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WE'RE ALL EARS!

All Ears Poetry is bringing to you the UK’s first-ever Poetry Expo, dedicated to poets and writing enthusiasts to network, learn and develop within the industry.

This is your chance to immerse yourself in the art of poetry and meet fellow poetry enthusiasts. Walk around and explore the vibrancy of different workshops designed to enrich your poetry journey! With many opportunities to perform, write and connect.

Take home unique items commemorating your visit to the firstever All Ears Expo. From limited-edition poetry-themed merchandise, this package is perfect for those who want to make the most of their
experience. (Merchanside ticket required)

Whether you're a poetry aficionado or simply curious about the art form, there's something for everyone. Join us in Liverpool for the All Ears Expo 2025 and be part of a historic moment in the UK's cultural landscape!

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The main Expo is for ages 15+. Anyone under the age of 15 will need an adult aged 18+ accompanying them to attend.


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From the south...

Avanti West Coast operates hourly, direct services from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (with a journey time of just over two hours). Other long-distance rail services also operate into Liverpool Lime Street station.

Exhibition Centre Liverpool is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or a short taxi ride. You can also transfer at Lime Street onto the underground Wirral Line trains to James Street station (10 minute walk) or catch the CityLink Route C4 (7am – 8pm) directly to the venue. If travelling from outside Merseyside, you can catch an underground train to James Street station from Lime Street station, inclusive of the cost of your train ticket.

Flying into Liverpool John Lennon Airport...

A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 20 minutes or the express bus service Route 500 will take approximately 25 minutes, dropping you off within a five minute walk of Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

Most Liverpool city centre bound buses will call at either Queen Square bus station (a 15-minute walk) or Liverpool ONE Bus Station, which is only a five minute walk to Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

For further information on bus routes within Merseyside, you can visit https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/routes-and-maps/

For up-to-date information on all bus, train and ferry services, call Traveline Merseyside on 0871 200 22 33, open 8am – 8pm, 364 days a year or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk

For all car journeys it's best to follow the white on brown tourist route signs for the Waterfront. These signs are visible on the major routes into the city. Exhibition Centre Liverpool is situated on the Kings Dock directly adjacent to the south side of the Albert Dock. Upon arrival, the Kings Dock entrance is clearly sign posted.

From the North...

Leave the M6 at junction 26 and follow signs for M58 Liverpool. Follow to end of M58 and then take signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow Liverpool City Centre until picking up signs for the Waterfront. 

From the South...

Leave the M6 at junction 21A and take the M62 to Liverpool. At the end of the M62 follow signs for Liverpool City Centre along Edge Lane, picking up and following signs for Waterfront. 

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