Things to do in Liverpool
Knowledge Train Liverpool,
49 Jamaica Street,
Liverpool L1 0AH,
England,
United Kingdom.
Architecture
Liverpool has notable buildings in a variety of architectural styles, ranging from Tudor buildings to contemporary architecture.
There are over 2,500 listed buildings in Liverpool, of which 27 are Grade I listed and 85 are Grade II listed. The value of Liverpool’s Maritime Mercantile City was recognised by UNESCO and declared a World Heritage Site. This status was revoked in July 2021, when the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium and Liverpool Waters projects were approved.
The oldest building in Liverpool is the Liverpool Town Hall, which is regarded as the city’s finest piece of Georgian architecture.
The Tower Buildings, Albion House, Municipal Buildings and Oriel Chambers are considered to be some of the earliest Modernist style buildings ever built.
The area around William Brown Street is the city’s ‘Cultural Quarter’, and has a number of public buildings, including the William Brown Library, Walker Art Gallery, Picton Reading Rooms and World Museum Liverpool.
William Brown Street is also home to famous monuments and sculptures, including Wellington’s Column and Steble Fountain.
Museums in Liverpool
World MuseumWilliam Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EN, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 478 4393 |
The Garstang Museum of Archaeology14 Abercromby Square, Liverpool L69 7WZ, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 794 6793 |
Museums in LiverpoolPier Head, Mann Island, Liverpool L3 1DG, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 478 4545 |
The Victoria Gallery & MuseumAshton Street, Liverpool L69 3DR, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 794 2348 |
Liverpool Beatles Museum23 Mathew Street, Liverpool L2 6RE, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 236 1337 |
Map showing museums in Liverpool
Festivals
The annual Mathew Street Festival was replaced in 2013 by the Liverpool International Music Festival which is Europe’s largest free music events and one of the most important musical events in Liverpool.
Other festivals include Africa Oyé and Brazilica which are the United Kingdom’s largest free African and Brazilian music festivals.
Nightlife
Concert Square and Hardman Streets are home to some of Liverpool’s largest nightclubs, including Alma de Cuba, Blue Angel, Korova, Nation and other smaller establishments.
A popular nightlife destination in the city centre is Mathew Street and the Gay Quarter. The Albert Dock and Lark Lane in Aigburth also contain an abundance of bars and late-night venues.
There are music venues located across the city, but the Echo Arena is the largest.
More music venues in Liverpool
Arts Club90 Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4BH, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 539 4110 |
O2 Academy Liverpool11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool L3 5UF, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 707 3200 |
Grand Central Hall LiverpoolGrand Central Hall, 35 Renshaw Street, Liverpool L1 2SF, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 709 3559 |
Ruby BluesUnit 4, Charlotte Row, 53 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool L1 1HU, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 305 2437> |
Eric’s Liverpool9 Mathew Street, Liverpool L2 6RE, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 305 2421 |
Invisible Wind Factory3 Regent Road, Liverpool L3 7DS, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 236 3160 |
Map showing music venues in Liverpool
Performing arts
Liverpool also has a long history of performing arts and several annual theatre festivals such as the Liverpool Shakespeare Festival, at Liverpool Cathedral.
Physical Fest, an international festival of physical theatre is organised by Liverpool John Moores University and the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
Other performing arts festivals are hosted by a large number of theatres in the city, such as the Empire, Epstein, Everyman, Playhouse, Royal Court, and Unity theatres.
More theatres in Liverpool
Royal Court Theatre1 Roe Street, Liverpool L1 1HL, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 709 4321 |
Unity Theatre1 Hope Place, Liverpool L1 9BG, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0844 873 2888 |
Epstein TheatreHanover House, 85 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 3DZ, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0844 888 9991 |
Everyman Theatre5-11 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BH, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 709 4776 |
The Hope Street Theatre22 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BY, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0344 561 0622 |
Liverpool Playhouse TheatreWilliamson Square, Liverpool L1 1EL, England, United Kingdom. Phone: 0151 708 3700 |
Map showing theatres in Liverpool
Liverpool Trivia
Liverpool was recognized as a borough in 1207, a city in 1880, and an independent county borough in 1889. Its growth as a major port was due in large to the city’s expansion during the Industrial Revolution.
In the 19th century, Liverpool was a major port of departure for emigrants to North America. It was also the home port of the ocean liners RMS Titanic, RMS Lusitania, RMS Queen Mary, and RMS Olympic.
Liverpool is known for its unique culture, impressive architecture, and many transport links. The popularity of the Beatles quickly led to its becoming a tourist destination. Liverpool is home to many famous musicians and record labels to this day.
The city is perhaps best known for being the home of Premier League football teams Liverpool FC and Everton FC, and host of the annual Grand National horse races at Aintree Racecourse.
Liverpool has always been a centre of invention and innovation. Railways, transatlantic steamships, municipal trams, and electric trains were pioneered in Liverpool as modes of mass transit. From 1950 to 1951, the world’s first scheduled passenger helicopter service ran from Liverpool.
Charities such as the RSPCA, NSPCC, Age Concern, Relate, and Citizen’s Advice Bureau began in Liverpool.
The first lifeboat station, public bath and wash-house, sanitary act, district nurse, slum clearance, purpose-built ambulance, X-ray medical diagnosis, motorised fire-engine, cancer research centre, and zoonosis research centre originated in Liverpool.
