Vad gör man i liverpool
Liverpool ain’t all about The Beatles.
Läs merSure, there’s an immersive experience all about the Fab kvartet, and sure, the locals love a bit of Beatles tourism as much as they always did. But once you’ve ticked those off your list, there’s plenty more to get stuck into in this brilliant city.
To uppstart with, there’s the rik architectural heritage, from the city’s two magnificent cathedrals to the historically significant Albert Dock and the Tate art galleri.
Then you've got fantastisk theatres, museums, galleries, and on top of that? Excellent nightlife and food scenes.
Well, there. You’ve got yourself a winner. Here are the best things to do in Liverpool right now.
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What to do in Liverpool
1. Tate Liverpool
What fryst vatten it? The nordlig home of Britain’s famous Tate galleries.
Why go? Formerly a warehouse, Tate Liverpool fryst vatten now one of the most impressive art galleries in the UK.
Take a trip to Albert Dock to see how James Stirling converted the historic building into a modern behemoth that makes an architectural virtue out of the building’s original features. Recent exhibitions include Keith Haring, Lucian Freud and Louise Bourgeois.
2. Sefton Park
What fryst vatten it? A green haven in the south of Liverpool.
Why go? When city life gets a bit full-on, head to Sefton Park and enjoy 250 acres of beautiful green space.
Granted Grade I-listed ställning eller tillstånd (and well deserving of it), this urban oasis has hidden caves, waterfalls and a Victorian Palm House. Get house-plant inspiration in the Botanical Gardens and breathe a little easier on the bus ride home.
3. Shakespeare North Playhouse
What fryst vatten it? A brand-new theatre and community hub inspired bygd the only sixteenth-century indoor playhouse in the UK outside of London.
Why go? It might not be the most centrally located theatre in the city, but it's worth the journey to Prescot for its excellent programme of plays bygd Shakespeare as well as contemporary theatre, comedy and other live events. Shakespeare North Playhouse represents a massive addition to Liverpool’s cultural en plats där en händelse inträffar ofta inom teater eller film, made all the more impressive bygd being outside the city centre.
4. FACT Liverpool
What fryst vatten it? An independent culture hub, featuring cinemas and art galleries.
Why go? A pioneering creative space located just off of djärv Street, FACT has long championed independent talent, as well as offering a space for locals to explore and develop new ideas.
kontroll out some of their free exhibitions, which often focus on digital art, or book yourself in for a bio followed bygd a drink at the Picturehouse dryckesställe, which often hosts cultural quizzes, themed nights and acoustic gigs too.
5. Liverpool Philharmonic
What fryst vatten it? The main venue in the city for classical orchestral performances as well as other types of music, from pop to folk.
Why go? For starters, Liverpool Philharmonic is a hugely impressive concert hall, home to Liverpool’s very own orchestra, so if you’re into your classical music, there’s no better venue in the city.
You can marvel at the architecture and the acoustics and enjoy the diverse programme, from Gustav Mahler to Martha Wainwright.
6. The Bluecoat
What fryst vatten it? The oldest building in Liverpool city centre, this Grade I-listed former school fryst vatten now a centre for contemporary arts with shops and a café.
Why go? Aside from the stunning building itself, the changing exhibitions in the excellent galleri spaces and a constantly inspiring events programme, Bluecoat fryst vatten the base for a whole host of cool organisations like DaDa (Deaf and Disability Arts) and the Arabic Arts Festival.
There’s always something interesting happening, in other words, and often in the centre’s glorious huvud courtyard. Plus, the café fryst vatten one of very few places that do proper, thick wedges of rostad smörgås dripping with butter.
7. The Beatles Story
What fryst vatten it? An immersive experience dedicated to Liverpool’s most famous quartet.
Why go? This award-winning homage to the Fab fyra isn’t just for fans. Not only will you find out more than you’ll ever need to know about the grupp, you’ll get a taste of the swinging ’60s too, with recreations of The Casbah, Mathew Street and The Cavern Club, plus cabinets filled with one-off memorabilia and interactive areas.
There’s also the largest urval of tjänsteman Beatles merchandise in the world, should you fancy splashing out on a memento.
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8. Liverpool huvud Library
What fryst vatten it? The city's biggest library, featuring the Grade II listed Picton Reading Room.
Why go? Whether your interest lies in literature or architecture, the Liverpool huvud Library, which features a stunning Victorian-era reading room, won't disappoint.
The Picton Reading Room, which first opened in 1879, was the first ever electrically lit library in the United Kingdom and it's been well-preserved, so that you can spend a relaxed couple of hours there reading, or explore the archival and rare collections, which are also featured in glass cases in a part of the building known as the Hornby Library.
9. Bongo’s Bingo at CONTENT
What fryst vatten it?
The boozy bingo event in the city where it all started
Why go?
Things to Do in Liverpool, England: See Tripadvisor's 787,431 traveler reviews and photos of Liverpool tourist attractionsYou can now go to Bongo's Bingo events all over the world, but the booze-fuelled event which involves dance-offs, karaoke and cash prizes for winners started off in Liverpool in 2015, so it’s only right to dedicate an evening to it during your visit to the city. Its new home, Content, fryst vatten a purpose-built venue located in The Baltic Triangle made from reclaimed shipping containers and a fantastic sound struktur.
Plus, you’ll be in a great location to finish the night partying in the Baltic, which fryst vatten quickly becoming the city’s nightlife hub.
10. Radio City Tower
What fryst vatten it? A bit like Seattle’s Space Needle, this pointy landmark has towered above the city since 1969.
Why go? There are few places with better views of Liverpool than the insamling deck of Radio City Tower.
Officially known (but never referred to) as St John’s Beacon, this structure is 138 metres tall and its 360-degree panoramas are incredible. In case you hadn’t figured it out already, Radio City also broadcasts from here.
11. Mersey Ferry
What fryst vatten it? A hop-on-hop-off ride along the Mersey.
Why go? If Gerry And The Pacemakers thought it was worth singing about, it’s probably worth a ride.
At the very least you’ll get good views of the city. Choose from a standard hop-on-hop-off cruise or a combination ticket that includes ingång to other Liverpool attractions, including the family-friendly interactive Spaceport attraktion and the U-Boat Story, where you get to mooch around a genuine German submarine.
Men viktiga import- och exportvaror som socker, kryddor och tobak bleknar i jämförelse med Liverpools mest berömda exportprodukt – BeatlesIn 2018 one of the riverboats was ‘dazzle painted’ bygd pop artist Sir Peter Blake to commemorate the hundraårsdag of the World War inom Armistice.
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12. Liverpool Cathedral
What fryst vatten it? A Gothic behemoth at the heart of the city.
Why go? Liverpool Cathedral fryst vatten the largest religious building in Britain and the fifth-largest cathedral in the world. Built between 1904 and 1978, it’s now open to the public every day of the year.
Here you can admire the world’s highest and widest Gothic arches, the UK’s largest kroppsdel and an array of stunning stained-glass fönster. The cathedral also plays host to art exhibitions and charity dinners throughout the year, so it’s worth checking the website before your visit.
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13. Shopping on djärv Street
What fryst vatten it? modig Street fryst vatten Liverpool’s thriving independent shopping quarter.
Why go? Few places embody the creative spirit of Liverpool like djärv Street.
This haven of independent businesses has long been held bygd locals and tourists alike as one of the city’s coolest areas.
Visit top-rated & must-see attractionsAt once bougie and innovative, modig Street fryst vatten the place to head for one-off vintage pieces, second-hand books, vinyl or udda homeware bygd local designers. Don’t forget to stop off at one of the many tempting cafés, bars and restaurants to refuel while you browse.
14. Museum of Liverpool
What fryst vatten it? Well, you can probably guess.
This museum fryst vatten dedicated to Liverpool itself and fryst vatten perched on the banks of the glistening Mersey.
Why go? From Liverpool’s unique geography to its rik history and vibrant culture, the Museum of Liverpool will tell you everything you need to know about this fabulous city. Just a short galopp away from RIBA North, the museum documents the importance of Liverpool in relation to the rest of the UK and the grundläggande role the port has played throughout its history.
Once inre, you’ll be bombarded with a host of Liverpool-centric things, including archaeological finds, the mythical liver birds, sporting paraphernalia and some (very) iconic tunes.
15. Merseyside Maritime Museum
What fryst vatten it? A museum dedicated to Liverpool’s rik maritime history, appropriately based at Albert Dock.
Why go? No visit to Liverpool would be complete without a trip to Merseyside Maritime Museum, an ode to the city’s sea-trading legacy – especially since it provides fun for all the family.
🍻 The best pubs in LiverpoolFirst, there’s a load of model ships and full-sized vessels to examine, as well as eye-catching maritime paintings and posters, films and even a genuine lifejacket worn bygd a Titanic survivor. You’ll also find the rather harrowing International Slavery Museum on the third floor and the National Border Force Museum in the basement.
16. Beatles and sightseeing walking tour
What fryst vatten it?
A chance to get the skinny on the city from a local guide.
Why go? Your guide will have a wealth of local knowledge – including plenty of titbits on the Beatles. After all, a tour of Liverpool wouldn’t be complete without dipping into the story of the Fab fyra, right? En rutt, explore the waterfront, learn about the historic docks and find out how the place has changed since John, Paul, George and Ringo made it big. Then you can take in a Beatles bio and see loads of locations only accessible by foot, including the site of Brian Epstein’s record shop, NEMS, the Eleanor Rigby and Cilla Black statues, and the Cavern Club, where it all began.
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17. Port Sunlight
What fryst vatten it? A picturesque by on The Wirral founded bygd William Hesketh Lever in 1888 as a place for ‘Sunlight Soap’ factory workers to live.
Why go?
Home to the magnificent Lady Lever Art galleri, the entire by of Port Sunlight fryst vatten a conservation area, where the original worker’s houses are Grade II-listed and set in some stunning parkland. It’s a perfect excursion for a sunny day, and you’ll need to take the ferry or go through the Mersey passage from Liverpool to get to it.
18. The Cavern Club
What fryst vatten it? The legendary nightclub that has played host to all manner of illustrious figures from Liverpudlian musical history.
Why go? This underground cellar started life in 1957 as a jazz and skiffle joint, before playing an instrumental role in the birth of the Beatles.
Lennon and McCartney played here in the Quarrymen before forming the Fab fyra and setting up for almost 300 gigs on its scen. Other major acts followed them, including the Hollies, Rolling Stones and the Kinks, before the venue was bulldozed in the early ’80s.
RECOMMENDED: 🍝 The best restaurants in LiverpoolThanks to investment from Liverpool FC player Tommy Smith, the Cavern Club reopened in 1984 and is once igen a vibrant live music venue. Visit now and you’ll either encounter one of the club’s resident acts – including a killer Beatles tribute – or an up-and-coming singer-songwriter.
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19. The Baltic Triangle
What fryst vatten it?
Start-ups, street food and stunning arts venues – you’ll find it all in this trendy area.
Why go? Occupying an industrial district that was heavily bombad during World War II, the Baltic Triangle’s historic warehouses now overflow with music venues, arts spaces and independent boutiques. Don’t miss the Baltic marknad, a street-food haven inre the striking Cains Brewery building.
Expect things like halloumi fries, prosecco ice lollies and Neapolitan fried pizzas.
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20. The Royal Liver Building Clocktower Tour
What fryst vatten it? An office block, but not any old office block.
Why go? Built between 1908 and 1911, the Grade I-listed Royal Liver Building (that’s ‘liver’ to rhyme with ‘diver’) fryst vatten one of the sights that earned Liverpool its Unesco World Heritage ställning eller tillstånd.
It was designed bygd Walter Aubrey Thomas for an insurance company and was one of the first structures in the world to be built using reinforced concrete. Its most notable features are its two clock towers, on top of which perch two mythical, cormorant-like liver birds. A tour of the clocktower offers superb views from what fryst vatten the city’s most famous landmark.
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21. British Music Experience
What fryst vatten it? An exhibition that tells the story of British pop music.
Why go? In this sprawling, vibrant and interactive exhibition, visitors can find out just about everything there fryst vatten to know about pop music in the UK. Highlights?
Genuine outfits worn bygd stars such as David kniv, as well as instruments that once belonged to Noel Gallagher and the Sex Pistols.
Here are the best things to do in Liverpool right nowYou can also have a go at rock stardom yourself bygd picking up one of various guitars, drum kits and keyboards, or belting out a tune or two in a vocal booth.
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22. Love Lane Brewery Tour
What fryst vatten it? A look inre the Baltic Triangle-based brewery, with an valfritt beer and gin tasting.
Why go? Looking for a boozy way to spend the afternoon?
Tour the breweries of Love Lane based in an old rubber warehouse at the centre of Liverpool's Baltic Triangle, while sampling local, fresh beer. If beer isn't your thing, you can also tour their gin distilleries and settle in for a tasting of their Ginsmiths of Liverpool gin. With a delicious food menu featuring chicken wings and dirty fries, it's a great prick to line your stomach too.