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