Whether it’s iconic landmarks, artworks, unique selfie spots or a chance to delve into the city’s heritage, the dock has so much to see and do that’s free.
If you’re looking for inspiration, here are five things to do that won’t cost you a penny.
This is a scaled-down carefully curated Tate, but plenty of the things that make it one of Liverpool’s best-loved cultural attractions are still there. The gallery is currently set over two floors at RIBA North with a lift and stairs to take visitors between the two.
Journey into Liverpool’s nautical past and visit a collection of free exhibitions at the Maritime Museum. Get an incredible insight into historic events like the sinking of the Lusitania and the Titanic disaster, explore the dock’s evolution over the centuries and uncover the dark, dangerous world of smuggling gangs in Seized! The Border and Customs Uncovered gallery.
The dock is one of the UK’s most photographed attractions and we’re home to some of Liverpool’s best selfie spots. Show some love in front of our giant hearts by Anchor Courtyard – a legacy of Liverpool hosting Eurovision in 2023 – or head to Britannia Pavilion on the inner quay for an unbeatable backdrop accompanied by the Three Graces.
Heritage is all around, including under your feet (look down for the tram tracks!). Outside the Maritime Museum, a huge anchor from Merchant Navy training ship H.M.S Conway dates back more than 150 years. Also, see if you can find the real One O’Clock Gun, which was fired every day to tell ships the time, and spot the original tall chimney of the Pump House from its shipping heyday.
The International Slavery Museum tells the untold stories of enslaved people, not only those who were impacted by slavery from centuries ago, when ships out of Liverpool were at the centre of the trade, but how modern slavery and people trafficking affect millions around the world.
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