Liverpool Stories and Tips

Quote: We were sat at our reserved seat on the 10.41 to Liverpool Lime Street, just after 10.30. The Sunday paper and a cup of coffee were on the table (we always ask for a table seat) and we were ready for off. I’ve never made…

Quote: It had been years and years since I’d spent any time in Liverpool. As a child, being the son of a Liverpudlian, we used to take the train from my home town of Lincoln over to this great North-eastern port. My father loved his home…

Quote: This entry is an overview of the Dock and what's on offer. There are other entries in this journal which say more about the individual attractions. The Albert Dock is one of the success stories in the regeneration of the city and the area is…

Quote: Liverpool has gained a reputation for being a rough city. I feel this is unjustified, as the people of Liverpool are welcoming and friendly. Indeed, they are some of the most welcoming people in Britain, and that's official. There are some areas, mainly those…

Quote: Liverpool has a large amount of green space and one of the nicest parks that is close to the city center is Princes Park. It was the first park in the city and was designed by none other than Sir Joseph Paxton who became…

Quote: I don't really support Liverpool FC (or football in general), but since my boyfriend does, we went to see Liverpool FC play Leeds United at Anfield. We went with another couple who are good friends of ours. Likewise with them, the girlfriend wasn't really into…

Quote: You could take a ferry across the Mersey (as in the famous song by Jerry Marsden) or stay on dry land and visit Liverpool's two cathedrals. The Anglican cathedral, at the end of Rodney Street (can be seen from anywhere in the city), is constructed…

Quote: From other journals and word of mouth around Liverpool, the most popular hotels for tourists are the Gladstone Hotel, Adelphi Hotel, and Marriott Hotel. The Gladstone Hotel has rooms available for around $50 to $75 typically. The hotel is located on Lord Nelson Street and can…

Quote: There are many places to eat in the city center area. There is a wide range of cuisines to choose from, including Chinese, Italian, Mexican, French, and, of course, English. El Macho is a popular place to eat and provides good-quality Mexican-style cuisine.…

Quote: There are several museums in the city of Liverpool. Many are good value and in some cases free. Here is a rundown of the museum attractions: Albert Dock: Maritime Museum (covers all things maritime, not surprisingly, and documents some of Liverpool's history as one…