Waterfront

Thinking of taking the famous ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’? Departing from the Liverpool waterfront on a regular basis, Mersey Ferries take hundreds of thousands of people out onto the Mersey each year – as well as operating a wide range of attractions along the riverside, and even organise trips along the Manchester Ship Canal.

The award-winning Museum of Liverpool charts the city’s unique geography, heritage, and culture. Nestled on the Liverpool waterfront, you can find exhibits revealing the history of the port, the people, and the creativity and spirit that has shaped this city for hundreds of years. Discover how Liverpool has become the city it is with a visit to this waterfront attraction…

Sat in the heart of the Liverpool waterfront, the Merseyside Maritime Museum is packed with fascinating architectural and mechanical inventions. With exhibitions mapping the industrial history of Liverpool docks, and the city’s shipbuilding heritage and global trade links, make this one of your first ports of call on your visit.

The head office of the Royal Liver Friendly Society, the Liver Building is one of Liverpool waterfront’s most iconic structures – and is an imposing, impressive example of stunning architecture. Capped with 18ft high Liver Birds, each with a wingspan of a massive 12ft, this is a must-see on your Liverpool adventure.

Tucked away on the Royal Albert Docks of Liverpool’s waterfront, Tate Liverpool is one of the four major Tate galleries spread across the UK. Holding more than 70,000 artworks, this is a fascinating attraction and just a minutes’ walk from our venue!

Boasting the largest group of Grade I listed buildings in Britain – along with an eclectic selection of bars, restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions, and some of the city’s finest independents – the Royal Albert Dock on the Liverpool waterfront is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the UK!

Go further than the Liverpool waterfront with the City Explorer bus route. Explore Liverpool’s history, humour and scenery with an open-top bus tour. A knowledgeable tour guide will help you seek out the best bits of the city, and provide you with plenty of fascinating facts to help you understand why Liverpool is the city it is today…