Attractions

The apartment is at the heart of the city centre and a few minutes walk from the Mathew St area filled with shops, bars, theatres and restaurants. With less than a five minute walk to the waterfront, you really couldn’t wish for anywhere more central.

The Beatles Story

Head on down to the Albert Dock to see “The Beatles Story”, an exclusive and entertaining attraction that any Beatles-lover would be crazy to miss. There is the Magical Mystery Tour operated by Cavern City Tours. This colourful bus gives an enthralling 2 hour tour which takes you to all the places associated with John, Paul, George and Ringo as they grew up, met and formed the band that would revolutionise music forever. The tour takes you to their birthplaces […]

Mendips and 20 Forthlin Road

If you want to see the places where John Lennon and Paul McCartney lived and where the Beatles met, go on the escorted tour of Mendips and 20 Forthlin Road. Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Admission by guided tour only; 26 February to 13 March and 2 November to 27 November all tours depart from Liverpool City Centre. 16 March to 30 October morning tours depart from Liverpool City Centre, afternoon tours depart from Speke Hall (25 mins in taxi). Visit […]

The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is one of the UK’s top arts and entertainment venues. Its year round programme includes top names from all genres, including comedians, Jazz artists, Rock and Pop musicians and many more; not to mention Liverpool City Festivals such as Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival, Liverpool Irish Festival and Liverpool Comedy Festival. It is well worth the 25 minute walk (10 mins in taxi) as it surrounded by fabulous places to eat, many offering pre-theatre special offers.

The World Museum Liverpool

The World Museum Liverpool has thousands of captivating exhibits and a central glass topped atrium. Some of the newest galleries include the Bug House, a new aquarium, World Cultures (features over 1500 artefacts from Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania), the Weston Discovery Centre and Clore Natural History Centre. You can watch dance and music performances, or even intriguing topical lectures from around the world at the Treasure House Theatre. This museum has the first museum fair trade shop in […]

The Merseyside Maritime Museum

The Merseyside Maritime Museum is based in the Albert Dock and explores the importance of Liverpool in the Second World War, what life at sea was like with the Merchant Navy and how maritime Liverpool was “a gateway to the world”. It has an impressive gallery and library and it is just a 15 minute walk (5 mins in taxi) from the apartment.

The Bluecoat Arts Centre

Deep within the city is The Bluecoat Arts Centre, a unique Grade I listed arts centre is just under 300 years old and plays host to a range of visual art, music and dance shows and runs a participation programme with local communities. It is a 10 minute walk from the apartment (5 mins in taxi) and is close to Liverpool Central train station.

The Tate Liverpool Gallery

The Tate Liverpool Gallery is residence to the National Collection of Modern Art in the North and has become a popular venue for major exhibitions of international modern art. The collections are ever changing and feature the works of legendary artists such as Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali and many more. The Gallery offers a range of special events and children’s programmes and is suitable for all the family. The cafe overlooks fabulous views across the Albert Dock and serves fresh, […]

The Walker Gallery

The Walker Gallery has the greatest collection of fine and decorative art in the North of England and its contemporary collection is on the rise. Not only does it have spectacular pieces from Rembrandt, Rubens, Millais, Rossetti, Turner and Holman Hunt but hosts the famous Liverpool Landscape by Ben Johnson which is truly a must-see. At the Walker Gallery even the kids can get involved with the “Big Art for Little Artists” which is a gallery specially designed for children […]