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In 2008, Liverpool was honoured to be named European Capital of Culture and celebrated the title with a long list of special events. These included the city’s regularly scheduled annual festivals and a special visit from Liverpool legend Sir Paul McCartney and a 50ft mechanical Spider that stalked the city. …

Now that Liverpool Lime Street is back up and running we’ve come up with a lovely guide to the best things you can do riding Merseyrail trains this summer. Stops in both north and south Liverpool and even a few over the water have some fantastic things worth seeing. So …

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all and enjoy the fresh air and open skies above your head. But if you can’t be bothered for the hassle of pitching a tent and struggling to get a good night’s sleep on the floor, then glamping is the perfect …

Liverpool has a long history with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer community and now boasts a population of over 95,000 LGBTQ identifying persons in the metropolitan area. From struggles to success, Liverpool’s LGBTQ community have suffered through adversity and come out the other side as one of the …

It can often be quite tricky to find new and exciting things to do during the school summer holidays in Liverpool. This year there’s plenty to keep both little and big kids occupied during the long summer break from school, with everything from Walking With Dinosaurs to family yoga and …

The rich history of Liverpool has led to some weird and wonderful road names in the city. The strangest stories behind the old street names include murders, mistresses and even quack doctors. Here are some of the odder tales behind the names of the city’s streets. Brunswick Road (L6) A …

Liverpool’s iconic 15-week long contemporary art festival kicks off on the 14th July at galleries, museums and public spaces across the city. Artworks and interactive events are set to pop up across Liverpool over the next few months, including some weird and wonderful sights. From a healing garden in the …

Strictly for real ale lovers only, this is a trail for the best real ale Liverpool has to offer and it isn’t for the faint-hearted. We recommend taking regular water breaks perhaps stopping for a snack or even breaking it up into three-weekend sessions. Our Liverpool real ale trail will …

Sefton Park will be filled with colourful dancing, drumming and the sunshine sounds of Africa Oyé this weekend, as the festival arrives in south Liverpool. The annual two-day park bonanza is the UK’s biggest live music celebration of African music and culture, with performances from international artists across Saturday June …

There has never been a better time to start some healthy eating in Liverpool. As you make your way through the city centre and beyond you’ll be met with a number of juice bars, healthy eating restaurants and cafes offering a wide range of raw and vegan delights. For many, …