Liverpool Waterfront

Pier Head and the Three Graces

Pier Head is framed by the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building, together known as the Three Graces. The two Liver Birds on the Royal Liver Building face opposite ways: one over the city and one out to sea. This is also where you catch the Mersey Ferry and find the larger-than-life bronze of the Beatles, and it hosts light trails and outdoor concerts.

Royal Albert Dock and south

A short walk south, the Royal Albert Dock is the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the country, a restored working dock now filled with museums, galleries, shops and places to eat. Tate Liverpool and the Museum of Liverpool are part of the waterfront offer, and the M&S Bank Arena next door stages big concerts and events.

North towards the cruise terminal

Heading north, the waterfront passes Liverpool Cruise Terminal and the Isle of Man Steam Packet terminal before reaching Bramley-Moore Dock, the new home of Everton FC. For a full day, walk the stretch from the dock to Pier Head, take the ferry, then finish at one of the waterfront hotels or bars. The nearest Merseyrail stations are James Street and Moorfields.

Highlights

• The Three Graces and the Liver Birds
• Mersey Ferry departures from Pier Head
• The Beatles statue
• Royal Albert Dock, the largest group of Grade I listed buildings in the country
• Museum of Liverpool and Tate Liverpool

Good to know

• Nearest stations: James Street (Wirral line) and Moorfields (Wirral and Northern lines).
• The waterfront is open public space, free to walk at any time.
• Check the events calendar for concerts and light trails at Pier Head.

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