Accessible places to visit in Liverpool

The Royal Albert Dock area is one of the top places to visit in Liverpool; it was the first place in the UK to be built completely of cast iron, brick and stone, making it one of the most modern complexes of the 19th Century. Now it’s home to TATE Liverpool, the permanent Beatles Story museum, various restaurants and even quirky shops to buy souvenirs – a great place to start your wheelchair-friendly Liverpool trip.

All aboard the city’s iconic Mersey Ferry for a 50-minute cruise on one of the most famous rivers in the world. As you take in Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, you’ll learn about its fascinating maritime past. All ferries are fully wheelchair accessible on the main decks, with accessible bathrooms located there too.

If the fresh air of the River Mersey has worked up an appetite, we recommend lunch at Delifonseca on the waterfront – a short distance from several Blue Badge parking Liverpool spots, in addition to disabled parking bays outside. This family-owned independent deli combines a casual dining room with an adjoining food hall, and its menu features everything from Spanish fish stew to a Great British Platter for picnic lunch fans.

If you’re looking for hotels in Liverpool with disabled rooms, check into Hilton Liverpool City Centre on the waterfront near Royal Albert Dock. It offers five fully accessible rooms with wheel-in showers, and six partially accessible rooms with baths. These rooms are easily reachable on the upper floors via lift access and feature stunning floor-to-ceiling views across the Mersey.

A short walk away, Mowgli Street Food on Water Street is like stepping into The Jungle Book – think rope bridges, indoor trees and twinkling lights. Its street food is top notch: if you’re spoilt for choice, try the Sharer Menu for two. This venue is partially accessible with a portable ramp required to enter – just mention to the staff when you book. Finish your night with fancy cocktails and house music at nearby bar The Alchemist.

Set yourself up for the day with a legendary American breakfast at Moose Coffee at Plaza 1821. All sustainably sourced from the North-West region where possible, its epic portions of sourdough French toast ooze with syrup and crispy bacon, and its coffee is from Fairtrade suppliers. The enterprise is heavily invested in supporting local charities with its proceeds, so you can leave with a full tummy and a happy conscience.

The Walker Art Gallery is the place to marvel at elaborate sculptures, Hockney paintings and the famous Minton Peacock – all completely free for your perusal. Next, head to its nearby Museums Liverpool companion – the World Museum. Here you can immerse yourself in cultural antiquities, an aquarium and even a planetarium. Both venues are fully accessible for wheelchair users.

Enjoy a two-hour wheelchair-friendly Fab Four Taxi Tour of Liverpool’s musical marvels. See Strawberry Fields, take a photo at Penny Lane, pass Beatles murals in the Baltic Creative Quarter, and stop at the Beatles Statues on the historical waterfront – before ending near Mathew Street in the iconic Cavern Quarter. Another great thing about a taxi tour is that there’s no need to worry about Blue badge parking Liverpool.

Spanish and Latin American cuisine dominate the culinary offerings at Duke Street Market – whether you’re in the mood for small plates from Picar, a juicy steak from Bone and Block, or a fully loaded Cubano sandwich from Cahita. What’s more, the market is wheelchair accessible via the main entrance, and has an accessible toilet on the ground floor. For foodies, this is one of the top places to visit in Liverpool!

No trip to Liverpool is complete without a visit to the Cavern Club – the venue where The Beatles were first spotted performing live. There’s live music playing every day from 11:15am until late, so you can soak up the atmosphere of this historic venue. Booking ahead is highly recommended; entry to the Cavern Club is accessible for wheelchair users by lift.