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Treat the red in your life this Christmas with gifts and experiences at Anfield Stadium. 🎁

Rach has got all the info on what you can leave under your Liverpool FC fan’s tree this year.

From vouchers to take on that thrilling Anfield Abseil, to meeting their favourite legends and more.

Plus there’s news of a Family Festive Fun Day that your little reds can’t miss. 🤩

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The Florrie’s Big Guitar-in is underway at St. George’s Hall with 601 performers confirmed for this evening.

The likes of The Farm, Red Rum Club and Banners will be on stage this evening and you can watch a live stream on @the_florrie ‘s Instagram page.

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“Astonishing” 😍

We found what visitors think of this year’s magical Light Before Christmas: Starlight at Liverpool Cathedral. ✨

You only have until Saturday to experience it so follow @livcathedral and visit their website to book tickets, you won’t be disappointed! 🌟

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Christmas has arrived at National Museums Liverpool and Leanne Campbell has got your next day out all wrapped up 🎁

Enjoy incredible artworks at the Walker Gallery, a Victoria Christmas at Sudley House, or an epic adventure with Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum.

There really is something for everyone across all six sparkling sites:
✨ Museum of Liverpool
✨ Lady Lever, Port Sunlight
✨ Walker Art Gallery
✨ Maritime Museum
✨ Sudley House
✨ World Museum

#Liverpool #Museum #LiverpoolMuseums #JollyJohnson #LadyLever #WalkerGallery #TheGuideLiverpool ...

HMS Prince of Wales is the UK’s largest aircraft carrier and will this week receive the Freedom of the City of Liverpool. It’s in Dock at Liverpool Cruise Terminal until Sunday. ⚓️

Today Jay went aboard to meet some of the crew who call it home to find out what life is like on board, including Lieutenant Andrew Davidson who says they are excited to be here in Liverpool.

#Liverpool #HMSPrinceOfWales #RoyalNavy #RoyalNavyShip #AircraftCarrier #LiverpoolCruiseTerminal #TheGuideLiverpool ...

Christmas has arrived at the Municipal Hotel & Spa 🤩👇

If making memories is top of your Christmas list this year, you can rely on the Municipal Hotel & Spa to help by adding its very own, and very special, kind of magic.

The iconic venue in Dale Street’s got a glittering selection of events and offerings throughout the festive season – as well as plans to help you start the New Year with a bang.

So whether you want to celebrate with something formal and fabulous, or a little more relaxed (but just as fantastic) the Municipal has got you covered.

For all the info head to @theguideliverpool 📲

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HUGE PRIZES TO BE WON 🤩

The LIVERPOOL ONE Big Advent Giveaway is back with a bang and another 12 days of unbelievable prizes from your favourite Liverpool ONE brands.

The first door is officially open and each day a new prize will be revealed with a total prize value of £5,000!

Make sure you’re following @liverpool_oneofficial and visit their website to enter. Watch as Rach brings you all of the info.

And happy countdown to Christmas 🎄🥳

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Are you ready for the biggest ever hunt for The Elf on the Shelf® right here in Liverpool? 🧑🏼‍🎄

It’s 1st December so that means The Elf On The Shelf is back, but this time it’s bigger than ever and we’re on the hunt for him in Liverpool City Centre. 🎄

Organised by Liverpool BID Company, the Scout Elf will be moved at night to various locations around the city centre from 1-24 December. People will be invited to seek out the Scout Elf each morning and snap a selfie as it embarks in some classic festive fun. On a Saturday morning, the Scout Elf will settle in a new spot for the weekend, before setting off to be found in a new place on Monday morning. ✨

🌟The first clue is:

R’ Elf on the Shelf is here today, On the first of December, so come say hey! From St John’s Beacon, there’s no time to pause, He’s on a sight-seeing mission, for Santa Claus!

Daily clues will be found on Liverpool BID Company’s social media channels, but, as with tradition, no hints or announcements will be made before the Scout Elf appears.

To enter, simply share your pictures with R’ Elf on social media using #TheElfOnTheShelfLiverpool and tag in @liverpoolbidcompany – and you could be the lucky winner of a fabulous stay in Liverpool filled with fun, food, entertainment, and more. Winners & runners up selected on Christmas Eve, just in time for R’ Elf to return to the North Pole!

Visit our website or the Liverpool BID website for a full list of prizes and T’s & C’s.

Good luck! 🎄

#Liverpool #ElfOnTheShelf #LiverpoolElf #LiverpoolChristmas #TheGuideLiverpool #LiverpoolBIDCompany #TheElfOnTheShelfLiverpool ...

Enchanted has returned to Knowsley Safari and it feels more sparkly than ever before.

All your usual faves like the dazzling light walk, food & drink from Bus Yard, toastie marshmallows, letters to the North Pole, and this year a brand new amazing Santa Panto for you to enjoy. 🎅🏼

It’s on now until 23 December and is Liverpool Christmas must-do! 👌

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The Beatles Story has launched a Bed-In this weekend to raise money and gather donations for local children’s cancer charity, CHICS.

We were there today to speak to Andre from the charity to hear how you can help support families in our area.

In a tribute to John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s iconic 1969 Bed-Ins for Peace, The Beatles Story at Royal Albert Dock is recreating the famous protest as part of its seasonal charity drive.

The Beatles Story Bed-In launched today, inviting visitors to donate new pyjamas and essentials to support local children and teenagers facing cancer, in partnership with Liverpool-based charity Children’s Cancer Support (CHICS).

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There was huge news for Liverpool’s music industry this week as it was announced the city region will receive a £6.75m funding boost to support musicians, venues and music-focused businesses.

Dr. Jen Davies is from the University of Liverpool Management School, who are behind the project, and also a musician herself with @haarmband, told us all about it.

Follow @musicfuturesuk to keep up to date!

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The Liverpool City Region is announced as a new £6.75 million UKRI Creative Cluster for the Music sector. Led by the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), MusicFutures will, over the next five years, establish the Liverpool City Region as a music research and development (R&D) powerhouse and ecosystem.

The five-year funded programme, delivered by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will catalyse growth and innovation in Liverpool City Region’s music sector. By focusing on driving R&D and innovation through emerging technologies as well as talent and business development, MusicFutures will supercharge the Liverpool City Region’s already thriving music sector and future-proof the city’s reputation as a global music city, ensuring its continued cultural and musical relevance on the world stage.

📸 Eurovision Pier Head - Mark McNulty

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Looking for a new adventure in Liverpool? 🧗‍♀️

The Climbing Hangar in South Liverpool is the perfect spot!

From epic climbing walls to fresh sourdough pizzas, coffee, & a welcoming community vibe, it’s more than a gym - it’s a hangout.

You don’t have to be a seasoned pro to get involved either… with easier routes available, and experienced staff on hand you will be flying up the walls in no time.

We speak to Matt from Liverpool South to find out more!

📍 Matchworks, Speke

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