Get to know Liverpool as a new student

Are you a new student moving to Liverpool? Here’s a comprehensive guide to some of the best activities and attractions in the city:

Wander around the Royal Albert Dock

Ambiance and attractions

Stroll along the waterfront, visit the Tate Liverpool (currently at RIBA North, Mann Island, while the main gallery is redeveloped), the Maritime Museum, and International Slavery Museum – all for free.

Activities

Walk or cycle to Otterspool Promenade, enjoy sunset views, and explore various events like live music and water shows.

Shopping and dining

Discover independent stores for unique souvenirs and enjoy diverse dining options.

Location

Close to the M&S Bank Arena and a short walk from the city centre.

Experience tons of fun

Gravity Max

Located at Liverpool ONE, offering E-Karting, AR Bowling, Immersive Gamebox, FunBox Arcade, Urban Street Golf, Hologate VR, AR Digital Darts, Esports Arena, Shuffleboard and Batting Cages. No admissions fee, pay only for activities, food and drinks of your choice.

Boom Battle Bar

At St Johns Shopping Centre, featuring Axe Throwing, Crazier Golf, Shuffleboard, AR Darts, American Pool, and Beer Pong. Plenty of choices for drinks that you can accompany with street food.

Mini Golf

Check out Golf Fang and Junkyard Golf Club, both mini golf favourites in the city.

Bowling Venues

Lane7 at Clayton Square, three different Roxy’s at the Cavern Quarter, on Hanover Street and School lane and PINS Social Club on Duke Street. These venues have more than just bowling.

Arcade games

Check out ArCains in the Baltic Triangle, a 3 floored with 2 bars gaming arcade with a mix of modern and retro games and unlimited play, and NQ64, a retro gaming bar on Colquitt Street with themed cocktails.

Sugar & Dice

A board game café with a vast selection of games.

Escape Rooms

Breakout Liverpool, Escape Live Liverpool and Clue HQ offer thrilling puzzle-solving adventures.

Visit the world-famous St George’s Hall

Architecture and history

A neoclassical masterpiece from 1854, hosting tributes, vigils and concerts.

Events and functions

A popular venue for conferences, award ceremonies, weddings, dinner receptions, musical performances and home to the Liverpool Register Office.

Discover the oldest Chinese community in Europe: Chinatown

Culture and activities

Sightsee the iconic arch, join activities like Badminton and Tai Chi, learn Mandarin and practice calligraphy.

Shopping and dining

Explore Chung Wah Supermarket and numerous Chinese restaurants.

Shop in Liverpool City Centre

Bold Street

Independent and boutique shops for books, gifts, and music records.

Church Street and Liverpool ONE

Big-name brands and a vast shopping district.

Relax at Sefton Park

Nature and Leisure

A massive 235-acres of parkland with a beautiful lake, near the eclectic shops, cafes and independent retailers of Lark Lane.

A must for Football Fans

Liverpool FC and Everton FC

Choose your team and visit Anfield and Goodison Park for tours or games which are within walking distance of each other.

Derby Day

Experience the city's electric atmosphere during matches.

Plenty of Film and TV locations to see

Famous Backdrops

Visit locations from Peaky Blinders, Captain America: The First Avenger, Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts, Fast and Furious 6, Good Cop, The War of the Worlds, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, The Batman, Tolkien and many more. Check out the exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool.

Countless iconic statues

City Monuments

See the Beatles statue at Pier Head, Liverpool comedian Ken Dodd at Lime Street Station, The Moores brothers (our own John Moores, who the university is named after, and his brother Cecil) on Church Street, Cilla Black and John Lennon on Mathew Street, A Case History on Hope Street, and the Superlambanana on Tithebarn Street outside our university building.

Football Legends

Statues of Bill Shankly and Dixie Dean at Anfield and Goodison Park.

The iron men at Crosby Beach

‘Another Place’ by Anthony Gormley comprises cast-iron figures situated along the beach. A must-see for modern art enthusiasts.

Museums and art galleries

World Museum

Free entry with exhibits from ancient civilizations to modern times.

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Explore Liverpool’s maritime history and the International Slavery Museum.

FACT

Galleries and exhibitions on Wood Street.

Tate Liverpool

Modern and contemporary art at the Royal Albert Dock.

Open Eye Gallery

Photography exhibitions.

Bluecoat

Contemporary arts centre with year-round events.

RIBA North

Architecture centre with tours and exhibitions.

There is so much to do around Liverpool when you are a student here, for more ideas head to Visit Liverpool.