Free festivals, warehouse bars and arty beaches: 48 hours in Liverpool
Merseyside is having a moment - make sure you don't miss out
THERE's more to Liverpool than its music legacy.
This former seafarers’ city is back in the spotlight over the summer with a huge contemporary arts festival and Europe’s biggest free music event.
Add to that quirky cafes, warehouse bars and a beach right on your doorstep, and you’ve got yourself a lorra, lorra fun.
JOIN the festival-goers
The has kicked off with art installations all over the city – catch it before October 16.
Meanwhile, the free (July 21-24) has Lianne La Havas and local boys The Wombats on the bill.
Fancy some retail therapy?
Then hit boho for galleries and vintage stores such as Gasp.
For more 1960s nostalgia, take a , £10, where Love Me Do is played as you take in the skyline.
Up the road, Maray offers small Middle Eastern plates such as lamb kofta with smoked paprika tahini and pine nuts, £6.
PARTY in warehouse bars
Warehouses and factories in Baltic Triangle are now hipster bars and clubs.
With open log fires, VW Camper Vans, fairy lights and live music, has all the fun of a festival without the mud.
Seek out the 99 doughnut – custard-filled with a flake – at nearby .
Then dance it off at , a former recycling yard hosting everything from club nights to early morning raves and martial arts events.
Double rooms cost from £66.50 per night.