Guides

Practical guides to Liverpool's neighbourhoods and places.

City Centre

Liverpool Empire September 2026: Shows, Casts and What to Know

What's on at Liverpool Empire in September 2026: Dirty Dancing, Waitress, Chris Ramsey, Barnum, Miriam Margolyes and Annie, with casts, times and venue history.

3 Sep 2026 · 14 min read

Guide

Before Liverpool Went to Tenerife, We Went to North Wales

Rhyl, Prestatyn, Towyn, Winkups, bingo, arcades and the Sun Centre: the North Wales caravan holidays a generation of Liverpool families remembers.

3 Sep 2026 · 10 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Population by Year: 1801 to 2025

Liverpool's population from 1801 to 2025, including its 1930s peak, the post-war decline, the recovery since 2001, and why historical figures differ.

3 Sep 2026 · 8 min read

Croxteth

Croxteth Hall: The History of Liverpool's Sefton Estate

How the Molyneux family, the Earls of Sefton, built Croxteth Hall over four centuries, what the 1952 fire took, and how the estate came to Liverpool.

2 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Freshers Week 2026: What’s On, Where to Go and What to Know

Liverpool Freshers 2026 dates, fairs, parties and official university events for LJMU, Liverpool Hope, LIPA and the University of Liverpool.

2 Sep 2026 · 10 min read

City Centre

New to Liverpool? 25 Things Students Should Know in 2026

Starting university in Liverpool? 25 practical things to know about transport, renting, bins, healthcare, nights out and getting around in 2026.

2 Sep 2026 · 11 min read

Hope Street

Three Casks Bound for Scotland: Liverpool’s Hope Street Body Snatchers

Three casks marked Bitter Salts reached Liverpool’s George’s Dock in 1826. What police found led to a locked Hope Street cellar and 33 bodies.

1 Sep 2026 · 10 min read

North Liverpool

Walton Jail: 170 Years Inside Liverpool's Victorian Prison

Walton Gaol's history, from Victorian overcrowding and Constance Lytton to the Blitz, George Kelly, final executions and HMP Liverpool today.

1 Sep 2026 · 22 min read

City Centre

Domestic Abuse Support in Liverpool and Across Merseyside

Liverpool and Merseyside domestic abuse services, including local charities, council housing help, specialist support and national helplines.

30 Aug 2026 · 14 min read

Ropewalks

Cheap Liverpool Gigs in September 2026

Cheap Liverpool gigs in September 2026, with advance tickets under £20 at The Jacaranda, Camp and Furnace, the Cavern Club, Hobo Kiosk, District and Arts Club.

30 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Pubs on Monday and Tuesday Nights: Live Music and Late Bars

Where to go out in Liverpool on Monday and Tuesday nights, with checked live music, Irish pubs, late opening hours and practical city-centre routes.

30 Aug 2026 · 12 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Tattoo Studios: Artists, Styles and Where to Get Tattooed

A researched guide to Liverpool tattoo studios and artists: black-and-grey realism, traditional tattoos, fine line, cover-ups, walk-ins and how to book.

30 Aug 2026 · 11 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Car Boot Sales and Second-Hand Markets: Days, Times and Seller Fees

Find Liverpool car boot sales and second-hand markets, with current days, opening times, seller fees, buyer prices and nearby Bootle options.

29 Aug 2026 · 11 min read

Ropewalks

Bold Street Liverpool: Where to Eat, Drink and Shop in 2026

A checked guide to Bold Street restaurants, coffee, cocktails, books, vintage clothes, records and independent shops in Liverpool city centre.

28 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Bulky Waste Collection: What the Council Will Take and How to Book

Liverpool's bulky waste collection is free for residents. See what the council will take, the five-item limit, how to book and how to prepare items.

28 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Bus Changes September 2026: Routes, Timetables and What Changes

Liverpool bus timetables change from 30 August and 6 September 2026. Check the updated routes, times and tickets for the 10, 10A, 79, 86 and 500 services.

28 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Food Waste Collections: When Your Area Gets a Grey Bin

Liverpool's grey food waste caddies are being rolled out in phases. Find out when you'll be contacted, what goes in them and how collections work.

28 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Waterfront

River of Light Liverpool 2026: Dates, Trail and City Centre Guide

River of Light Liverpool returns 23 October to 1 November 2026. Confirmed so far: the dates, the theme, the first artworks and the move into the city centre.

28 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

Waterfront

Royal Liver Building and the Three Graces: How Liverpool Built Its Waterfront Skyline

How the Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building transformed Liverpool's Pier Head, with the stories behind the Liver Birds.

28 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

City Centre

What Was Here Before Liverpool ONE? Paradise Street, the Old Dock and Canning Place

Before Liverpool ONE came the Old Dock, Custom House, Sailors' Home and old Paradise Street. Explore 300 years beneath Liverpool's shopping district.

28 Aug 2026 · 10 min read

Waterfront

Can You Swim in the River Mersey?

Can you swim in the River Mersey? What the byelaws say, the tidal and water-quality risks, the Across Mersey Swim, and safer places to swim near Liverpool.

27 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

City Centre

Create and Name Your Own Perfume in Liverpool

The Perfume Studio runs a two-hour fragrance blending experience in Liverpool where you mix and name your own scent. Prices start at £49, with up to 20% off.

27 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

Waterfront

Liverpool's Tallest Buildings, From the Royal Liver Building to West Tower

A clear ranking of Liverpool's tallest buildings, why the lists disagree, and how the skyline grew from Oriel Chambers in 1864 to West Tower and Princes Dock.

27 Aug 2026 · 10 min read

Waterfront

History of the Mersey Ferry: 875 Years on the River

The Mersey Ferry from Birkenhead monks in 1150 to the Zeebrugge Raid, The Beatles, Gerry Marsden and the new Royal Daffodil, plus today's fares and times.

26 Aug 2026 · 12 min read

City Centre

History of the Mersey Tunnels: Queensway to Kingsway

How Liverpool and Wirral were joined under the river: the 1886 railway tunnel, Queensway in 1934 and Kingsway in 1971, and what it took to build each one.

26 Aug 2026 · 11 min read

City Centre

History of Liverpool: From 1207 to the Modern City

Liverpool from its 1207 charter through the docks, the slave trade, Irish migration, the Blitz, decline and regeneration, and how each period shaped the city.

26 Aug 2026 · 13 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Castle: The Lost Fortress Under Derby Square

Liverpool Castle stood where Derby Square is now for nearly 500 years. What it looked like, how it was lost, and what still survives under the city.

26 Aug 2026 · 15 min read

Waterfront

Liverpool Cruise Ships in September 2026: Full Schedule

Every cruise ship due at Liverpool in September 2026, with arrival and departure times, what each ship is, and where the published listings disagree.

25 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Visitor Levy: What the £2 Hotel Charge Means

Liverpool adds £2 a night to some hotel bills. Here is what that charge pays for, how the new visitor levy is different, and how to have your say.

21 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

City Centre

What's On in Liverpool in September 2026

What's on in Liverpool in September 2026: musicals at the Empire, Andre Rieu and Jane McDonald at the arena, the Philharmonic season opener and Anfield.

21 Aug 2026 · 10 min read

Anfield

Liverpool School Streets: The 14 Camera Sites, Times, Fines and Permits

The 14 Liverpool schools with School Street ANPR cameras, the roads and times, the £70 fine, and who can get an exemption permit before September.

20 Aug 2026 · 10 min read

Ropewalks

Kiku Liverpool: The Hi-Fi Listening Bar on Gradwell Street

Kiku Hifi opened on Gradwell Street in July 2026. Coffee by day, listening bar by night, built around vintage hi-fi and records. Hours, location and the story.

19 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

City Centre

Liverpool University Term Dates 2026/27: All Four Compared

The University of Liverpool starts teaching on 28 September 2026, a week after LJMU, Hope and LIPA. Term dates, halls move-in days and Christmas breaks.

19 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Renters' Rights After the May 2026 Changes

Liverpool renters' rights after May 2026: check rent rises, eviction notices, tenancy information and where to get free local housing advice.

19 Aug 2026 · 10 min read

City Centre

What's Filming in Liverpool in 2026? Batman, the Beatles and More

The Batman Part II, four Beatles films, Hercule, Kennedy and Army of Shadows are all filming in Liverpool in 2026. What is confirmed, and what is not.

19 Aug 2026 · 11 min read

City Centre

International Beatleweek 2026: What You Can Still Get Into

Beatleweek runs 26 August to 1 September 2026. Most Cavern advance tickets have gone, so here is what is still on sale, what it costs and how to do it cheaply.

16 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Council Tax Bands 2026/27: What Each Band Costs

Liverpool council tax bands A to H for 2026/27, what each one costs a year, the discounts and exemptions available, and how to challenge your band.

13 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Student Guide 2026: What to Know Before September

Liverpool university start dates, moving in, where to live, council tax, the 2026 renting law change, student finance and transport, checked for 2026/27.

13 Aug 2026 · 10 min read

Croxteth

Things to Do at Croxteth Hall and Country Park

Croxteth Hall and Country Park: what's free, what's paid, opening hours for the hall, farm, walled garden and railway, and how to plan a visit around them.

12 Aug 2026 · 12 min read

City Centre

YouFibre Broadband in Liverpool: My Honest Experience

I switched to YouFibre in Liverpool. Here's what the speeds, the three-day install, and the YouMesh option are really like, plus my referral offer.

11 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

City Centre

FACT Summer Exhibitions 2026: AI, Identity and Ghost Worlds

See Rachel Maclean and Sahjan Kooner at FACT Liverpool until 16 August, with free entry, opening times, family events, access and travel details.

31 Jul 2026 · 12 min read

City Centre

Merseyside Charities and Community Organisations Offering Practical Help

Find Merseyside charities offering food, housing, mental health, family, youth and disability support, with eligibility and contact details.

31 Jul 2026 · 20 min read

City Centre

What's On in Liverpool in August 2026

A checked guide to Liverpool events in August 2026, covering free family days, exhibitions, theatre, football and International Beatleweek dates.

29 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

City Centre

New Bars, Craft Beer and Cafés in Liverpool: 2025 and 2026 Openings

New bars, craft beer venues, cafés and restaurants confirmed open in Liverpool across 2025 and 2026, with the street, the opening date and a source for each.

25 Jul 2026 · 10 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Amateur Football Leagues: How to Join

Find amateur football in Liverpool by age, playing day and level, with current league links and practical steps for joining a club or entering a team.

25 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Plans 33,552 New Homes: Where Will They Be Built?

Liverpool's draft Local Plan could provide for up to 33,552 new homes by 2043. Where the biggest allocations are and what's confirmed versus long-term ambition.

25 Jul 2026 · 13 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Bin Collections: Check Your Day, Missed Bins and What Goes Where

Check your Liverpool bin day by postcode, report a missed collection before the deadline, and see what goes in purple, blue, green and food-waste bins.

23 Jul 2026 · 8 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Council Tax 2026/27: Where the Money Goes

Liverpool council tax for 2026/27 explained: current bands, what the council funds, the extra charges on your bill and where to apply for support.

6 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

City Centre

Who Runs Liverpool, and Does It Still Have a Mayor?

Liverpool scrapped its elected city mayor in 2023. Who runs the council now, what the Lord Mayor and Metro Mayor do, and who to contact about what.

5 Jul 2026 · 9 min read

City Centre

WTF Does the Mayor of Liverpool Do?

A plain English guide to Liverpool's Lord Mayor, council leader and Metro Mayor, explaining who controls which services and where complaints should go.

3 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

South Liverpool

Liverpool John Lennon Airport History: Speke to 5.6m

How Liverpool Airport moved from Speke Hall’s fields to a modern terminal, with key dates, passenger figures and the buildings left behind in Speke.

2 Jul 2026 · 14 min read

Waterfront

Mersey Ferry Times and Fares 2026: Pier Head to Seacombe

Mersey Ferry commuter times and fares for Pier Head and Seacombe, including Flexi tickets, pass validity, River Explorer rules and disruption checks.

2 Jul 2026 · 11 min read

Lark Lane

Liverpool's Independent Food & Drink, by Neighbourhood

Named independent dining and drinking venues in Liverpool by neighbourhood: Lark Lane, Baltic Triangle, Smithdown Road, Hope Street and the city centre.

1 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Waterfront

Liverpool's Overhead Railway: The Dockers' Umbrella

Liverpool's Overhead Railway carried dock workers above the waterfront from 1893 to 1956. What it changed, why it closed and what survives today.

30 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Waterfront

Pier Head Visitor Guide: What to See and Check

Plan a practical visit to Liverpool Pier Head, including the Three Graces, Museum of Liverpool, Mersey Ferry, access advice and current checks.

30 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Georgian Quarter

Quiet Date Ideas in Liverpool

Plan a quieter Liverpool date around galleries, cafés, gardens and waterfront walks, with public meeting points, nearby backups and current venue links.

30 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

City Centre

Liverpool in Half a Day: Four Simple Plans

Four Liverpool half-day plans for the waterfront, Sefton Park, the Baltic Triangle and Woolton, with the trains, buses and closing days that decide each one.

24 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

City Centre

Free Things to Do in Liverpool and Merseyside

Free museums, galleries, parks, beaches and walks across Liverpool and Merseyside, with parking, paid extras and safety checks clearly explained.

25 Mar 2026 · 9 min read

Guide

Liverpool in Summer

Plan a Liverpool summer day around the waterfront, parks and neighbourhood stops, with current links, rain cover and simple evening options.

25 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

Guide

Moving to Liverpool: What to Sort in Your First Week

Sort your first week in Liverpool with clear steps for GP registration, council tax, United Utilities, transport, bins, libraries and local services.

25 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

Georgian Quarter

Hope Street and the Georgian Quarter: A Local Guide

Walk Hope Street between Liverpool's two cathedrals, with practical stops around the Georgian Quarter, opening-time checks and a two-hour route.

24 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

Sefton Park

Liverpool Parks: What You'll Find at Sefton, Calderstones, Stanley Park and More

Compare Liverpool parks including Sefton, Calderstones, Stanley, Princes and Newsham, with walks, playgrounds, facilities, history and practical detail.

24 Mar 2026 · 14 min read

Waterfront

Liverpool in Spring: A Practical Local Guide

A practical Liverpool spring guide to the waterfront, Sefton Park, Hope Street and Otterspool, with compact routes and wet-weather backup stops.

22 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

City Centre

How to Read Liverpool Through Its Buildings

Read Liverpool through its buildings, from the Three Graces and Royal Albert Dock to Oriel Chambers, Hope Street and the Georgian Quarter on foot.

21 Mar 2026 · 8 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Brunch Spots for a Slow Saturday

Choose a Liverpool brunch stop for a slow Saturday, with current options near Bold Street, Hope Street, Lark Lane, Greenbank Park and the Baltic.

20 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

City Centre

Family Days Out in Liverpool Without Overplanning

Plan a manageable Liverpool family day with one main activity, a nearby food stop and a weather backup around museums, parks and the waterfront.

20 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

City Centre

Rainy Day Liverpool: Practical Indoor Ideas

Practical indoor things to do in Liverpool when it rains, including free museums, galleries, cinema, family attractions and current waterfront closures.

20 Mar 2026 · 9 min read

Waterfront

Liverpool Walks with a Drink at the End

Four simple Liverpool routes for a late-afternoon walk and drink, covering the waterfront, Sefton Park, Hope Street and Otterspool in plain terms.

20 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

Allerton

Allerton and Woolton: Coffee, Lunch and Everyday Stops

Plan a practical Allerton and Woolton day with Calderstones Park, The Reader Café, Reynolds Park, local errands, bus checks and current cinema advice.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

North Liverpool

Anfield and North Liverpool on Matchday: What to Know

Plan an Anfield matchday with current bus options, parking restrictions, road-closure checks, food planning and a sensible post-match meeting point.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

City Centre

Best Liverpool Areas for a First Visit

Choose the right Liverpool areas for a first visit, with a compact plan for the waterfront, Hope Street, Baltic Triangle, Ropewalks and Sefton Park.

19 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

City Centre

Easy Places to Meet in Liverpool Without Overplanning

Choose an easy Liverpool meeting place by transport, group size and what happens next, with practical options in the centre and South Liverpool.

19 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

Baltic Triangle

Liverpool Food and Drink Around the Baltic Triangle

Plan food and drinks in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle by venue type, opening time and group needs, with current links and practical walking advice.

19 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

City Centre

Getting Around Liverpool Without a Car

How to get around Liverpool without a car, including Merseyrail Tap & Go, £2 bus fares, airport routes, ferries, walking and accessible travel.

19 Mar 2026 · 9 min read

Kirkdale

Where to Eat in Kirkdale and North Liverpool

Where to eat around Kirkdale, County Road, Walton Road and Stanley Road, with checked cafés, fish and chips, pub food, menus and transport advice.

19 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

Aigburth

Liverpool's Lark Lane and Aigburth: A Local Food Guide

Plan food around Lark Lane and Aigburth, with current venue links, Sefton Park stops, transport advice and a simple route that avoids backtracking.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

South Liverpool

Lark Lane, Sefton Park and South Liverpool: A Simple Guide

Plan a South Liverpool day around Sefton Park and Lark Lane, or pair Calderstones with Allerton and Woolton, with simple public transport advice.

19 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

South Liverpool

Quick Lunches Across South Liverpool

Choose a quick lunch around Lark Lane, Allerton Road or Smithdown Road, with current venue links, transport checks and a simple area-by-area plan.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

City Centre

Quieter Coffee Spots in Liverpool by Area

Find quieter Liverpool coffee stops by area, with practical choices for reading, short laptop sessions and calm meetings outside the busiest hours.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

Toxteth

Toxteth Food Route: Lodge Lane, Granby and Windsor Street

Follow a practical Toxteth food route through Lodge Lane, Granby and Windsor Street, with current venue links, market dates and a Princes Park finish.

19 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

Wavertree

Wavertree and Smithdown: Everyday Places to Eat

Choose where to eat around Wavertree and Smithdown Road, with current links for breakfast, lunch, pizza, dinner and practical advice for the route.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

Wavertree

Wavertree and Smithdown: Coffee and Places to Work

A practical guide to coffee, short laptop sessions and free study space around Wavertree and Smithdown, with current official links before you go.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

Anfield

Where to Eat Before or After a Match at Anfield

A practical Anfield matchday food guide covering Homebaked, stadium options, pubs, timing and transport, with official links to check before you travel.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

City Centre

Where to Eat in Liverpool by Area

Choose where to eat in Liverpool by area, from Bold Street and the Baltic to Lark Lane, Lodge Lane and Anfield, with practical links for each stop.

19 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

City Centre

Where to Go for a Casual Lunch in Liverpool City Centre

A stable guide to casual lunch in Liverpool city centre, with official links for Bold Street, Castle Street, Ropewalks and the waterfront before you go.

19 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

City Centre

Where to Work Remotely in Liverpool by Area

Find reliable places to work remotely in Liverpool, from free library study space to paid coworking desks, with current official links and practical checks.

19 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

Baltic Triangle

Liverpool Markets and Street Food: A Local Guide

A practical guide to Liverpool's regular markets, farmers' markets and Baltic street food, with current council links and clear planning advice.

16 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Heritage Trail: Walking the City's History

Follow a practical Liverpool heritage walk from the Pier Head and Royal Albert Dock to the Town Hall, St George's Hall, Bluecoat and two cathedrals.

14 Mar 2026 · 8 min read

Ropewalks

Independent Shops in Liverpool: Bold Street & Beyond

Find independent Liverpool shops around Bold Street, Ropewalks, the Georgian Quarter and Baltic Triangle, with a practical walking route on foot.

11 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

Waterfront

Liverpool Waterfront Walk: Pier Head to the Marina

Walk Liverpool's waterfront from Pier Head through Royal Albert Dock and Kings Dock to the marina, with museum closures, access and transport covered.

9 Mar 2026 · 9 min read

City Centre

Liverpool Live Music 2026: Venues, Gigs and Where to Hear Them

Liverpool live music in 2026, from arena tours and the Cavern to O2 Academy, Baltic venues, grassroots rooms, classical concerts and current gig listings.

7 Mar 2026 · 21 min read

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