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For a sunny day out or a brisk and breezy stroll, look no further than our guide to the best family walks and trails near Liverpool. We’ve uncovered something perfect for everyone. From the exquisite beauty of Hale Village to scenic and sandy Thurstaston beach, there’s no need to travel …

This weekend, Liverpool will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral opened on the 14th May 1967, and remains one of the best loved landmarks in Liverpool. For generations, the cathedral has offered a beautiful space of worship and attracts an impressive …

Once a rarity, vegetarian restaurants in Liverpool and vegan friendly cafes are now some of the best loved spots in the city. So at Signatures Liverpool, we’re celebrating National Vegetarian Week 2017 with a guide to veggie and vegan spots in Liverpool. The next week marks a celebration of vegetarian …

This year, Liverpool LightNight 2017 is set to be bigger and better than ever – so we thought we’d compile the most unmissable events taking place around the city. The past few years of LightNight Liverpool have seen the heart of Liverpool illuminated by creativity and talent, ranging from arts …

Liverpool is world renowned for its impressive array of architectural style and the vast number of grandiose cultural buildings; the city boasts more listed buildings than any other UK city outside of London. Some are rarely, if ever, open to the public, while others might be landmarks you pass on …

As the years have gone by, songs about Liverpool and musicians from Liverpool certainly haven’t gone unnoticed. One of the greatest cities in the world, it’s no surprise that generations of musicians have been inspired by the people and streets of Liverpool. So, to celebrate the best of our city, …

Originally known as International Working Women’s Day, the 8th March now commemorates the women’s rights movement with International Women’s Day. The special date celebrates women’s achievements all around the world, with organised conferences and rallies, networking events and marches. In more recent years, social media has enabled awareness and support …

In 2017 the city will be celebrating the 300th birthday of Bluecoat, Liverpool’s oldest city centre building and the UK’s very first dedicated art centre. In honour of this great achievement, curator Bryan Briggs has disclosed details for a 300-day birthday celebration. An exciting programme set to include one exhibition, …

Have you ever wondered about the inspiration behind your area’s place-name? Wonder no more. We are taking a look back at the origins of the city’s names, so you can learn a little bit more about the path under your feet. Aigburth Aigburth is an Anglo-Saxon place-name that translates as …

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit here at Signature’s Liverpool, as it’s just over a month away. That’s why we’ve done a little bit of research to find the most haunted buildings in Liverpool seriously, the following venues will give you the shivers… Liverpool Empire Theatre The Liverpool Empire Theatre …