I live in Liverpool and these are 13 things every visitor must do on a weekend trip to the city

An insider’s view on 13 of the best things to do on a weekend trip to Liverpool, to ensure you get the most out of our incredible city.

Published 5th Apr 2024, 15:40 BST

Home to beautiful artwork, unique monuments, spectacular green spaces and delicious food and drink, no trip will ever be long enough to explore everything Liverpool has to offer. Luckily, I grew up on Merseyside and have lived in Liverpool for a number of years, so can offer some insight into which attractions are too good to miss.

From tourist destinations that are truly worth the hype to the fanciest toilets the city has to offer, I have devised a list of must-visit attractions and activities for your flying visit.

Huge numbers of people visit the city each year but is it really worth catching a ferry across the Mersey, exploring the Albert Dock, heading out of the city to Sefton Park or trying to find all the Lambananas? Below are thirteen things you must do on a weekend or short-stay trip to Liverpool, to ensure you get the most out of the incredible city.

Liverpool’s docks are absolutely beautiful and there are plenty of unique restaurants, shops and monuments to explore. Royal Albert Dock is the main destination but you can stroll all along the waterfront, taking in the museums, views and even indulge in a variety of water sports.

1. Explore the docks

Liverpool’s docks are absolutely beautiful and there are plenty of unique restaurants, shops and monuments to explore. Royal Albert Dock is the main destination but you can stroll all along the waterfront, taking in the museums, views and even indulge in a variety of water sports. Photo: Emma Dukes

If you want to escape the city centre for a couple of hours, South Liverpool is a great location, home to a number of gorgeous parks and green spaces such as Sefton Park and Calderstones Park. They are free to visit and filled with local history and beautiful monuments.

2. Visit South Liverpool's stunning green spaces

If you want to escape the city centre for a couple of hours, South Liverpool is a great location, home to a number of gorgeous parks and green spaces such as Sefton Park and Calderstones Park. They are free to visit and filled with local history and beautiful monuments. Photo: Emma Dukes

Mersey Ferries are one of Merseyside’s most visited attractions, allowing visitors and locals to hop on and experience the best of Liverpool and Wirral. You can’t visit Liverpool and not ferry across the Mersey.

3. Ferry across the Mersey

Mersey Ferries are one of Merseyside’s most visited attractions, allowing visitors and locals to hop on and experience the best of Liverpool and Wirral. You can’t visit Liverpool and not ferry across the Mersey. Photo: Phil Nash/Wikimedia

Liverpool is home to tons of brilliant murals, with street art decorating streets around the city centre. From murals of sports icons to the much-loved wings on Jamaica Street, there is so much to discover.

4. Admire our street art

Liverpool is home to tons of brilliant murals, with street art decorating streets around the city centre. From murals of sports icons to the much-loved wings on Jamaica Street, there is so much to discover. Photo: Ian Fairbrother

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