There are many reasons why Liverpool is among the most visited cities in the United Kingdom, with cultural and sporting highlights, plus plenty of places to enjoy some food and drink. Want to combine a love of football with sightseeing? Travel packages from weloveholodays have you covered, with exclusive deals for the trip to Liverpool HERE.
Music lovers will certainly get their money's worth at The Beatles Story museum. There’s even a replica of the Cavern Club, the birthplace of the Beatles. Visitors can also learn to play a Beatles song on a replica guitar.
For a breath of fresh air, take a stroll through the Royal Albert Dock harbour. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a complex of museums, shops, restaurants and bars. You can also enjoy a breathtaking view of the Liverpool skyline on a trip on the Mersey ferry.
An extensive shopping experience is also possible in Liverpool thanks to lively vintage and second-hand shops as well as small boutiques and extensive shopping centres, including Liverpool ONE.
Art lovers will be mesmerised by the Tate Liverpool gallery. It houses a collection of British art, while the Walker Art Gallery showcases art from all over Europe. In the artists' neighbourhood of Ropewalks, everything revolves around street art. The neighbourhood is now regarded as the centre of Liverpool's independent cultural scene. It is home to numerous galleries, music venues, small book and record shops, Victorian warehouses, bars and restaurants.
The historic Georgian Quarter is also worth a visit. It is home to some of the finest Georgian buildings in the city, including the Philharmonic Dining Rooms, one of England's most splendid pubs.
Looking for fantastic views? Then Liverpool Cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in the world, is the place to be. From the viewing platform you get a fantastic view over the city and the River Mersey.
For the night owls among Bayer 04 fans, the numerous historic pubs, rooftop bars and dance floors of the city's best clubs are recommended after dark.
Standing on the pitch where the Werkself players perform - for many Bayer 04 club members, this wish became reality at this year's Members' kickabout. Around 400 active participants of all ages took the opportunity to experience the BayArena from a new and special perspective. And there was also plenty going on in the stands: The event attracted more than 1,000 visitors in total and provided an atmospheric end to the season.
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Lying third in the Bundesliga, the Werkself made a faltering start in 2026 after the winter break, but gradually rediscovered winning ways and, as in the previous campaign, were among the top 16 in Europe and the top four in the DFB Pokal. In the Bundesliga, the Werkself also remained in the race for Champions League qualification right to the end. However, because setbacks repeatedly crept into the Werkself's performances between good displays and crucial games, it was not quite enough to secure a UCL spot in the end. A season with many ups and downs brought sixth place and qualification for the UEFA Europa League. Part II of the review of the 2025/26 season.
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Rogier Meijer is leaving Bayer 04 Leverkusen and returning to his native Netherlands: The 44-year-old will take over at Eredivisie club Sparta Rotterdam on 1 July. Meijer has been part of the Werkself coaching set-up since the start of the 2025/26 season - first as assistant coach to Erik ten Hag, then on Kasper Hjulmand's staff.
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Following the final match of the 2025/26 season, the prevailing feeling was naturally one of disappointment after missing out on qualification for the Champions League. The Werkself finished the Bundesliga in sixth place, meaning they'll start the 2026/27 campaign in the Europa League. "But to talk negatively about everything now because of that would be wrong," stressed captain Robert Andrich following the final game, knowing that the past year at Bayer 04 was marked, more than almost any other, by the start of a new era and the courage to change – and in particular, the belief in a positive direction. Everyone was aware this process would need time. The first part of the 2025/26 season review.
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