From 25 June to 1 September 2026, VAT on eligible family attractions and children’s menu meals will be reduced from 20% to 5%, while free bus travel for children aged 5–15 will also be available throughout August. The measures are designed to help families enjoy more affordable days out during the summer holidays. VisitLiverpool’s ‘Summer starts Here’ campaign will deliver a digital marketing campaign targeting key national audiences – London / South Midlands / Milton Keynes / West Midlands and […]
The Royal Entomological Society (RES), one of the world’s leading insect science organisations, will host the International Congress of Entomology (ICE) in Liverpool in 2033. The event will bring the global insect science community together to share latest research and understanding of the tiny creatures that all life on Earth depends on and will help celebrate the RES’s 200th anniversary. Held every four years, ICE is the world’s largest international gathering of entomologists, bringing together up to five thousand scientists, […]
Liverpool’s The Beatles Story Awarded Coveted Gold at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026. The Beatles Story has been awarded GOLD in the International Tourism Award category at last night’s prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 ceremony. The ceremony, held at Aerospace Bristol beneath the wings of the iconic Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, celebrated the very best of England’s tourism industry. This national recognition follows The Beatles Story’s earlier success at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards, where it won in the same category […]
The stylish interior of the Royal Daffodil is revealed for the first time this week, promising a premium experience for Mersey Ferry passengers. A first glimpse inside the Royal Daffodil showcases a sophisticated, contemporary lounge on the Main Deck at the back of the ferry, designed as a versatile function space available for private hire. There is also a sneak peak of the state-of-the-art bridge and decking area. The preview marks the official handover of the ferry from Wirral-based shipbuilder […]
Liverpool City Region is strengthening its position as an accessible and inclusive destination as it hosts the second Accessibility for All Forum on 29 June organised by Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership. Located at the M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool Experience Campus, this year’s event features one of the UK’s most recognisable Paralympians and broadcasters, Ade Adepitan MBE, whose involvement brings national profile, credibility and energy to the region’s accessibility ambitions. Returning in a larger conference format for 2026, the […]
IWBF Europe has awarded British Wheelchair Basketball the hosting rights for the 2027 European Championships, with the prestigious competition set to be hosted in the vibrant city of Liverpool. Taking place between 11-19 September 2027 at the iconic M&S Bank Arena along Liverpool’s lively waterfront, the event is set to showcase the world’s best athletes who redefine what it means to be powerful, skilled, and relentless whilst providing a platform to change societal narratives around disability. Fans will experience adrenaline-charged […]
It takes a moment to understand Wigg Island. At first, it feels like a space caught between things, river and canal, nature and industry, movement and stillness. But the longer you stay, the more that in-between quality begins to make sense and then, almost without realising it, you begin to walk more slowly. Wigg Island Community Park does not reveal itself all at once. You arrive across the Old Quay Bridge, step onto the path, and something shifts. The noise […]
The nationwide search is on to find 9,000 volunteers across Scotland, England and Wales, who will be at the heart of the historic Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grands Départs in summer 2027, as the application portal officially opens. Officially known as JOY Makers, named in line with Grand Départs GB’s social impact programme, volunteers will be the heartbeat of both races, bringing the joy of cycling to fans and communities throughout the six stages, […]
Knowsley Council has announced that it will host a two-day festival of fun in Prescot this summer. The event, which will take place on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 August will bring together the popular Elizabethan Fayre and Serious Nonsense festival into one big event that will animate the streets of the town over two days. The event is set to be a celebration of all that is special and unique about Prescot. From recognising the town’s prominent role during […]
The British Educational Travel Association (BETA) has announced that the 2026 Youth & Student Travel Summit (YSTS) will take place in Liverpool from 5–6 October 2026, bringing together key decision-makers from across the global youth, student and educational travel sector. Following successful events in Manchester (2023), Bristol (2024) and Leeds (2025), the Summit continues BETA’s commitment to showcasing destinations across the UK and supporting the dispersal of international youth travellers beyond London. A key feature of the 2026 Summit will be BETA’s international hosted buyer programme, which will bring 25–35 international […]
