Liverpool is located in the North West of England on the parts east and north of the estuary of the Mersey River. There are approximately 445,000 inhabitants. It is the third largest city in England and the fourth in the United Kingdom. This city has an industrial origin so it is characterized by small red brick houses typical of the industry and mining time.
We are went to liverpool on a Saturday, starting very early from wrexham. We started our day by visiting cathedrals. There are two cathedrals. They are totally different. I was surprised by the Metropolitan Cathedral which is very original and not comparable to others. On the outside I even wondered if I was in the right place and if I was not in the wrong street. When you go inside the cathedral, it is round you can literally do the round. In 1850 a project to build a cathedral is born, with the war and different funding problems, finally in 1960 a competition was launched and the plan of Frederick Gibberd was retained. The site was completed in 1967. Can be observed in this monument: stained glass, works of art contemporary artist and a hotel in the center. Today the cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool and Mass is celebrated every day of the week. Its entrance is free.
Metropolitan Cathdral of Christ the King
Few meters below, we visited for free the Liverpool Cathedral much more traditional like the form of a cross. The decision to build this cathedral was taken in 1901 and the work was started in 1902 by Giles Gilbert Scott. Its final completion has been celebrated in 1978. This cathedral is characterized by a tower of a hundred meters above the ground in which it is possible to climb the stairs for 4 pounds. The sight of this tower is just wonderful.
Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool
To continue our visit we went down to the port and Albert Dock through Bold Street and Paradise Street. However if you have not climbed at the top of the tower of the cathedral I suggest you to go at the top of the radio tower by a good weather where you also have a beautiful view. But you will have to pay for.
First of all Albert dock: this place contains different building in the front of the estuary that provides a nice view and allows you to visit the Beatles Museum and not far away, the Maritime Museum in Liverpool. Sometimes you can also visit a warship like we did. However, many people like this type of event and the queue to enter the boat is extremely long. Albert Dock also includes several small souvenir shops and different restaurants.
Albert Dock
We have tried the "Leaf" for eat, we saw in Bold Street and the backpacker's guide. This chic bistro is renowned for these small lunch and brunch. If you go on a Sunday noon, you should absolutely book otherwise you would not have available space. The restaurant is very hearty with original wooden tables, sofas, armchairs or small wooden benches to sit. This lovely place offers you brunch hearty, sandwiches, soups and excellent pastries. Rumours say that English food is quite original compared to what we know in France but it is contradictory to what we saw in this restaurant. The hot soup with tomato and red pepper and the crudity and chicken sandwich for only £ 6.50 really conquered me. But you can also find your happiness in more elaborate dishes like salmon fillet or the famous hamburger, even beef cheek, which is a more typical dish. You can taste the famous cheesecake and the chocolate brownie homemade. We were six and everyone was satisfied and sated. In addition, you will be pleasantly surprised by the musical atmosphere: sometimes on the scene appear musicians come to give you a show.
After a tiring visit and a nice lunch you will be pleased to do some shopping. And no doubt you will find something great by walking on the well-named Paradise Street. You can also go to Liverpool One, it is a shopping center with 130 shops various and varied.
Once you have done all of this you will be able to see “great day but let’s go back home now”. I advise you to finish your beautiful day walking through St. George hall buildings to see their Roman style with typical columns.
St. George hall
If you wish to visit more things and have fun especially at night you must go at least a weekend. You can test go in night clubs.
The easiest way to go to Liverpool from Wrexham is to take the train, having noticed that there is one change in Chester. If you have the "railcard" for 16-25 years old the trip costs you only £ 7 travelling 1h15. You should know that the train has a terminus only in Chester because it does a loop in Liverpool stopping in four stations through the city. Whichever where you get in the morning, you can adjust your way. Once you are in Liverpool there are buses and a subway to get around, but they are very expensive and so walking is the best way to visit the town! Except if you are wearing heels...
I spent a great day at Liverpool I hope you will spend one as good as mine.
Sources: https://fr.visitliverpool.com/, https://www.routard.com/mag_evenement/308/liverpool_capitale_europeenne_de_la_culture.htm,