5 Places to Learn Something New in Liverpool

Based beside the shimmering waters at the Albert Dock, and situated inside an old, imposing red-brick warehouse, the Tate Liverpool hosts one of the biggest collections of contemporary artworks in the country. With a regular turn-around of temporary exhibitions - displaying works from the likes of Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol - and a strong permanent collection, the Tate is sure to scratch everyone’s arty-itch.

On the more traditional side, the Walker Art Gallery - established in 1877 and based in an immense Neo-Classical building - displays work of the Old Masters, including Rembrandt, Poussin, and Degas. There’s also a strong focus on Pre-Raphaelite works, and a vast sculpture gallery full of smooth-white marble statues and busts. As a stately trip back in time, it has few rivals in the region.

Established in 2011, this museum is based by Pier Head and situated in a striking, jagged, postmodern. It houses over 6,000 objects which tell the tale of Liverpool, its people, and its global importance. Divided into themed zones, the exhibits will take you through ancient Neolithic settlements to the industrial revolution, using everything from costume and decorative art to oral testimonies and archaeological finds.

You can't visit the city that gave us the world's most famous pop-rock band without checking out this celebration of John, Paul, Ringo and George. This immersive experience takes you through the history of the Fab Four, reminding visitors of the hits, the artworks, and the sheer hysteria of Beatlemania.

Liverpool Cathedral is one of the largest in the UK and the 5th largest in the world, stretching into the sky with striking, intricately-designed Gothic revival towers. Wander through the vast halls, appreciating the colossal sandstone columns, the smaller offset chapels, and the mighty, gold-washed high altar. Of particular interest is the west window – a mass of vibrant colours that steadily reveal a picture the further you step away from it.