A new series of live music and comedy nights is coming to Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum in Widnes as the organisation expands its ‘After Hours’ events offering. Based on Mersey Road near the Silver Jubilee Bridge, the venue is best known for its interactive science galleries, hands-on workshops, family activities, observatory experiences and museum collections, attracting thousands of visitors each year from across Halton and the surrounding region. Live entertainment will now become part of its wider evening […]
Businesses and organisations across Liverpool City Region’s visitor economy are being encouraged to secure their place now for the ‘Accessibility for All Forum’ to be held on 29 June 2026 at the M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool Experience Campus. Returning in an expanded conference format, the forum will bring together visitor economy businesses, transport providers, event organisers and accessibility experts to explore how the region can become fully “Event Ready” ahead of a landmark period for the city region. With […]
A first look inside VisitLiverpool’s Summer 2026 Visitor Guide reveals something bigger than a brochure; it is a confident, compelling showcase of a destination finding sharper focus and stronger momentum. Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCRDP) has delivered more than a seasonal piece of print. The latest summer visitor guide is a strategic, biannual asset that is designed to package the region’s full visitor offer into a clear, inspiring and commercially powerful proposition, designed to convert interest into visits and […]
Tour Partner Group is delighted to announce the launch of Northern Notes, a new 10-day cultural journey connecting Liverpool and Glasgow, two cities shaped by migration, maritime trade and Victorian ambition. Designed as a comfortable, star-shaped itinerary with minimal hotel changes, the programme invites travellers to follow in the footsteps of past generations while immersing themselves in the music, landscapes and cultural identity of England’s northwest and Scotland’s largest city. In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Tour Partner Group, a leading DMC […]
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 […]
