Liverpool holidays and city breaks

The Beatles:

Liverpool is a Mecca for Beatles fans and welcomes thousands from around the globe annually. Visit The Cavern and Casbah Coffee Clubs where the iconic band honed their craft, immerse yourself at the various museums, take a walk through Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane or even pay your respects at the childhood homes of The Fab Four.

Nightlife:

Liverpool weekend breaks are famed for their nightlife and most visitors will find themselves on Matthew Street at some stage of their Merseyside adventure. Home to the iconic Cavern Club, the fully cobbled street boosts many boozers and eateries and is the perfect spot to kick off your party weekend. 

Football:

Don the Liverpool FC reds at Anfield or the Everton blues at Goodison and place yourself in the Players Tunnel, Dressing Rooms and on the pitch at both Liverpool Football Club Museum and Stadium and Everton’s home ground. 

History:

Take a walk through Liverpool’s 800 year old streets and learn about the city’s rich maritime history, from the glory of its industrial and shipping prowess to the darker legacy of its role in the global slave trade and the Titanic tragedy.  

Fun Activities:

From paintballing to Peaky Blinders Tours, Liverpool has lots of exciting activities for families of all ages. Take your pick from escape rooms, virtual reality simulators, nerf guns, indoor paintball, bubble football or even live out your pop star fantasy at a recording studio. 

Mersey River Cruise:

Enjoy all the major sights of the city from the comfort of a cruiser as it takes you around the Royal Albert Dock, the architectural wonders known as The Three Graces, The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Liverpool Philharmonic.  

British Music Experience:

If all the Beatles sights and sound have just whetted your appetite for more British music, explore 70 years of the industry through the 600 artifacts and memorabilia. 

Museums:

Liverpool mini breaks are a must for any culture vultures, art lovers can view masterpieces by Rembrandt and Rodin at The Walker Art Gallery, while the Victoria Gallery and Museum is home to national treasures by Turner and Lucian Freud. History buffs can get their fix at the Museum of Liverpool and the Mersey Maritime Museum.

Royal Liver Building:

Observe a stunning 360 degree Liver birds eye view of the city from the landmark, which was Europe’s first skyscraper when built in 1908. 

The Beatles Statue:

Pose for photos with the treasured monument to the iconic Scouse supergroup to wrap up your exploration of the boys hometown. 

Scouse:

Not just an affectionate term for the Liverpool residents, but the name of their local dish of hearty meat stew. Served up with bread and picked beetroot, a bowl of this will set you up for a day of exploring.

Toad in the Hole:

A firm favourite of the city’s residents, this sausage in Yorkshire pudding batter can be found in most traditional eateries. 

Fish and Chips:

Indulge in this national dish the way nature intended, on a leisurely stroll along the Mersey Waterfront.

Wet Nelly Cake:

This traditional local dish, also known as Dockers Wedding Cake, is made of bread, dried fruit, egg, dark sugar, spices and lemon.

Farmers Market:

Explore local produce at the Duke Street and Lark Lane food markets. 

Bus:

Taking a bus couldn’t be easier, simply tap with your debit card or Google pay when boarding. 

Train:

Bear in mind that the main train station serving the city centre is Liverpool Lime Street not Liverpool Central.

Ferry:

A ferry across the Mersey is a must when on Liverpool holidays. Keep an eye out for the famous Dazzle Ferry, painted by Sir Peter Blake who also created the album cover for Stg Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Foot:

Most of the city’s sights and attractions are accessible by foot, so bring your comfy shoes.