Liverpool & The Marvels Of Merseyside
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TCRU9095
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
New Itinerary
With an ongoing programme of urban and social renewal, the fortunes of Liverpool with its impressive cultural heritage, have changed to make it one of the most pleasant, exciting and dynamic cities in Northern England. Scousers are justifiably proud of their city with its musical legacy, transformed centre, famous ferry 'cross the Mersey and regenerated docks. Explore Liverpool from your centrally located hotel and enjoy an included visit to the peaceful Merseyside village of Port Sunlight founded by the Victorian entrepreneur, Lord Lever, as well as time in pretty Chester. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea cruise around the South Liverpool Dock system aboard the Floating Grace and a visit to a green oasis on the edge of the city with a rare Tudor house at its heart
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Your Highlights
- Centrally located hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner
- Entrance & visit to Speke Hall & Gardens
- Afternoon Tea cruise around Liverpool Docks aboard the Floating Grace
- Entrance to Port Sunlight Museum
- Visit to Chester
- Tea / coffee after dinner
- Porterage
Your Itinerary
Day 1 Journey northwards with comfort stops en-route to Liverpool for your 4-night stay in your centrally located 4* hotel. Porterage on arrival DBBDay 2 - 4 At leisure in Liverpool with two included excursions.
You will have a full day at leisure in Liverpool to explore under your own steam. There are many innovative museums and galleries to visit as well as a cathedral (and one to spare!). Liverpool city centre is often referred to in 'quarters' from the Georgian Quarter to bohemian Ropewalks, Chinatown to Baltic Triangle, the Waterfront to the Cavern Quarter.
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Speke Hall & Afternoon Tea aboard the Floating Grace
Speke Hall is a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house in an unusual setting on the banks of the River Mersey. Restored in the 19th century, it is a unique mixture of Tudor simplicity and Victorian Arts and Crafts' aesthetics. A glimpse into Speke Hall’s past is a journey through a history of empire, where successive generations of Speke’s owners played their part in the East India Company, Atlantic slave-trading, plantation slavery and international politics. Speke Hall’s close proximity to Liverpool, once Britain’s largest slaving port, enabled its owners to play key roles in the British empire for nearly four hundred years. The gardens are a delight with the North and South Lawns, Victorian formal Rose Garden as well as the woodlands of the wider estate.
Later on, head back to the centre to immerse yourself in the city's maritime heritage as you enjoy a 2-hour scenic cruise of the historic docks and Liverpool Marina with a commentary and a delicious Afternoon Tea - assorted sandwiches, mini cakes and fresh scones with clotted cream and jam all washed down with a pot of English breakfast tea!
Port Sunlight Village & Roman Chester
A morning visit to Lord Lever's idyllic Port Sunlight Village (entrance included) for a fascinating insight into life in the late 1800s. The village was constructed as a home for workers at his soap factory, Lever Brothers, and today features a captivating museum, beautiful architecture, a world-class gallery and stunning parks. Continue onto Chester with time to explore this classic, contemporary city bursting with must see treasures, 2000 years of history and spectacular shopping.
Day 5 Return southwards to interchange with suitable stops en-route. Back to top
Accommodation
4* City Centre Hotel
Ropewalks Hotel, Liverpool
In a prime location on Seel Street in Liverpool, the 4* Ropewalks Hotel offers a blend of comfort and contemporary urban style in the heart of the city. The location offers great access to the city's historic landmarks, excellent shopping as well as nightlife. At the Ropewalks Hotel you can expect attentive staff, high quality amenities and modern design as well as stylishly decorated guestrooms with flat screen TV, WiFi and all mod cons including tea/coffee making facilities (plus modern 'open' style wardrobes). There is a bar/restaurant as well as a lift.
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