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Welcome to Liverpool City Region

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What's on in Liverpool

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Things to do in Liverpool

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Places to stay in Liverpool

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Food and drink

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Explore Liverpool City Region

There's more to Liverpool than the city centre.

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River of Light 2026

River of Light returns to Liverpool's waterfront from 23 October - 1 November 2026!

Things to do in Liverpool

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What's On in Liverpool

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River of Light 2026

River of Light returns to Liverpool's waterfront from 23 October - 1 November 2026!

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Sport in Liverpool City Region

Explore football to golf, rugby, horse racing, boxing, watersports and lots more across the region.

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Liverpool on Screen

Discover more about the productions filmed in Liverpool City Region and see locations on a tour of…

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Explore Liverpool City Region

There's more to Liverpool than the city centre.

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VisitLiverpool BLOG

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Welcome to Liverpool City Region

Welcome to VisitLiverpool, the official guide to visiting Liverpool City Region. From world-class culture and iconic music heritage to vibrant waterfronts, green spaces and stunning coastline, Liverpool City Region offers unforgettable experiences all year round.

Discover some of the best things to do in Liverpool and beyond, including renowned museums and galleries, theatres, live music venues and historic attractions. The region is also home to a packed calendar of major events and festivals, from international sporting events to family-friendly shows, music festivals and cultural celebrations.

Whether you’re planning a short city break or a longer stay, explore top attractions across Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral. Enjoy beautiful beaches, award-winning parks, independent neighbourhoods and famous landmarks that make the region unique.

Make the most of your visit by staying overnight and choosing from a wide range of hotels, serviced apartments and aparthotels to suit every budget and travel style.

Start planning your trip today and experience everything Liverpool City Region has to offer.

River of Light 2026

River of Light returns to Liverpool's waterfront from 23 October - 1 November 2026!

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Autumn in Liverpool

Liverpool City Region offers a vibrant and affordable autumn short stay, with enough culture, food, entertainment and seasonal experiences to fill your mini break. Getting to Liverpool couldn't be easier, thanks to London Northwestern Railway.

Books Alive!

Southport is to become a living storybook for October half term as Books Alive! brings a world of imagination and adventure to the town. Step inside a world of imagination and adventure this half term as Southport is taken over by a living storybook - Books Alive!

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Chat with 'Jimmy' about Liverpool

Chat with 'Jimmy' to find out everything you need to know about visiting Liverpool City Region.

World Museum

From the sea to the stars, a visit to the World Museum reveals millions of years of the…

Quirky Quarter

Quirky Quarter is Liverpool's interactive attraction where curiosity comes to life. Explore…

Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour & Experiences

The LFC Stadium Tour & Museum No trip to the city is complete without a visit to Anfield…

The Beatles Story

The Beatles Story, Liverpool is much more than a museum… you’re invited to embark on an…

Gravity MAX

Gravity MAX Liverpool, located in Liverpool 1 is one of the country's leading multi-activity…

Museum of Liverpool

The Museum of Liverpool is the world’s first national museum devoted to the history of a…

Cavern Club

Many years after The Beatles first performed on its stage, the Cavern Club is still one of…

Liverpool ONE

Whatever you’re looking for during your trip to Liverpool, there’s so much to experience…

The Royal Albert Dock

With its world class museums, impressive retail and leisure offering and vast selection of the…

Liverpool Cathedral

Step inside Liverpool Anglican Cathedral – the biggest Cathedral in Britain and the…

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

The Magical Mystery Tour is coming to take you on a day you'll never forget! Discover…

Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool is currently located at RIBA North, Mann Island, while their Royal Albert Dock home…

Knowsley Safari

Where rhino stomp and lions roar, the safari by the city, and so much more. Experience…

Oct 23

River of Light

River of Light - the iconic light art festival - will return to the streets of Liverpool this autumn…

Jul 03

Tour de France Grand Départ GB 2027

Competitors will race from the Cumbrian town of Keswick through Lancashire eventually…

Oct 24

Books Alive!

Southport is to become a living storybook for October half term as Books Alive! brings a world of…

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River of Light 2 months ago

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Aug 05

Come Together for River of Light in Liverpool

3 minute read

River of Light - the iconic light art festival - will return to the streets of Liverpool this autumn…

Football 2 months ago

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Aug 06

LFC Greatest Goalscorer Honoured with ‘All You Need Is Rush’ Immersive Exhibition

3 minute read

Liverpool Football Club has unveiled a new museum exhibition at Anfield celebrating the remarkable…

Sport 4 months ago

Several athletes in sports wheelchairs compete for a basketball on an indoor court. Two athletes in bright orange jerseys with “NEDERLAND” visible and one in a white jersey with “ING” reach upward toward the ball at the same moment, arms extended. Additional players in white and orange uniforms cluster closely around them. The scene is tightly framed on the action, with visible wheelchair frames, angled wheels, and protective gear. In the background, a row of international flags hangs above the court under dim arena lighting.

May 28

Liverpool To Host Historic 2027 IWBF European Wheelchair Basketball Championships

5 minute read

IWBF Europe has awarded British Wheelchair Basketball the hosting rights for the 2027 European…

News 7 months ago

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Feb 06

A Floor to Adore: Liverpool’s Minton Masterpiece Returns for Summer 2026

3 minute read

Visitors to St George’s Hall will have an exciting opportunity this summer to experience one…

Things To Do 8 months ago

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Jan 11

50 free things to do in Liverpool

15 minute read

Looking for free things to do in Liverpool? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re…

Things To Do 8 months ago

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Jan 09

What’s on in Liverpool City Region 2026

7 minute read

Looking for what's on in Liverpool in 2026? There’s so much happening across Liverpool…

Food & Drink 9 months ago

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Jan 04

The official VisitLiverpool bucket list, 101 things to do in Liverpool

10 minute read

Looking for the ultimate list of things to do in Liverpool? You’re in the right place…

Things To Do 9 months ago

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Dec 19

What's On At The M&S Bank Arena

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If there’s one thing we know how to do in Liverpool it’s to put on a show and one of…

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