Liverpool Travel Guide

The Beatles Story sits in the Britannia Vaults of Albert Dock, opened in 1990, telling the legend of Liverpool's four lads through artefacts, film and recreated scenes. From the Cavern Club to Abbey Road, visitors trace the band's musical journey and relive the youth that changed the world. For many, it is the emotional home of a band that defined a generation.

Albert Dock opened in 1846 to designs by Jesse Hartley — the first structure in Britain built with cast iron, brick and stone rather than wood, pioneering fireproof warehousing. Today its former warehouses hold museums, galleries and dining; with The Beatles Story, it is the liveliest cultural living room of Liverpool's waterfront.

Liverpool Cathedral is a magnificent, astonishing church—Britain's largest and among the world's giant cathedrals, its vast scale and tall tower a stunning Liverpool landmark. A Gothic Revival Anglican cathedral begun in the early 20th century, Britain's largest and among the world's largest by scale, awesome. Built of red sandstone in Gothic Revival style—lofty nave, grand arches, and the world's tallest, heaviest central tower, climbable for city and Mersey views. Inside: fine stained glass, one of the world's largest church organs, solemn space. (Liverpool also has a modern Catholic cathedral—different style, worth knowing.) Exploring Liverpool Cathedral and its tower view is a stunning sight.

The Museum of Liverpool stands on Mann Island beside the Mersey, close to the Albert Dock area, and tells the story of the city. Its low modern building is clad in pale stone and large areas of glass facing the waterfront. Permanent galleries trace Liverpool's port trade, migration, music, sport and everyday life, from early settlement through the Industrial Revolution and ocean shipping to the present. Displays include ship models, images of docks and warehouses, popular-music material and residents' oral histories, making it a good introduction to how this world port took shape. Family-friendly interactive areas and viewing spots over the Mersey and the far bank are provided. Entry is generally free; opening hours are subject to on-site notices.

Anfield is the home of Premier League giants Liverpool FC—a legendary stadium of a century of glory and passion, famous for its rousing support, a holy place for Liverpool fans worldwide and a temple of English football passion. Anfield, home of Liverpool FC, a historic club with glorious history. Most moving is the atmosphere—when fans sing 'You'll Never Walk Alone,' tens of thousands of voices swell, deeply moving, one of football's greatest scenes. The Hillsborough Memorial honors lost fans—solemn memory. On non-match days, stadium tours visit the dressing rooms, the 'This is Anfield' sign, the stands and the Liverpool Museum. Exploring Anfield and Liverpool's glory is a passionate Liverpool sight.