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Welcome to The Guide Liverpool's dedicated Grand National page. You'll find all the latest news, features, and updates leading up to the iconic race at Aintree. From event previews and race day tips to exclusive party guides and behind-the-scenes stories, we’ve got you covered for everything related to Liverpool’s biggest event of the year. Whether you're planning to attend or just enjoying the festivities from afar, this is your ultimate guide to making the most of the Grand National 2025 experience!

More than 111,000 journeys as Tap & Go makes Grand National debut

Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

More than 111,000 journeys as Tap & Go makes Grand National debut

More than 111,000 rail journeys were made during this year’s Grand National Festival, as Merseyrail hailed a successful three days of travel to and from Aintree. The 2026 event also marked a major first for the Merseyrail network, with its new Tap & Go system introduced for Grand National racegoers, offering a quicker and more convenient way...

Grand National Day 2026: Live updates and videos from Aintree Racecourse
I Am Maximus wins Grand National 2026

Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

I Am Maximus wins Grand National 2026

Crowds brave the elements at Aintree on the final day of the Grand National
Home By The Lee wins the Liverpool Hurdle

Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

Home By The Lee wins the Liverpool Hurdle

Grand National: Skelton predicting very bright future for Bossman Jack
Wade Out wins race two on Saturday at Aintree

Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

Wade Out wins race two on Saturday at Aintree

50-1 Miribad wins the opening race on Grand National Saturday
Racegoers enjoying sunshine at Aintree ahead of The Grand National
Panic Attack leading Grand National challenge

Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

Panic Attack leading Grand National challenge

Ladies Day at Aintree: Live updates, videos, outfits and more
1:30 The Ladies Day Style Award Winners have been revealed for 2026
Incredible hats wow racegoers on Ladies Day
The Grand National will be shown on the big screen at Alder Hey tomorrow
Rachael Blackmore inducted as Grand National Legend

Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

Rachael Blackmore inducted as Grand National Legend

Conditions are looking good for the opening day of The Randox Grand National Festival
Grand National reigning champion Nick Rockett ruled out of competing this year

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Let’s Bus It! 🚌☀️
Whether you’re off out with your mates, commuting to the office, or planning a big day out with the whole family, hopping on a bus is one of the quickest, easiest, and cheapest ways you can explore our wonderful city region!
Why not visit the gorgeous Sefton coastline, some of the picturesque Wirral villages, or even the animals at Knowsley Safari? The possibilities are ENDLESS! 🤩
#Liverpool #MerseyTravel #LetsBusIt #Merseyside #LiverpoolCityRegion

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Scouser Robyn is officially in the Love Island Villa. 🏝️🥳
We’ve been at a special launch night screening with her friends and family and they are here with all the reaction to episode one with Robyn’s Mum Stacey leading the way. 
#LoveIsland #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool

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Scouser Robyn is entering the Love Island Villa tonight and her friends and family have put on a pyjama party to celebrate 🥳 
#loveisland #robynloveisland #scouserloveisland #theguideliverpool

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March of the Day has officially begun! 🤩⚽️
Hundreds of walkers have set off from Liverpool today on their journey to Leeds, calling at 50 football stadiums along the way! 
The group is made up of a mix of the general public and a handful of ex-professional footballers & sporting legends.
March of the Day brings football lovers together to raise money for Leeds Hospitals Charity and The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation.
We caught up with Mike Wilson, one of the events organisers, to hear more! 👀
#Liverpool #MarchOfTheDay #MND #MNDAwareness #Charity

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Southport Food & Drink Festival continues for the final day today at Victoria Park. 😃
Gates open at 11am-6pm and it’s FREE to attend. 
Plus if you travel with @merseyrail, it’s just £2 return to get there. 🥳
Tuck into a host of tasty food from around the world. Kids can enjoy the Children’s Festival and there’s lots of entertainment too.

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What a brilliant Saturday at Victoria Park for Southport's Food & Drink Festival 🎉☀️
Don't worry if you missed it today, it's back on again tomorrow for its final day! 10:00 - 18:00
It's free entry and just £2 to Southport on Merseyrail, so get yourselves to Victoria Park for a day full of food, drinks, live music, entertainment, kids activities, shopping and so much more!
@visitsouthport @southportfoodfest @sefton_council #southportfoodanddrinkfestival #southport #merseyside

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Cured really is a theatre production like no other, and it’s on right now at Liverpool’s Royal Court! 🎭
This incredible show will leave you on the edge of your seat, and as Laurence Clark says, if you anticipate what’s about to happen next, then he hasn’t done his job as a writer correctly.
It’s on this weekend and all of next week, so be quick and go see it before it’s gone!
Cured is produced by Liverpool’s Royal Court in association with Birds of Paradise Theatre Company.
#RoyalCourt #Liverpool #Cured #LiverpoolTheatre

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Day 1 at Southport's Food & Drink Festival has been a blast 💥🍹🌯
There are so many tasty food and drink vendors to choose from. But that's not all! There is live music, lots of stalls to shop at and lots of kid entertainment activities 🎉
There's no entry fee and no tickets needed, so you can walk on in. 
Also, it's just £2 for a return ticket to Southport on @merseyrail 🚃
Don't miss out!
#southportfoodanddrinkfestival #southport #merseyside #southportdayout @visitsouthport @southportfoodfest @sefton_council

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Southport Food & Drink Festival returns this weekend! 🍔🥂
This completely FREE event is one we look forward to in the calendar all year round and we can’t wait to see it come back for the 2026 edition.
Whether you’re looking for your favourite comfort food, a delicious ice-cold drink, or something entirely new to try, you certainly won’t go hungry this weekend! 🤩
The grills will be hot, the drinks will be cold, and the sun will be shining, sounds like a perfect weekend in our books! 🌞
Get all the info you need at @southportfoodfest 📲
#Southport #SouthportFood #SouthportFoodAndDrinkFestival

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What makes this charity shop different from your usual charity shop? 👀
North West Cancer Research’s new charity shop in Formby feels like more of a curated experience. With a mix of pre-loved and new items all laid out in the style of a boutique store, you’re bound to find something you’ll love in here!
Shopping in one of NWCR’s charity shops directly supports the charity’s vital work in the fight against cancer across our local community.
We caught up with Cara Newton to hear more! 🫶
#Liverpool #NorthWestCancerResearch #NWCR #Formby

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Say hello to ReNew, the newest store in Liverpool’s Metquarter, specialising in restoring old and tired furniture! 🛋️😍
Not just that, but it also sells its own beautifully transformed chests, chairs, cabinets, mirrors and more. The team will even collect it from you and, when it’s ready, drop it back off FOR FREE!
ReNew opened in Metquarter in October last year, and since then it’s been a go-to for homeowners wanting to try out new trends, revamp their favourite spaces, and save fabulous furniture that’s just a bit tired from the skip.
We speak to owner Peter to find out more about the business! 👀
#Liverpool #MetquarterLiverpool #LiverpoolShopping #TheGuideLiverpool #VintageFurniture

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What an unbelievable bank holiday weekend that was! 🤩🎉☀️
Hope everyone had a boss time in the sunshine 🌞 
#Liverpool

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