Anyone from Liverpool?

dizzy1 · 8 Oct 21, 12:30 PM

My daughter is attending an Open Day at Liverpool John Moore's next week. We really don't know the city so I would like some advice. We are looking at the Mount Pleasant campus, around the cathedrals. My husband and 14 year old son are travelling with us, but not attending the open day. Does anyone have suggestions for them to occupy themselves for a few hours? They won't have access to our car, so it would need to be local. All suggestions welcome!

Blue nose · 8 Oct 21, 12:36 PM

The World museum isn't far to walk from there. Its completely free and amazing. Could easily spend all day inside and a cafe. Not sure if you still have to book tickets due to Covid. Think the observatory by appointment and not sure if chargable too.

The city is relatively small so could walk to the Albert Dock for a wander in about 25 mins.

If it's the weekend check out if Everton/Liverpool football teams are at 'home'. This can make the city additionally busy and rowdy depending on who is playing.

**Claudette** · 8 Oct 21, 12:39 PM

A very long time ago, I went to the University of Liverpool, which is much the same location. It was always an easy walk into the city centre and I regularly did this even between lectures. It is a small city centre too, I would probably just point them off into the centre and let them wander, they can easily walk down to the docklands area too.

dizzy1 · 8 Oct 21, 12:44 PM

Brilliant. Thank you both for your advice.

Fluffypenguin · 8 Oct 21, 12:55 PM

Agree with the above. It�s a relatively small space and they won�t be far from the shops and restaurants and also the museums down at the docks.

They�ll find plenty to occupy themselves.

JudyC · 8 Oct 21, 01:05 PM

Bold Street is good for different casual eateries if they need food 😀 There are plenty free museums, some on William Brown street and some near the dock area.
I think there is an indoors crazy golf Ghetto golf at the Cains brewery, 15-20 minutes walk from the centre.

Edited to say I looked at the crazy golf and it's over 18's only sorry

dizzy1 · 8 Oct 21, 01:08 PM

Just discovered Arcains video game arcade, at Cains Brewery... my bet is my son will vote for this!

marypoppins38 · 8 Oct 21, 01:32 PM

Nothing to add to the other great advice apart from if you are looking for somewhere to eat then there are lots of lovely places on Hope St right near the Uni. I went to Moose Coffee with dd for brunch a couple of weeks ago and it was fantastic. The pancakes and French toast were amazing.
moosecoffee.co/our-menu

**cartoonp** · 8 Oct 21, 01:33 PM

The slave museum at the docks very intesting Beatles museum

figment05 · 8 Oct 21, 08:13 PM

Living in Liverpool i would say the beauty of the city is its a large but small at the same time. Walking from brownlow hill down there are many things they could do. All the museums are worth a visit. For a view of the city goto central library next to the world museum and head to the top floor were you can walk out onto the roof area for a good view. If your thinking about paid items you have a couple of bowling places or the VR centre in st john shoppin mall. But guess it depends what they like. If they are into music then the British Music Experience is another place to visit. For a couple of different options williamsontunnels which is up near the uni is a differnt experience or book onto a walking heritage tour. If they like water sports then liverpoolwatersports offer paddleboarding in the albert dock or canoes. If they are football fans then maybe a trip to anfield for a tour (simple bus ride away). Basically lots of options depending on weather and likes.

8 Oct 21, 12:30 PM	#1
	8 Oct 21, 12:30 PM dizzy1 Excited about Disney
dizzy1 Excited about Disney Join Date: Mar 15	Anyone from Liverpool? My daughter is attending an Open Day at Liverpool John Moore's next week. We really don't know the city so I would like some advice. We are looking at the Mount Pleasant campus, around the cathedrals. My husband and 14 year old son are travelling with us, but not attending the open day. Does anyone have suggestions for them to occupy themselves for a few hours? They won't have access to our car, so it would need to be local. All suggestions welcome!

8 Oct 21, 12:36 PM	#2
	8 Oct 21, 12:36 PM Blue nose Imagineer
Blue nose Imagineer Join Date: Mar 16	The World museum isn't far to walk from there. Its completely free and amazing. Could easily spend all day inside and a cafe. Not sure if you still have to book tickets due to Covid. Think the observatory by appointment and not sure if chargable too. The city is relatively small so could walk to the Albert Dock for a wander in about 25 mins. If it's the weekend check out if Everton/Liverpool football teams are at 'home'. This can make the city additionally busy and rowdy depending on who is playing.

8 Oct 21, 12:44 PM	#4
	8 Oct 21, 12:44 PM dizzy1 Excited about Disney Thread Starter
dizzy1 Thread Starter Excited about Disney Join Date: Mar 15	Brilliant. Thank you both for your advice.

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	8 Oct 21, 01:05 PM JudyC Imagineer
JudyC Imagineer Join Date: May 05	Bold Street is good for different casual eateries if they need food 😀 There are plenty free museums, some on William Brown street and some near the dock area. I think there is an indoors crazy golf Ghetto golf at the Cains brewery, 15-20 minutes walk from the centre. Edited to say I looked at the crazy golf and it's over 18's only sorry __________________ 2018 Vegas & San Diego 2017 Vegas/Arizona/Utah 2013 New York/Vegas/California 2010 California 2000 2004 2006 2008 2011 2015 Nov 24 in planning mode Florida 93 94 03 2023 DLP Edited at 01:07 PM.

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	8 Oct 21, 01:08 PM dizzy1 Excited about Disney Thread Starter
dizzy1 Thread Starter Excited about Disney Join Date: Mar 15	Just discovered Arcains video game arcade, at Cains Brewery... my bet is my son will vote for this!

8 Oct 21, 01:32 PM	#8
	8 Oct 21, 01:32 PM marypoppins38 Imagineer
marypoppins38 Imagineer Join Date: Mar 10	Nothing to add to the other great advice apart from if you are looking for somewhere to eat then there are lots of lovely places on Hope St right near the Uni. I went to Moose Coffee with dd for brunch a couple of weeks ago and it was fantastic. The pancakes and French toast were amazing. moosecoffee.co/our-menu

8 Oct 21, 08:13 PM	#10
	8 Oct 21, 08:13 PM figment05 Very Serious Dibber
figment05 Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Jan 14	Living in Liverpool i would say the beauty of the city is its a large but small at the same time. Walking from brownlow hill down there are many things they could do. All the museums are worth a visit. For a view of the city goto central library next to the world museum and head to the top floor were you can walk out onto the roof area for a good view. If your thinking about paid items you have a couple of bowling places or the VR centre in st john shoppin mall. But guess it depends what they like. If they are into music then the British Music Experience is another place to visit. For a couple of different options williamsontunnels which is up near the uni is a differnt experience or book onto a walking heritage tour. If they like water sports then liverpoolwatersports offer paddleboarding in the albert dock or canoes. If they are football fans then maybe a trip to anfield for a tour (simple bus ride away). Basically lots of options depending on weather and likes.