Liverpool

City · England, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Population 494,814

Area 113 km²

Time zone Europe/London

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Liverpool's Essential Icons

Liverpool’s identity is shaped by its maritime heritage and global musical influence. This selection features the Grade I listed Royal Liver Building and the historic Albert Dock, home to the UK's largest collection of Grade I listed buildings. The city's spiritual landscape is anchored by the neo-Gothic Liverpool Cathedral and the modernist Metropolitan Cathedral. Music history is centered on Mathew Street’s Cavern Club and The Beatles Story museum, while Anfield Stadium represents the city's sporting prestige. Europe’s oldest Chinese community is marked by the ceremonial arch in Chinatown.

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Museums, Galleries & Heritage

Liverpool’s cultural landscape spans world-class art, maritime history, and the legacy of the Beatles. The Royal Albert Dock houses Tate Liverpool’s modern collections, the International Slavery Museum, and the Merseyside Maritime Museum. Historic landmarks like the Royal Liver Building and the Port of Liverpool Building define the city's waterfront. The Walker Art Gallery holds one of the UK's largest art collections outside London, while dedicated sites like Mendips and 20 Forthlin Road preserve the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

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Liverpool's Christian Heritage

Liverpool's ecclesiastical landscape is defined by the contrasting architecture of its two cathedrals: the neo-Gothic Anglican Cathedral, the largest in the UK, and the modernist Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. The city’s spiritual history extends into its suburbs, featuring the Grade I listed St Agnes and St Pancras, the Burne-Jones stained glass of All Hallows, and the poignant ruins of St Luke’s 'Bombed Out Church,' preserved as a memorial to the 1941 Blitz.

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Parks and Recreation

Liverpool’s green spaces range from the 110-acre Stanley Park, designed by Edward Kemp in 1870, to the secluded St James Gardens set within a former stone quarry beneath the Anglican Cathedral. The city’s recreational landscape includes the Tudor-era grounds of Speke Hall Estate, the central Chavasse Park, and historic municipal sites like Princes Park. Sports facilities are represented by the iconic Anfield stadium, home to Liverpool F.C., alongside modern leisure centers and the community-led New Bird Skate Park.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

7° (feels like 1°) · extremes -1°–11°
3° at night
17 rainy days
0 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -1°–11°
3° at night
15 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes 0°–13°
4° at night
14 rainy days
4 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor

12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 1°–16°
5° at night
13 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–20°
8° at night
14 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 8°–22°
11° at night
14 rainy days
4 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 10°–24°
13° at night
17 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 11°–22°
13° at night
18 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Fair

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 9°–21°
12° at night
15 rainy days
3 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 5°–17°
9° at night
18 rainy days
1 sunny day
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

10° (feels like 5°) · extremes 2°–14°
6° at night
19 rainy days
0 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

8° (feels like 2°) · extremes 0°–12°
4° at night
19 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: British Pound GBP £ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 999 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +44

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