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ARTS, CULTURE & TOURISM
School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX
Tel: 0151 702 5324
BLUECOAT
The Bluecoat is Liverpool’s
creative hub. It’s a place where
bright minds come to exercise
their
intellectual
curiosity
and fuel their creativity. It’s a
centre of excellence where
the North West’s finest visual
arts, music, dance and literary
talents showcase their skills.
The oldest Grade 1 listed
building in Liverpool, The
Bluecoat reopened to the
public in 2008 following a £14.5
million redevelopment. It’s a
soothing, inspiring place; one
where a steady procession
of visitors can find everything
from artisan coffee to bespoke
gifts. A handful of independent
retailers hold shop in the
courtyard and garden, while
Upstairs at Bluecoat sees
seasonal produce artfully
served with a fine selection of
wine. There’s also a children’s
menu, because everyone is
welcome at the city’s premier
creative space. Pop in on a
typical week and you’ll find a
handful of eclectic exhibitions
livening up the centre; expect
everything from contemporary
art to cutting-edge design to be
championed. With an in-house
print studio, The Bluecoat
doesn’t just exhibit art: it also
creates it, with a screenprint
and etching studio granting
experienced printmakers a
chance to share their latest
creations with the public.
