Liverpool event weekends: what to do between sessions
The Beatles, the waterfront, Anfield and Goodison, with a big night out and a short train to the beaches.
Events we cover in Liverpool
Arriving
Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) is 30 minutes by bus; Manchester (MAN) has direct trains in 1 hour.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Lime Street | Station hotels. |
| Mid-range | Albert Dock and Baltic Triangle | Waterfront and food halls. |
| Splurge | Pier Head | Landmark hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre (Lime Street)
- Mid-range: Titanic Hotel Liverpool
- Splurge: The Shankly Hotel
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- World Museum.
- Museum of Liverpool.
Rainy-day backups
- Merseyside Maritime Museum.
- Walker Art Gallery.
Free things to do
- Tate Liverpool and the Museum of Liverpool.
- Crosby beach Iron Men.
Getting around
- Merseyrail trains; buses to Anfield and the new Everton stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
- Tap in with a contactless card on buses, trams and most urban trains.
- Book long-distance trains early on the operator app or Trainline: walk-up fares are expensive.
- Uber works in most UK cities; local black cabs are metered.