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Woolton, Liverpool, has officially been named the North West’s best place to live by The Sunday Times, and it’s easy to see why. With its strong sense of community, thriving independent businesses, and family-friendly vibe, this charming suburb is a standout winner in the newspaper’s annual Best Places to Live guide. Judges praised Woolton’s walkability, its historic Beatles connection, and its buzzing village centre, packed with indie coffee shops, cocktail bars, and even a top-notch fromagerie. They also highlighted its […]

Liverpool City Region is packed with incredible places to visit, from historic parks and iconic cultural venues to stunning landscapes and world-class attractions. To celebrate English Tourism Week 2025 (14-23 March), members of the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCRDP) Board have come together to highlight the people and places that drive tourism across the region and beyond. Each board member has chosen a location that holds special meaning for them—places that showcase the beauty, culture, and diversity of the […]

Immortalised in a Beatles song, Strawberry Field scooped the Small Visitor Attraction award while its Imagine More Café was named Taste Café /Bistro of the Year. The other double winners were Sunnyside Guest House in Southport – which was crowned B&B/Guest House of the Year and also collected the increasingly popular Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award – and Wirral’s Eureka! Science + Discovery, which won the New Tourism Business category and the Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award. Held at […]

VOTE FOR LIVERPOOL CONVENTION BUREAU AT THE M&IT AWARDS 2025 The M&IT Awards—widely regarded as the Oscars of the MICE industry—celebrate excellence across meetings, incentives, conferences and events.  They present a pivotal opportunity to showcase Liverpool City Region’s offering on the national stage. Business tourism is a major economic driver, bringing conferences, delegates and investment to our region. An M&IT Award would reinforce Liverpool’s world-class reputation as a business events destination and attract even more industry-leading events that boost our […]

By James Wood, Campaign Manager, Marketing Liverpool When it comes to showcasing the very best of Liverpool City Region, nothing beats experiencing it in person. That’s why we were delighted to host two major Familiarisation (FAM) trips in January 2025, welcoming travel professionals from China, New Zealand and Australia to explore our world-class attractions, accommodation, and hospitality. These visits, organised as part of VisitBritain’s (VB) Showcase Britain initiative and in conjunction with ETOAs Britain & Ireland Marketplace, provided a fantastic […]

British Paralympic legend and disability rights campaigner Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL has thanked Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Merseyrail for showing what ‘can be done’ to make rail travel fully accessible. The multiple gold medallist tried out the city region’s new 777 fleet of trains after hosting the 2025 Liverpool City Region for All forum at ACC Liverpool. The event brought together disability experts, stakeholders, and businesses to explore best practices for improving accessibility within the Liverpool City […]