Liverpool Waterfront

The waterfront area of Liverpool has been revitalised in recent years and there’s now plenty to see and do. What used to be a fairly run-down part of the city is now the desirable place to hang out! The waterfront stretches from one side of the city to the other, but the main attractions are centred around Pier Head (pictured above) where you’ll find the modern city museum and the Beatles statue. The three older buildings standing together at Pier Head are known as ‘The Three Graces’. They are the Port of Liverpool building, the Cunard building and the Royal Liver Building. This area has been used in countless movies, often as a double for New York.

The Beatles statue has become a must-see attraction in itself and at busy times there are usually people there waiting to take photos with it. Near to the statue is the ferry terminal (pictured below) and a Beatles Cafe along with a small extension to the Beatles Story attraction. You can either start your visit here or go to the main attraction at nearby Albert Dock.

The City of Liverpool Museum is great and well worth a visit. It’s housed in the ultra-modern building pictured at the top of the page.Inside the museum there are various exhibition rooms explaining the history of Liverpool with areas dedicated to the docks, music, fashion and manufacturing. There’s even a re-creation of the old waterfront raised railway with a genuine carriage to sit in. This railway used to take dock workers to the various workplaces along the Mersey. Admission to the museum is free and there’s a nice cafe inside too.

Also in the waterfront area you’ll find the cruise ship terminal and the the Isle of Man ferry. The whole area has a lovely atmosphere, especially when the weather is warm and pier head is often used for special events like markets and fairs. The development of the waterfront and docks areas is still continuing.