Liverpool, with its population of half a million situated in Central-Western England, was definitely made famous by the Beatles. There truly is a plethora of interesting attractions that can be found as one travels round this city. From sights and food to even the stadium, here are 10 places you simply cannot miss on your visit here! And don’t worry if you’re not a die-hard Beatles fan, there’s something for everyone!
Today we will look at what to see in Liverpool, how to get around the city, where to eat and what I found interesting about the city. This article is an outline of all you can experience in two days! So without further do, let’s start with the must-see attractions!
10 interesting places in Liverpool – where to see and where to eat?
Home of the Beatles
Liverpool is renowned for the Beatles and their iconic Cavern Club. If you’re a fan of music, there are plenty of attractions available – from the museum to the walking tour – where you can trace their journey through the city. People often speak of its lack of value, but I can assure you that just a visit of Liverpool will be worth it even if you’re not spending anything on entrances. References related to this legendary band around Liverpool.
Harbour and Mersey River Cruise
Liverpool has always been vitally important as a port, primarily shipping cargo. But it also has significant ties to historic events, like the Titanic; in fact, Star Line, the organisation that built the Titanic, was based in Liverpool.
If you’re after a more immersive look at the history of the city, and not keen on Hop On Hop Off buses, why not take a ride on the river? You’ll need to buy your ticket when you arrive at Gerry Marsden stop (box office), and in 50-minutes you’ll hear all about the area’s famous buildings on Mersey Ferries. From there, you can disembark at Woodside station.
Royal Albert Dock
Just a short stroll from the Mersey Ferries terminal is the Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool’s enclosed waterfront. Here, visitors can find an array of restaurants and bars or the Tate Gallery – one of Great Britain’s premier centres for modern and contemporary art which often features free exhibitions.
Just a short distance away are the Liverpool Museum and the Maritime Museum. You will then see boats inside the Royal Albert Dock and you can even just sit on a bench and soak up the nice atmosphere.
Liverpool as a city of culture and architecture
Liverpool is renowned for its musical history, which continues to be celebrated by the Liverpool Symphony Orchestra. With culture abounding, locals and visitors alike can take in theatrical or gallery performances at either the Empire or Everyman theaters. Additionally, two architectural landmarks aptly capture the city’s appeal: the Anglican Liverpool Cathedral and the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral.
The Metropolitan Cathedral is certainly worth a visit; its external presence is attractive and its interior even more so. Most notably, it houses the world’s largest panel of stained glass. There are various chapels to explore, making it an enlightening and enjoyable experience.
Chinatown
Chinatown, similar to the one in London, is also located in Liverpool. But it’s true that apart from the typical gate, you won’t find much else here. At the time of my visit, all the businesses were closed, so I didn’t have Chinese. A bit of a shame but the only place open was with donuts.
Where to eat on Bold Street
There are many restaurants on Bold Street that are definitely worth checking out! I personally had dinner at the Greek Taverna. 10/10 for me. Their warm appetizers are excellent, kebabs and salmon are perfect. The wine was not top-notch, but it was drinkable. In general, I can’t complain at all, I really liked it here.
I headed to Leaf and Bold Street Coffee for breakfast / brunch. I have been familiar with Leaf for a few years, so it was the perfect choice. The coffee was great and the pancakes were delicious – I even made sure to buy some tea!
Vegetarians should know that the eggs and toast at Bold Street Coffee really hit the spot. Another plus is that there are extra seating options on the lower level, in addition to unusual menu items like ginger shot or fitz cola.
Controversial rental of electronic scooters
Have you ever been to a city where tourists are whizzing around on electric scooters and thought that was something you couldn’t imagine yourself doing? I know I did. But after seeing how much time it can cut off your commute, I’m starting to change my opinion!
For just £10, you can get the day pass, which allows 45 minutes of use time. After that, you have to park it and borrow another one, with a maximum daily limit of 200 minutes – more than enough to see all the sights Liverpool has to offer.
The only challenge is having to drive on the road. It’s a bit stressful at times; especially when heading towards Anfield Stadium as having to cross three lanes with a scooter is quite demanding!
Anfield stadium in Liverpool
Speaking of the Anfield stadium, I only visited it from the outside. I’m not a football fan, so the tour didn’t appeal to me. On the other hand, the stadium is nice, there is a fairly large fan shop where they also have some historical souvenirs, especially signed T-shirts.
In conclusion
I would definitely recommend Liverpool for an extended trip, it’s a nice city full of culture and food. If you’re looking for more inspiration on what to do in Liverpool, check out their official stands here.