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
"Bella Vita" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Sefton. The seaside town of Southport rests on the coast of the Irish Sea in North West England. Home to the UK's second-longest pleasure pier, along with the magnificent, tree-lined Lord Street and the sands of Southport Beach, there's plenty of...
"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,...
"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...
"Wordsworth" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Wigan. The town of Longshaw, which is located in Wigan, has a few stores where you can stock up on necessities as well as a number bars, restaurants, and cafés, including the Hare & Hounds, Holts Arms, and Babar Elephant, where guests can enjoy a...
"Home Leigh - Three-Bedroom Holiday Home " is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Wirral. This holiday home provides a hot tub. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home comes with a TV, a washing machine, a private entrance, as well as...
"Gatesgarth - Three-Bedroom Holiday Home " is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Lancashire. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home offers a washing machine, a private entrance, heating, as well as a TV. The unit offers 4 beds.
"Apartment Two - Uk45353 - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Sefton. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home features a washing machine, a private entrance, heating, as well as a TV. The unit has 2 beds.
"Victoria House - Six-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 6 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 12 guests in Sefton. Guests will have a special experience as this holiday home provides a hot tub. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home offers a washing machine, a...
"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,...
"Anfield Apartments" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Southport Metro Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Sefton.
"The Prince Alfred" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Host Apartments - Cosy Apartment with Beautiful Church Views" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Old Swan Guest House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Clifton arms" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Delta Hotels by Marriott Liverpool City Centre" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"The Park Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Campanile Liverpool" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Aparthotel Adagio Liverpool City Centre" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Hampton by Hilton Liverpool John Lennon Airport" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Crowne Plaza Liverpool - John Lennon Airport, an IHG Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"Print Works Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Liverpool.
"The Kirkfield Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in St. Helens.
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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.
