What to do in Merseyside

If you ask Liverpudlians what the most important place in the city is, many will answer with Anfield Road Stadium. Liverpool is passionate about soccer and the heart of this passion lies in Anfield Road. The stadium was built in 1884 and eight years later became the home to the newly formed Liverpool Football Club. The stadium underwent several renovations throughout the 20th century and is now the perfect destination for experiencing the energy of Liverpool fans at a home match.

Liverpool’s lively entertainment precinct started out as one of the most important shipping docks in the world. The dock and its series of warehouse facilities were built in 1846 and featured hydraulic cranes, the most advanced docking systems of the day. Albert Dock has since seen a complete renovation and now offers an interesting mix of heritage sites, cosmopolitan bars and restaurants and a selection of the city’s finest cultural institutions. Albert Dock sits in pride of place in the city’s centre and makes for a fantastic spot to base your visit in Liverpool.

Follow the crowds to Liverpool ONE, one of the largest outdoor shopping and entertainment centers in the United Kingdom. Browse more than 150 high street stores, relax at one of the center’s many cafes and restaurants, then catch a movie or test your skills on the adventure golf course.

Step inside the iconic Cavern Club where Liverpool’s favorite sons, the Beatles, honed their craft. Enjoy a performance from one of the many international acts that play here throughout the year and enjoy the wealth of music memorabilia on the walls.

Travel a short distance south of Liverpool’s city centre and you’ll find this expansive and historic park. Spanning 95 hectares (235 acres), Sefton Park is one of the largest green spaces in the city and dates back to the 15th century. The early park was part of the sprawling deer park that once encompassed the area. The current park’s landscape was designed and constructed in 1872. The scenic circular paths that wind around the lake in the park’s centre are owed to a French landscape architect who won a design competition for re-imagining the park. Sefton Park is an ideal spot for picnicking by the lake, wandering through the warm palm house or watching a series of open-air performances.

Experience the phenomenon that is the Beatles at this interactive and exciting exhibition, one of the most cherished attractions in the city. While there may be many Beatles museums over the world, The Beatles Story has the advantage of being located in John, Paul, George and Ringo’s home city. The Beatles Story focuses on the city and the stories that shaped the band into the international sensation they became. See the club that hosted the band’s first shows, hear interviews from the early days and discover their family roots in Liverpool. The Beatles Story caters for intrigued visitors and Beatlemaniacs alike.

This legendary theatre is somewhat of a Hall of Fame in Liverpool, with some of the biggest names in the music business in its list of performances. Discover Liverpool’s rich music history, instilled into the theatre’s century-old stage. The Beatles played here in 1962 and Frank Sinatra followed his concert there with a drink at the bar. The theatre as it now stands was built in 1925, but the previous Empire Theatre dates back to 1866. The Empire holds all the architectural elegance of a classic 1920s theatre but the atmosphere is truly timeless.