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Horse Riding

Croxteth Park Riding Centre
Offers group lessons, private lessons, hacks and trail rides. Perfect for large groups.
Croxteth Park, Liverpool L12 0HA – 5.5 miles
0151 220 9177 | www.croxtethparkridingcentre.co.uk

Cycling

CityBike Liverpool
Cycling is a great way to discover much of Liverpool, and the city has excellent facilities to cycle hire; indeed, it is the largest public cycle hire scheme in the country outside of London. The nearest cycle station to Albert Pad is outside John Lewis, about a 5 minute walk away. Interactive maps and information on registration can be found on the CityBike Liverpool website.
0151 374 2034 | www.citybikeliverpool.co.uk

Golf

Merseyside is blessed with some of the world’s best golf courses. Along the coastline, dubbed ‘The Golf Coast’ there are, among a whole host of top-flight courses, three Royal Links courses: Royal Liverpool, Royal Lytham & St Anne’s, and Royal Birkdale, all of which are routinely voted as the top golf courses in England. Together, the three have hosted The Open a staggering 32 times.

Royal Liverpool Golf Club
6,900 yards in length, Royal Liverpool is tricky, demanding your utmost attention as the strong winds coming off the Irish Sea can send the ball careening.
Meols Drive, Wirral CH47 4AL – 12.5 miles
0151 632 3101 | www.royal-liverpool-golf.com

Royal Birkdale Golf Club
At 6,690 yards in length, the course is testing for the even the most accomplished of golfers, and can be furthermore tricky because of the strong sea winds.
Waterloo Road, Southport PR8 2LX – 18 miles
01704 552020 | www.royalbirkdale.com

Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
Again, the winds prove to be a formidable obstacle on this course, but, get it right, then this course could be the best you’ve ever played on.
Links Gate, Lytham St Annes FY8 3LQ – 59 miles
01253 724206 | www.royallytham.org

Chocolate-making classes

The Cholocate Cellar
Run by experienced and talented chocolatiers, The Chocolate Cellar caters for big parties. Private workshops can be arranged – please contact them for further information.
0151 200 2202 | [email protected] | www.thechocolatecellar.co.uk

Stag & hen ideas

Mojito Events
Mojito Events are a great choice if you’re a group of hens or stags. They can arrange almost anything,from flyboarding on Albert Docks, kayaking in North Wales, champagne tasting, city treasure hunts, cocktail making, hovercraft racing, high ropes assault course
and paintballing (to name just a few). Contact them for further information.
0151 245 0204 | www.mojitoevents.com

Clay-pigeon shooting

The Big Shoot
Perfect for stag and hen parties or corporate events. Cafeteria, licensed bar, changing rooms, parking area, spectator areas, conference facilities and toilets are all on-site.
Bradley Lane, Cheshire WA6 7EX – 21 miles
0844 745 5008 | www.thebigshoot.co.uk

Fishing

Calderstones Park
Yields good sized tench, perch, roach, pike and eels. Open all year round.
Yew Tree Road, Allerton, Liverpool L18 3JD – 4 miles
0151 233 3001

Pampering

Titanic Hotel Spa
Relax in a gorgeous hydrotherapy pool, sauna, sanarium and steam room, foot bath and spa experience shower.
Stanley Dock, Liverpool L3 0AN – 2 miles
0151 559 1444 | www.titanichotelliverpool.com

Glo-Pamper
For pampering in the comfort of your property, there is a range of treatments available from a local therapist including massage, pedicure, manicure, etc. To book please use the contact details below and remember to quote ‘kate & toms’. Guests are advised to book well in advance.
020 7096 0385 | https://www.glo-pamper.co.uk/

 

Top Places to Visit

Liverpool One shopping centre

If retail therapy is on the cards then Just down the road from Albert Pad lies the well-heeled wonder of Liverpool One, a sprawling shopping centre that houses everything from high-end fashion shops to large department stores. Bring multiple arms.

Museums & Galleries

Liverpool has more listed museums than any other city outside of London. Here are a few we recommend, with some galleries thrown in for good measure.

Walker Art Gallery
One of Europe’s finest art galleries, home to paintings by Rembrandt, Turner, Monet and Hockney. Admission is usually free.
William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EL – 1.5 miles
0151 478 4199 | www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker

TATE Liverpool
Another exceptional gallery which houses work from some of the world’s best contemporary artists. Expect art from Duchamp, Warhol, Moore and Bacon. Again, admission is usually free, with the exception of some special exhibitions.
Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4BB – 0.5 miles
0151 702 7400 | www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-liverpool

World Museum
This sprawling museum showcases dynamic exhibitions ranging from natural history, anthropology to space exploration. It also houses an aquarium and a planetarium. Admission is free.
William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN – 1.5 miles
0151 478 4393 | www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml

St George’s Hall
Once described by Charles Dickens as ‘the most perfect room in the world’, St George’s Hall has numerous events and exhibitions on all year round. Be sure to check the website for upcoming shows.
St George’s Place, Liverpool L1 1JJ – 1 mile
0151 233 3020 | www.liverpoolcityhalls.co.uk

The Beatles Story
Fans of The Beatles, or indeed rock n’ roll, have to visit this place. Showcasing George Harrison’s first guitar, a replica of the famous Cavern Club, and John Lennon’s 24-carat gold specs, you can wander round the museum listening to Lennon’s sister, who narrates the tour.
Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD – 1 mile
0151 709 1963 | www.beatlesstory.com

Sefton Park

235 acres of woodland and parks, Sefton Park is Liverpool’s largest and most loved park, with a boating lake, various cafés, and plenty of room for a kick-about or picnic.
Liverpool L17 1AF – 2 miles

Anfield Football Ground

A short ride across the city stands one of the most iconic football stadiums in the world: Anfield, home to Liverpool Football Club. On match day, you can hear the “You’ll Never Walk Alone” anthem bellowing from the stadium, and during the week you can go for a guided tour around the grounds, visiting the dressing room, climbing the Kop stand, and touching the ‘This is Anfield’ sign which all players and managers caress religiously before a game. Manchester United fans, please leave your shirts at home.
Anfield Road, Liverpool L4 0TH – 3 miles
0151 260 6677 | www.stadiumtours.liverpoolfc.com

Aintree Racecourse

The famous racecourse is probably best known for annually holding the Grand National steeplechase. When not staging the world’s most famous horse race, Aintree hosts an additional four racedays a year and as well as being a successful conference and events venue.
Aintree also houses the longest nine-hole golf course in the country nestled within the Grand National course.
Ormskirk Road, Liverpool L9 5AS – 9 miles
0151 523 2600 | www.aintree.co.uk

Anthony Gormley’s “Another Place”

This famous sculpture installation by the renowned Anthony Gormley is both eerie and sublime. 100 iron figures, cast from Gormley’s own body, stand stationary looking towards the sea, some completely submerged under the tide, others half in the water.
Crosby Beach, Liverpool L23 6SX – 7 miles

Knowsley Safari Park

An award-winning family attraction that’s home to around 700 exotic animals, including Iberian wolves, African lions, meerkats, baboons, and African elephants. On top of that, there are regular sea lion shows, birds of prey shows and bushcraft workshops. Check the website to find out what’s on during your stay.
Prescot L34 4AN – 11.5 miles
0151 4309009 | www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk