Top Things to Do in Liverpool
Scousers are a proud group, which is why the idea of Liverpool exceptionalism is something that comes up on a regular basis.
Whilst there is a slightly odd psychological situation whereby people from the city are often quick to be critical of those that are deemed to have ‘grown above their station’, there is also a truth in the matter that most people from the city are extremely proud of where they come from.
As a result, it can be difficult to get a real sense of where you can go and what you can do in Liverpool, with everything available to you often considered to be ‘boss’ by those to whom you might turn to to ask for ideas.
We’ve decided to come up with a list that we hope will be as impartial as possible, all whilst bearing in mind that Liverpool is obviously the best city in the world.
Sport
Where else can you start when it comes to Liverpool than with sport? The home to the country’s most successful football club as well as their neighbours, who have won numerous trophies and titles of their own, it is a decent place to head to if sport is your thing. Not only that, but you’re not limited to just football either, thanks to the presence of the likes of horse racing venues and golf courses on our doorstep.
Anfield: The home of the most successful club in the history of English football, Anfield is where you’ll want to head if you fancy seeing a match, getting some photos taken or just soaking up the atmosphere. There is also a club shop on site.
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Hill Dickinson Stadium: The history of Everton’s new stadium has to be written, but its location on the waterfront means that you can reach it by taking a brisk walk along the River Mersey in order to watch the Blues play as well as buy some club merchandise.
Goodison Park: When Everton decided to leave Goodison Park ahead of the 2025-2026 season, there was concern about bidding goodbye to such a famous old ground, but the club chose to keep it alive by making it the home ground of the Everton FC Women team.
Prenton Park: Okay, so the home of Tranmere Rovers is technically across the water and not in Liverpool, but the Wirral is still Merseyside and spiritually part of the city. If you want to watch football but don’t want to pay Premier League prices or struggle to get tickets as you would for a Liverpool or Everton game, this is where to go.
Aintree Racecourse: The home of the Grand National, which is considered to be the ‘world’s greatest steeplechase’, Aintree Racecourse hosts horse racing meetings throughout the year in addition to the main event.
Haydock Park Racecourse: Located just outside the city, Haydock Park Racecourse is another location you can head to in order to watch some top-class horse racing, with courses for both National Hunt and flat racing.
Royal Birkdale: There are two golf courses close to Liverpool that are in the rotation for hosting the Open Championship, with Royal Birkdale being located in nearby Southport.
Royal Liverpool: In spite of its name, Royal Liverpool Golf Club is actually based over on the Wirral. Even so, if you like your golf then you should look to get along to see the Open Championship as well as more minor tournaments played here.
Music
If football isn’t the first thing that you think of when you think of Liverpool, then music probably is. The city gave the world The Beatles, but its relationship with music as a concept didn’t end there. Instead, there have been numerous bands and artists that have emerged from the city and venues aplenty to see brilliant music on a regular basis.
The Cavern Club: If you’re a fan of The Beatles, you will want to get along to the place that started it all, even if it isn’t located exactly where it was when the Fab Four changed pop music forever.
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Liverpool Philharmonic Hall: There are numerous things that could equally fall into the category of ‘Culture’, but the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is one of the best places in the country, let alone the city itself, to go along and see orchestral music being played by some of the most talented musicians in the world.
M&S Bank Arena Liverpool: When the big bands and artists come to Liverpool, they will play a gig in one of three places – Anfield, the Hill Dickinson Stadium or the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, with the latter being a genuinely impressive venue on the banks of the river.
Culture
In 2008, Liverpool was named the European Capital of Culture by the European Union, seeing money invested in the city in huge amounts. It allowed for the building of the likes of the Liverpool One, as well as numerous more culture-specific venues. If culture is what you want, Liverpool is where to head to for it.
Liverpool Playhouse: There are four big theatres in Liverpool with a stone’s throw of one another, with the Liverpool Playhouse being the one that you’ll head to if you like your theatre to be a little bit more highbrow.
Liverpool Everyman: Another theatre that opts for the more highbrow choices when it comes to the shows that are performed there is the Everyman, which has seen some famous names trod the boards at times.
Liverpool Empire: If you are a fan of touring stage shows such as Blood Brothers, Wicked or The Book of Mormon, it is the Liverpool Empire that you’ll need to look to in order to buy tickets to see said productions play out.
Liverpool Royal Court: The Royal Court often puts on shows that are much more about the city and the people than anything else, with the Studio space able to accommodate more interesting pieces.
Hot Water Comedy Club: Anyone who has ever seen the work of Paul Smith on social media will know all about the Hot Water Comedy Club, which is Liverpool’s only permanent comedy club.
Tate Liverpool: If you like your culture in the form of art, then Tate Liverpool is the place to head to.
Walker Art Gallery: It is fair to say that Liverpool has a decent number of art galleries on offer, with a stunning selection of paintings and sculptures available at the Walker Art Gallery.
Museum of Liverpool: Attempting to offer Scousers somewhere to learn about the city’s past, the Museum of Liverpool has a wealth of different exhibits on offer.
World Museum: There are more museums in Liverpool than you would know what to do with, but the World Museum is the one to spend some time in if you’d like to learn about the history of the planet Earth without having to leave the city to do so.
British Music Experience: Given the sheer number of places dedicated to The Beatles around Liverpool, a trip to the British Music Experience offers something slightly different, including looks at bands not from the city such as Oasis, The Spice Girls and The Rolling Stones.
FACT: Considered by many to be the city’s best hidden gem, FACT is home to four cinema screens and three art galleries, so it’s where to go if you like your film watching to be a little more on the intellectual side.
St George’s Hall: Sitting proudly in the centre of the city is St George’s Hall, which is part museum, part event spot and part location for celebrations, offering plenty to look at and experience whilst you’re here.
Shopping
Liverpool might not be considered to be one of the fashion centres of the world like Paris, London or Milan, but the people of the city know how to dress to impress, so the ability to do some shopping here won’t be ignored by many.
Liverpool ONE: The best place to start your shopping experience in the city is the Liverpool ONE, which has all of the major brands on offer from John Lewis to LEGO and everything in between.
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Metquarter: Whilst the exact nature of the shops based in the Metquarter changes on a fairly regular basis, the quality of what’s on offer doesn’t.
Bold Street: If you prefer your shopping to be more about the independent boutique side of things, then Bold Street might well offer exactly what you’re looking for, to say nothing of having loads of great places for a bite to eat.
Church Street: Those wanting to wander around the centre of Liverpool will be looking to take a walk up Church Street, where you’ll find the big chain stores such as Primark and Decathlon.
