Ah Liverpool, the Best City in The Werld . There’s a reason why travellers from all across the globe visit here, why students want to live here, and why it’s natives never want to leave. If you haven’t been to Liverpool yet then wharraya playing at? Here’s the lowdown on how to spend 24 hours in Liverpool – and we’ll bet you’ll never want to leave.
24 hours in Liverpool: Start your day with Breakfast
Breakfast in Liverpool is the most important meal of the day and you’ll need the energy to work your way around the stunning city centre.
We love the brunch club on duke street and moose cafe on dale street. If you want something vegan friendly then try Lovelocks, a hidden gem on Old Haymarket.
Enjoy the waterfront
You can’t visit Liverpool without taking in the waterfront and the river Mersey which made the city what it is today. It’s the law.
Take a ferry across the Mersey for the ultimate tourist experience, visit the Albert Dock for a mix of history and food and drink (here you’ll find the Tate gallery, and the Maritime and Slavery Museums), and immerse yourself in Liverpool’s rich musical heritage at the British Music Experience (at Mann Island) and the Beatles Story (at the Albert Dock).
Places of Worship
They say there’s only two religions in Liverpool: Everton or Liverpool FC. Whatever your persuasion, you can get the full Scouse experience at Goodison Park or Anfield.
If you’re not a footy fan but prefer to worship the gods of Visa and MasterCard then head to Liverpool One shop- ping area where you’ll find all the big high street names (as well as LFC and EFC stores if you want merchandise without 90 minutes of nail biting stress).
“If you want a cathedral, we’ve got one to spare” so says the song, so check out Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and the dazzling 1960s Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King (affectionately known to locals as Paddy’s Wigwam) for some truly instagrammable places of worship.
24 hours in Liverpool: Food & Drink
Liverpool has got one of the best food and drink scenes on the planet so check out Grand Central Bazaar a stone’s throw from Lime Street station (our favourites are South American inspired Guerilla Guerilla) and the Cains Brewery Village where you can choose from a massive selection of street food at the Baltic Market as well as vintage stalls.
Into the night
Liverpool is the home of Bongos Bingo so if you’re lucky enough to get tickets to one of their events at Camp & Furnace you’ll be in for a treat.
For a true tourist experience head to the Cavern on Mathew Street, and for a club event that’s a little bit different try underground 303 @ Williamson’s tunnels.
Meet some Scousers
Whatever you choose to do in your 24 hours in Liverpool make sure you take the time to chat to some locals. Here you’ll find the funniest, warmest characters each with hearts as big as Liverpool.
To help you get by here’s some local vernacular that might come in handy:
Baltic: this could mean freezing cold “it was Baltic in the ferry before, I should’ve got meself a hat when we were in Liverpool One before” or it could mean the Baltic Quarter, home to Camp & Furnace, Ghetto Golf, and Cains Brewery Village.
Scran: Food, as in “we had a belter scran at Lovelocks and there was a doggo in there too – how boss is that?”
Bell us a delta: ring me a taxi. As well as Delta, you can bell Alpha taxis or order an Uber on your phone, but most places around Liverpool you can get to on foot.
What makes your perfect 24 hours in Liverpool and what have you got planned for your next visit?
To find out more about what’s going on in this city, check out our ‘Liverpool Guide’ and follow our favourite Liverpool based Bloggers.
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