Visit Liverpool - A Guide to Liverpool’s Attractions

Few British cities can claim to have quite as much personality in them as Liverpool – from its legendary music scene to footballing passions, it’s a place to relish getting lost in.

About Liverpool

Liverpool has had a waterfront makeover with a thriving scene on Albert Dock, a lasting artistic explosion (as a former City of Culture), and an ability to laugh along with you. Liverpool is here to be loved - live, loud, funny and in your face.

Visit Liverpool by Train

A choice of no fewer than six different train operators will bring you to Liverpool Lime Street. You can get here on East Midlands Trains from Norwich, TransPennine Express from Scarborough, Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Hull. London Midland will take you to and from Birmingham New Street, while Virgin Trains operates a regular high speed Pendolino service to London Euston. Northern Rail , Lime Street’s largest operator, has regional services from right across the North West, and MerseyRail , which uses an underground station at Lime Street, runs local services as far as Chester. A more substantial local service is available from nearby Liverpool Central station.

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Attractions in Liverpool

What’s not to like about Liverpool? It’s a city with two of pretty much everything – two fabulous cathedrals. Two legendary Premiership teams. And four fab Beatles. Spend the day on a Beatles pilgrimage down Penny Lane and beyond. Get down to the restored waterfront for a dose of maritime heritage. Or get out of town for the races at Aintree and Chester. Being here on Grand National day just has to be experienced...

Rail and Train Attractions in Liverpool

Historic Lime Street station and nearby Central have a wealth of movements and spotting opportunities for services to and from the north west. Meanwhile, at the stunning Museum of Liverpool, you’ll be able to see the historic 1837 loco ‘Lion’, which once hauled services for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.