A two-day festival of music and family fun is set to take over Southport town centre on September 13 & 14. The first Coastal Jam festival promises two fun-filled days of live music and family activities, with stages at the Town Hall Gardens, Market Street, and a host of performances at bars and venues across the town centre. On Saturday 13 September Market Street will be transformed into a street party with an outdoor stage and festivities. Kyle Shaw, Lucy […]
Introducing Tap & Go, Merseyrail’s brand-new smart ticketing system. Say goodbye to paper tickets and ticket office queues. Tap & Go is designed to make your journey faster, easier, and totally fuss-free. Tap & Go automatically calculates the best value fare for your day—and even caps your weekly spend based on your travel. No more guesswork, no more overpaying. Simply get a MetroCard, register it online to link it with your bank card and Tap In and Tap Out of […]
Liverpool City Sights, the city’s leading provider of open-top bus tours, has officially acquired BusyBus, the region’s premier out-of-city day tour operator. Founded in 2003, BusyBus has built an outstanding reputation for its engaging sightseeing adventures departing from Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester to destinations including North Wales, the Lake District, and Yorkshire. Known for its fully narrated tours delivered in a uniquely entertaining style, BusyBus has amassed thousands of five-star reviews. Liverpool City Sights has welcomed hundreds of thousands of […]
Taking place at the award-winning ACC Liverpool on October 23, the event will build on last year’s inaugural international AI Summit, showcasing the city region’s global leadership in AI for Good, while setting out an inspiring vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence in the UK. The summit will bring together the brightest minds in AI, including global industry and academic leaders, cutting-edge researchers, and innovative local businesses to explore how AI can be harnessed to enrich lives and tackle some […]
Plans to attract even bigger and better events to Victoria Park in Southport are moving forward, following approval to increase the park’s official capacity by 50%. Sefton Council has granted permission to raise the number of visitors allowed at any one time from 9,999 to 14,999, enhancing one of the North West’s premier event spaces. For over a century, Victoria Park has been home to the iconic Southport Flower Show—the UK’s largest independent flower show and the fourth biggest paid […]
A spectacular two-day music festival is set to rock Southport this September! The very first Coastal Jam is set to electrify the town centre on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September, promising an unforgettable weekend of live music, entertainment and family activities. The festival will begin on Saturday afternoon with a packed playlist of performances in various locations around Southport town centre.Spaces including Wayfarers Arcade and the Lord Street Bandstand will provide the backdrop for one-off sessions from local musicians […]
It’s been a couple of months since my last update, and there have been plenty of highlights in that time. From hosting VisitEngland representatives alongside our colleagues in Southport, to attending a dynamic LVEP session in Manchester, I’ve had the pleasure of engaging with trade professionals and global partners whose insights underscore a key truth: Liverpool City Region’s visitor economy thrives on collaboration and forward-thinking. Alongside this, the latest LVEP webinar explains how Liverpool City Region is shaping high-value travel markets, seamlessly blending cultural heritage with […]
Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better place to soak up the season’s creative energy than at the Shakespeare North Playhouse. Nestled in the heart of Prescot, this cultural gem is more than just a theatre—it’s a buzzing hub of imagination, community, and unforgettable storytelling. This June, the Playhouse is rolling out a thrilling programme that blends Shakespearean classics with modern twists, live music, laugh-out-loud comedy, and powerful performances that speak to today’s world. Whether you’re a die-hard Bard […]
VisitEngland has revealed the winners of its VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025, highlighting the very best of England’s outstanding tourism industry with venues across Liverpool City Region amongst the top winners. Gold, Silver and Bronze winners have been announced across 17 categories with venues from Liverpool City Region being honoured in seven awards. Categories Liverpool City Region were honoured in include: Eureka! Science + Discovery – Gold – Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award Eureka! Science + Discovery – […]
Get ready for a summer like no other in Liverpool City Region. Massive festivals, immersive art, international theatre, and family-friendly celebrations — the city is set to buzz with unforgettable energy all season long. Whether you’re a culture lover, a foodie, a sports fanatic or just here for the vibes, Liverpool City Region’s summer 2025 calendar is packed with showstopping moments and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Here’s your quick-fire selection of just some of what’s going on across our region this summer. […]