Built by Jesse Hartley in 1846, Albert Dock is as synonymous with Liverpool as The Beatles and Anfield. A UNESCO World Heritage site, and home to the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the UK, the waterfront site draws over two million visitors each year. So what’s the attraction? It’s difficult to concisely sum up, but suffice to say the area is at the forefront of the city’s vibrant tourist trade. Thronged with boutique shops, bars, restaurants and cafes, Albert Dock is also home to an array of free visitor attractions, including the award-winning Tate Modern, the International Slavery Museum and the fascinating Merseyside Maritime Museum. Fans of Liverpool’s favourite sons should not miss The Beatles Story, a unique attraction that immerses visitors in all things Beatles. Chart the journey of the Fab Four as they conquer America and become the most influential band in history. In the evening the buildings on the dockside are moodily lit up, making the area perfect for a romantic stroll. If you find it impossible to leave, then don’t: two on-side hotels let you soak up the ambiance for a little longer. An integral part of the city’s fabric for over 160 years, Albert Dock deserves to be on every Liverpool visitor’s itinerar
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What a superb historic location to spend a day. Lovely shops and eating establishments. Catch a sunny day and you can't go wrong get.
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Paul Sheldon -
01-11-2016
