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
"The Stocks" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in St. Helens. The small and pretty village of Newton-le-Willows is situated just 3 miles from the market town of Bedale with its open air market (Tuesdays) and wealth of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. There is an abundance of hostelries within easy...
"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,...
"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...
"Dalton Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Lancashire. In the award winning village of Croston is Dalton Cottage a charming eighteenth century end of terrace property renovated to provide a spacious modern home. Close to the village with its historic features and pubs, the cottage is opposite the...
"Marine House" is a 11 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 20 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,...
"Albert Court (Campus Accommodation)" is a 5 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Liverpool.
"Trivelles Seaforth" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Sefton.
"Southport Metro Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Sefton.
"Brownlows Inn" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Tom Thumb Apartments" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Stunning City Centre Apartment, Benson Street, Liverpool 1" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"N'ista Boutique Rooms Birkdale, Southport" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Sefton.
"Renshaw Guest House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"The Shankly Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Aberley House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Beautiful Loft City Centre, Liverpool 1" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"The Prince Alfred" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Duke Street - Liverpool city centre apartment" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Orchid House" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Sefton.
"Old Swan Guest House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Leonardo Hotel Liverpool - formerly Jurys Inn" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Novotel Liverpool Centre" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Titanic Hotel Liverpool" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
Popular towns in and around Merseyside:
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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.
