A packed programme of celebrations to mark the 10th birthday of Liverpool Cruise Terminal has been revealed. A visit from the largest turnaround vessel to ever sail into the city is among the main attractions so far, along with the return of some special Disney characters. Full details of the scheduled festivities ... Read More...
Waterfront
Everton Football Club’s proposed waterfront stadium will put a global spotlight on Liverpool’s northern docklands, according to the nearby Titanic Hotel. The Stanley Dock based hotel, spa and restaurant complex has welcomed Friday’s (31 March) approval for Liverpool City Council to financially support the project on Bramley Moore Dock. The football club ... Read More...
An opening date has been confirmed for Liverpool waterfront’s long-awaited RIBA North attraction. The Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) new architectural centre will open at Mann Island, featuring exhibitions, talks, tours, a café and a shop. From 17 June visitors will be able to explore the site’s City Gallery, learning about ... Read More...
Runners still have a chance to take part in this year’s Vitality Liverpool Half Marathon with less than two weeks to go. More than 5,000 participants from across the region, the UK and overseas are expected to come together at the Pier Head starting line when the 2 April event takes ... Read More...
It’s just a matter of days before Britain’s only dedicated museum of popular music opens in Liverpool. The British Music Experience (BME), which arrives at its new permanent home on Liverpool’s waterfront after five years at London’s O2, charts the rise of popular music from 1945 up to the present day ... Read More...
Pop-up shops and restaurants, delis and patisseries could be in the pipeline for Liverpool’s Albert Dock as it revitalises its leisure and retail offer. A new five to 10-year vision for the waterfront destination was unveiled yesterday (2 March), with plans to attract more engagement from local visitors. Albert Dock owner Aberdeen ... Read More...
Liverpool is to receive more than 400,000 euros after being named one of 10 ‘heritage role model’ destinations in Europe. The money will be used to help residents and tourists engage more with the city’s unique assets and Mercantile World Heritage Site (WHS). Liverpool City Council successfully bid for the Horizon 2020 ... Read More...
A host of 2017 events have been confirmed for Albert Dock as the landmark destination reports record visitor numbers over the past 12 months. A schedule of new and returning festivals is being lined up to take place at the Grade I-listed attraction, which drew an audience of 6.3 million people in ... Read More...
Merseyside vs Manhattan: How far your cash goes each side of the pond Described in 1851 by The Bankers’ Magazine as the New York of Europe, owing to its prowess as a commercial port, Liverpool has long held a connection with the Big Apple. At this time of year the two riverside cities wow visitors ... Read More...
Plans to develop 383 new apartments on Liverpool’s waterfront are being recommended for approval next week. The proposed 16-storey mixed-use building, which has been downsized following concerns over earlier larger scale plans, would replace the existing Strand House building (pictured) if given the go-ahead. Applicants FT Patten Properties (Liverpool) Limited and Panacea ... Read More...