusader – Liverpool has seen them all. With its film-star good looks and bucketloads of personality, it’s no wonder the city is a star of the big and small screens. Uncover Liverpool’s film and TV links for yourself on a set-jetting jaunt through its streets, as seen in everything from Peaky Blinders to The Batman and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Tate Liverpool
A northern site for one of Britain’s most famous galleries, Tate Liverpool is home to a mix of contemporary art. The building is currently undergoing renovations and so the gallery is temporarily housed at RIBA North, Mann Island, a short distance along the iconic waterfront.
Liverpool’s Cavern Quarter
When the Beatles played their first gig at the Cavern Club in 1961, nobody could have dreamed of the heady heights they’d reach – nor that this music-loving quarter would become so famous. For gigs, museums and memorabilia, look no further than the historic Cavern Quarter.
Duke Street Market
With its communal tables, friendly service and vibrant events, Duke Street Market is a welcoming sociable spot with a huge leaning towards sustainability. With six kitchens to select food from you’ll be spoilt for choice, and it’s worth staying hungry for its artisan cocktails and weekend brunches.
Shop in style at Liverpool’s indie Bold Street
Bold Street, in Liverpool’s city centre, boasts all that’s great about independent shopping. Rammed with creative shops, bunting, brightly coloured cafes, it’s one of the city’s coolest areas to hang out in. Meander its cobbled streets and find anything from vintage, vinyl or vegan, you’ll find it all dowsed in creative kudos here.
Royal Albert Docks
No Liverpool trip is complete without visiting Royal Albert Dock. Here you’ll find museums and galleries galore, a stellar crop of bars and restaurants, and even an inflatable waterpark. It’s a hub for festivals and events, so keep an eye on its calendar, too.
On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront is back this summer, taking over Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head. Now a firm fixture in the UK festival calendar, the four-day concert series has announced a mighty line up of big name artists from across the genres for 2025, with performances from the likes of Sting, The Wolfe Tones, Cream Classical Ibiza and The Wombats, with more names still to be announced. Set against the stunning backdrop of Liverpool’s waterfront, framed by the Three Graces and the River Mersey, it’s the perfect setting for what is set to be an unmissable weekend of live music.
Liverpool
Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with more museums and galleries than any city outside of London, including The Beatles Story and Tate Liverpool.
Climb the iconic Royal Liver Building for striking city views, or indulge your passion for football with a behind-the-scenes tour of Liverpool F.C’s Anfield Stadium.
Head to the Royal Albert Dock for culture, Bold Street for independent shops and cafes, or tuck in to street food at Baltic Market.
Catch a gig at The Cavern Club where The Beatles forged their career, or discover rock and pop history at the British Music Experience.
Fun fact
Fun fact
The oldest Chinese community in Europe can be found in Liverpool, and its Chinese Imperial Arch is the largest Chinese Arch outside of China – at 44 ft (13.4 metres) tall.
Did you know?
Did you know?
The city’s Royal Albert Dock was the world’s first commercial enclosed wet dock and revolutionised global trade – now the area is a cultural hub, filled with museums, galleries, restaurants, bars and cafes.
Ferries have sailed across the River Mersey for over 800 years, with Benedictine Monks the first to provide a regular service in the 12th century.
Liverpool Anglican Cathedral is the biggest in Britain and the fifth largest in Europe, with the Tower Experience offering far-reaching views from 500 ft (152 metres) above sea level.
There are 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out along Crosby Beach, with each of artist Anthony Gormley’s spectacular Another Place sculptures weighing 650 kg (1,433 lbs).
Liverpool’s Formby Beach is a coastal gem, with its sand dunes providing a haven for rare wildlife.
Things to do in Liverpool
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Surround yourself in sculpture at Crosby Beach
Discover 100 cast-iron sculptures by renowned artist Antony Gormley – his collection of life-size figures spans 3km of shore and stretches nearly 1km out to sea.
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Get your dancing shoes on
With four days of house, techno, electronic music and more, get your groove on at Creamfields in August. Taking place just outside of Liverpool, enjoy one of the largest dance music festivals in the world.
Celebrate dance music at Creamfields
Autumn at St George's Hall
Join a guided tour of St George’s Hall to uncover its secrets and grandeur. Explore the spooky Victorian underground prison cells, court rooms and its spellbinding Great Hall.
Learn more about St George’s Hall
A flavour of Liverpool
From morning brunch to late-night beers, this artisan market serves food so irresistible that you’ll want to keep coming back and paying your respects to anything from ginormous burgers to drunken noodles.
Tuck into the Baltic MarketPlaces 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.
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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 Liverpool'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.
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