Liverpool 2008 Itinerary Day 2

Day 2

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King – Liverpool Cathedral – Mersey Ferry – Tate Liverpool – Beatles Story

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King – Liverpool Cathedral: 0.4 miles (0.6 km)
Liverpool Cathedral – Mersey Ferry: 1 mile (1.5 km)
Mersey Ferry – Tate Liverpool: 0.75 miles (1.2 km)
Tate Liverpool – Beatles Story: 0.2 miles (0.3 km)

Total for Day: 2.25 miles (3.6 km)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King

Start your day with a visit to one of Liverpool’s 2 cathedrals. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King is a stunning building opened in 1967. Inside, the altar is in the centre of the round crypt, and immediately below the Lantern Tower. The tower is the most striking feature of the Cathedral, and contains the world’s largest stained glass window.

Must see and do:

|Liverpool Cathedral | Everyman Theatre | FACT | Albert Dock|

Liverpool Cathedral

Just a short walk along Hope Street, you’ll find Liverpool Cathedral, the largest Anglican Cathedral in Europe. Here, you can see the world’s highest Gothic arches, and it’s not hard to see why the Cathedral is regarded as one of the great buildings of the 20th century. Don’t miss the chance to go up to the Tower for fantastic views of the city and beyond.

Must see and do:

|Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King | Open Eye Gallery | Albert Dock|

Mersey Ferries

A ferry trip across the River Mersey is a must-do on your trip to Liverpool. The River Mersey has a rich and varied history, and a River Explorer Cruise with Mersey Ferries will teach you all about the fascinating history of the river and Liverpool’s historic waterfront. The ferry has been running for 850 years, and runs daily from Liverpool’s Pier Head to New Brighton and Birkenhead.

Must see and do:

|Albert Dock | Customs & Excise National Museum | Merseyside Maritime Museum|

Tate Liverpool

From the Pier Head, take a short walk along the historic buildings of the waterfront to the Albert Dock. The dock is Liverpool’s top tourist attraction, and is home to the largest group of Grade I buildings in the UK. Tate Liverpool is situated in the Dock, and is home to the National Collection of Modern Art in the North. It’s also the largest gallery of modern and contemporary art outside London, and is holding the Turner Prize 2007.

Must see and do:

|Beatles Story | Customs & Excise National Museum | Merseyside Maritime Museum | The Yellow Duckmarine

Beatles Story

End your trip to Liverpool with a visit to the Beatles Story – a must-see for all Beatles fans. Step back in time and find out how 4 lads from Liverpool became the biggest band in the world. There’s an audio guide narrated by John Lennon’s sister, the world’s only ‘blue’ White Album, a never before heard interview with Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison’s first ever guitar, John Lennon’s iconic spectacles and much more.

|Albert Dock | The Yellow Duckmarine | Mersey Ferries|