Discover a variety of things to do in Liverpool, including a lively waterfront, grand architecture, and a buzzing music scene. Home to the Beatles and two hugely successful football clubs, Liverpool is one of England’s most legendary cities. Take a weekend break to the city and visit top and free attractions like the Royal Liver Building and the Cavern Club. Visit Liverpool at night and you’ll be able to enjoy a whole new selection of exciting things to do, including top restaurants and bars in the city’s Baltic Triangle.
Places to visit in Liverpool
Gold winner: Titanic Hotel Liverpool
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Step back in time at this elegant four-star hotel in the redeveloped area of Stanley Docks – winner of the Large Hotel of the Year Award 2023.
24 hours in Liverpool
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Whether you fancy an evening on a rooftop bar, or in a cosy restaurant, Liverpool will be a city break to remember.
Gold winner: St Luke's Bombed Out Church
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Winner of Resilience and Innovation Award 2023, see live theatre, music and film showings at a church ruin turned beacon of community, arts and culture.
Head out on a Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
Follow in the footsteps of John, Paul, George and Ringo with this immersive tour of where they lived, met and played throughout Liverpool.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Marvel at Liverpool’s architectural heritage
Stroll along the waterfront for some of Liverpool's many architectural treasures.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Dee Estuary to Hilbre Island
A two-mile walk across the sand from West Kirby, the Dee Estuary is an oasis of wildlife.
Location: Hilbre Island, Merseyside
Take your pick from Liverpool’s rich cultural gems
Liverpool is a thriving capital of culture with museums and galleries for every taste, many of which are free to explore. Dip in and emerge inspired.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Rainy Day Activities: Entertain the kids at Imagine That
Unleash the little ones and let them loose to explore this fun interactive experience that will stimulate their minds.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Take an Anfield Stadium Tour
The legendary Liverpool Football Club is now open to the public.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Join 100 iron men by the sea at Another Place
An army of iron statues look out to sea from Crosby Beach. Visit this surreal, haunting artwork by Antony Gormley, and explore its unique coastline.
Location: Crosby Beach, Merseyside
Eat, drink, shop and play till late at Camp and Furnace
Camp and Furnace is all about fun: whether you want to play a game of Monopoly, go vintage shopping or sing-a-long with the music.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Rainy Day Activities: Explore Earth and space at Liverpool’s World Museum
Need ideas on things to do when it rains? Visit one of North West England’s oldest museums and get a hands-on look at our planet from the oceans to the stars.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Go to Liverpool Sound City, an innovative music, film and art festival
Get a ticket for one of the UK’s largest international music, digital and film festivals.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
August events: International Beatleweek
Get swept up in Beatlemania as fans from all over the world descend on the city where it all started.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Rainy Day Activities: Venture beneath the city on the Mersey Tunnel Tour
Take a sneak peak at the famous Queensway Mersey Tunnel - a unique indoor attraction close to Liverpool's bustling docks.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Enjoy a budget break at Euro Hostel Liverpool
Spend a weekend in Liverpool and stay at a hostel with a difference – it’s dormitories, but not as you know it.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Titanic & Liverpool: the untold story
Titanic & Liverpool: the untold story tells Titanic’s story from unique Liverpool perspectives, including Captain Smith and the 120 crew with Merseyside links.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Take an iconic ferry trip across the Mersey
No trip to Liverpool would be complete without venturing on to the water – especially on a newly ‘dazzled’ ferry.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Trace the lives of The Beatles in their home city
Buzzing Liverpool is renowned for its music scene. Discover how its four most famous sons still set the beat for a fab visit to the city.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Take a tour of Liverpool’s architectural marvels
See this handsome, historic city with fresh eyes; join an expert-led RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) tour of its loveliest buildings.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Be captivated by charming Port Sunlight village
Created as a perfect model village, Port Sunlight is the ideal destination for a day out. Relax in peaceful surroundings and see outstanding art.
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Ascend Liverpool Cathedral on a tower tour
The Anglican Cathedral dominates Liverpool’s skyline. Marvel at the inside of the great building and climb up its tower for spectacular views.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Tee off on England’s Golf Coast
Discover 12 of the finest links golf courses in the UK, including three Open Championship courses, within striking distance of central Liverpool.
Location: Southport, Wirral, Lytham, Merseyside
Explore Liverpool’s buzzing waterfront
Be entertained, amused, informed, inspired – and well fed – in one of the city’s most lively and interesting quarters.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
