The Best Merseyside Attractions & Activities

Recommended places to visit and things to do on Merseyside

Pre-book Merseyside Attractions, Tours & Experiences


 

The Beatles Story

Liverpool

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The Beatles Story in Liverpool is an immersive museum dedicated to the Fab Four. With recreations of iconic locations, rare memorabilia, and multimedia exhibits, it traces the band’s rise from local beginnings to global fame.

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

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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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The Beatles’ Childhood Homes in Liverpool, cared for by the National Trust, include John Lennon’s and Paul McCartney’s houses. Guided tours reveal the modest interiors where their early songs were written, offering a glimpse into their musical beginnings.

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Liverpool Anglican Cathedral is Britain’s largest cathedral and a masterpiece of Gothic Revival design. With soaring arches, stunning stained glass, and the UK’s highest church tower, it dominates the city skyline and offers panoramic views.

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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.

Tate Liverpool

Liverpool

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Tate Liverpool, on the historic Albert Dock, is a leading modern art gallery. Showcasing works by international and British artists, it hosts major exhibitions and displays from the Tate collection in a vibrant waterfront setting.

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The Metropolitan Cathedral is a striking modern Catholic cathedral, famed for its circular design and dramatic lantern tower. Nicknamed the “Cathedral of Christ the King,” it features vibrant stained glass and a bold 20th-century architectural style.

Walker Art Galley

Liverpool

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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.

The Cavern Club

Liverpool

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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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telling the story of the local people and with a wealth of temporary art exhibitions. The museum section also holds artefacts from the ancient Egyptians

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Originally opened in 1874, these Victorian gardens are bursting with floral splendour and colourful displays. Winding through the park is the garden’s lake and a multitude of pathways

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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.

The Mersey Ferry

Liverpool

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The Mersey Ferry provides a classic crossing with unrivalled views of Liverpool’s UNESCO-listed waterfront. Alongside its daily sailings, it also offers cruise options, combining scenic river journeys with fascinating insight into the city’s history.

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.

Western Approaches

Liverpool

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  • World War II

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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