The Best Liverpool Attractions & Activities

recommended places to visit and things to do in or near Liverpool


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This is the iconic Liverpool waterfront landmark with the buildings known as The Three Graces and the popular Beatles sculpture.

Albert Dock

Liverpool

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former dock at the heart of Liverpool, now rejuvenated with shops and restaurants as well as The Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story and Merseyside Maritime Museum

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childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney, now owned by the National Trust, only accessible on a prebooked tour.

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Explore Liverpool’s fascinating, diverse history, from port to sport, in this modern, purpose-built waterfront museum.

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Behind the scenes at the iconic Anfield stadium including the Player's Tunnel, Away Team dressing room and the LFC Story.

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The Tate Liverpool is the home of modern art in the North with four floors of 20th century artists as well as visiting exhibitions.

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an unforgettable journey through the lives of the Fab Four, with fun memorabilia, rare photographs and interactive exhibits

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One of Britain's finest art collections, with paintings, sculpture and decorative art from the 13th century to the present day.

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At the heart of Liverpool's iconic waterfront, this was Europe's first skyscraper and now offers guided tours and a 15th floor viewing platform.

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Although not in the original location, the Cavern Club retains much of the atmosphere of the Beatles' early days, with live music on three stages.

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Built in a Gothic style, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, but only completed in 1978, this is the largest Anglican Cathedral in the world.

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An ideal overview tour of Liverpool's main sights, with a pre-planned sightseeing bus route of 14 interesting landmarks and attractions.

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celebrates Liverpool's history as a great port with a variety of objects , models, displays and even full-sized vessels

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This sculpture is a must-visit photo opportunity for all the Beatles fans that make the pilgrimage to Liverpool, home of the Fab Four.

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Britain's largest Catholic Cathedral is built above the Lutyens Crypt and Treasury, created as the basis of an earlier, but uncompleted design.

World Museum

Liverpool

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Liverpool's oldest museum with five floors of exhibits, covering technology, science and natural history

Speke Hall

Liverpool

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A rare Tudor manor with a Victorian personality with formal gardens and acres of semi-ancient woodland, fields and paths.

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A formere WWII secret underground bunker, now restored to show how it was used to monitor the defence of the Atlantic Convoys.

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historic racecourse, home of the Grand National, one of the most famous horse races in the World

Sudley House

Liverpool

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Explore the house of George Holt and his family, a Victorian merchant with impeccable taste in period furniture and paintings.

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