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Liverpool
The Beatles, Anfield and a famous waterfront
- Best time to visit
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Currency
- GBP
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Country
- United Kingdom
A port city of grand waterfront buildings, free museums, Beatles history and one of football's most famous stadiums.
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Liverpool
Quick facts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Capital
- London
- City population
- 500,000
- Population of United Kingdom
- 69.3M
- Country area
- 242,495 km²
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP) · 1 USD ≈ 0.7565 GBP
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Calling code
- +44
- Drives on the
- Left
- Elevation
- 70 m
- Plugs
- G · 230V
- Emergency numbers
- 999 · 112
- Best time to visit
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Temperatures through the year
Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.
Temperatures through the year
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 7° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 8° |
| Low | 3° | 3° | 4° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 3° |
Best time to visitOther months
Approximate daily cost
Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.
- ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$71
- HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$140
- LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$310
Top things to do
- ≈ $35
Anfield stadium tour
Liverpool FC's home, the dressing rooms and the club museum; no tours on match days.
- Half day
- Anfield
- Good for kids
- Free
Royal Albert Dock and Pier Head
Restored warehouses of cafés and museums, and the 'Three Graces' buildings on the river.
- Half day
- Waterfront and Albert Dock
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- ≈ $30
The Beatles Story
The band's rise from Liverpool's clubs, with a replica of the Cavern Club; then Mathew Street nearby.
- Half day
- Waterfront and Albert Dock
- Indoors
- Free
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Free galleries on the port, the Titanic and emigration, with the International Slavery Museum upstairs.
- Half day
- Waterfront and Albert Dock
- Good for kids
- Indoors
- ≈ $8
Liverpool Cathedral
Britain's largest cathedral, with a tower climb for views over the city and the river.
- Half day
- City centre
- ≈ $18
Mersey Ferry river cruise
A 50-minute cruise across the river with commentary and the classic skyline view.
- Half day
- Waterfront and Albert Dock
- Good for kids
Before you go
Entry and visas
Visitors who don't need a visa, including EU and GCC citizens, now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; others need a Standard Visitor visa. Check your passport on GOV.UK.
Official websiteFrom the airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 30 minutes from the centre by bus; Manchester Airport is about an hour by direct train. Trains from London Euston take about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Getting around
The centre and waterfront are walkable; Merseyrail trains and buses cover the rest and take contactless cards.
Local tips
- Check Liverpool FC's fixtures before booking: match days raise hotel prices.
- Most national museums are free; donations are welcome.
- Combine with Manchester, under an hour away.
- Bring a light waterproof; the riverside is windy.
Areas worth knowing
- City centre
- Anfield
- Waterfront and Albert Dock
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Sources: GOV.UK: Check if you need a UK visa · Visit Liverpool (official) · National Museums Liverpool