With over 249 square miles within its limits and a mix of rural, urban and coastal areas, Merseyside is one of the most modern areas in the north of England. With the city of Liverpool as its centre piece, the county has a lot to offer visitors from bustling shopping centres and energetic nightlife, to peaceful coastal walks and it is easily accessible from the rest of England. Read more
"Windmill On The Farm" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Lancashire. The little village of Burscough can be found to the north of Ormskirk and Skelmersdale, within West Lancashire. The town centre is home to a number of shops, pubs and the Burscough Wharf development in the heart of the town centre. The Wharf...
"Sunlight Soap Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Wirral. With each block of houses designed by a different architect, Port Sunlight provides visitors with a memorable day out. At the centre of the village are two of the very best attractions in the North West, the Lady Lever Art Gallery, and the Port...
"Flat 2A" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Sefton. Southport, along with its neighbour Ainsdale, lies on the coastline where the Irish Sea meets North West England. The town was founded in 1792 when an innkeeper, William Sutton, built a bathing house at what is now the south end of Lord Street,...
"Thomas Lane" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Liverpool. The city of Liverpool needs little introduction. This historic port city was once one of the most important trading points in the world and its World Heritage status waterfront is globally recognised. Well-known for its cultural and sporting...
"Wild Duck Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Lancashire. The rural village of Mawdesley is located on the West Lancashire plain, just less than 15 miles from the seaside town of Southport. Twice coming first in the Best Kept Village competition, the village offers a scattering of traditional...
"Priory Barn" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Lancashire. A superb spacious home in a wonderful countryside setting, which offers timeless appeal and an abundance of character and charm.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, Multi-Fuel...
"Southport Coach House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Sefton. Southport, along with its neighbour Ainsdale, lies on the coastline where the Irish Sea meets North West England. The town was founded in 1792 when an innkeeper, William Sutton, built a bathing house at what is now the south end of Lord Street,...
"Anfield Haven" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 12 guests in Liverpool. Offering a beautiful home from home to explore Liverpool and the surrounding areas is Anfield Haven. Just 3 miles from the city centre it makes a perfect base for low key friends and family get-togethers.. 6 steps to entrance. Ground...
"The Golf House" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Wirral. Birkenhead is a busy town on the Mersey River, just north of Liverpool. The Birkenhead Priory and St. Mary's Tower is the oldest building in Merseyside, and the town also features the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, the Wirral Golf Club,...
"Buttercup Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Lancashire. A beautifully presented semi-detached cottage offering luxury accommodation and with fantastic leisure facilities including a large indoor swimming pool, sauna and stunning gardens.. All on the Ground Floor: Open...
"Nook House" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Liverpool.
"266 Walton Breck Road, Anfield LFC" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 1 guests in Liverpool.
"The Cabbage Hall Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Liverpool.
"The Anfield Rooms" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 1 guests in Liverpool.
"For Student Only Convenient Ensuite Rooms at Prospect Point in Liverpool" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 1 guests in Liverpool.
"YHA Liverpool Albert Dock" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Liverpool.
"Botanic Rooms" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 1 guests in Liverpool.
"Embassie Backpackers" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Liverpool.
"Dukes Folly Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Sefton.
"The New Brighton Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Wirral.
"Breeze Guest House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 1 guests in Sefton.
"Royal Chambers Liverpool" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Liverpool.
"The Ambassador Townhouse" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 1 guests in Sefton.
"Fifteens of Swinley" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Wigan.
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Culturally Liverpool is one of the best cities in the north. The World Museum that is located in Liverpool itself offers various exhibitions spanning thousands of years with artefacts from all over the world. It features both natural and man-made displays and also hosts a fascinating glimpse into our solar system with a space exhibition. Also, The Bluecoat is a Grade I listed building that is a beacon of visual art, music, dance, literature and live art, featuring performances and displays all year round.
It would be difficult to mention Liverpool or Merseyside in general for that matter and not utter The Beatles in the same breath. The iconic band have legions of fans the world over, even half a century after they formed and the city is the centre point for all things related to the four members. The Beatles Story at the Albert Dock provides an insight into their history that can take several hours to navigate and the world famous Cavern Club, where they first started playing, is another must see attraction. Even though much of the original club is no longer there, the modern adaptation is in the same location.
The city of Liverpool itself is a great place for shopping and nightlife. With several large shopping centres and every high street store and multinational brand you can think of, a whole day can be spent navigating around the outlets in the city. It is also home to various pubs and clubs that provide a lively night out and the cities two football teams – Liverpool and Everton with their grounds, are a mere stone’s throw apart offering a unique experience for football fans.
Merseyside is not just about its urban appeal, it also has an impressive coastline as well. There are various coastal walks looking out over the Irish Sea that offer a relaxing respite from the city and The Sefton Coastal Path is one of the highlights with a dramatic and windswept landscape. Indeed, the Hilbre Islands, tidal islands on the River Dee, has a local nature reserve and offers some of the best wildlife, birdlife and landscape views in the area.
The county of Merseyside is one that has modernised at a rapid rate in recent years and the city of Liverpool is testament to this. With its glossy city centre and endless shopping and nightlife facilities, it is a must visit location in the north of England. That being said, the county does have its rural and coastal areas as well and it can rival the best coastlines in the country making Merseyside an incredibly appealing county for all who visit.
