A rich maritime history runs through the veins of scousers and there’s a place next to the River Mersey, which we think encapsulates Liverpool better than any other. When it opened in 1846, Albert Dock changed the city, it has since been given a new lease of life as a visitor attraction. We have your ultimate guide.
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00:00 Iconic in style, immense in ambition. Liverpool's docks dominated global trade in the 19th century
00:08 with Albert Dock at their heart. After falling into disrepair in the post-war years, it was
00:13 given a new lease of life in the 80s. With a mix of commercial, leisure and residential
00:18 uses you can easily spend a day getting lost here, so we have your ultimate guide to the
00:23 Royal Albert Dock. If you're a fan of the fab four, then we've got the place for you.
00:29 Award winning, The Beatles Story is the world's largest permanent exhibition purely devoted
00:35 to telling the story of the fab four's rise to fame. It takes visitors on an immersive
00:39 journey through the lives, charms, culture and music of the world's greatest band. More
00:45 than 600,000 visitors a year head to Tate Liverpool to enjoy some major European exhibitions
00:50 of modern art as well as their permanent collection. But just to note, the building will temporarily
00:56 close before reopening in 2025 with a brand new look. Discover Liverpool's seafaring past
01:03 and find out about life at sea at the Maritime Museum. And you don't have to go far to learn
01:08 about historical and contemporary slavery at the International Slavery Museum which
01:12 is in the same building. Now if you need some retail therapy, there's a carefully curated
01:18 collection of shops on offer, like The Nest which opened its doors in 2018. An artist
01:23 herself, Oona Catherine, works with more than 30 designers, photographers and makers, predominantly
01:28 from the North West. This is a real hidden gem. Nature's Treasure is practically an institution
01:35 by now. Unusual and offbeat goodies make this a shop with a difference from geodes and petrified
01:42 wood to intricate carvings, rare gemstones and salt lamps. These are the sort of quirky
01:47 collectibles you can find inside. If you've got a sweet tooth, you can get your sugar
01:52 fix at either Quay Confectionary or Roly's Fudge. And after a day of soaking up culture
01:57 and bagging some keepsakes to take home, you'll surely have built up an appetite. With Middle
02:03 Eastern, Mexican, Italian and Thai cuisines plus more on offer, there is something to
02:08 suit almost all tastes. The site has a mix of chain and independent eateries, whether
02:13 you're after a casual snack or more formal dining vibe, there's a marvellous mix of dining
02:18 establishments. A particular favourite of locals and tourists alike is Rough Handmade,
02:23 which serves up freshly baked sweets and savoury goods and possibly the most decadent hot chocolate
02:29 in the city. Independence, Madre, Mare and La Unulita all offer up some delectable small
02:34 plates if you just want to grab something light. No wonder this place is so popular
02:39 because whatever the weather, not only does it look fantastic, but there is so much to
02:45 do and see. More than 6 million visitors a year now flock to enjoy Albert Dock's unique
02:51 mix of history, culture and leisure. And from 2018, it got its seal of approval, making
02:57 it the Royal Albert Dock, one of the most iconic places in Liverpool.
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