Best Time to Visit

The peak season for visiting Liverpool is late spring and summer, which is when you will be able to take advantage of the warmest weather (up to 20°C). Earlier in spring or the first weeks of autumn are good alternatives if you want to find fewer crowds, but still decent weather. Being a seaside city, Liverpool has a maritime climate, which means summers are warm and winters are not extremely cold. However, the weather can be unpredictable — make sure you take a look at the forecast before packing.

Passport & Visa

For travel to the UK, citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland (except Irish citizens) need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). However, those planning to work or study in the UK for more than six months will need to obtain the appropriate visa. Additionally, residents of nine other countries — including Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States — can also visit the UK for up to six months without a visa, but they will still need an ETA. To ensure a smooth journey, it is advisable to consult the UK government website for any specific visa requirements or regulations.

• Web:

  www.gov.uk/uk-border-control

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)

The Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is situated approximately 7.5 miles southeast of the heart of the city. There are multiple transportation options available to travel between the airport and the city centre, including buses, trains, taxis, or private cars. For bus and train services to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, you can find relevant information on Merseytravel's website. National Express operates various services connecting Liverpool to different locations. Tickets can be used for Arriva bus services that run to and from the airport, including the convenient 500 Airport Express bus service, as well as the 80A, 82A, and 86A bus services that also serve the airport. These buses can be accessed via the Liverpool One bus station. Another option is to take a taxi, which typically takes around 20 minutes to reach the city centre.

• Web:

  www.liverpoolairport.com

• Address:

  Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Liverpool

Public Transport

Many of the city’s main attractions are within easy reach from the town centre, so you might want to consider bringing a comfortable pair of shoes and exploring them on foot. However, if you prefer public transportation, you'll find frequent service throughout the day, and a limited number of bus services operating during the night. Liverpool has two bus stations situated on Roe Street and Paradise Street, both in close proximity to the town centre. There is an underground system that operates between the city's four main train stations: Lime Street, Central Station, James Street, and Moorfields.

• Web:

  www.merseytravel.gov.uk

Taxi

There are many taxi ranks throughout the city, including ranks at all the major train and bus stations. They can also be hailed anywhere on the street. One Call Taxis +44 151 546 5555 ComCab +44 151 298 2222

Electricity

The United Kingdom uses the Type G electric plug, which is one with three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. And it operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.