Merseyside Attractions
Acorn Venture Urban Farm
A 4 hectare urban farm, it is open to the public 7 days per week, with attractions including a wide . range of farm animals (which can be hand fed with special food bought from the shop), a working goat dairy, garden centre, a short woodland walk and two children’s play area...
Depot Road Kirkby Knowsley L33 3AR Tel: 0151 548 1524 Email
Aintree Racecourse & Visitor Centre
The race lasts 10 minutes. The experience lasts a life time.
Ormskirk Road Aintree Liverpool L9 5AS Tel: 0151 523 2600 Email
Albert Dock
The Albert Dock is a truly stunning architectural triumph. Opened in 1846, it soon became a treasure house of precious cargoes from all over the world. Today redevelopment, costing in excess of £100 million, has transformed it into one of Liverpool's busiest and most cosmopolitan centres and a top heritage attraction
The Colonnades Albert Dock Liverpool L2 7SU Tel: 0151 708 8854 Email
Beatles Shop
The Beatles Shop first opened its doors on Mathew Street in 1984. Shoppers are greeted with the imagery and sounds of the Fab Four. The shop features an original 1959 jukebox packed full of Beatles singles,and even a Beatles carpet!
The Beatle Shop 31 Mathew Street Liverpool L2 6RE Tel: 0151 236 8066 Email
Beatles Story
The multi-award winning Beatles Story exhibition is a must see for all Fab Four fans.
Britannia Vaults Albert Dock Liverpool L3 4AD Tel: 0151 709 1963 Email
Birkenhead Market
Birkenhead Market nestles in the centre of the town and offers the very best of both worlds with its spacious modern indoor market hall and the friendly bustling traditional outdoor market offering bargains and variety.
Claughton Road Birkenhead CH41 2YH Tel: 0151 666 3194
Birkenhead Priory & St Mary’s Tower
A Benedictine monastery, established around 1150 AD, is the oldest standing building on Merseyside
Priory Street Birkenhead CH41 5JH Tel: 0151 666 1249
Brimstage Family Farm
This family farm and play. Children can help feed and groom the animals, which include Llamas, Goats, Pigs, Geese, Highland Cow, Donkeys, Ostrich and Turkeys. There are also Donkey Rides available. .
Brimstage Hall Brimstage CH63 6JA Tel: 0151 342 1725 Email
Cains Brewery
Incorporating the Brewery Tap, now one of Liverpool's drinking landmarks.The Mersey Brewery is a particularly fine example of the tower brewing principle. Tour the brewery on their web site in the comfort of your own home!
Stanhope Street Liverpool L8 5XJ Tel: 0151 709 8734 Email
The Cavern Club [Beatles]
World famous venue featuring live music four nights a week and afternoons on Saturdays and Sundays.
Mathew Street Liverpool L2 6RE Tel: 0151 236 1965
Central Library & Records Office
There is an exhibition of some of the world's most rare and beautiful books, or you can find out more about your family history. There is a vast resource of information covering the fascinating history of the City dating from the 13th century to the present
William Brown Stree Liverpool L3 8EW Tel: 0151 233 5845 Email
Conservation Centre
The award-winning Conservation Centre is unique in presenting the work of museum consevators. At the Conservation Centre, you can discover how our world class conservators preserve and restore everything from fine art and sculpture to space suits and ancient archaeological treasures, meet a conservator at work via a live video link, take part in a hands-on activity or a behind-the-scenes tour and get an expert's opinion on looking after your heirlooms
Whitechapel Liverpool L1 6HZ Tel: 0151 478 4999
Egerton Bridge
A fine working example of a Birkenhead Bascule (see-saw) Bridge.
Off Canning Street Birkenhead CH41 1FN Tel: 0151 666 4010
F A C T (Foundation for Art & Creative Technology)
Based in the £11m FACT Centre in the heart of Liverpool FACT is the UK's leading organisation for the development, support and exhibition of film, video and new and emerging media
88 Wood Street Liverpool L1 4DQ Tel: 0151 707 4450 Email
Flaybrick Memorial Gardens
A former Victorian cemetery situated in the north of Birkenhead now converted into an arboretum.
Tollemache Road Birkenhead CH62 0BW 0151 652 5269
Formby Point & Squirrel Reserve
Large area of beach, samd dunes and the pine woods is part of the National Trust owned nature reserve with one of Britain's last thriving colonies of Red Squirrels
Victoria Road Freshfield Fromby Southport L37 1LJ Tel: 01704 878 591 Email
Fort Perch Rock
Fort Perch Rock was built as a coastal defence battery during the Napoleonic period to protect the Port of Liverpool
Marine Promenad New Brighton CH45 2JU Tel: 0151 630 2707 Email
The Grand National Experience
Relive the excitement of the Grand National by visiting the Grand National Experience. Your action packed visit will include a trip on the Grand National simulator, a tour of the racecourse including the stables and weighing room and finally a viewing of the Aintree Museum
Aintree Racecourse Aintree Liverpool L9 5AS Tel: 0151 522 2921 Email
Haydock Park Racecourse
The most visited racecourse in the country, offering first class racing all year round with the group 1 Stanley Leisure Sprint in September & the Red Square Vodka Cup in February. It is also an excellent venue for other events, exhibitions, conferences, dinner dances, Christmas Parties & weddings.
Newton-le-Willows St Helens WA12 0HQ Tel: 01942 725963 Email
Hilbre Islands
Hilbre Islands are the three tidal islands lying at the mouth of the Dee Estuary - Little Eye, Middle Eyre & Hibre abd have been designated a Local Nature Reserve.
West Kirby CH61 0HN Tel: 0151-648-4371/3884 Email
Historic Warships
The largest collection of 20th century fighting vessels in preservation in Europe. A significant reminder of the Nation's rich maritime heritage.
East Float Dock Road Birkenhead CH41 1DJ Tel: 0151 650 1573 Email
Knowsley Safari Park
Britain's largest safari park; drive through wild animal reserves.
Prescot Road Prescot Knowsley L34 4AN Tel: 0151 430 9009
Leasowe Lighthouse
Built in 1763 by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, Leasowe Lighthouse is the oldest brick built lighthouse in Britain.
Leasowe Common Moreton CH46 4TA Tel: 0151 678-5488 Email
Leo Casino
New Casino recently opened overlooking the river Mersey.
Queens Dock Chaloner Street Liverpool L3 4BF Tel: 0151 709 8878 Email
Liverpool Town Hall
Liverpool’s Town Hall is one of the oldest historic buildings in Liverpool and a Grade 1 listed building with fine staterooms, crystal chandeliers and priceless paintings with staterooms, crystal chandeliers and priceless paintings. Home of the Lord Mayor, conference facilities, weddings, banquets quality catering.
High Street Liverpool L2 3SW Tel: 0151 225 5530 Email
Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road (Beatles)
Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road is a joint tour of the 1950's terraced house and Mendips which was the childhood home of John Lennon. 20 Forthlin road is the home of the McCartney family, where the Beatles met, rehearsed and wrote many of their earliest songs. Mendips is where John Lennon lived with his Aunt Mimi and Uncle George and composed early songs in the front porch and in his bedroom
20 Forthlin Road Allerton Liverpool L24 1YP Tel: 0151 427 7231 Email
Mersey Estuary – Seaforth Nature Reserve
An area of 30 hectares in the heart of Liverpool docks at the mouth of the Mersey. The site is nationally and internationally important for seabirds and waders, has large numbers of ducks in winter and is nationally important for spring passage little gulls...
Seaforth Nature Reserve Liverpool L24 1YP Tel: 0151 920 3769 Email
National Wildflower Centre
A £4 mlllion Millennium Commission attraction to promote the creation of new places for wildflowers to develop and thrive. where visitors can enjoy seasonal wildflower displays, view demonstration areas, admire the mix of old and award-winning new buildings, or simply relax in the cafe and gift shop
Court Hey Park Liverpool L16 3NA Tel: 0151 738 1913 Email
Pleasureland Southport
Over 100 rides and attractions including the Traumatizer suspended coaster, the amazing Space Shot tower ride and the Casablanca family entertainment centre.
Marine Drive Southport PR8 1RX Tel: 08702 200 204 Email
Port Sunlight Heritage Centre
Port Sunlight Heritage Centre explores the fascinating history of Port Sunlight and its community
95 Greendale Road Port Sunlight CH62 4XE Tel: 0151 644 6466 Email
Radio City Tower
Guided tours around one of Liverpool's most unusal buildings are available every Saturday and Sunday.
St John's Beacon 1 Houghton Street Liverpool L1 1RL Tel: 0151 472 6800 Email
Rawhide Comedy Club
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday the cream of the comedy circuit gather at Rawhide to entertain the people of Liverpool. Four great comedians take you through the night with waitress service drinks and the option of dinner beforehand prepared by our award winning chef
Central Hall Roscoe Gardens Mount Pleasant Liverpool L3 5SA Tel: 0870 787 1866
Rice Lane City Farm
Comprising 224 acres of countryside. There is a variety of rare breed farm animals are kept, including farm breeds of pigs, red poll cattle, Ryeland award-winning sheep as well as various goats, ponies and poultry.
No. 2 Lodge Walton, Liverpool L9 1AW Tel: 0151 530 1066 Email
Seacombe Aquarium
Seacombe Aquarium provides a fascinating insight into the secret world that thrives beneath the River Mersey
Seacombe Ferry Terminal Victoria Place Seacombe CH44 6QY Tel: 0151 330 1444 Email
Sefton Park Palm House
Sefton Park Palm House is a Grade II listed Victorian glasshouse, showcasing the Liverpool Botanical collection. Free to visit whether just to admire the architecture, ambience or plantings or to enjoy some of the activities on the varied events programme.
Sefton Park Liverpool L17 1AP Tel: 0151 726 2415 Email
Shore Road Pumping Station
Shore Road is the home of the 'Giant Grasshopper', a working example of the giant steam pumps, built. in the 1870's, which were used to clear water from the Railway tunnel beneath The Mersey
Hamilton Street Birkenhead CH41 6DN Tel: 0151 666 4010
Silcock’s Funland
Southport's Largest Family Amusement Centre. This all weather centre is open everyday all year round what ever the weather
The Promenade Southport PR8 1QX Tel: 01704 536733 Email
Tam O’Shanter Urban Farm
This small city farm covers four acres of land. Many of the animals are rare breeds which would have been kept on smallholdings years ago.Today, commercial farms use animals bred to produce, for example, lots of lean meat, or lots of eggs
Boundary Road Bidston CH43 7PD Tel: 0151 653 9332 Email
Voirrey Embroidery Centre
One of the finest embroidery centres in Britain the Voirrey is a mecca for needleworkers with a national reputation for its vast range of supplies and high standard of courses
Brimstage Hall Courtyard Brimstage CH63 6JA Tel: 0151 342 3514 Email
The Walker
The National Gallery of the North. The Walker holds one of the finest collections of fine and decorative art in Europe. It has inspired and delighted visitors for over 120 years.
William Brown Stree Liverpool L3 8EL Tel: 0151 478 4199
The World of Glass
Discover all about one of the most common substances on earth. Features live glass blowing demonstrations, multi-media shows, underground tunnels, galleries, special exhibitions, cafe, & a gift shop selling hand-crafted glassworks
Chalon Way East St Helens WA10 1BX Tel: 08700 114 466 Email
The Yellow Duckmarine
See the Liverpool Waterfront, steeped in maritime tradition in TheYellowDuckmarine - an authentic World War II landing vehicle - at the Albert Dock. An hour-long trip begins on the road, taking in the historic Waterfront, touring the famous sights of the City, then making a “SPLASHDOWN” in the Salthouse Dock.
32 Anchor Courtyard Albert Dock Liverpool L3 4AS Tel: 0151 708 7799 Email
New Palace & Adventure and Amusement Centre
Indoor leisure complex including a family amusement arcade, indoor adventure and childrens play area (including Bouncy Castle, Ball Pond and Climbing Wall).
Marine Promenade New Brighton Wirral CH45 2JX Tel: 0151 639 6041
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