Liverpool

For fun places to eat, visit the Baltic Market. A former industrial area turned hub of creativity, you’ll find cool cafes and canteens in warehouses serving global cuisine. Check out Camp and Furnace for open log fires, old school caravans and street food. It also hosts diverse and popular events at night.

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If you’re looking for somewhere to visit during the day or just feeling like you ought to do some of the touristy things, there are loads of museums, art galleries and other places of interest in the Cultural Quarter and Albert Dock. If you don’t want to spend money, you can find some free ones in the Cultural Quarter.

When it comes to nightlife, Liverpool has something for everyone. Concert Square is full of student-type bars, there’s the LGBT quarter around the Victoria Street area, or if you’re looking for live bands or a bit of the Beatles, get down to Matthew Street.

Hop on the train from Central or Moorfields station and head to Crosby Beach for sand, life-size sculptures of people and wonderful views out towards the Irish Sea. Unfortunately, bathing isn’t permitted but you can still dig your toes into the sand and enjoy the sunset.

Liverpool has the highest number of statues outside London. You can find them all over. Look out for famous Liverpudlians, suitcases, Red Rum, liver birds, Peter Pan and a super lamb banana. How many can you find?

Whether or not you’re a fan of the Beatles, you’re in Liverpool. You might as well embrace the Beatles love. Start at the Beatles Story Exhibition for a bit of background info, then head to a tribute show before moving on to one of the many Beatles-themed bars.

Liverpool has loads of parks to enjoy. Visit the massive Sefton Park with its glass Palm House, Stanley Park which famously separates the two famous football grounds, Croxteth Country Park, a short bus ride away, Festival Gardens, with its various oriental garden spaces, and Chavasse Park, perfect for a break from shopping in Liverpool ONE.

Liverpool hosts loads of unique festivals featuring arts, music, food and culture. Look out for Positive Vibration, River of Light, Creamfields, Pride (LGBT), International Beatleweek, International Jazz Festival, Africa Oye, Liverpool Loves, Threshold, Sound City and lots more!

Enjoy the city views over some drinks at one of Liverpool’s secret rooftop bars. Try Goodness Gracious, Wahaca Rooftop Bar or Liberté. You may need to book in advance.