One year ago, Liverpool became the United Nations’ first Accelerator City for Climate Action, pioneering experiments to decarbonise the live music, film and TV sectors through a city-wide lens. The groundbreaking programme, supported by headline partner Ecotricity, was launched with Expedition One, an industry-led event in November 2024 and set a blueprint for cultural industries worldwide. Now the city is inviting industry leaders, city officials, creative professionals and climate advocates to return to Liverpool for EXPEDITION TWO – and hear […]
Paul and Harry Askew bring Liverpool’s port-city history to vibrant life as Barnacle enters a brand-new chapter. Barnacle is now a stand-alone restaurant for the very first time, located in the beautiful Georgian Quarter of Liverpool on Hardman Street. The bar will be open from Tuesday to Sunday each week with drinks and snacks, and the main restaurant space open Thursday to Sunday. Harry is Barnacle’s Restaurant Director and says: “Myself, my dad and our brilliant Barnacle team are thrilled […]
Quiet hours, stoma-friendly toilets, large print maps, and sensory bags are among the new accessibility services now available at Liverpool ONE as part of continued plans to increase accessibility facilities and tools. Ahead of Purple Tuesday in November, a worldwide initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusivity, the retail and entertainment destination has continued expanding its accessibility services as part of its ongoing accessibility journey. Part of this new wave of accessibility facility enhancements is the introduction of stoma-friendly toilets […]
Following the success of the Liverpool City Region for All Forum in January, we’re pleased to invite you to a dedicated workshop hosted by the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, in collaboration with Strawberry Field. Date: Thursday, 30th October Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm Location: Strawberry Field, Beaconsfield Road, Liverpool L25 6EJ (map) This interactive morning session, hosted by Matt Pierri, CEO, Sociability, will bring together businesses and organisations from across the region’s visitor economy to explore how we can collectively improve accessibility at every stage […]
The doors officially opened for the first time this morning at the much-anticipated new Aspire Executive Lounge at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA), completing the airport’s latest multi-million pound phase of passenger improvements. Liverpool City Council Leader, Councillor Liam Robinson led a ribbon cutting ceremony to declare the lounge officially open in front of guests from the region’s business community, visitor economy, local authorities and airline partners. The new Lounge operated by Swissport replaces their previous smaller Aspire Lounge which […]
On Tuesday 30 September, leaders from across the UK came together in Liverpool to shine a spotlight on the importance of seaside and coastal communities. Hosted by Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, the roundtable welcomed contributions from VisitEngland, Sefton Council, MPs representing coastal constituencies, and local leaders, all focused on how to unlock growth and opportunity for these unique destinations. Timed to coincide with the Labour Party Conference, the discussion explored how to: Drive year-round visitor appeal to coastal destinations […]
Liverpool Football Club’s Stadium Tour & Museum has been recognised as one of the top 10% of attractions globally by Tripadvisor, for the fourth year in a row. The award is driven entirely by authentic customer reviews and ratings and underscores the club’s unwavering commitment to delivering memorable experiences to visitors from all around the globe. Last month was a record-breaking one, with more than 55,000 people visiting the award-winning LFC Stadium Tour & Museum. This latest milestone further reinforces […]
National Museums Liverpool has partnered with the University of Liverpool’s Heritage Institute and Octopus Associates to develop the £1 Billion Initiative*. The Heritage Institute, working alongside a consortium of leading cultural partners—including Historic England and World Monuments Fund—and scholars from the US, Oman, and Africa, will conduct a landmark study into the social and cultural value of National Museums Liverpool’s Waterfront Transformation Project. This research will pioneer new methods to assess and evidence the project’s impact, demonstrating its potential to […]
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool had an extraordinary welcome for the arrival of Galeon Andalucía, with over 11,000 visitors boarding the spectacular replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon across its opening weekend. Currently moored in Canning Half Tide Dock, alongside Hartley Quay, this is the first time the Galeon Andalucía has visited Liverpool. The striking tall ship offers audiences of all ages a unique glimpse into maritime history with five decks, exhibitions, and stories of exploration across the seas to immerse […]
Being awarded up to £20 million for the restoration of Southport Pier is a demonstration of “people power and the strength of our community in Southport”. The news was announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she visited Southport on Saturday. It will see work starting soon to carry out repairs along the second longest pier in the country at 1,108 m (3,635 ft) long. The much-loved landmark that has stood proudly on our town’s coastline since 1860. The restoration is […]