Liverpool

How to Get to Liverpool

Liverpool, England is a seaside city on the west coast of England. It is fairly easy to get to internationally via airplane or by train up from London or down from Scotland.

The main airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which is about 30 minutes away from the city center.

Liverpool has two main train stations – Liverpool Lime St and Liverpool Central. Both stations come directly into the city center and are reachable from anywhere in the UK.

What to Do in Liverpool

Liverpool is on the west coast of England and is famous for being the hometown of the Beatles!

Stroll around the Royal Albert Dock – a reenergized waterfront area with red-brick dock buildings housing restaurants, cafes, bars, and museums – including The Beatles Museum!

Explore The Beatles Museum and learn more about The Beatles’ lives through memorabilia, interactive exhibits, and high-tech displays. Skip the lines and get your tickets here!

Down by the waterfront you can also visit and take a picture with the famous Beatles Statue!

Also down at the Royal Albert Dock, you can explore the Maritime Museum! The Maritime Museum allows you to explore 4 floors of maritime history including Titanic displays, interesting films, and interactive exhibits. Admission is free! Get more information here.

Delve deeper into Liverpool’s rich maritime history on a private tour that focuses on the city’s world-famous waterfront. Book your private tour here.

The main pedestrian & shopping areas are found on Church St, Whitechapel, & Paradise St. These streets are filled with shops, cafes, & eateries!

Enjoy a stroll or shopping through Liverpool’s beautiful & modern shopping center – Liverpool One!

Get to know Liverpool on this hop-on hop-off bus tour! Enjoy unlimited access to two different routes—the Blue Route, which follows a Beatles-themed itinerary, visiting Penny Lane, Strawberry Field and the childhood homes on John Lennon and Paul McCartney; and the Red Route, which stops at other city attractions including Royal Albert Dock, the Walker Gallery, the Cavern Club, and Liverpool Cathedral. This is the #1 recommended tour in Liverpool! Reserve your tickets here!

Learn all about the history of Liverpool at the Museum of Liverpool. Admission is free! You can get more information about the museum here.

Have fun at the Quirky Quarter – an interactive museum with fun exhibits, optical illusions, & creative photo ops. Visit their website here.

Take in the grandeur of Liverpool Cathedral!

Explore the Friends of Williamson Tunnels – a labyrinth of tunnels and underground caverns under the Edge Hill district of Liverpool!

Take a walk through Chinatown Liverpool, and enjoy some authentic Asian dishes!

Catch a football/soccer game at the Anfield Stadium and watch Liverpool FC play. Or get an intimate tour of the stadium! Book this amazing experience here!

Watch a show at the M&S Bank Arena, or take in a play or musical at the Royal Court Theater!

Ride the Wheel of Liverpool and get panoramic views over the city!

I highly recommend taking a day trip over to Wales! Walk Llandudno’s pier, follow hidden pathways through Snowdonia, visit Conwy Castle, and discover this beautiful corner of Britain in a private van tour!

For more recommended activities & tours in Liverpool, check out the link here.

From Liverpool, you can catch ferries to Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man! Or take the train over to Wales!

Want to see more of England? Take a day trip to Bath, Cambridge, the Cotswolds, London, or Oxford!

Where to Eat in Liverpool

Bacaro is a down-to-earth Italian & Spanish restaurant offering sharing plates & campari drinks.

Looking for delicious Italian cuisine? Villa Romana is Liverpool’s most highly rated Italian Restaurant.

Shiraz Palace is a delicious Mediterranean bistro featuring charcoal-grilled meats, pizzas, & wines in a sleek two-level atmosphere.

The most highly recommended Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant in Liverpool is Sanskruti Restaurant – a delicious meat-free Indian restaurant.

Stop by Dale Street Kitchen for a full English Breakfast & coffee!

There are several trendy restaurants down by the waterfront at the Royal Albert Dock.

Panoramic 34 has amazing waterfront views and a delicious menu to choose from!

These restaurants have been rated the Best Restaurants in Liverpool according to google reviews.

If you are looking for the top Michelin star rated restaurants in Liverpool, look no further than here.

Where to Stay in Liverpool

There are so many great hotels in and around Liverpool! I suggest trying to stay in the city center if you are looking to walk everywhere.

If you are looking for luxury hotel recommendations, I recommend –

All are fabulous places to stay!

For more great hotel options, check out the recommendations further down the page. Prices and availability vary depending on the season.

Weather in Liverpool

The weather here varies depending on what time of year it is and the current weather patterns.

The warm season lasts from June to September, with an average daily temperature above 63°F. The hottest month of the year in Liverpool is July, with an average high of 67°F and low of 56°F.

The cool season lasts from November to March, with an average daily temperature below 49°F. The coldest month of the year in Liverpool is January, with an average low of 37°F and high of 45°F.

Teddy's Tips for Kids in Liverpool

Traveling with kids? Teddy Traveler has compiled a list of his favorite activities for you and your kids to do while here! Here are some of his favorites –

Kids will love exploring the Maritime Museum! Admission is free! Get more information here.

Take the kids on a River Cruise and Double Decker Bus around Liverpool! This is the perfect way to see the city with little kids in tow! Get your tickets here!

Visit the World Museum! This FREE family-focused museum offers a huge range of treasures from around the world. Explore Egyptian mummies, dinosaur remains, and a Planetarium.

Visit Gravity MAX Liverpool! Ride Go-carts, play mini golf, go bowling, and play arcade games!

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