A £2.5 million project to transform the former Mersey Ferry MV Royal Daffodil into a major destination is set for completion in 2024. Reborn as Daffodil, the vessel will find a permanent home on Liverpool’s waterfront with planning granted for a berth at Canning Dock, next to Royal Albert Dock. Entrepreneurs Philip ... Read More...
Liverpool waterfront
Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront is to be the subject of an ambitious new masterplan to ensure its continued growth as a global destination and major economic engine. A report to Liverpool City Council’s cabinet next Tuesday (19 September) is seeking approval to launch the search for a team of planning and placemaking ... Read More...
Little Amal is visiting Liverpool's iconic waterfront on Tuesday 21 June from 12pm-2pm, as part of her new journey through England for World Refugee Week (20-26 June). After embarking on an 8,000km journey from Syria to Manchester last year, the 3.5 metre-tall puppet, which embodies a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, is travelling ... Read More...
An outdoor illuminated art gallery is set to take over Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront. For 14 nights (Tuesday 23 March to Monday 5 April) the city’s residents can experience the River of Light Trail, which will showcase the work of leading local, national and international artists. Partners across Liverpool have come together to ... Read More...
First look at stunning new waterfront apartments Sponsored content Developers of incredible new waterfront property, Plaza 1821, have launched a unique online experience allowing users to virtually explore the stunning new homes available to rent at Liverpool’s Princes Dock. The apartment picker, which is available on the Plaza 1821 website, allows users to ... Read More...
Liverpool City Council is to buy more than 55,000 sq metres of "prime" waterfront land at Kings Dock from Homes England for £1. A report to the council’s cabinet tomorrow (27 September), seeks approval to acquire the freehold interest for a nominal sum, to help trigger a new multi-million redevelopment programme. The ... Read More...
National Museums Liverpool is on the hunt for planners to help transform its waterfront estate. The brief is to create a modern visitor attraction which connects Liverpool’s historic waterfront with the city, its architecture and the River Mersey. The affected area, around the Canning Graving Docks, is at the heart of Liverpool’s World Heritage ... Read More...
Further details have been revealed about a new visitor attraction opening inside Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building next year. The launch of ‘Royal Liver Building 360’ will see guided public tours take place inside the famous landmark for the very first time. Starting in a lower ground floor visitor centre, guests will head ... Read More...
Work is scheduled to begin on the new Welcome Pavilion at Albert Dock this autumn after the green light was secured. The planned development is promising a “new icon on the waterfront” as it brings an information and event space to the Liverpool tourism hotspot. Designed by K2 Architects, the venue will ... Read More...
The prestigious Bordeaux Wine Festival is making its UK debut this weekend (25-28 May) as it takes over Liverpool’s waterfront. Now in its 11th year, the biennial celebration regularly attracts hundreds of thousands of wine lovers to the French city’s riverfront. The famous Fête le Vin in France’s wine capital of Bordeaux is ... Read More...