The 15 things to do in Liverpool

Visit Liverpool: what are the best things to do and see in the one that is surnamed the Beatles city?

If you are a football fan or if you have this passion for the Beatles, you probably have at least one point in common, namely the city of Liverpool. While the city is generally known to attract melancholy, Liverpool is now resolutely looking towards the future. Thanks to its strategic geographic location, Liverpool is discovered with fog, sometimes vacillating lights, crowded and warm pubs and its population with often caustic humour. But what to visit in Liverpool? Whether you stay there for a weekend or for a week, there are many things to do and to see in the city of the “Four boys in the wind”.

1. The Beatles Story

This place is a must-see for all lovers of the famous English rock band. Opened since 1990, this magical place has been reviving you in the legend of John, Paul, George and Ringo thanks to various collectors' materials and souvenirs. Located in the Albert Dock district, the Beatles Story also offers to board a special bus to do the Magical Mystery Tour . The museum is open every day. In the summer, it is open from 9am to 7pm and winter from 10am to 6pm. The entry price for an adult is £14.95.

2. The Cavern Club

This concert hall is now mythical: in 1961, it is here that for the first time the Beatles played and met their first successes. Even if the place of origin no longer exists, the Cavern Club is opposite the former Cavern Jazz Club. To relive the time of a few songs the Beatlemania, you can attend many concerts tributes Band who want to revive the atmosphere and the swelling of the 1960s. Mathew Street, the street in which this room is probably the most famous street in all Liverpool, a street full of history and especially of musical history. Impossible not to love this musical atmosphere in this historic street!

3. The Yellow Duck Marine Tour

This walk is eccentric to wish and you may not find a similar one in all Liverpool. With this yellow bus that strongly reminds the famous "Yellow submarine", you are immersed in a particular atmosphere where you will dive into the Mersey and sail along the docks. This non-standard vehicle dates from the Second World War and you will be able to take a trip of the most original on board an equally exceptional equipment and discover Pier Head, Les Trois Graces, Saint George’s Hall or the cathedral.

4. Albert Dock

To be sure to be in one of the most emblematic places in Liverpool, the walk on the Albert Dock is a must not miss. In this unique neighbourhood, you will be able to discover a museum that marks the bicentenary of the abolition of slavery (International Slavery Museum). With this permanent museum dedicated to transatlantic trafficking, the city of Liverpool demonstrates its commitment and desire to assume one of the darkest parts of its history.

This neighborhood is the emblematic place and the home port of many ships as it was for the famous Titanic . For those who want to discover the city from a historical angle, it is from Albert Dock that the trip Shiverpool Ghost Tour , a kind of mix of street theatre and historical visit.

5. Tate Liverpool

Perhaps you know the famous modern art museum to London The famous Tate Museum? In Liverpool, there is his annex on the Albert Dock, which has been open to the public since 1988. It is today the largest contemporary art gallery after that of London. Possibility of discovering paintings of masters from 1900 until today. It should be noted that, as in all British museums, entry to Tate Liverpool is free of charge.

6. Anfield Road Stadium

For all lovers of the round balloon, the Anfield Road stadium, this centennial stadium, is the place of all pilgrimages. Here, not a week without people and supporters turning at least once to this mythical place to follow a competition game.

7. Merseyside Maritime Museum

This museum on the Albert Dock retraces 800 years of maritime adventure in Liverpool. It is simply the largest marine museum in Europe where you will have the opportunity to know everything about the stories and dramas of some famous ships like the Titanic , Lusitania or the L’ Empress of Ireland . The museum accurately describes the history of the city marked by the sea and its tragedies.

8. Liverpool pubs

Like many other English cities, Liverpool is full of pubs. Do not hesitate to spend time at the end of the day in one of these places that are truly the soul of the city and its inhabitants: there is the very chic The Philharmonic , the athlete The Sandon Public House or the one that must not be missed, namely the Babycream . For those who like to hang out on the Merseyside side, you can try pubs The Blue Bar & Grill , The Belvedere , The Beehive or even Barracuda .

9. St John’s Beacon Tower (Radio City Tower)

This 133-metre high tower dominates the entire skyline of Liverpool wherever you are. It is now possible to eat at its top in one of the gourmet restaurants with this amazing panoramic view. It should be noted that the St John’s Beacon Tower is today the City radio station, a renowned radio station in Liverpool.

10. Metropolitan Cathedral

On Hope Street, two cathedrals are designed and opposed, but it is certainly the Catholic Cathedral (the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ-Roi) that will surprise tourists because of its circular form and base. It looks a bit like the Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro for those who know.

11. Pier Head

This neighborhood is now part of UNESCO’s World Heritage: you can discover three huge buildings that are the UNESCO Royal Liver Building , Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building . The contrast between contemporary buildings and more classic buildings but also the serenity of the neighborhood makes it a very attractive corner.

12. St. George’s Hall

Located in the historic area, the city’s largest building, St. George’s Hall, has been completely renovated. Today, it is a museum that brings together all the history of the city. It is also a cultural centre where you can enjoy exhibitions, shows or festivals all year round.

13. The Metquarter

Metquarter is a luxury shopping centre composed mainly of elegant boutiques. It is located in the heart of Liverpool and it is possible to spend hours there without realizing it. There are many brand names for those who are interested.

14. The Cathedral of Liverpool

The Anglican Cathedral of the city is a building of all superlatives. Not only is it the largest church in Great Britain, but it is also the largest Anglican cathedral in the world. It is the work of Sir Gilbert Scott, the architect at the origin of the red telephone cabin so typical of London and the Southwark Power Station, which now houses the Tate Modern. The central bell is the third largest in the world (with the highest and heaviest carillon in the world), while the organ, with its 9765 pipes, is probably the largest operating model in the world. The visit is £5. The reception centre diffuses the Great Space a film about the history of the cathedral. Your ticket gives you access to the 101 metre high tower, offering a panoramic view of the whole city!

15. Penny Lane

The street has nothing exceptional about its topography or geography, but it is still here that the Beatles devoted one of their titles to it. For Beatles fans exclusively.

How do I get to Liverpool?

Good news, Liverpool is ideally served by low-cost companies from many French cities and this directly. easyJet and Ryanair share the cities of Bordeaux, Nîmes, Nantes, Carcassonne, Limoges, Paris, Bergerac and Nice, which sweeps French territory rather widely. To find cheap flights to Liverpool according to your travel dates, do not hesitate to use the flight comparison Ulysses .

Note that it is also possible to get to Liverpool by train from London. Trains regularly depart from London Euston train station.

Where to sleep in Liverpool?

Between the bohemian district of Ropewalks, the cultural district of Waterfront, or the noctambul district of Cavern Quarter, places to stay in Liverpool are numerous, as are the choices of accommodation in the city (hotels, hostels, accommodations in the home...). To find a cheap hotel in Liverpool, search our website Compare hotels .

Have you visited Liverpool? Main photo credit: Wikimedia – Beverley Goodwin