Things to do in Liverpool City maps http://www.visitliverpool.com/plan-your-visit/maps Attractions in Liverpool http://www.visitliverpool.com/things-to-do/attractions The Albert Dock, Liverpool at http://www.albertdock.com/

Museums

Liverpool has one of the most impressive collections of museums in Europe. Many museums and galleries are located around the Albert Dock, in Liverpool (http://www.albertdock.com/) These include the International Slavery Museum http://www.albertdock.com/attractions/international-slavery-museum/), and the Museum of Liverpool http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol and Merseyside Maritime Museum - http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime and

The Museum of Liverpool

opened in 2011 in a landmark waterfront building, the is the UK’s first museum dedicated to the history of a city, Visitors can explore how Liverpool’s port, its people and its creative, industrial and sporting history have shaped the city.

Mersey Maritime Museum

Uncover objects from the Titanic, find out about life at sea and learn about the port of Liverpool. https://t.co/aRGcbGBiRF Maritime Dining Room (https://twitter.com/MerseyMaritime) , City Website - and Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016)

Day Times

Monday 10:00 17:00*

Tuesday 10:00 17:00*

Wednesday 10:00 17:00*

Thursday 10:00 17:00*

Friday 10:00 17:00*

Saturday 10:00 17:00*

Sunday 10:00 17:00*

* The Piermaster's House open daily 10am-4.30pm.

International Slavery Museum (http://www.albertdock.com/attractions/international-slavery-museum/) (http://www.albertdock.com/attractions/international-slavery-museum/) Includes exhibitions on

Titanic and Liverpool: The Untold Story

In Safe Hands: The Story of the Liverpool Pilots

Deck the Halls – Christmas Crafts

Rummage

Cutter Ship Cards

Titanic – fashions and fortunes

Tales of Titanic objects

All hands on deck

Polar, the Titanic bear

Lightship crafts

The Pilot's Challenge

Wondrous warehouses

Music for the classes Seized! The Border and Customs Uncovered

(http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/visit/floor-plan/seized/index.aspx)

The only gallery of its kind, Seized! tells the exciting story of smuggling and...

Old Dock Experience

The Old Dock has been carefully preserved under the new Liverpool ONE.

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/schools-groups/sessions/old-dock-experience.aspx

https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-old-dock-experience-albert-dock

Philharmonic Hall The superb Philharmonic (http://www.liverpooltheatres.com/philharmonic.htm) has a year-round programme of classical music, contemporary and chamber music, folk, roots, jazz, blues, rock, comedy and more. The hall even houses a cinema screen where guests can enjoy classic films. Wander just outside of the Liverpool city centre and just opposite the city’s second cathedral is where you’ll find the home of the oldest surviving professional symphony orchestra, the ‘Liverpool Phil.’ This is of course the art deco, Grade II listed Philharmonic Hall (founded in 1840. founded in 1840. When the venue first opened it was without a permanent concert hall. In 1846 the foundation stone was laid and the £30,000 (£2.78m in 2016) permanent concert hall opened in 1849. In 1933 the concert hall was Positioned on Hope Street, it’s complimented by its Georgian surroundings especially the ‘Philharmonic Pub’ another Grade II listed building, deemed the most richly decorated of Liverpool’s Victorian public houses. The quality of the gentlemen’s toilets is of particular interest too. Wander just outside of the Liverpool city centre and just opposite the city’s second cathedral is where you’ll find the home of the oldest surviving professional symphony orchestra, the ‘Liverpool Phil.’ Positioned on Hope Street (http://www.hopestreet.co.uk/) , it’s complimented by its Georgian surroundings especially the ‘Philharmonic Pub’ another Grade II listed building, deemed the most richly decorated of Liverpool’s Victorian public houses. The quality of the gentlemen’s toilets is of particular interest too.

Galleries

Tate Liverpool (http://www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/) needs no introduction – it stages major international exhibitions of modern art, featuring work by everyone from Tracey Emin to Picasso. In the beautiful William Brown Street, you can find

1. Walker Art Gallery a. (http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/collections/), b. Liverpool c. the national gallery of the North, which houses works by Hockney, Degas, Turner

and Rembrandt. 2. The Bluecoat

a. (http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/) b. City c. the distinctive Grade I listed, 300-year-old arts centre d. offers a lively programme of visual art, music, dance, live art and literature.

3. Lady Lever Art Gallery a. http://www.artinliverpool.com/events/locations/lady-lever-art-gallery/ b. Port Sunlight c. Discover world class art in beautiful surroundings, situated in picturesque Port Sunlight

Village. d. Free

4. Walker Art Gallery a. Liverpool b. Home to outstanding works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin, Gainsborough and

Hogarth, the Walker Art Gallery is one of the finest art galleries in Europe. c. Free

5. Sudley House a. http://www.aboutbritain.com/SudleyHouse.htm b. Liverpool c. Sudley House is the former home of Victorian ship builder George Holt and is a listed

mansion. It is a charming gallery with works by Turner, Gainsborough, Lord Leighton and Holman Hunt.

d. Free 6. DreamWorks Lights

a. http://dreamworkslights.com/ b. City c. Come and meet Shrek, Alex, Po and friends at DreamWorks Lights this Christmas,

encompassing spectacular figures of your favourite characters and enlightening scenes based on DreamWorks productions – Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar.

d. Free 7. Tate Liverpool

a. http://www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/ b. Liverpool c. Displays and international exhibitions of modern and contemporary art in beautiful light

filled galleries. d. Free

8. Victoria Gallery & Museum a. http://vgm.liverpool.ac.uk/ b. Liverpool c. Home to the University of Liverpool’s rich and diverse art and heritage collections, the

VG&M includes fine art, sculpture, skulls, skeletons and dinosaur footprints. d. Free

9. FACT (Foundation For Art & Creative Technology) a. http://www.fact.co.uk/ b. City c. FACT is the UK’s leading organisation for commissioning and exhibiting film, video, and

new media art, with galleries, cinemas, a shop, bar and café, plus FREE exhibitions and Wi-Fi.

d. Free

10. Williamson Art Gallery & Museum a. http://williamsonartgallery.org/ b. Birkenhead c. Located outside the centre of Birkenhead, the Williamson Art Gallery stands at the core

of the Wirral Museums Service, offering more space than any other in its purpose-built galleries. The Williamson houses one of the best art collections in the...

d. Free 11. Liverpool Waterfront

a. http://ch.visitliverpool.com/waterfront b. Liverpool c. Liverpool's Waterfront is aesthetically breathtaking, iconic and an honoured UNESCO

World Heritage Site. It is a place not to miss off your Liverpool bucketlist. 12. The Atkinson

a. http://www.artinliverpool.com/the-atkinson-rediscoveries/ b. Southport c. The Atkinson is Southport’s beautiful new home for music, theatre, art, poetry,

literature and history, right in the middle of Lord Street in Southport and just 3 minutes’ walk from Southport train station. Open throughout the year.

13. The Bluecoat a. http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/ b. City c. The Bluecoat showcases talent across all creative disciplines including visual art, music,

literature, dance and live art, and nurtures new talent by providing studio spaces for artists within a unique creative community.

d. Free 14. Group Gallery Tours at Tate Liverpool

a. http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-liverpool/group-visits b. Liverpool c. Join one of the tours and talks, and get a closer look at the Collection. d. Free

15. Open Eye Gallery a. http://www.openeye.org.uk/ b. City c. Open Eye Gallery is an independent not-for-profit photography gallery located on Mann

Island at the heart of the Liverpool Waterfront – next to the Museum of Liverpool, Tate Liverpool and Albert Dock.

Shopping If you love shopping, you’ll fit in when in Liverpool; Liverpudlians like to look good and set trends. Shoppers are spoilt for choice between gleaming new city-centre shopping centres, boutique arcades, bohemian streets and farmers markets. Liverpool ONE (http://www.liverpool-one.com/), right in the heart of the city, is the huge open-air shopping district that is home to more than 160 famous high street and designer names, including the only Beauty Bazaar Harvey Nichols (http://www.harveynichols.com/news/features/beauty-bazaar/) in the country.

The exclusive Metquarter (http://www.metquarter.com/ ) is the place to find select fashion and beauty outlets such as Gieves & Hawkes, Hugo Boss, MAC and Armani Exchange. Don’t miss the ultra-fashionable Cavern Quarter *( http://www.visitliverpool.com/things-to-do/shopping/cavern-quarter-p8069) , home to the Vivienne Westwood store and famed designer boutique Cricket. The City Central BID (http://www.liverpoolbidcompany.com/ ) area includes Church Street, home to mega-stores such as Marks and Spencer and Forever 21. Lonely Planet, no less, rated Bold Street (*http://www.visitliverpool.com/things-to-do/shopping/bold-street) as one of the best shopping streets in the country, and it’s easy to see why. With independent stores selling everything from world foods to funky clothes to records to art, it’s well worth spending a couple of hours browsing. Shopping outside the city centre has much to offer too. Lark Lane, south of the city centre, is full of bohemian boutiques and street markets. Lord Street in Southport (http://lord-street.com/ ) is an elegant parade of Victorian arcades with a whole host of smart shops. Try West Kirby in Wirral for boutique shopping, or the farmers’ markets and farm shops for delicious local produce. Cheshire Oaks (http://www.mcarthurglen.com/uk/cheshire-oaks-designer-outlet/en) was the first and remains the UK’s largest Designer Outlet and you'll always find some great bargains.

Food & Drink

Liverpool city region’s dining scene is fantastically varied, from sleek fine dining to independent bohemian bistros and high-street favourites, and from modern British to the finest foods from around the world. Check out our restaurants, cafes, traditional pubs and the best bars and nightlife.

Local produce is of a very high standard, with Wirral and Formby asparagus, Southport shrimps, Knowsley lamb, and Liverpool beer and gin some of the stars of the scene. Many restaurants and cafes are proud to use local produce.

The region also boasts fabulous food festivals such as Farm Feast in Wirral, Liverpool Food and Drink Festival and Southport Food and Drink Festival, and local farmers’ markets.

Liverpool’s favourite local dish – scouse! A tasty stew of meat and vegetables, served with crusty bread and beetroot or red cabbage (depending on personal preference and opinion). It’s how the people of Liverpool got their nickname ‘Scousers’, and is on the menu at many cafes and restaurants.

Bars & Nightlife Liverpool is a city that is very proud of its nightlife, both due to the variety and quality on offer. From superclubs to pubs with dogs, a thriving gay quarter to comedy venues on the waterfront, dance warehouses to concept bars, Liverpool at night has many faces. Hare are some top tips from the http://www.visitliverpool.com/things-to-do website divided into the city’s various districts, although everything is so close together that you can easily explore. 1. Seel Street (http://www.aaaliverpool.co.uk/seel-street-liverpool/) . Seel Street and the area

around it have undergone a major transformation in the past decade or so, to the point that it is now a go-to for nightlife. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it here. Glamour and Latin dancers in a former Polish church: Alma de Cuba. Hawaii’an-themed cocktail bar: Aloha. Traditional pub with top-notch food: The Monro. Hot dogs, steins and a bar with a secret code: Salt Dog Slims. This is without even mentioning Santa Chupitos, Almost Famous or Empire. And of course, if you’re staying out until the bitter end, The Peacock and Heebie Jeebies are always good for a dance.

2. Hardman Street (see map http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=335494&y=389866&z=1&sv=hardman+street&st=6&tl=Hardman+Street,+Liverpool,+L_1&searchp=newsearch.srf&mapp=newmap.srf ) Some of the best traditional pubs in the city are dotted around Hardman Street or one of its myriad off-shoots. The Pilgrim and Ye Cracke, the latter a favourite of John Lennon when he was an art school student, are two excellent atmospheric pubs in the shadow of Liverpool Cathedral (http://www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk/). Further down, opposite the bombed-out church, sits The Roscoe Head – a real ale specialist pub which is one of only seven pubs in the country to appear in every edition of the Good Beer Guide. The Cambridge, on the University of Liverpool campus, is the watering hole for various academics, students and thinking drinkers. And last but certainly not least, there’s The Philharmonic Dining Rooms – a cracking pub in a grade-II listed building with famously ornate toilets.

3. LGBT. Liverpool’s LGBT nightlife is centred around Dale Street, Cumberland Street and Eberle Street – all of which surround Stanley Street, the de facto heart of the city’s gay quarter. There are plenty of great places to dance until sunrise, including G-Bar, Pink, Heaven, Navy Bar and Superstar Boudoir. If you want something a bit quieter, pubs in the area include The Poste House (with its upstairs disco), The Curzon and the iconic Lisbon.

4. Mathew Street. There’s only one place to start when discussing the world-famous Mathew Street…and that is, of course, The Cavern Club, where The Beatles honed their skills while playing nearly 300 shows in the early sixties. The club sees live music seven days a week from 2pm onwards, with the Saturday night Beatles tribute a particularly popular highlight. With bars such as Rubber Soul, Lennon’s Bar and of course the Hard Days Night Hotel, the spirit of the band infuses the rest of the street, which is one of the busiest and most vibrant for nightlife.

5. Concert Square Concert Square and the area around it is one of the liveliest spots in the city, seven nights a week. It’s home to some of the city’s biggest bars and clubs, from national names such as Walkabout and Revolution to The Krazyhouse, a Liverpool institution. Through the week, it’s particularly popular with students and large parties.

6. Baltic Triangle. Ten years ago, the Baltic Triangle (https://www.creativetourist.com/liverpool/baltic-triangle/ ) area was predominantly warehouses, many of which were disused. Since then, it has gradually been given a new lease of life as the centre of the city’s creative and digital sector. As a natural result, the area’s nightlife has grown too. Camp and Furnace is the obvious place to start. The truly unique space houses everything from a bar packed with international beers to Eurovision parties, Scandinavian festivals, Biennial installations and weekly food slams. It’s perfectly complemented just around the corner by the Baltic Social, recently opened on the ground floor of Elevator Studios and offering a more intimate setting than its neighbour.

As well as these bars, the area has quickly been recognised by the city’s club promoters, taking advantage of the warehouse spaces to stage some of Liverpool’s hottest club nights at venues such as HAUS and Kitchen Street pop-up. 1. Cavern Pub

a. https://www.cavernclub.org/ b. Liverpool c. The Cavern Pub features a wall of fame showing the names of all the artists who have

played at the Cavern Club since 1957 plus Cavern memorabilia on display inside the pub. 2. PanAm Bar & Restaurant

a. http://www.panambarliverpool.co.uk/ b. Liverpool

c. A contemporary bar and restaurant located in Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock offering a bistro menu at lunch time and a la carte in the evening. Fabulous food, great service and plush surroundings makes this venue perfect for every type of occasion

3. Palm Sugar Lounge a. https://twitter.com/palmsugarlounge - https://www.bigreddirectory.com/palm-sugar-

lounge-liverpool b. Liverpool c. As sweet as the name suggests - Liverpool’s most luxurious cocktail lounge

4. R Bar & Brasserie a. http://www.restaurantsofliverpool.com/british/richmond.htm b. Liverpool c. Classic British culinary delights with an enviable Champagne & Cocktail menu.

5. The Wro Bar and Loft a. http://the-wro.co.uk/ b. West Kirby c. The Award-winning Wro can be whatever suits – you can pop in for a coffee, a great glass of

wine or a beer but if the mood takes you, as tends to happen, a great bite to eat is available! 6. Stanley's Bar and Grill

a. http://www.opentable.com/stanleys-bar-and-grill b. Liverpool c. Titanic Hotel Liverpool offers stylish accommodation around 5 minutes’ drive from the city

centre. The hotel includes a restaurant, bar and spa and offers free parking and Wi-Fi. 7. NYL Restaurant & Bar

a. http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/liverpools-top-30-restaurants-according-9113788

b. https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/mar/28/top-10-bars-clubs-nightlife-liverpool c. City d. A taste of New York in the stunning surroundings of the Royal Insurance Building

8. Blackburne House Cafe Bar a. http://www.blackburnehouse.co.uk/cafe/ b. Liverpool c. Award winning Cafe bar serving a range of freshly prepared, locally sourced, gorgeous food

and is open to 8pm Monday to Thursday and to 3pm Fridays. 9. Euro Hostel Liverpool

a. http://www.eurohostels.co.uk/liverpool/ b. City HOAX is Liverpool’s first boutique five star hostel. c. Price £55.00 to £420.00 Per room (breakfast included)

10. City HOAX or Euro Hostel Liverpool (See Euro Hostel Liverpool) a. http://www.eurohostels.co.uk/liverpool/ b. city

11. Vista Bar and Restaurant at the Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower a. http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-A0H9-mercure-liverpool-atlantic-tower-

hotel/restaurant.shtml b. Liverpool c. The Vista Restaurant. Diagonally opposite the Royal Liver Building, loved by visitors to

Liverpool. Serving fresh international/ British dishes, made to order, along with good Wine, Beers and drinks.

12. Bar Four at the Hard Days Night Hotel a. http://www.harddaysnighthotel.com/restaurants-bars/bar-four/ b. Liverpool c. Bar Four at the Hard Days Night Hotel is destination cocktail bar offering a vast array of

cocktails, beers, wines and spirits. It is undoubtedly one of the must visit bars in Liverpool city centre, with a chic and stylish vibe.

13. Carpathia Roof Top Champagne Bar & Restaurant a. http://rmstitanichotel.co.uk/liverpool-restaurant-bar/ b. City c. For dining and drinking, and with terraces along side the building and breath taking views

across the city, Carpathia is a must when visiting Liverpool.

Traditional Pubs Liverpool’s isn’t only famous for The Beatles, world-class football, radical culture and stunning cathedrals. Our traditional pubs are places of worship as well. Here’s a selection that should be on everyone’s to-do list. Start the journey on Roscoe Street at The Roscoe Head. Step into four small cosy rooms inside this traditional CAMRA-endorsed pub, one of the only five UK pubs to appear in every edition of the Camra Good Beer Guide since it was first published in 1974. Tiled floors and a 1. Cavern Pub

a. Liverpool b. The Cavern Pub features a wall of fame showing the names of all the artists who have

played at the Cavern Club since 1957 plus Cavern memorabilia on display inside the pub. 2. The Red Cat

a. http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/restaurants-bars/red-cat-pub-crank-near-3502275

b. St Helens c. Award winning dining pub offering bar food, early evening set menu & a la carte in a rural

location. 3. Bierkeller Entertainment Complex

a. http://thebierkeller.com/ b. City c. A unique drinking and dining experience with three bars in one complex; the Bierkeller is a

real piece of Bavaria in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. 4. The Refreshment Rooms

a. https://www.liverpoollep.org/membership/member-directory/the-refreshment-rooms/ New Ferry

b. Overlooking the Mersey Estuary, originally established in the 1880's as part of the ferry complex. Now reopened under the original name.

5. The Wro Bar and Loft a. http://the-wro.co.uk/ b. West Kirby c. The Award-winning Wro can be whatever suits – you can pop in for a coffee, a great glass of

wine or a beer but if the mood takes you, as tends to happen, a great bite to eat is available! 6. Thomas Rigby's

a. https://whatpub.com/pubs/MER/19/thomas-rigbys-liverpool b. Liverpool c. A traditional award winning pub serving fine food and speciality beers. Relax away from the

hustle and bustle of the city.

7. Fly In The Loaf a. http://www.flyintheloaf.co.uk/ b. Liverpool c. Fly in the Loaf offers a wonderful section of beers and spirits from around the globe.

8. The Fox and Hounds a. http://www.thefoxandhounds.com/live-sports.html b. Barnston c. Traditional country pub serving excellent food daily including our ‘specials’ and traditional

roasts on Sundays. Famous for our range of well kept Real Ales and choice of whiskies. 9. The Hungry Monk Ale House & Kitchen

a. https://issuu.com/visitsouthport/docs/sra_guide_2016_final b. Southport c. The Hungry Monk is located in the heart of Southport and is the ideal place to pop in for a

coffee, cake, excellent sandwich or a main meal from our extensive menu. 10. McCooley's

a. http://mccooleys.co.uk/ b. City c. Contemporary Irish bar and grill located in Liverpool’s iconic Concert Square.

11. Queen Square Arcade a. http://www.queensquare.co.uk/ b. City c. Queen Square Arcade is a Central hub of restaurants, bars and entertainment in the heart of

the city at St Georges Quarter, just minutes away from Lime St Station and Queen Square Bus Station.

12. Lady of Mann a. http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/38/38330/Lady_of_Mann/Liverpool b. Liverpool c. Lady of Mann is located in Dale Street's historic Thomas Rigby's buildings. It is a new venture

with traditional values serving cask beer, good wine and a range of continental beers. 13. The Wheatsheaf Inn Raby

a. http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/21/21110/Wheatsheaf/Raby_Mere b. Wirral c. A thatched cottage specialising in cask ale. Serving pub food at lunchtimes and a la carte at

night. It is probably the oldest public house in Wirral. In summer there is a beautiful beer garden and bistro patio area for alfresco eating and drinking.

14. The Red Fox a. http://www.bookatable.co.uk/the-red-fox-wirral-merseyside b. Thornton Hough c. Modern British Food served in this pub restaurant, set in beautiful grounds.

15. Bar Four at the Hard Days Night Hotel a. http://www.harddaysnighthotel.com/restaurants-bars/bar-four/ b. Liverpool c. Bar Four at the Hard Days Night Hotel is destination cocktail bar offering a vast array of

cocktails, beers, wines and spirits. It is undoubtedly one of the must visit bars in Liverpool city centre, with a chic and stylish vibe.

16. Lanigans Irish Bar a. http://www.lanigansirishbar.co.uk/ b. City

c. Centrally located, traditional Irish bar with live music, late bars and DJs.

The Beatles Liverpool is proud to be the birthplace of the best band in the world, and Beatles fans making a pilgrimage to the city won’t be disappointed.

The first stop has to be the Beatles (http://www.beatlesstory.com/albert-dock) Story in the Albert Dock, a fantastic visitor attraction dedicated to the Fab Four. The Beatles Story follows John, Paul, George and Ringo from their early beginnings to global Beatlemania and beyond. Allow several hours for your visit as there is so much to see.

Albert Dock is also the starting point for the Magical Mystery Tour (http://www.albertdock.com/attractions/magical-mystery-tour/) , a two-hour bus trip taking in various Beatles landmarks, including Penny Lane and Strawberry Field (http://www.liverpoolpicturebook.com/2012/09/StrawberryFieldstoPennyLane.html) .

Anyone coming to Liverpool for The Beatles should stop off at the world-famous Cavern Club (https://www.cavernclub.org/ ) on Mathew Street in the city centre. The Beatles played there nearly 300 times, and you can hear live music every day of the week, including the fabulous Cavern Beatles.

The Beatles-inspired luxury hotel, Hard Days Night Hotel (http://www.harddaysnighthotel.com/) , is just round the corner from the Cavern. At Blakes Restaurant, attached to the hotel, you can dine under original Beatles artworks.

The National Trust also runs a special joint tour of the childhood homes of John Lennon (Mendips - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatles-childhood-homes) and Paul McCartney (20 Forthlin Road - http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/look-inside-childhood-homes-lennon-7944239).

And fans will not want to miss International Beatleweek (https://www.internationalbeatleweek.com/) , an international event with bands and fans from over 40 countries. As well as live gigs, there are exhibitions, memorabilia sales, speakers, video shows, sightseeing tours and a convention.

Outdoor Spaces

If you’re arriving in the Liverpool city centre you wouldn’t believe just how close those fresh outdoor spaces are. Sefton Park (http://www.liverpool-map.com/sefton-park-map) is easily reached on the number 75 bus from Lime Street and is arguably the best known and loved by locals, explore 200 acres of Parkland under 15 minutes away from the hustle and bustle. Sefton Park is alive all year round with its thriving events calendar from Africa Oye festival in the summer, to some of the best fireworks you’ve ever seen in the winter. Liverpool has a number of pretty beaches close by too. Head over to ‘Another Place’ at Crobsy Beach (http://www.visitsouthport.com/things-to-do/crosby-beach-p244561 ) and take in the stunning artwork of Anthony Gormley. Or stroll the coastline of Formby (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formby and discover red squirrels, natterjacks, prehistoric footprints and miles of coastal walks, ideal for families and a summertime picnic. Hilbre Islands in Wirral (http://www.visitwirral.com/coast-and-countryside/coast/hilbre-island ) are designated as Local Nature Reserves and are the perfect spot for a bit of bird watching (and even some

seal spotting!) - but are cut off from for up to five hours out of every twelve, so best to check the tide before visiting. Wirral Country Park is also a great place to visit for nature lovers. Stanley Park (http://liverpool.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-events/parks-and-greenspaces/stanley-park/ ) is another gem of Liverpool’s and is a 110-acre, Grade II listed green space just north of the city centre. The park has fishing lakes and a number of historical features including most notably the Grade II listed Isla Gladstone (http://theislagladstone.co.uk/ ) conservatory that dates from the Victorian era. The park is also the only thing that stands between Liverpool rivals’ football grounds Anfield and Goodison Park, the homes of Liverpool FC (http://www.liverpoolfc.com/ ) and Everton FC (http://www.evertonfc.com/). There are many more parks on offer such as Calderstones Park, Birkenhead Park, Croxteth Park and even Botanic Gardens in Southport and Ness Gardens in Wirral. Many of them can be accessed by a short train or bus ride, or even by hiring a city bike.

Liverpool Christmas Ice Festival (11 Nov 2016 - 3 Jan 2017)

* Open from 11am daily. Christmas Day - CLOSED. Christmas Eve / Boxing Day /Boxing Day Holiday / New Year’s Eve/New Years Day - 6pm (Last Skate) – Close 7pm Where: Pier Head, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1DP (http://www.icefestivalliverpool.co.uk/) Opening Times http://www.visitliverpool.com/downloads/dmsimgs/Ice_Festival_Liverpool_Prices_-_2016_1023406992.pdf

RIBA Liverpool City Tours

Website: http://www.visitliverpool.com/downloads/dmsimgs/FINAL%20%2012-6-15%20RIBA_LiverpoolCityTours_DL_6PAGE_LEAFLET_REVISED_150612%20(3)_1123082598.pdf * Please visit the wesbite for tour dates and times. Tours begin at:, Multiple Venues, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1EN Tel: 0151 703 0107 email: http://www.visitliverpool.com/things-to-do/riba-liverpool-city-tours-p289431/email

Liverpool Football Club

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. The Liverpool FC Story. At Liverpool Football Club's interactive museum, The Liverpool FC Story, visitors can discover over 120 years of LFC history and explore football, past and present, with the help of state of the art technology and never seen before displays. Address: Anfield Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 0TH Guide Prices

Ticket Type Ticket Tariff

Museum & meal combined offer - Adult £17.45 per ticket

Museum & meal combined offer - Children (under 16) £12.45 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Public Transport Directions

Public transport runs regular to Liverpool Anfield - (for more details see www.merseytravel.gov.uk)

From the City Centre you can take many buses that drop you off outside Anfield

For fans Accessing Anfield Stadium on Matchdays - regeneration work continues meaning changes to some pedestrian routes around Anfield Stadium. Fans should allow extra time to get to the stadium.

No pedestrian access permitted on Rockfield Road, Back Rockfield Road or Lothair Road. Fans will be rerouted via Anfield Road and Walton Breck Road. Routine road closures prior to kick-off remain as per last season.

There will be no changes to car parking access and facilities, taxi drop off points or key bus services including Merseytravel’s Soccer Bus and 917 services.

Map and key information on the changes can be found here http://www.liverpoolfc.com/travel/getting-to-anfield For travel information please visit www.merseytravel.com

Liverpool TAXI – from airport

Taxis are a hassle free mode of public transport that are particularly popular across the North West. Not many people know that Liverpool houses England's largest hackney carriage fleet outside of London and the city is also home to some of the world’s largest Private Hire Operators. If taxis are your transport of choice you’re spoilt for options. Hackney Cabs

https://www.liverpoolairport.com/transport/taxi/

A hackney cab rank is located directly outside the entrance to the airport terminal to aid your onward journey, cabs are available for all flight arrivals.

All Hackney Cab drivers have an NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service and at least three years experience, they have all been approved by the airport to work from the rank.

Long distance journeys are no problem with the ability to pay by credit or debit card available on request (cabs that have this service display ‘Chip, Pin, Go’ signs on the outside of the vehicle, if you wish to use this payment method).

All cabs can carry at least 5 passengers and are all wheelchair accessible.

Liverpool airport website https://www.liverpoolairport.com/help-advice/

TRAIN Stations in Liverpool Wikipedia lists the following train stations in Liverpool

Liverpool Central (LVC)

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)

Train information http://www.networkrail.co.uk/london-liverpool-street-station/departures-arrivals/

Reference

Thingstodo (2016, December 13). Things to do in Liverpool. Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership. Retrieved from http://www.visitliverpool.com/things-to-do