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This year, Summer isn’t cancelled, it’s just different. Explore the places you’ve always wanted to visit and even discover some new ones.
We spoke to Liverpool local, Maleka to find out what she’s looking forward to this summer. Get ready to fall in love with Liverpool all over again.
If there’s any silver linings from the past four months, being able to explore closer to home is definitely one. This year, I’m really looking forward to experiencing my home city like a tourist.
These are some of my favourite places. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
LIVERPOOL WATERFRONT
Even for a Liverpudlian like me, there’s no better start to a day out than Liverpool’s waterfront. The Pier Head and Royal Albert Dock are the heart of this city. Everyone knows this place is bursting with museums, galleries, great bars and restaurants. I always check out the latest exhibitions at Tate Liverpool. I love this place and they’re reopening on 27 July! Make sure to pencil that in your diary.
BALTIC TRIANGLE
Liverpool is made for wandering, especially in the summer. From the Royal Albert Dock it's a short walk to see the street art that the Baltic Triangle has become famous for. You can see everything from a giant Klopp mural to Paul Curtis’ famous Liver Wings and the odd Beatles piece too. There’s always time for a quick pit stop at Coffee and Fandisha as well – coffee and cake to die for!
HOPE STREET
Liverpool is such a compact, walkable city. A 20 minute walk or bike ride (OK it’s uphill) and you’re in Hope Street. It feels a little different with theatres currently shut but there’s loads of great little restaurants and pubs. There’s always the Cathedrals to check out too. There is the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral at one end and the Liverpool Cathedral at the other! If you’ve never done it before - climb the steps to the tower of the Liverpool Cathedral for the best views of the city. Then it’s a quick bike ride to Sefton Park.
SEFTON PARK
You’ve got to squeeze in a visit to Sefton Park. Normally this time of year, there’s barely a week that goes by without a big event or festival – Africa Oye, LIMF, Fusion to name a few. But it’s different this year, so I’m just enjoying the people watching. Take it from me, Liverpudlians do not mess around when it comes to soaking up the sun and there is plenty of space at this 235 acre park to do just that!
BOLD STREET
I love the energy of Bold Street. It’s so cool to see it pedestrianised as part of the Liverpool Without Walls project – it’s perfect for alfresco drinks or dinner. I just like wandering around the vintage clothes shops, global street food and cosy little coffee shops - you can't go far wrong.
FOOD & DRINK
It’s hard to stay on top of the new places opening in Liverpool but if I’m heading out for something to eat, Duke Street Market is fab. It’s got cuisine from around the world and everything is delish and moreish – dangerous! For drinks afterwards my go-to places are The Liverpool Gin Distillery on Castle Street or The Florist on Hardman Street – it’s the most Instagrammable place in Liverpool!
Due to venues having different guidelines, booking systems and opening hours we would always recommend checking ahead with each one before your visit. For more information on how to safely visit Liverpool as lockdown measures ease have a look at our dedicated blog.
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