Insider’s guide to Liverpool
The city of Liverpool shapes the University through its dynamic spirit, global outlook and pioneering opportunities. We shape the city through our extensive collaborative local network. Energetic, beautiful, and creative; there is nowhere quite like Liverpool.
Although some of our favourite places might not be quite ready to welcome you yet, we hope Liverpool will be your home for some time to come and before long you’ll be able to fully enjoy everything that the city has to offer.
We asked our students to share their Liverpool with you, have a read of their favourite places in their own words.
Take a tour of campus with student Zuzanna
You can also:
- Check out the Which? University guide to Liverpool
- See why The Times voted Liverpool as the best place for graduates
- Hear from our students in Love from Liverpool, the student edit (PDF, 12.9MB).
Art, museums and festivals
Liverpool is an ‘art-lovers’ paradise, with plenty of galleries to choose from.
Nightlife and music
Liverpool has over 250 city centre bars, pubs and clubs.
Theatre and performance
Liverpool is home to a number of theatres and cinemas.
Relaxing and eating out
You might be surprised to find how green Liverpool is, with a wealth of beautiful city parks and a real sense of space.
Shopping
Liverpool is a shopping destination to rival any city.
Sport
Liverpool is well known for its love for football, home to two of the Premiership’s biggest football teams, Liverpool and Everton.
Hidden gems
Still want more? Here’s a list of places to go that offer something special.
A Guide for Black Students
Recommendations from our students themselves, so that you can get the most out of your time at Liverpool.