The Liners have gone. Down by the waterfront the Port of Liverpool Building, the Cunard Building and Liver Building still stand proud. But all they have to stand guard over are the ferries to Ireland, the Isle of Man and across the Mersey to Birkenhead. Thankfully the city authorities have made good use of the derelict dockland, and Albert Dock is now a major tourist attraction.
What can you find there? Well, try this lot:
- The Merseyside Maritime Museum
- The HM Customs & Excise Museum
- The Museum of Liverpool Life
- The Tate Gallery
- The Beatles Story Museum
If that is not enough for you, there are shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, and all of this within a couple of blocks. You will probably need a couple of days to see it all. I had an afternoon, and I managed to do the Tate, some shopping and a pub. By that time my feet had had enough.
Talking of feet, much of the area is cobbled. You should most definitely not come here in heels, and even comfortable courts like I was wearing will not protect you for long. Stout walking shoes are recommended.