The Botanical Garden on New Bird Street is a popular spot for summer drinks, offering local beers, gin tins and more. It's a real Baltic Triangle gem.placeholder image
The Botanical Garden on New Bird Street is a popular spot for summer drinks, offering local beers, gin tins and more. It's a real Baltic Triangle gem. | @ Botanicalgardnliverpool via Instagram

19 reasons why you need to visit Liverpool this summer from unique experiences to amazing bars

If you’re looking for reasons to visit Liverpool this summer, look no further as Liverpool World reporter Emma Dukes has created a guide to the best things to do in the city during the warmer months.

Liverpool boasts incredible bars, restaurants, shops, architecture and history, and the city’s offerings feel even more impressive when the sun is shining.

If you live in London, it’s never been easier to head to Liverpool’s thanks to Avanti West Coast’s speedy rail service. You can travel between Liverpool Lime Street and London Euston in just two hours and 20 minutes with a lead-in fare of £26.00.

Whether you’re visiting the city for 24 hours or for a longer staycation, there are many unique experiences waiting for you - from enjoying a drink on a former Mersey Ferry to taking a dip in Princes Dock.

You could save up to 42% of the ticket price when you book eight weeks in advance or up to 70% when you book 12 weeks in advance - the earlier you buy your tickets, the more you can save on train fare prices.

You can also enjoy exclusive perks and rewards every time you travel with Avanti. By joining Club Avanti, you’ll unlock benefits like 10% off your next journey, a free hot drink onboard, and discounts on food and beverages. Save money by skipping booking fees when you buy your tickets directly through the Avanti website or app.

Here are our top 17 reasons why you need to visit Liverpool this summer.

Liverpool ONE's offering has grown massively this year, welcoming the likes of Sephora, UNIQLO, Bath & Body Works and MINISO. It's just a short walk from Lime Street and the shopping complex is outdoors.

13. Liverpool ONE shopping

Liverpool ONE's offering has grown massively this year, welcoming the likes of Sephora, UNIQLO, Bath & Body Works and MINISO. It's just a short walk from Lime Street and the shopping complex is outdoors. | Emma Dukes

Liverpool is known for its independent businesses and so many new cafes and shops are popping up constantly. If you're a matcha lover, the matchas at Caife Brea (outside St Johns) are reason enough to visit.

14. Discover amazing independents

Liverpool is known for its independent businesses and so many new cafes and shops are popping up constantly. If you're a matcha lover, the matchas at Caife Brea (outside St Johns) are reason enough to visit. | Emma Dukes

If you're a Beatles lover you have to visit Liverpool during the summer. Think drinks on Mathew Street, trips to Strawberry Fields, bus tours and the Beatles Story museum.

15. Beatles history

If you're a Beatles lover you have to visit Liverpool during the summer. Think drinks on Mathew Street, trips to Strawberry Fields, bus tours and the Beatles Story museum. | Raymond Orton - stock.adobe.com

There's no doubt that this year is an incredible time to visit Anfield, after the Reds secured the Premier League title win.

16. Anfield Stadium tours

There's no doubt that this year is an incredible time to visit Anfield, after the Reds secured the Premier League title win. | Liverpool FC

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