{"id":945,"date":"2013-05-15T08:10:22","date_gmt":"2013-05-15T08:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/news\/?p=945"},"modified":"2023-03-28T13:02:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T13:02:13","slug":"5-things-to-do-in-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/featured\/5-things-to-do-in-liverpool\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to do in Liverpool"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool has an impressive maritime, football and music history. But the city\u00a0isn’t\u00a0living in the past \u2013 it\u2019s growing to be a modern mecca for those looking for a fun weekend away. If you\u2019re thinking about a short break, and Liverpool\u2019s on your bucket list, book a room in one of our Liverpool hotels<\/span><\/a> and get planning. Here are some of the things you\u00a0shouldn’t\u00a0miss:<\/p>

Culture<\/h3>\n

The Museum of Liverpool<\/span><\/a> was the first national museum devoted to the history of a regional city, which tells you how important Liverpool\u2019s history really is. But the museum\u00a0isn’t\u00a0only informative; it\u2019s also very well designed, lots of fun for all the family and free! The Tate Liverpool<\/span><\/a> is a great gallery for anyone interested in seeing a bit of art, and The Beatles Story<\/span><\/a> exhibition will thrill any Beatles fan.<\/p>

Sight-Seeing<\/h3>\n

Liverpool was once all about shipping, so it\u2019s no surprise that the city revolves around a river, and that the best way to see it is from the water. Yellow Duckmarine tour buses<\/span><\/a> will drive you around the city, seeing everything from the cathedrals to The Pier Head, before driving right into the famous Albert Dock, and giving you a boat ride as well.<\/p>

Family Fun<\/h3>\n

You can\u2019t visit Liverpool without thinking about football, so any trip should include a stop off at Anfield Stadium. If you can get tickets to a game, you\u2019re bound to please the family, but if there\u00a0isn’t\u00a0one going on while you\u2019re there, try a guided tour. When the stadium\u2019s not in use, enthusiastic guides will show you the ins and outs of the home of one of the most famous football clubs in the world.<\/p>

Nightlife<\/h3>\n

You can\u2019t mention Liverpool without someone bringing up the Beatles. But the city\u2019s history of incredible live music lives on in bars and clubs like The Cavern Club<\/span><\/a>, which is a must visit. In more recent years, bars like Panoramic 34<\/span><\/a>, on top of the West Tower, have popped up and attracted the glamorous jet-set. But for the real Liverpool night out, head to one of the pubs on almost every street corner, for a pint of hearty real ale.<\/p>

Food<\/h3>\n

Liverpool is on the rise as one of the chicest cities in the UK. That means that the city is filling up with luxury shops, glitzy entertainment venues, and, best of all, some great restaurants, too. Here are a few of them:<\/p>

Breakfast<\/strong>:<\/i> Moose Coffee<\/span><\/a> might just provide the best breakfast in Liverpool, and there\u2019s likely to be a queue outside to prove it. Think American style pancakes, great coffee and huge portions.<\/p>

Lunch<\/strong>:<\/i> The Side Door Bistro<\/span><\/a> serves real wholesome English food, in a relaxed, but stylish atmosphere. Also, they have a \u00a35 lunch menu, which includes the choice of a burger, or fish and chips, so value-wise this place is about as good as you\u2019ll get.<\/p>

Tea<\/strong>:<\/i> Leaf on Bold Street<\/span><\/a> is an example of the best of modern Liverpool. Taking the classic English tradition of afternoon tea and giving it a refreshing twist, this place is all about quirky infusions, gooey cakes and a cool atmosphere.<\/p>

Dinner<\/strong>:<\/i> Liverpool is a famous \u201cbig night out\u201d destination, and if you\u2019re with a bunch of friends, Sapporo Tepanyaki<\/span><\/a> is the ideal place to begin the night. The Japanese restaurant is practically a show as well, with chefs cooking and performing tricks with the food right in front of you.<\/p>\n

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