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The Grand National
This legendary horse race, held annually at Aintree Racecourse, is not just about the sport—it’s a major highlight in Liverpool’s social calendar, offering a variety of exciting events and activities that draw visitors from all over the globe.
The Grand National weekend transforms Liverpool into a hub of excitement, where fashion, fun, and festivity meet world-class horse racing. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or looking for a glamorous day out, there’s something for everyone. Get your finest outfits and join the fashionable crowds for Ladies’ Day, famous for its incredible array of stylish and sometimes extravagant hats and outfits.
Beyond the racecourse, the city buzzes with related activities. Restaurants, bars, and clubs throughout Liverpool embrace the Grand National spirit, offering themed menus, drinks, and entertainment. Special race day events, including live screenings, are held across the city, making sure you can catch all the action even if you’re not at the track.
Family-friendly events also take over the city, with fun fairs, face painting, and family zones set up to ensure that everyone can get in on the fun. And let’s not forget the bustling nightlife scene that caps off each day with music, dancing, and plenty of celebratory cheer.
So, whether you’re placing bets, sipping champagne, or just soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, The Grand National in Liverpool is an unmissable event. Keep an eye on The Guide Liverpool’s Grand National section for all the details on race schedules, fashion tips, and the best spots to enjoy this spectacular season of horse racing and high spirits.
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San Carlo is bringing a taste of Sicily to Castle Street with a brand new winter menu! 🍝
Known for their deliciously decadent dishes, San Carlo always uses the very best seasonal ingredients, sourcing and flying them in so that they’re totally authentic.
We sent Rach down to check out what’s new! 😍🇮🇹
#SanCarlo #CastleStreet #Liverpool #Italian #LiverpoolItalian #TheGuideLiverpool #LiverpoolFood
Today Rach got a first look at the new Ivy Asia restaurant and caught up with general manager Chris to find out why it’s the perfect new addition to Castle Street 🤩
We are so excited for its arrival as it is absolutely stunning inside and out and we’re sure you’ll agree!🔥
#liverpool #theguideliverpool #thingstodoinliverpool #ivyasia #ivyasialiverpool #castlestreet #firstlook #liverpoolrestaurant
Bridge Chapel in Garston has unveiled a brand new remembrance garden ahead of Remembrance Sunday this weekend! 🫶
Complete with an estimated 5,000 handmade poppies, this project has been in the works since February and we’re so pleased to see its completion.
Bridge Chapel will be hosting a Remembrance Service on Sunday 9th November and an Act of Remembrance on Tuesday 11th November.
A huge well done to all involved ❤️
#RemembranceDay #Remembrance #RemembranceSunday #PoppyDay #Poppy #TheGuideLiverpool #Liverpool #BridgeChapel
Come inside the new Pasta Cosa at the Royal Albert Dock 😍
You’ll love their fresh pasta served up exactly how you want it , the Arancini to start is delicious, and the show-stopper for us was the Tiramisu Cups, with a choice of flavours, including Cherry & Amaretto 👌👌
Tuck in today, you won’t regret it!
#Liverpool #LiverpoolFood #PastaCosa #AlbertDock #TheGuideLiverpool
Tonight will see the waterfront shine for the final night of River of Light 2025 ✨
You’ll find 10 artworks at places like the Pier Head, Royal Albert Dock and Mann Island.
We met artist Venya, one of the brains behind Face Value inside the Mann Island Atrium. He told us how incredible it’s been to be involved again this year.
Don’t miss it, 5-9pm this evening. 💫
#Liverpool #RiverOfLight
WHAT AN ENTRANCE 😍
It was a full house at The Hill Dickinson Stadium today as it hosts the Rugby League Ashes match 2/3
This is a huge moment for Everton’s Hill Dickinson. First non football event at Everton’s new home. With Five St Helens players in the squad and Harry Smith who’s an Evertonian 👏
Another great event for the city of Liverpool ✅
#rugbyashes #theguideliverpool #hilldickinsonstadium #everton
The Guide Liverpool Heroes is just three weeks away and we can now unveil our HEADLINER💫
We’ll be celebrating the city region’s most inspiring individuals on Friday 21 November at Titanic Hotel Liverpool and helping us on the night will be…
Our amazing headline performer 🤩🤩🤩
#Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool
Liverpool’s Albert Dock is well & truly in the Halloween spirit 🎃👻🕷️
Will you join the search for The Albert Hartley? 🏴☠️
#TheGuideLiverpool #Liverpool #AlbertDock #TheAlbertDock #DockShorts
Happy Halloween from Knowsley Safari 🎃
#KnowsleySafari #HappyHalloween #Halloween #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool
Get set for a HUGE weekend in Liverpool which includes a SUPER SATURDAY! 🤩
Jay & Gem are at one of the ten incredible artworks that make up River of Light 2025, which finishes at 9pm on Sunday. There’s good news though, as you can experience the stunning displays later on Saturday, open that night until 10pm. ✨
🏉The city also welcomes the Rugby League Ashes, with England taking on Australia at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday with ice off at 2.30pm. It’s a complete sell out so get there nice and handy to enjoy the atmosphere in the city’s shiny new stadium.
⚡ The Gladiators Live Tour also slams into the M&S Bank Arena with tw shows on Saturday and on Sunday! Last tickets available now.
🎃Plus there’s loads of Halloween goings on with the annual Katumba Parade starting on Bold Street tonight at 7pm, Blackstock Market’s Upside Down Market, Knowsley Safari’s Trick or Treat Trail and the Day of the Dead Festival at Southport’s Adventure Coast.
Get out and experience the city as it shines bright for Halloween weekend and our advice is to jump the train with Merseyrail, use public transport, leave plenty of time, and TAG us and @visitliverpool_ in all of your pics!
#Liverpool #Halloween #RugbyLeagueAshes #Gladiators #RiverOfLight #LiverpoolHalloween #ThingsToDoInLiverpool #VisitLiverpool #TheGuideLiverpool
Liverpool Nightlife CIC has launched its 17th bleed box in the city to support with the safety of our community! 🌃
Located at Queen Square, this bleed box is a vital part of the work Jon Hughes & Liverpool Nightlife CIC are doing to make our streets safer for everyone.
We caught up with Jon to hear all about it. 🌟
#TheGuideLiverpool #Liverpool #LiverpoolNightlife #QueenSquare #BleedBox #BleedBoxes
Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum is the only type of national museum dedicated to transatlantic slavery in the world, and it’s about to undergo a major redevelopment.
As final exhibits were removed and placed into storage ahead of the refurb we met Head of the Museum, Michelle Charters OBE to find out what we can expect when it’s re-opens its doors on the Royal Albert Dock.
#Liverpool #InternationalSlaveryMuseum #LiverpoolHistory #Museum #TheGuideLiverpool
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