5 days in Liverpool Itinerary

Famous for being the birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool is a vibrant city with an outstanding cultural heritage.

Get some historical perspective at Powis Castle and Garden and National Trust - Chirk Castle. Appreciate the collections at Royal Air Force Museum Midlands and The British Ironwork Centre. Change things up with these side-trips from Liverpool: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (in Wrexham), Penrhyn Castle (National Trust) (in Bangor) and Plas Mawr (in Conwy). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Lakeland Motor Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool, and step into the grandiose world of Sizergh Castle.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Liverpool online day trip planner.

If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Manchester Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport. In August in Liverpool, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.