For the past year now Liverpool, England has been the European Capital of Culture city. Certainly if you were to visit this wonderful city not just this year but next there will be plenty for you to do and see during your time there. In fact this city after London offers more galleries and museums per capita than any other city in the UK. 

But it isn’t just the city of Liverpool which has much to offer its visitors there are plenty of things to do and see in the surrounding areas. Here, we’ll look at just a few of the things you can see and do when you visit Liverpool.

Liverpool is of course famous for the Beatles and you can trace much of their history here. Situated in Albert Dock, Liverpool is the Beatles Story where one gets transported back to the very start of this groups life. The Story traces their route to fame and fortune. But not only does it look at their music but at their childhood lives and how they came to form such an iconic group.

Other places along with the Beatles Story that should not be missed during a visit to the Culture Capital of Europe are as follows:-

1.     Merseyside Maritime Museum – Also located in Albert Dock this museum looks at the city’s maritime roots. It is here you can learn about the importance of the city and its docks during the Second World War and how members of the merchant navy coped with life on the ocean.  The museum also has exhibits on the Titanic, Lusitania and Forgotten Empress ships.

2.    Speke Hall – If you would like to learn more about what life was like back in the 15th Century then a visit to this attraction should be arranged. This is one of the most famous of all the half timber houses in the UK today and dates from the 1490’s. It has a complete history of its life during the last 500 years. 

3.    Knowsley Safari Park – This has been a safari park since it was opened in 1971. Naturally, the main attraction is the safari park itself but there are many other things to do as well. There is also the Reptile House, Children’s Farm and the Parrot and Sea Lion shows as well. 

4.    Western Approaches – This attraction is located under the streets of Liverpool and provides you with an insight into what life was like during the 1940’s. Including how the city helped to protect England from invaders across the Atlantic.  This is a truly dramatic way to see how we coped during those troubled times. 

When you next visit Liverpool, make sure you find the best Liverpool hotel accommodation here.

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