Merseyside is a historic and culturally rich metropolitan county in North West England with vibrant urban centres, iconic maritime and musical heritage, and strong transport links.
Speke Hall
Speke Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor manor house in Liverpool, renowned for its historic timber-framed architecture, ancient yew trees, and scenic views over the Mersey estuary. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors both indoor exploration of historic rooms and outdoor gardens with walking paths.
Liverpool One
Liverpool ONE is a large open-air shopping, residential, and leisure complex in Liverpool city centre, featuring retail stores, restaurants, a cinema, miniature golf, an urban park, and extensive public facilities.
The Galleries (Wigan)
The Galleries was a historic indoor shopping centre in Wigan town centre featuring over 50 retail stores across three sections, including the Marketgate Shopping Centre and Makinson Arcade. It closed in 2022 and is undergoing a major redevelopment to include new leisure and residential facilities.
Rufford Old Hall
Rufford Old Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor and Jacobean hall house in Lancashire featuring richly decorated interiors, a notable sixteenth-century carved wooden screen, extensive Victorian gardens with topiary squirrels, and historical collections of arms and rural memorabilia. The site offers both indoor historical architecture and outdoor garden experiences.
Gulliver's World
Gulliver's World is a family-oriented theme park in Warrington with rides and attractions designed mainly for children aged 2 to 13, featuring multiple themed areas, indoor water play, and an indoor NERF arena as well as an on-site hotel and a WWII heritage centre.
Runcorn Shopping City
Runcorn Shopping City is a large indoor shopping centre in Runcorn, England, featuring over 60 stores, multiple food outlets, extensive parking, and excellent public transport links. It serves as a central retail and social hub for the town.
Located in Warrington
Warrington is a historic industrial town in Cheshire, England, known for its Roman origins, market town heritage, vibrant shopping centers, cultural venues, and outdoor green spaces. It offers diverse leisure, music festivals, museums, and rich local history.
20 Forthlin Road
20 Forthlin Road is the childhood home of Paul McCartney in Liverpool, preserved by the National Trust as the birthplace of the Beatles. Visitors can explore the historic house where early Beatles songs were composed and rehearsed.
Blue Planet Aquarium
The Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port is the largest aquarium in North West England, featuring extensive marine and freshwater tanks including a 4 million liter main tank with a 71m underwater shark tunnel. It offers themed habitats showcasing diverse aquatic life and interactive experiences.
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House in Liverpool is a National Trust historic house museum showcasing the original photographic studio, darkroom, and an extensive collection of photographs featuring Liverpool and its people. Visitors can explore the Georgian terraced house of photographer E. Chambré Hardman and his wife.
St John's Shopping Centre, Liverpool
St Johns Shopping Centre is a large covered shopping centre in Liverpool with over 100 retailers, a variety of food outlets, a historic market, and an adjoining observation tower. It offers a modern shopping experience in the heart of the city, with accessibility to public transit and a recent refurbishment of its food court and market areas.
Located in Bebington
Bebington is a historic town in Merseyside, England, known for its Anglo-Saxon heritage, proximity to Liverpool, and notable cultural and historical sites including St Andrew's Church and associations with the Battle of Brunanburh.
Grand Arcade (Wigan)
The Grand Arcade is a large indoor shopping centre in Wigan town centre featuring 39 retailers, a carbon neutral design, and cultural exhibits including a George Formby statue and memorabilia from Wigan Casino. It also offers food options and ample parking.
Located in Wigan
Wigan is a historic market town in Greater Manchester, England, known for its rich industrial heritage, Roman and medieval history, cultural venues, and sporting traditions including rugby league and football.
Golden Square Shopping Centre
Golden Square Shopping Centre is Warrington's primary indoor shopping destination, featuring a wide range of retail stores within a large floor area, well connected to public transport, offering a comprehensive shopping experience.
251 Menlove Avenue
251 Menlove Avenue, known as Mendips, is the childhood home of John Lennon in Liverpool, preserved by the National Trust and restored to its 1950s state. Visitors can explore the historic house famously associated with the Beatles legend.