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Liverpool

Liverpool is a city in Merseyside, in northwest England, situated on the eastern side of the Mersey estuary. Together with its surrounding metropolitan area, it forms one of the UK's largest urban regions.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Liverpool
Gateway airport
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Best season
May–Oct
Time zone
Europe/London
Sights covered
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Liverpool Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral in Liverpool, England, and seat of the Diocese of Liverpool. It is recognized as the largest religious building and cathedral on the island of Britain.

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

The cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Liverpool, nicknamed "Paddy's Wigwam" and "the Mersey Funnel." It's also one of Liverpool's most notable listed buildings.

Walker Art Gallery

Museums & galleries

Walker Art Gallery

Housed in a historic building in Liverpool, this gallery holds one of the largest art collections outside London. It's part of National Museums Liverpool, making it easy to combine with visits to the group's other museums.

Lady Lever Art Gallery

Museums & galleries

Lady Lever Art Gallery

Founded by businessman and philanthropist William Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme, this gallery opened in 1922 in Port Sunlight, a garden village near Liverpool. Part of National Museums Liverpool, it's a relaxing place to explore an industrialist's art collection.

Tate Liverpool

Museums & galleries

Tate Liverpool

An art gallery at Albert Dock in Liverpool, part of the Tate network of national galleries alongside Tate Modern. Housed in an 1840s warehouse converted by James Stirling, it opened in 1988.

U-534

Museums & galleries

U-534

A Type IXC/40 U-boat operated by the German Navy during World War II, built in Hamburg in 1942. It's now on display in Liverpool, where visitors can get a close look at the submarine's interior.

Mendips, Menlove Avenue

Museums & galleries

Mendips, Menlove Avenue

This house in Liverpool is well known as "Mendips," where John Lennon spent his childhood. It's preserved by the National Trust, making it well worth a visit for Beatles fans.

Al-Rahma Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Al-Rahma Mosque

Al-Rahma Mosque is an Islamic place of worship in Toxteth, Liverpool, with capacity for up to 2,500 worshippers. It serves as a hub for the local Muslim community.

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