Why Visit Liverpool?


Liverpool has always been one of my favourite places to visit, but it wasn't until last weekend that I truely got to see what Liverpool is all about. Growing up I used to visit Liverpool quite frequently on the way to Wales, but these were on pitstops in our journey and I never spent more than a few hours there. As an adult, I've always wanted to go back and spend a full weekend sightseeing in Liverpool and a few days ago, thanks to the people at Visit Liverpool and Travelodge, I finally ticked a weekend in Liverpool off my UK bucket list.

Liverpool is an English city that dates back to 1207 and resides in the Metropolitan borough of Merseyside in North West England. The city is steeped in history and has a strong musical heritage, mostly renowned for being the birthplace of one of the biggest bands in the world, The Beatles and many other stars of the Merseybeat era during the early 1960s.  During that particular time period, a popular song about Liverpool rose to fame by the band Gerry & The Peacemakers, that song was called 'Ferry across the Mersey' and depicts Liverpool's most loved river. That song along with it's impressive history made the River Mersey one of the most recognisable rivers in the world.


So why visit Liverpool? Firstly there's so many things to do. You can jump on a sightseeing bus and visit a number of Liverpool's 33 attractions including plenty of free-to-enter museums. If you're a Beatles fan you can also hop on the Magical Mystery Tour for a two hour ride to visit where they grew up. If you like shopping, Liverpool One has almost every high-street shop you can think of and if you're a foodie, Liverpool has a large variety of restaurants from A-La-Carte Michelin star restaurants to plenty of traditional style pubs with hearty grub. 


If you like art and sculptures, you're in for a treat in Liverpool. The city of Liverpool has the most number of public sculptures than any other city or location in the UK aside from London. There's everything from royal statues such as the Queen Victoria bronze sculpture outside St.George's Hall to Scientists and Philosophers like the Charles Darwin statue at Sefton Park. The statue above is the newly unveiled Beatles statue near Georges dock. 


Liverpool also has impressive architecture that can be seen all around the city with buildings such as The Royal Liver building, the Cunard, The Port of Liverpool building and the stunning Georgian Anglican Cathedral as seen above. In 2004, Liverpool was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City for it's Maritime history and well preserved buildings.


Liverpool is a city that can capture the heart of anyone, young or old and it really has a hold on mine. If you're looking for a day out, a weekend away or even a week to immerse yourself in culture, Liverpool should really be on your UK bucket list.

Have you been to Liverpool before?




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22 comments

  1. I love Liverpool. I am in Manchester, so not far way and it's nice to pop over for a day of shopping.

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  2. I live in London but I always wanted to go to Liverpool for like a weekend . Sounds like a cool city to visit :)

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  3. I went to Liverpool for a day about 12 years ago. My then boyfriend was competing at a running event. I did get to do a bit of sightseeing while I was there, but the weather was quite bad so not as much as I wanted to.

    Liverpool sure looks beautiful on the photos you've shared. Cheers for sharing

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  4. I lived in Liverpool for a year when I first moved to the UK from Ireland, I need to pay it a visit, you've reminded me why I loved it so much! x

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  5. I have to admit Liverpool is one of those places I have never visited - I would love to make it there one day though. x

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  6. I have never visited liverpool which I think is terrible because so many people have told me it's amazing! x

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  7. I went to Liverpool last year and it has fantastic food, cultural spots and company. I would like to go again one day.

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  8. I love Liverpool. There's so much to do and it's a truly beautiful city. The docks are fabulous too with the little shops and the art gallery! X

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  9. i really fancy liverpool as a trip, its about a 4 hour drive from me so good excuse to stay over for a few drinkie poos

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  10. I did visit Liverpool many years ago and even sang Ferry cross the Mersey on a ferry going across the Mersey lol. It is a lovely place to visit and I would love to go back again one day

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  11. No, I have never been to Liverpool before, but it looks really nice

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  12. I love architecture, and I've never been to the centre of Liverpool, only passed by. Certainly a place I need to visit.

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  13. I've never been to Liverpool but it looks interesting.

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  14. I would love to visit Liverpool, it is a city that has always interested me

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  15. I have visited Liverpool a couple of times and I love the city.

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  16. I have been to Liverpool once about 10 years ago and really liked it then, I'd like to go back and spend more time there.

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  17. I would love to visit Liverpool as i've heard a lot of good things about it! xxx

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  18. I haven't been to Liverpool yet but I love this pictures and want to be threr right now!!! but seriously, I have some days off in December before Christmas and might be going there or Manchester

    Dominika

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  19. Had no idea that Liverpool had so many pretty sights!! I went once when I was very little but don't really remember it. Must make an effort to go for a day trip next summer! The cathedral is soo pretty :)

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  20. It looks like such a great city - I have never ever been. Fab photos too. Kaz x

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  21. I absolutely LOVE Liverpool, one of my fave cities! xxx

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  22. enjoy your lifestyle also i lover liverpool & photos are amazing. have dome interesting wear from www.turnstylish.com

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