Liverpool Breaks – A great weekend family holiday

Liverpool Breaks for a Family Weekend Away

Liverpool Pier Head

Liverpool is a city with a rich history and up on our list family city breaks because of the variety of attractions. Home of Britain’s largest cathedral, the Beatles and of course Liverpool FC, it also has a strong maritime history so what's not to like about a Liverpool family holiday? Read on to find out more about Liverpool breaks including what to do and where to stay. 

	What to Do in Liverpool

Royal Liver Building – The iconic water front building that you should walk by

Liver Building

Liverpool Cathedral – for those with a love of history, this gothic cathedral is the largest in Britain and a must visit for its splendor. Entry to the cathedral is free from 8am-6pm but for £15 for a family ticket (2 adults & upto 3 children), the more active families can access the top of the tower, get a closer look at the bells and more.

Liverpool Museums – Visit the World Museum for natural history, science & world culture, the National Museum of Liverpool with a wide variety of splendid artifacts and the Museum of Liverpool for a history of the city itself. Entry is free to most of the museums.

Tate Liverpool for exhibitions of modern art

Beatles Story, Albert Dock -An exhibition to the life and times of the Beatles. So if you are a Beatles fan, this is a must visit. Adults £14.95 each and children £9.00 each

Liverpool FC tour – For football fans, the Liverpool FC offers a variety of tours starting from £48 for a family tour.

Mersey Cruise – take a river cruise and get stunning views of the Liverpool from £27 for a family.

	Getting to Liverpool

Get to  Liverpool by Car

By Car

Liverpool is well connected by road. Travel to Liverpool from Manchester is about and hour and from London via the M6 and takes around 4.5 hours.

By Bus

Get to Liverepool By Bus

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National Express operate a number of services from a variety of UK cities.

Get there by Train

By Train

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Liverpool is well connected by train. A train from Central London takes under 2.5 hours to reach Liverpool.

Get there by Air

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By Air

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Liverpool is connected to most major airports in the UK for a reasonable price on a budget airline.

	Where to Stay in Liverpool

Budget	Independent Hotels/B&Bs/self-catering	Chains	Others
	​	Premier Inn Hotel  from £45 a night for a family room Ibis Styles  Hotel from £47 a night for a family room	Search Budget Options
	Bridgestreet at Liverpool one Self catering– two bedroom serviced apartment from £100 a night	Crowne Plaza  Hotel  where family room From £125 a night	Search Mid Range Options
	Signature Living Apartments  Self catering– three bedroom serviced apartment from £200 a night	Double Tree by Hilton Hotel from £200 a night for a family	Search Luxury Options
	Few Options	Many Options