Liverpool Travel Forum

Hi this question is actually for my sister and not for me as if i was going to liverpool i know exactly what I would be doing I am big fan of John Lennon but anyway.

Anway she is travelling down to somewhere (no idea where) just outside liverpool on holiday in July and they are planning to travel into liverpool to spend the day and possibly the early part of the evening here. Her question is what are must does while here particularly things that will interest her 6 year old girl?? The group also includes an 18 year old so can anyone recommened any good pubs that also allow kids in during the day??

I cannot recommend any pubs that allow kids in but the best thing in Liverpool for kids of all ages is the ferry across the Mersey. We go on it every time we go to Liverpool and never get bored with it. There are a couple of options for trips across the river but the website has details.

You could use this website to search for pubs close to where they will be.

www.beerintheevening.com

Cheers
Clive

Maybe a good one could be crossing the river Mersey by ferry (www.merseyferries.co.uk) to the opposite shore of Seacombe-New Brighton where there is a nice seaside walk and some kids stuff in summer. I did time ago and I liked it. Make sure it's in summer...
The pedestrian part of the city center is lively, so I recommend the pub area of Mathew street.

Hi,

A visit to the Albert Dock may be a good starting point. As well as the usual shops, bars and cafes its home to Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Tate Liverpool. The Beatles Story is also there and if interested in tours you can book on the Yellow Duckmarine tours - which use a World War II landing vehicle to tour the main sights by road and then splashes down in the Salthouse Dock. There's also a pub doing food - The Pumphouse.
http://www.albertdock.com/

Also, I havent been myself but have heard good reports about Underwater Street - a childrens discovery centre in the Cunard Building (just across the road from the Liver Building) Although I'm guessing this wont appeal to the 18 yr old. http://www.underwaterstreet.com/zones.html

When your sister decides where she's staying she should check out the Merseyrail travel site as she may be able to get the train/underground into Liverpool so saving the need to drive and park. James Street station is a couple of minutes walk to the Albert Dock and Pier Head.

The Museum in the centre has recently been renovated and has loads of interseting exhibits, many hands on. There a planetarium on the top floor and an aquarium section.

You can get the ferry that goes to Wallesey, and in the actual terminal at the Wallesey side there is a small sea-life type aquarium.

If its a nice day, once on the Wirral, take a bus to New Brighton, invest in a bit of nylon rope, some cheap bacon and a weight and drop it in the lake. You'll catch loads of crabs.

Just noticed that thsi posting has turned very fishy, but you are on the coast.

As a few people have mentioned, taking a ferry across the mersey is a good family friendly option.
Also, they are several pubs over this side of the water with decent beer gardens for the kids.
If your sister is planning on hiring a car a particularly good one is the Farmers Arms near Royden Park in Irby.