15 Best Things To Do In Liverpool
Looking for fun things to do in Liverpool? You’ve come to the right blog! These fun activities and Liverpool tourist attractions, including famous landmarks, are great fun for all ages when visiting this iconic English city.
From activities to do in the Liverpool city centre to the surrounding Mersey area, there’s plenty of fun to be had when seeing the sights in an exciting city best known for being the home of The Beatles (and so much more!).
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1. Visit Popular Beatles Locations
The Beatles Story Museum
We mentioned that Liverpool was home of The Beatles right? The world’s greatest band deserves an award-winning museum. The Beatles Story Museum is an immersive and interactive museum dedicated to celebrating the lives of The Beatles, from their humble childhood beginnings to international stardom.
The main exhibition includes a replica of the world famous Cavern Club and Abbey Road Studios and is the perfect tour for music lovers from all over the world.
Penny Lane
One of the early Beatles songs is actually a place you can visit! Penny Lane is a tribute song to their Liverpool upbringing and experiences. Stop by here and get a photo with the Penny Lane street sign.
Strawberry Field
Made famous by John Lennon and The Beatles song ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ with its iconic red gates, Strawberry Field is a popular stop for Beatles fans. This Liverpool tourist attraction allows you to wander their lovely gardens and enjoy a treat at the cafe. If you want to learn more about Lennon’s history and how the song came to life, you can visit their interactive exhibition.
2. Visit one of Liverpool’s Art Galleries
Walker Art Gallery
One of the best art galleries in Liverpool is the Walker Art Gallery. View beautiful paintings and sculptures that are part of the National Collection as well as breath-taking exhibitions that come to town.
Bring the entire family along for an art experience. The Walker Art Gallery has family-friendly events including the ‘Big Art in the Gallery’ dedicated to entertaining the little Picassos’.
Tate Liverpool
For a taste of modern art on the Liverpool riverfront, look no further than the Tate Liverpool. With both free collections and paid exhibitions, it’s the perfect activity to visit time and time again to see contemporary art and discover artists.
3. The Cavern Club
Back to The Beatles, because how could you not? If you’re a fan of the band or live music, you must stop by The famous Cavern Club on Mathew Street. The Cavern Club has been a contemporary music venue for the British pop music scene for over 60 years in Liverpool.
To get the British music experience, live music starts from 11am at this iconic venue and it is a stop on The Beatles Tours in the city. Discover more of The Beatles story at The Cavern Club or find some new favourite up and coming artists in the area.
4. Paint and Sip Session with Pinot & Picasso
The best fun to have in Liverpool is a paint and sip session at Pinot & Picasso. In a vibrant city, Pinot & Picasso Liverpool brings self-proclaimed artists and complete beginners together to get arty while you party. Best thing? There’s no talent necessary when it comes to having fun.
A local artist will guide you through an artwork step-by-step so you walk away with a masterpiece to show off and hang up at home. With these paint and sip sessions in Liverpool, it’s the perfect activity for your next girls night out, date night or after work event. The studio also hosts private parties including hens do, team building events, birthday parties and so much more.
Prices start from £30 per Picasso. The awesome night out? Now that’s just a free bonus.
5. Take a Walk in Sefton Park
Beloved by locals, the beautiful Sefton Park is a heritage listed green space that expands across 200-acres. It’s most famous for its display of golden daffodils around the lake during the springtime.
There is plenty of space to enjoy a picnic with friends, walk around Sefton Park, read a book or any other leisure activities.
The Sefton Park Palm House is also a must-see botanical building. This Victorian Glasshouse is home to over 200 botanical plants and a stunning cafe. It really is the jewel of Sefton Park.
6. Watch a Football Game
Home of the Mighty Reds, it’d be rude not to go to a Liverpool FC game at Anfield Stadium when you’re in town. Whether you support Liverpool Football Club or not, football games in Liverpool are a must-see experience for the whole family or sport fans alike.
You’ll get chills when the locals sing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ before the match starts. Enjoy an authentic football in England experience at Anfield Stadium which will be full of heart and passion from the Liverpool Football Club supporters.
7. Visit the Liverpool Cathedral
If you are a fan of stunning architecture, then you must put the Liverpool Cathedral on your sight-seeing list. It is an active place of worship for locals but is often visited by tourists to admire the history of the cathedral and its design.
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8. Check out Bold Street
Bold Street is a hallmark in Liverpool city centre, full of culture, food, drinks, shopping and entertainment. It connects two areas of Liverpool including the Knowledge Quarter and Georgian Quarter.
From breakfast to the nightlife, Bold Street is a vibing strip that caters to all personalities like vintage shoppers to bookworms. If you want to get an art fix, you can even visit FACT – highly renowned as the city’s best art gallery. You won’t be disappointed when you visit Bold Street.
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9. Explore Liverpool’s Radio City Tower
Liverpool’s Radio City Tower or better known as St Johns Beacon, will give you a 360-degree panoramic view of Liverpool and Merseyside. Standing at 400 feet, you can spot all the sights of Liverpool from the top, and is a great activity for visitors of all ages – as long as you aren’t scared of heights!
10. Visit one of Liverpool’s Several Museums
To understand Liverpool’s history, exploring their museums is the best way to do so.
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Located at Royal Albert Dock you will find the Merseyside Maritime Museum. This museum allows you to discover amazing sea exhibitions like Liverpool’s role in the Titanic expedition, stories of life at sea and so much more.
Museum of Liverpool
This museum is dedicated to (you guessed it!) all things Liverpool. Learn about the city’s history of social issues, industrial history and of course, see their Beatles collection. Be sure to get something at the gift shop!
Western Approaches HQ Museum
Liverpool played a major role in World War II for Britain, and the Western Approaches HQ Museum gives an extensive breakdown of this. From secrets of U-Boats to war bunkers, this museum will take you back in time and learn so much about Britain’s war history.
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11. Shop Til You Drop at Royal Albert Dock
Once used for global trade and now a cultural hub for shopping and dining is the Royal Albert Dock. Located along the Liverpool waterfront, these iconic brick buildings are home to independent shops, the Merseyside Maritime Museum, The Beatles Story Museum and fun activities like escape rooms.
Once you’ve shopped till you drop, you can check in to the hotels located at Royal Albert Dock. We’ll take a quick nap, thank you.
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12. Take a Mersey Ferry Ride
Explore the Mersey River and Liverpool’s amazing waterfronts when you jump on a Mersey Ferry. This famous river has been a channel for boats of all sizes for over 800 years.
Mersey Ferries offer a variety of cruises for a sight-seeing adventure throughout the whole day so you can be flexible with how you explore Liverpool. Your ferry ride could include expert commentary or you can sail along the river Mersey at sunset. The choice is all yours.
13. Experience Liverpool’s Nightlife at Concert Square
Get on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie at Concert Square. Enjoy Liverpool’s nightlife when visiting this exciting hub of clubs, bars and food. Concert Square is perfect to visit with family, a hens or stag party or anyone looking for fun things to do in Liverpool at night.
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14. Enjoy a Performance at the Liverpool Empire Theatre
A beacon in the streets of Liverpool is the Liverpool Empire Theatre. From tribute shows and musicals, to stand-up comedians and live theatre, there is something for everyone to enjoy for a cultural night out in Liverpool.
Many West End productions will tour their shows at this magnificent venue and even notable personalities will perform here. Who will be on stage when you visit?
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15. Visit 251 Menlove Avenue
We started with The Beatles sites, but left one til lucky last. Continue the Beatles story by visiting the childhood home of John Lennon at 251 Menlove Avenue. This home is a relic, kept in the exact same state since he lived there in the 1950s with his Aunt Mimi.
Yoko Ono, John Lennon’s widow, saw the house come up for sale in 2002 and purchased it to “preserve it for the people of Liverpool” and for fans all over the world to come see. She donated the home to the National Trust in 2003 for it to be restored. It is now visited by thousands of people all year round.
FAQs
Where is Liverpool Located?
Liverpool is a thriving city located in North West England in the country of Merseyside. It is the fifth largest city in the UK – huge!
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How Can I Get to Liverpool?
The best options to get to Liverpool is by train, bus or car, but you can also get to Liverpool by sea and air.
On the road, it will take you between 4.5-5.5 hours (counting all the pit stops you might make!) from London. The quickest way to get to Liverpool from London is by train. The journey will take about three hours – plenty of time to lock in your itinerary!
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Book a Paint and Sip Session with Pinot & Picasso Today!
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