Explore The Waterfront
If you’re venturing into Liverpool, remember to pack your sense of wonder (and perhaps an umbrella). Down by the River Mersey, the historic waterfront offers stunning views without a price tag. Here, you’ll find the iconic Royal Liver Building. For those unfamiliar, it’s that building with the mythical Liver Birds, which locals will tell you keeps watch over the city and its residents. Legend has it that if these birds were to fly away, Liverpool would cease to exist—but don’t panic; they’ve been perched there since 1911, and they’ve got quite the comfortable setup.
Wander Through The Baltic Triangle
Once an industrial hub, the Baltic Triangle has transformed into a vibrant cultural quarter packed with street art, quirky cafes, and creative spaces. You won’t spend a penny wandering through the area while soaking in the eclectic atmosphere. Don’t forget your camera; the explosion of colors and innovative murals makes it a prime spot for Instagram-worthy snaps. Plus, it’s a cool way to make your friends believe you know things about art and culture.
Discover The Museums
In Liverpool, museums are a big deal, and fortunately, the city is kind enough to let you indulge in hefty doses of culture at a price even your empty pockets can afford: free. Start with the Liverpool Museum, which provides a comprehensive history of the city. From the Beatles to football, Liverpool is a town that takes history seriously but not too seriously. Over at the Tate Liverpool, delve into modern art exhibitions. Warning: Some pieces might make you question your life choices and others; just consider them puzzling enigmas.
Catch A Gig At The Kazimier Garden
If you’re a music enthusiast low on cash but high on enthusiasm, visiting Kazimier Garden might just be your forte. Known for welcoming up-and-coming artists and giving a stage to some zany performers, you can often catch a gig here for free. It’s the perfect opportunity to tell your mates back home that you saw ‘the next big thing’ before it was cool. The setting is rustic and lively, bringing a dash of bohemian ethos to your typical night out.
Stroll Through Sefton Park
Walks in Liverpool would be incomplete without a jaunt through Sefton Park. It’s the city’s extensive green haven, filled with lakes, trails, and captivating Victorian architecture. Whether you fancy a scenic jog or a leisurely stroll, nature enthusiasts will be blissfully occupied for hours. There’s a chance you may even see the locally infamous ‘Giant’s Head’—a massive sandstone sculpture that awkwardly resembles a giant’s face. It’s the perfect ‘rock’ star to follow on your wanderings.
Visit The Cathedrals
Liverpool boasts two magnificent cathedrals that couldn’t be more different if they tried—one looks like it came straight out of a medieval mystery, and the other appears to have been designed by an enthusiastic fan of space-age architecture. Liverpool Cathedral is the largest in Britain and offers occasional free tours. Across the city at the Metropolitan Cathedral, bask under the kaleidoscope of light filtering through ceiling art like spaceships never imagined. Both are spectacular—and free—for those who love either the history, the architecture, or simply appreciate a good game of ‘how did they build that?’