Liverpool’s Hidden Gems Walk

Walks, England, Merseyside, Liverpool
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Liverpool’s Hidden Gems Walk

Liverpool City Centre

by liverpoolcityregionca

  • 2 hours / 5.5km
  • 75

A circular walk around some of Liverpool’s hidden gems. Discover sculptures, street art, hidden tombs, Beatles-mania and sunken gardens.

  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. This circular walk starts at Liverpool Central station off Ranelagh St. With your back to the station, turn left.

    Step 1: This circular walk starts at Liverpool Central station off Ranelagh St. With your back to the station, turn left.

  2. Continue ahead, walking past the fenced off, small green on your left.

    Step 2: Continue ahead, walking past the fenced off, small green on your left.

  3. On your left is the neoclassical style, former Lyceum building. It served as England's first subscription library and a newsroom.

    Step 3: On your left is the neoclassical style, former Lyceum building. It served as England's first subscription library and a newsroom.

  4. Turn left to walk up Bold St.

    Step 4: Turn left to walk up Bold St.

  5. Can you spot the small wall plaques on the side of the Lyceum building?

    Step 5: Can you spot the small wall plaques on the side of the Lyceum building?

  6. Opened in July 1802 as a cultural hub for local merchants and scholars. It now has mini golf and a bar.

    Step 6: Opened in July 1802 as a cultural hub for local merchants and scholars. It now has mini golf and a bar.

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