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Rachael Blackmore inducted as Grand National Legend
Grand National - Aintree Racecourse
Conditions are looking good for the opening day of The Randox Grand National Festival
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The world will be watching as the Grand National returns to Aintree Racecourse
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Runners declared for the 2026 Randox Grand National
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Visitors urged to plan their journeys ahead of Grand National weekend
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Rachael Blackmore honoured as Grand National Legend with new bar at Aintree Racecourse
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How do you choose a winner❓
Shinners from Sky Bet is the man with the answers and plenty of advice about your race-card over the next couple of days at Aintree.
#Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool #Aintree #GrandNational
Big question everyone’s lips…..wha are the loos like at Aintree❓ Of course Leanne has the answers!
And she’s finding the first outfits for 2026 😍
#Aintree #GrandNational #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool
And GATES ARE OPEN! 🥳
Leanne & Jay are with you all day for The Opening Show at Aintree Racecourse.
There’s loads of new stuff to see including O Beach & Blackmore’s Bar.
Watch for all the info you need about what to expect from three incredible days at Aintree.
#Liverpool #Aintree #GrandNational
Tonight the city is lit up ready for the Randox Grand National 2026 😍
The Grand Reveal took place today in Exchange Flags as excitement built for the return of the city’s biggest annual event.
Legendary jockeys took to the stage to share their stories, visitors snapped photos with Grand National winner Neptune Collonges as a host of family-friendly activities took over the square.
From tomorrow over 150,000 race-goers will descend on Aintree Racecourse for three magical days.
Who’s going to Aintree❓
#Aintree #GrandNational #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool
DeLuca’s in Concert Square has all of your Grand National weekend plans sorted! 🥂🪩
Whether you’re wanting cocktails on the terrace, a few rounds of darts, or a private booth to enjoy with all your mates, all while watching The Grand National on the big screen, this is the place to be!
Oh and did we mention, they even have their very own style competition that you can enter!
We caught up with Director, Ollie, to hear more! 🎉
#DeLucas #Liverpool #GrandNational #ConcertSquare #LiverpoolBars
The Grand Reveal is officially HERE! 🏇🏆
On right now until 6pm in Exchange Flags, you can become a jockey for the day, meet a Grand National winning horse, try out your race day commentary & much more!
And what a day for it too! 🤩
#Liverpool #GrandNational #TheGuideLiverpool #TheGrandReveal #TheGrandNational
It’s Junior Fans Takeover Week at the home of Everton Football Club, Hill Dickinson Stadium 💙🥳
From tomorrow (Wednesday 8 April) until Friday 10 April the ultimate Junior Fan experience is launching, transforming the Hill Dickinson Stadium into the perfect playground for your mini-blues.
🔵 Mini Tunnel Tours
You can book a Mini Tunnel Tour where the kids can pose in the press box, walk out through the new players tunnel, designed to give the ultimate Everton experience.
🔵 Free Activities
There’s also a host of free stuff to do including a Creative Corner at the Trinity Place Cafe with arts, crafts, balloon modelling and even a special Game Zone with football challenges and soft play.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity for your Junior Blues to experience the home@of Theo club like never before, all this week.
Follow @evertonstadium & of visit the @everton website for more.
#Everton #EvertonFC #EFC #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool
More than ever, people want to understand and keep their bodies better.
And that means taking a proactive approach to health so you can make better lifestyle choices and hopefully head off any worrying issues before they begin.
Randox Health – which this year celebrates a 10-year partnership with the Grand National Festival – can help with a range of comprehensive, personalised health checks designed to build a clearer picture of an individual’s current health and identify any areas that may be of concern.
Providing health testing that works around you, with easy walk-in bookings and quick 15-minute appointments. You can book into their clinics at a time that suits you, whether that’s before/after work, during lunch breaks, or on the weekend.
The Everyman/Everywoman tests are full body health test, designed to fit your life and track your progress over time. Regular blood testing’s one of the smartest ways to stay on top of your health and this isn’t just about checking where you are today with those 150 key data findings – it’s about support long term health, with a follow-up check six months later so you can track any progress and measure results.
Follow @randox_health to find out more and head to our homepage to find out how you could win a free Everyman/ Everywoman test @theguideliverpool (link in our story above)
#Liverpool #RandoxHealth #TheGuideLiverpool
“Liverpool’s Met Gala” Ladies Day returns to Aintree Racecourse this Friday, 10 April 👒👗🥳
Gates will open at Aintree at 10.30am this Friday as thousands of stylish visitors will descend on the course for Ladies Day 2026.
The Style Awards are back, there’s loads of new additions, the fashion stakes will be higher than ever before and it’s the first time Ladies Day has sold out since 2012.
Lydia from @aintreeracecourse has all the info you need on how to have the perfect day.
#LadiesDay #Aintree #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool #GrandNational
Africa Oyé is back 🥳
The UK’s largest celebration of African music and culture makes its welcome return to Sefton Park on 20th & 21st June 2026.
This year will be a ticketed event and you can book your ticket now via the @africaoye website.
Festival Organiser Paul Duhaney tells us what we can expect, who is on the lineup and about the changes to this year’s festival.
Who’s going❓🤩
#Liverpool #AfricaOye #TheGuideLiverpool
Morning Liverpool. Enjoy your extra day off in the city. We’ve got the perfect waterfront for a Bank Holiday day out 👇
🛥️ Take in the sights at Liverpool Marina
☕️ Coffee & bites @fikacoffeeliverpool at Liverpool Watersports Centre
💝 Enjoy the shops like @thenestuk, tuck into fish n chips docklands_fish_chips or delicious Foccacia @franciesfocaccia, inside @thealbertdock
🎶 Explore the world’s largest collection of Beatles memorabilia @beatlesstory
🍴 Lunch onboard @daffodilliverpool
🤩 Learn about Liverpool’s incredible history @museumofliverpool (it’s free and open 10am-5pm)
🛍️ Shop ‘til you drop @liverpool_oneofficial (10am-6pm)
What are your plans for Bank Holiday Monday❓
#Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool
Wow Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow & Fire🤩🤩🤩
What a rip-roaring, incredible show today at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena. Our Arthur has his review here.
Last tickets available now for two shows on Easter Sunday, 11.30am and 6.30pm. Don’t miss it!
#Liverpool #HotWheels #TheGuideLiverpool
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