Liverpool can be considered one of Britain’s best kept secrets. This is the city that became the Mecca of Beatles music lovers. The whole city is full of reminders, references and monuments of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed band in the history of pop and rock music.
The city is flooded with extravagant bars and exciting restaurants, with great food, good drinks and good conversations. World-class galleries such as the Tate, Albert Dock and the Walker Art Gallery, right next to St George’s Hall, are the delight for any cultural vulture.
What to see in Liverpool
Once the most important waterway in the UK, the famous River Mersey, is witness to the cultural reshaping that brings Liverpool to life.
At the head of the pier you can see and admire three wonderful buildings that are part of the living history of Liverpool, called the “Three Graces”.
The Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port Of Liverpool are the three buildings that form the Three Graces of Liverpool and have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2004. These three wonderful buildings, built at the beginning of the 20th century, have become an icon of Liverpool and are a must see when visiting this city.
However, there is more. Cruise ships arriving at Prince’s Wharf will now find much more than the Three Graces. The Liverpool Museum, the West Tower and the Liverpool One shopping district, now also shape this complex city, as well as the great buildings of the past.
Now moving on to the subject of dating, you will be able to find a variety of activities in Liverpool, and if you are tired of the old traditional dating routines, don’t worry, this city offers something for everyone.
A Tour of the Beatles – Magical Mystery Tour
When you are in Liverpool, and you want to go on a date to create a deeper connection with your partner, or to finally share the musical taste that brought you together in the beginning, then you cannot miss out on this one. Hop on board the colourful Magical Mystery Tour bus for a fun and fascinating 2-hour tour that will take you to all the Beatles’ famous locations.
You’ll see the places associated with John, Paul, George and Ringo as they grew up, met and formed the band that would take the pop rock world by storm.
The tour begins at Albert Dock, where you can see the Beatles’ homes, schools and colleges and get up close and personal with the places that inspired some of their most memorable songs: Penny Lane and Strawberry Field. The guides and music on board will keep you entertained throughout.
The tour ends at the legendary Cavern Club, where you can enjoy live music every afternoon from the Cavern’s resident musicians.
Antony Gormley’s Another Place
If you like going for long walks along the beach with your partner, what better than touring one of the country’s most unique art installations, Antony Gormley’s Another Place is a set of 100 cast-iron sculptures on Crosby Beach. The sculptures, located along two miles, attract visitors from all over the world. For those of you don’t have a partner, you may be able to find someone here who appreciates art as much as you do, and what better love story to tell your grandchildren.
A date in a secret bar through a phone booth
Does that look like something out of a James Bond movie to you? Well it is real. This is one of the most unique ways to get into a bar, that’s for sure. The place is called the Ex-Directory, and it’s not just any secret bar. To get access, you need to make a reservation through their website, where you’ll almost never find room on the day itself, so make sure to plan your reservation at least a week in advance.
Dive into the Williamson Tunnels
For a really unusual date, you can’t miss out on the Williamson tunnels.
Walking around the Edge Hill area you may see a church, a school or a police station, but what most people don’t know that on one of the side streets lays the entrance to the Williamson Tunnels. This impressive collection of tunnels was built by businessman Joseph Williamson during the 19th century, and its purpose is completely unknown.
If you are lucky, on some of the weekends you might encounter a rave party in the tunnels, something really amazing.
Admire the city from St. John’s Beacon
For a panoramic and impressive view of the city, St. John’s Beacon is unrivalled. Known as Radio City Tower, one of the UK’s most successful radio stations, it gives you a unique opportunity to see Merseyside’s changing skyline from over 400 feet above the heart of the city centre. St Johns Beacon, one of Liverpool’s landmarks, offers stunning panoramic views of Wirral, North Wales, Lancashire and even Snowdonia and Blackpool on clearer days.
Race each other
What do you think about having a date to test your and your partner’s driving skills. Get those hearts racing with an adrenaline-inducing go-kart race on your date. Just a 10 minute drive from the city centre, you will find an indoor go-kart track in Brunswick, which is highly regarded by the locals. You can spend an unforgettable afternoon, and if you add the factor of an interesting bet, so that the loser of the race fulfils the wish of the winner, you already have the jackpot guaranteed.
A café with board games
Everybody loves a board game, right? Sugar and Dice is a great place to have some healthy fun away from your cell phone for a while, so you can put it away and test your Scrabble skills.
