markm Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) Down form Newcastle a few days scouting things out for my 16 year old, who starts college down there at the end of Aug. Suggestions please (On a budget-ish) as we are off on hols to Florida next week. Must be wife friendly (lol). Edited July 26, 2023 by markm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Son used to live close to the centre of liverpool, when we went up a few times and stayed in a hotel we used ibis Styles, Liverpool Centre, Dale Street. It's clean and tidy, fairly cheap and you can walk to the city centre, Parking is just round the corner, it is on a busy street , but to be honest we never noticed any noise. It's got a slight Beatles theme, but then doesn't everything in liverpool lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellywinner Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Always stay at The Pullman Hotel, great rates and at the docks in a quiet spot, parking round the corner in secure car park...with reduced rates from hotel. Good stroll round the docks, go see the Cathedral its a must. Some good museums at the dock area, get ferry across the Mersey to see the ww2 Submarine. Liverpool L1 shopping area, Mathew Street more bars than you can drink in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted July 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Cheers so far. Got the accommodation booked. More about things to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 The ‘in’ thing to do in Liverpool used to be standing watching your car and continually counting the wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 If you like Indian food try Mowgli, 3 water street L2 0RD, went a year or so ago , food served in tiffin tins, amazing flavours, let the waiters guide you they know whats good. And on Saturday we went with Son to Bouchon 55 castle street L2 9TN, a french restaurant, very good food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 As already said, some excellent museums and displays, if that is your 'thing'. There are some excellent Restaurants in Bold Street, producing a wide variety of International cuisine. Also a very good rail link to Southport or Chester from Central Station (20 minutes service). At Chester Station, there is a circular bus service which will take you to the City centre. Plenty to see at both of those locations. If you go to Southport, Walkers of Wesley Street is a highly recommended cafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 2 hours ago, London Best said: The ‘in’ thing to do in Liverpool used to be standing watching your car and continually counting the wheels! I have been retired for 22 years and they had stopped nicking wheels before that. Nobody wants them any more as most cars come already fitted with alloys. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Hang out in chapel street if you want to see footballers (LFC) and perhaps Sir Kenny A coffee shop is on the ground floor if you want to have a drink while you wait John Barnes sometimes hangs out there. It is next to Baltic Towers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deker Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 I took my in-laws there in May as they're Beatles fans, the red bus tour with the museum tickets was good value (https://liverpoolcitysights.com/city-beatles-tour) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 26/07/2023 at 12:53, London Best said: The ‘in’ thing to do in Liverpool used to be standing watching your car and continually counting the wheels! Here's one just for you ! 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Westley said: Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 Thanks! Seems about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 16 hours ago, Westley said: Here's one just for you ! 😄 I take great humbridge at that MEME. That is absolutely not the case in Liverpool - totally inaccurate - It hasn't been burnt out!!!🤣 Here endeth the mikey take from a Woolyback!!😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 26 minutes ago, discobob said: I take great humbridge at that MEME. That is absolutely not the case in Liverpool - totally inaccurate - It hasn't been burnt out!!!🤣 YET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Yellow Bear said: YET Lost our Shogun in the Echo Arena fire, so,in our case it's true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Diver One said: Lost our Shogun in the Echo Arena fire, so,in our case it's true! At least there would not have been much fuel in it.......there never was in mine ! 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Westley said: At least there would not have been much fuel in it.......there never was in mine ! 🙄 So, it’s not just wheels they nick in Liverpool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, London Best said: So, it’s not just wheels they nick in Liverpool! Not from a Shogun, unless it was still at the pumps ! 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 All jokes aside, the last time I went to Liverpool I came back to my parked car to find that someone had stolen the front windscreen wiper blades. They have a reputation well-deserved, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yates Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 13 minutes ago, Genghis said: All jokes aside, the last time I went to Liverpool I came back to my parked car to find that someone had stolen the front windscreen wiper blades. They have a reputation well-deserved, in my opinion. Calm down, calm down 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Genghis said: All jokes aside, the last time I went to Liverpool I came back to my parked car to find that someone had stolen the front windscreen wiper blades. They have a reputation well-deserved, in my opinion. A rather sweeping statement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 There you go! Just seen on the news that Liverpool is hosting Europe’s largest “Gay Pride” event. That will keep you entertained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 On 26/07/2023 at 10:10, markm said: Down form Newcastle a few days scouting things out for my 16 year old, who starts college down there at the end of Aug. Suggestions please (On a budget-ish) as we are off on hols to Florida next week. Must be wife friendly (lol). Did you have a nice time 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1066 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 On 26/07/2023 at 12:53, London Best said: The ‘in’ thing to do in Liverpool used to be standing watching your car and continually counting the wheels! Well with it being once a city of culture, they now jack you car up and leave it on books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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