Liverpool is known for its incredible culture, history, architecture and nightlife but some of its most incredible monuments are pretty unknown to tourists. Hidden away in lesser known locations around Merseyside are a whole host of incredible treasures that are just waiting to be explored.
In Birkenhead, you’ll find an incredible example of Outsider Art that was kept secret for many years, and, in Aigburth, you can discover a majestic tree that has been standing for more than 120 years.
From a secret, underground war bunker and a lost seaside resort to the remains of an historic tower and a legendary stone, here are 30 hidden gems in Liverpool and Merseyside that you need to visit in 2025.
Take a look at the gallery below and let us know your favourite hidden gems in the comments section.

5. Thor’s Rock, Thurstaston
Hidden in Thurstaston Common is a red sandstone, known by locals as Thor’s Rock or Thor’s Stone. Legend says it got its colour from sacrifices made in honour of Thor. | Photo: Wikimedia

6. Liverpool Central Library rooftop terrace
Liverpool's stunning Central Library is a gem in the heart the city and it has more to offer than you may think. Not only is it the largest library in Liverpool, it also offers breath-taking views of the city skyline from a secluded rooftop terrace few people know about. | Olivia Shaw Photo: Olivia Shaw

7. The Walled Garden, Reynolds Park
Reynolds Park is tucked away in the Woolton suburbs. The beautiful green space features wildflowers and a quarry, as well as The Walled Garden with herbaceous borders and beautiful Dahlia displays. | Sue Adair via Wikimedia

8. The Bluecoat garden
The Bluecoat is Liverpool’s contemporary arts centre, a working home for artists, and a place where audiences can experience art in new ways. Not many people know about the hidden garden, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city, It serves food and drink and it has a real eco system, filled with insects and birds. | Local TV