The first thing I notice is the sound. Or rather, the absence of it. No traffic, no urgency, no city clatter. Just birdsong, water lapping quietly at stone, and the soft rhythm of runners passing behind me. I am only a short journey from Liverpool City Centre, yet it feels as though I’ve stepped into another world. A light mist hangs over the lake, bridges emerge slowly through the trees, and open paths stretch far ahead, inviting you to explore […]
There are festivals that entertain, and festivals that feel as though they are tuned directly into the nervous system of the times. This May, Liverpool plays host to one of the latter. WoWFEST26, themed New World Disorder, arrives with urgency, intelligence and a refusal to look away, a writing and ideas festival that understands that words do not simply describe the world, they argue with it. Now entering its latest iteration as Liverpool City Region’s longest running writing festival, WoWFEST […]
There is a moment every destination reaches when sustainability stops being a conversation and starts becoming a choice. Not a distant ambition or future plan, but a practical question, what does responsible travel actually look like, on the ground, in real places, with real visitors making real decisions. Liverpool City Region is firmly in that moment. The expectations of visitors are shifting. People still want great culture, memorable food, places that surprise them and stories they can take home. But […]
Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCRDP) has achieved the internationally recognised Green Tourism Bronze accreditation, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to responsible and sustainable growth across the visitor economy. The accreditation recognises LCRDP’s structured and destination-wide approach to sustainability, spanning governance and internal operations as well as how it works with and influences partners. It reflects the progress being made to embed environmental, social and economic responsibility into both organisational practice and the development of the wider visitor […]
Liverpool’s iconic Magical Mystery Tour has once again claimed the top spot in Tripadvisor’s prestigious Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Things To Do Awards 2026, ranking number one in the UK, fourth in Europe, and fifth worldwide. Operated by Cavern City Tours, owners of the world‑famous Cavern Club, the Magical Mystery Tour is the longest‑running Beatles sightseeing tour in the UK and has been welcoming visitors from across the globe for more than 43 years. The tour celebrates the city’s unique musical heritage […]
Liverpool is gearing up for the launch of its very first Music Month, which begins this Friday, 1 May. Delivered by Culture Liverpool and Sound City, the inaugural Liverpool Music Month will run throughout May and will see live performances, cultural events, and community activity take place across the city region, before transitioning into Liverpool Summer of Music, which will run until September. This unique celebration of live music spotlights the artists, venues and communities that have made Liverpool a […]
Art, design and creative students from across England, Scotland, and Wales have the chance to showcase their talents, with the opportunity to design the official posters for the historic 2027 Grand Départs of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Launched as part of the Grand Départ GB’s JOY social impact programme, students enrolled on art, design, graphics, creative and photography courses at further and higher education institutions across the local authority areas hosting each of […]
SUSTAINABILITY THAT MEANS BUSINESS: HOW LIVERPOOL CITY REGION IS BUILDING A STRONGER VISITOR ECONOMY
Sustainability is no longer a side conversation for the visitor economy. For businesses across Liverpool City Region, it is now bound up with real‑world challenges, rising costs, changing visitor expectations, workforce pressures and the need to remain competitive in an increasingly values‑driven market. That is why the publication of the Liverpool City Region Visitor Economy Sustainability Action Plan matters. More than a statement of intent, the Action Plan is designed to provide a clear, practical framework for action, led by […]
Designing accessibility in from the start through co‑creation ABOUT THE ORGANISATION Eureka! Science + Discovery is an interactive science centre situated in Wallasey’s Seacombe Ferry Terminal building, created to spark curiosity and learning through hands‑on STEAM experiences for children, young people and families. From its earliest planning stages, the organisation has focused on inclusive, play‑based learning, with a clear aim: every visitor should be able to fully engage with and enjoy what’s on offer. THE CHALLENGE Science centres are […]
Designing an accessible passenger journey through collaboration and confidence. ABOUT THE ORGANISATION Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is an international airport serving Liverpool City Region and beyond, connecting passengers to a wide range of European destinations. With accessibility embedded as a core operational priority, the airport supports over 100,000 assisted travel passengers each year, working to ensure that everyone can travel with confidence, dignity and independence. THE CHALLENGE Air travel can be complex and unfamiliar, with multiple stages, time […]