VisitLiverpool

VisitLiverpool: official guide to the Liverpool City Region

VisitLiverpool presents itself as the official guide for visiting the Liverpool City Region. Its website brings together practical information and resources for planning stays in the area, covering both the city of Liverpool and the areas of Wirral and Southport, as well as the districts of Halton, Knowsley, Sefton and St Helens.

What the platform offers

The portal organises its content into several themed sections. It includes an events calendar with listings for theatre, festivals, music, comedy and annual celebrations. It also offers sections dedicated to tourist attractions, museums, galleries, parks, beaches, family activities, shopping, tours, sports, nightlife and specific offerings such as those related to The Beatles or LGBT+ tourism.

For accommodation, the website gathers options ranging from luxury and boutique hotels to hostels, apartments, pet-friendly and accessible accommodation. In food and drink, it lists restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes and brunch experiences, as well as food tours.

Exploring the region

The platform allows you to discover areas beyond the city centre, such as Baltic Triangle, St George's Quarter, Georgian Quarter, Ropewalks, Cavern Quarter, Chinatown and the waterfront. It provides interactive and PDF maps of the region, as well as downloadable visitor guides.

Visitor and travel information

VisitLiverpool includes details on tourist information centres, transport options for getting to Liverpool, information on train travel and accessibility for travellers with reduced mobility, with details on access by road, rail and air. It also has sections for the trade sector, such as 'Travel trade', and for groups, with resources such as 'Coach Welcome Liverpool' and 'For Groups Guide'.

Featured events

The calendar promotes events such as the light art festival River of Light, which according to the website will take place from 23 October to 1 November 2026 on the Liverpool waterfront. Other dates mentioned are Books Alive! in Southport during the October half term, the Tour de France Grand Départ GB 2027 and the IWBF European Wheelchair Basketball Championships 2027.

Editorial content and tools

The site maintains a blog with articles, lists and news, and offers a conversational assistant called 'Jimmy' to answer questions about the visit. It also publishes guides such as the 'Liverpool City Region Visitor Guide' and the 'Liverpool Accessibility Guide'.