With its rich maritime heritage, football team and ties with The Beatles, Liverpool is the perfect destination for visiting the biggest and best landmarks. So if you’re wondering where to go, then look no further!
We’ve rounded up some of the best landmarks that the city has to offer!
Royal Albert Dock
The Royal Albert Docks are a popular attraction in Liverpool, comprising of many different dock buildings and warehouses. Originally designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick in 1846, it was the first structure to exist in the UK built from cast iron, brick and stone. Now it houses some of Liverpool’s most popular attractions such as the Escape Hunt, the International Slavery Museum, the Maritime Museum and much more! You can also catch a boat ride from here taking you all around the city!
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Liverpool Cathedral
Built on St James’ Mount, the Liverpool Cathedral is the largest and most religious cathedral building in Britain, and the 8th biggest in the world! Built between 1904 and 1978, the Anglican cathedral has survived two world wars, periods of recession and great hardship throughout the history of the city. It now is fully operational being the seat of the Bishop of Liverpool. There are many sections of the cathedral open for day tours, including an amazing guided tour through the different rooms and exhibitions.
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Anfield Stadium
Home to the world-famous Liverpool Football Club since 1892, the Anfield Stadium is the 7th largest football stadium in England with a capacity of over 54,000. As well as being a spectacular sporting venue, it is also home to many different stands and shops where you can buy memorabilia all about the city’s favourite footballing legends. As well as hosting a range of football matches of course, the stadium also offers regular guided tours that include access to the Liverpool FC museum.
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The Beatles Story Exhibition
World famous band The Beatles changed the culture of Liverpool forever after growing up in the city and revolutionising 1960s music culture. Since their break up in the 1970s, thousands all across the world visit Liverpool every year to be witness to the inspiration of the Fab Four. Located in the Royal Albert Dock is The Beatles Story, an immersive exhibition exploring the lives of each band member and replicas of Liverpool streets that were integral to the band’s history. If you’re a fan, then this exhibition is something not to be missed!
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Museum of Liverpool
After opening in 2011, the Museum of Liverpool tells the story of the city and reflects its global recognition. With dedicated exhibitions on local figures, galleries showcasing stunning art and creative displays, and even interactive galleries where you can get stuck in, the museum has something for everyone. When you visit be sure to look at their events, as they have something different on at every time of year. They also have a café, where you can enjoy food and refreshments after a day of learning all about Liverpool’s maritime history.
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The World Museum
If you want to learn about everything and anything, then look no further! This incredible World Museum in Liverpool opened in 1853, and now houses everything you could possibly imagine, from science to maths, to live animals in their aquarium! They also have an award-winning planetarium that opened in 1970 and is said to be the first in the UK outside of London. This family-friendly museum is ideal for anyone with children who want to learn more about the world they live in. They also have a picnic bench area for you to settle in and have some refreshments after your tour.
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Walker Art Gallery
Sitting adjacent to the World Museum, the Walker Art Museum is a spectacular space to visit with varying art from paintings to sculptures to fashion and clothing. For 130 years the museum has played host to Liverpool’s most outstanding art collection and some of the older pieces have been on display for nearly 200 years. With collections from the European Renaissance, paintings by Rossetti and Monet, and sculptures from the 18th century, this stunning art museum is perfect for anyone interested in admiring the world’s creative art culture.
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Tate Liverpool
As a part of the Tate collection massing over London, Cornwall and St Ives, Tate Liverpool houses stunning collections of modern art and sculptures. With walls of paintings and art collections all depicting different time periods and meanings, Tate Liverpool is the ideal place to visit if you’re interested in art addressing important cultural differences with collections such as ‘Democracies’ and ‘Ideas Depot’. They also have a Clore Learning Centre, where families are encouraged to get involved in the many free activities they offer.
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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Known by the nickname ‘Paddy’s Wigwam’ and the official seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool, the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is located right next to the city’s university. After the building was finished in 1967, the roman-catholic church has since been maintained by the local parish group and still holds plenty of active events and services. As well as the main building, they also have the Lutyens Crypt and Treasury, which has many secrets to be uncovered on their guided tour of the grounds.
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The Beatles Pier Head
As well as the Beatles Story museum and the guided tour around the city, Liverpool also has an iconic statue of the four members located on Liverpool’s waterfront. The structure was donated by the famous Cabin Club live music venue and was memorialised in 2015 near the location of their final gig as a band. It has very quickly become the city’s most popular photo spot!
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