Liverpool, which was once synonymous with shell suits and mustaches, now offers a plethora of luxurious hotels, fine dining restaurants and one of the most exciting theatre scenes outside of London. In celebration of how much this city has grown, here are 5 places you must visit when in Liverpool.
- 30 James Street – Home of the Titanic
Liverpool has a vast maritime history that the city regularly celebrate in their wide variety of museums and exhibitions. Many of the buildings also honour their shipbuilding legacy, as the Cunard Building and the former White Star Line headquarters are still standing.
Anyone interested in the city’s maritime history, or RMS Titanic, should most definitely stay at 30 James Street, as it now honours the White Star Line headquarters with rooms that commemorate RMS Titanic and the shipping company. The former White Star HQ was RMS Titanic’s port of registry, and it was also here that the captain and crew would have received their orders. Each room within the hotel pays tribute to a person or connection to the ill-fated vessel, and therefore provides each guest with a unique stay. The perfect place when in the city!
- Liverpool One
Liverpool One is one of the atmospheric areas of the city, offering an extensive variety of trendy shops, stunning restaurants and chilled out bars. There’s always something to see or do in the city, and you can trust the most exciting events will be happening in this leisure and shopping district. Guests can head on over to Jamie’s Italian for a delicious meal thought up by TV chef Jamie Oliver, and can head to the Metquarter to browse the latest Armani clothing. There’s also some wonderful high street stores on offer, and some hidden gems in the form of independent boutiques. Palm Sugar is also one of the trendiest bars to visit, offering everything from delicious cocktails to your favourite tipples.
- The Everyman Theatre
The Everyman Theatre was founded in 1964 and played a major part in some of the UK’s most talented thespians, including Julia Walters, Jonathan Pryce, Pete Postlethwaite and Bill Nighy. Here you’ll catch shows from Shakespeare to Pinter, and everything in between. It has also recently opened following a refurbishment, which resulted in the building’s designer, Haworth Tompkins, being awarded the Stirling Prize by the Royal Institute of British Architects for the Best British Building of the Year. There’s always some exciting show happening in the theatre, and so it’s worth taking a look at their calendar when you stay in the city.
- Signature Living
Signature Living is worth the trip to Liverpool alone, as it is one of the very few party hotels in the UK, as it can sleep up to 30 people. Anyone that has stayed in hotel will know that it is one of the crown jewels of the city, as it exquisitely designed and is right in the centre of Liverpool.
With themed rooms inspired by the likes of everyone’s favourite fashionista Marilyn Monroe, or stunning all-inclusive apartments designed on New York City, you cannot help but fall in love with this amazing accommodation. So, if you’re considering staying in Liverpool, book a stay here. You won’t regret it.
- The Grand National
The Grand National comes but once a year – and Aintree Racecourse pull out all the stops when it does. One of the best time to visit the city has to be when the annual racehorse event is held in April, as those Liverpool lovelies most certainly know how to dress. It gives us ladies the chance to don our prettiest frocks, and the men the chance to don a smart suit. Whether you love horse racing or not, it’s an exciting day that has to be experienced to be believed.
So, there you have it. There are the 5 top picks of things to do in Liverpool. Do you have your own? Please drop us a comment below and tell us all about it.
