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Calling all Pokémon GO trainers! If you’re heading to Liverpool for the Pokémon GO Safari Zone, here’s all you need to know and what not to miss in Liverpool.
The event will take place in Liverpool’s Grade I listed, 235-acre Sefton Park. Sefton Park is located in Aigburth, just a short journey from Liverpool City Centre.
You can reach Sefton Park easily by public transport from the city centre via Merseyrail. Board the Hunts Cross bound train from Moorfields or Liverpool Central Station to St Michaels and take a short walk along the lively Lark Lane.
You can also reach the park via the bus from Queens Square Bus Station.
Whilst you’re in Liverpool, it would be a shame not to explore everything else the city has to offer! We’ve picked out some of our favourite places to eat, drink, explore & experience and listed them below.
For more information and FAQs on the Pokemon GO Safari Zone event visit their website.
THINGS TO DO - THE ICONIC AND UNMISSABLES
FERRY ‘CROSS THE MERSEY
Whatever your reason for visiting Liverpool, no trip to the city is complete without a trip on the world famous Mersey Ferry. A blustery trip on the water offers the best views of the city’s iconic skyline.
Sing along to the tune made famous by Gerry and the Pacemakers and take some of the best selfies.
ROYAL LIVER BUILDING 360
A beacon for the city, the Royal Liver Building is the landmark most associated with Liverpool. The first ever skyscraper, it offers an incredible viewing platform across the city and beyond.
The RLB360 experience includes a tour of the building that begins on the lower ground floor visitor centre. You’ll meet your tour guide and be taken to the 10th floor balcony under the famous clock. You’ll then climb on foot to the historic clock-tower to watch an immersive audio-visual show.
The grand finale is the 15th floor. Here you’ll stand just beneath Bella and Bertie, the city's Liver Birds and enjoy panoramic views across the city, the Mersey and beyond.
ANOTHER PLACE
Have you ever seen 100 cast-iron sculptures, on a beach, almost 3km out to sea? No? Then head to Antony Gormley’s Another Place on Crosby Beach, a short train journey from Liverpool City Centre on the Merseyrail. The beach is a non-bathing beach, featuring sand dunes and is popular with dog walkers. If you’re lucky, you may see a cargo ship passing which is quite a surreal view.
THE PALM HOUSE
The historic Victorian glass house is located within Sefton Park, where the Safari Zone is taking place. Inside you’ll find plants from all over the world that are grown and looked after by Colin, the Botanic Gardener who has been at the Palm House for 25 years!
THE ROYAL ALBERT DOCK
The Royal Albert Dock is the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the UK and one of the prettiest places in Liverpool. It has striking red pillars that are decorated in fairy lights, little boats dotted about, original paned windows and museums & restaurants aplenty.
Explore Tate Liverpool, the Merseyside Maritime Museum, The Beatles Story and check out the Liverpool Mountain whilst you’re there.
You might even catch some splashy water-type Pokemon down there, you never know!
LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL
Located in the city centre, Liverpool Cathedral is Britain’s biggest cathedral and the fifth largest in Europe. It has magnificent stained glass windows, a Tracey Emin artwork, a cafe serving some of the best Scouse and an incredible tower tour.
The cathedral is free to enter. The tower tour is a paid-for-activity which can be pre-booked.
LIVERPOOL ONE
If you’re after a place to shop then head over to Liverpool ONE for all your favourite high street stores. From Zara to Next, John Lewis, Apple, LFC Store, Everton Two and loads more there are plenty of places to shop. There is also a whole host of bars and restaurants on the terrace to explore post-shopping trip too.
CAVERN CLUB
A trip to Liverpool must include a visit to the most famous club in the world, The Cavern Club. Head down into the basement to explore the club that turned The Beatles into the biggest band in the world. Dance along to one of the acts on stage or just grab a drink and sit amongst the musical history.
THINGS TO DO - GAMING
NQ64
NQ64 is an Arcade Bar close to Liverpool’s ‘Seel Street’ area, known for its popular bars and clubs. Inside you’ll find retro games, classic consoles, craft beers, cocktails and sodas.
In the low lit, neon arcade bar you’ll find games like Pacman, Mario Kart, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, the Simpsons, Spider-Man Pinball and loads more.
SUGAR AND DICE
So much more than a cafe! Sugar and Dice has hundreds of board games on offer alongside homemade cakes and a unique coffee blend! Don’t worry if the board game shelf intimidates you, the team is on-hand to help you choose, set-up and learn the rules of the game.
The best bit? Well behaved dogs are welcome!
ROXY BALLROOM
There are two Roxy Ballroom locations in Liverpool. One in the ‘Cavern Quarter’ near Mathew Street and one in Liverpool ONE.
The Cavern Quarter venue has shuffle boards, ten-pin bowling, crazy golf, beer pong, ping pong and pool. This is the larger venue of the two and also screens football matches! Roxy Ballroom in Liverpool ONE is located just a stone's throw from Seel Streets nightlife so it’s the perfect starting point for an evening.
ARCAINS
Located in the Baltic Triangle’s Cains Brewery Village, Arcains brings gaming to this vibrant, upcycled part of the city. There’s arcades, PCs, consoles and pinball alongside beer, cocktails, hot dogs and pick n mix!
You can play Sega Rally, Guitar Hero, Simpsons Arcade Game, Dancing Stage Euro Mix, Ridge Racer Mario Kart and more.
JUNKYARD GOLF CLUB
Junkyard Golf Club isn't your average crazy golf course! Pick from three different courses (tip: one includes a slide) and battle your friends to see who can become the crazy golf champion. Team it with one of their mad cocktails for the perfect start to your night out in Liverpool.
FOOD AND DRINK
SUPER MEGABITE
Super Megabite is a retro arcade and gourmet chicken takeaway rolled into one. It’s located on Seel Street, only a few minutes away from Roxy Ballroom and NQ64.
If you’re into the games but not the chicken, then don’t worry because they also serve plant-based fast food too.
CRAZY PEDRO’S
Crazy Pedro’s isn’t your average pizza place. Sure, you’ll get the standard pepperoni and hawaiin but you’ll also get fried chicken & waffle, big mac flavour, nachos and loads more mad slices to try. There’s also beer pong, indie music, craft beers and a whole lot of mezcal to enjoy!
DOWN THE HATCH
Vegan food isn't all about the healthy salads sometimes you want a bit of junk food too! If this is the case, head ‘down the hatch’ into this vegan junk food heaven. From mad burgers to hot dogs, loaded fries and big bowls everything in here is vegan!
BALTIC MARKET
You can’t visit Liverpool and not head to The Baltic Market for something to eat. The warehouse turned street food market houses a whole host of local businesses showcasing their incredible menus. The vendors change all the time so there is all the more reason to keep returning.
Expect everything from stonebaked pizzas, halloumi fries, vegan street food, fried chicken and mouth watering desserts! There’s also live music and a well stocked bar to keep hydrated!
ALMOST FAMOUS
Almost Famous is the perfect place to go to indulge in a big juicy burger. These aren't your usual burgers, dive into a Phoenix burger that's topped with bacon frazzles, the Unfairground that is full of all your fairground favourites and plenty of chicken and veggie options too! You need to try this place!
PINS SOCIAL CLUB
Head over to PINS on Duke Street for somethng to eat and drink from their Roccos venue and have a go at some of their games incuding bowling, shuffle board and beer pong.
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