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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!

BOXPARK Liverpool is back at the Grand National bigger than ever before

Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

BOXPARK Liverpool is back at the Grand National bigger than ever before

BOXPARK Liverpool is heading back to Aintree for the 2026 Grand National Festival—and it’s going to be massive! 

Lime Street Central is putting on live music and bottomless brunch for the Grand National weekend
Jockey Club announces major changes to next year’s Grand National 
The winners of Aintree’s 2021 Ladies Day Virtual Style Award have been unveiled
We celebrated our 4th birthday in style with local and national award nomination success
I Am Maximus heads the weights for the 2026 Grand National
Tiger Roll could make history as the first horse ever to win the Grand National three years running
Grand National 2022: All the latest updates from Aintree as the Randox Grand National returns
Rachael Blackmore honoured as Grand National Legend with new bar at Aintree Racecourse
Seven sporting statues across Liverpool and the legends who inspired them
Your Aintree Grand National Bible
The Grand National will kick off in style with a brand new city centre event this April
Grand National Style Award Judge, Lorraine McCulloch prepares to pick a winner
Meet the mum and daughters behind Liverpool’s Grand National institution Felicity Hat Hire
Things you won’t be able to miss in Liverpool during 2026
Our top tips to getting ahead in the Grand National Ladies Day Style Awards
Aintree Ladies Day Judges Announced for £43,000 Style Award Prize

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“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

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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

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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

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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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What a spectacular show, make sure you don't miss Cristal Palace and their spellbinding performance only on this Friday and Saturday at Southport's Town Hall Gardens 💎 

Performances from 7:30-9pm 

Free event, no tickets needed! 

#WhatsOnLiverpool #LiverpoolCityCentre #ThingsToDoInLiverpool #CristalPalaceSouthport #Southport

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The brand new Dishoom Permit Room has officially opened, and it’s already one of the hottest spots in the city that everyone is talking about and for good reason!

Those iconic breakfast Naans really are worth the hype, and now you can try them for yourself 😍

They’re giving one lucky winner a £250 voucher to experience it all 🙌

TO ENTER:
👉 Like this post
👉 Comment who you’re bringing with you
👉 Make sure you’re following us

We’ll pick one lucky winner at random using a comment picker 🎉

Good luck 🤞

T&Cs: Winner will be selected at random via a comment picker and contacted via DM within 48 hours of closing. By entering, you agree to your details being shared with Dishoom for prize fulfilment. The prize is a £250 voucher to Dishoom Permit Room Liverpool. No cash alternative. Entrants must be 18+ and UK-based. Competition closes Friday 17th April. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. Please be aware of fake accounts we will DM you from this account. 

#whatsonliverpool #theguideliverpool #thingstodoinliverpool #Dishoom #dishoompermitroom

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National Museums Liverpool is celebrating 40 years of culture, creativity & change with a brand new exhibition! 📦🖼️

Located in the World Museum, NML at 40 is a free exhibition showcasing a wide range of objects selected by members of the NML team, from everyday items like a front door through to major works of art, all of which highlight the unique and often personal stories behind them.

Alongside the exhibition, National Museums Liverpool has released a brilliant decade-hopping video looking back over the 40 years, which you can watch on our website now!

We caught up with Nicola from NML to hear more! 🤩

#NationalMuseumsLiverpool #Liverpool #LiverpoolMuseums #Museums #WhatsOnLiverpool

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Look at all of the Easter fun you can have at Knowsley Safari 🤩🐰

There’s cracking Easter fun at Knowsley Safari over the next two weeks with the Great Easter Eggventure. 

Families can join an interactive Easter Trail with a code to crack, and kids can craft their own bunny ears at Bunny’s Burrow Tipi. 

Special golden eggs have been hidden for visitors to find in exchange for treats, and the Easter Bunny will be hopping around the Foot Safari.

It’s all happening until April 12 and our Rach has got all the info. Follow @knowsleysafari for more. 

#KnowsleySafari #Easter #TheGuideLiverpool 

Things to do in Liverpool over Easter Holidays 📲 @theguideliverpool.

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You won’t believe your eyes this weekend in Southport as a spectacular show hits the centre of town…and the best news is, IT’S FREE! 🤩

Think Cirque De Soleil right in the middle of town, with a huge street party, dazzling entertainers and more. ✨

Cristal Palace is happening from 7.30pm on Friday 3 & Saturday 4 April where French theatre company, Transe Express will transform Town Hall Gardens into a glistening open-air ball room for Easter. 💫

No booking or ticket are required, just turn up and get set to be WOWED 😍

Sarah from Visit Southport has all the info! 

#Southport #CristalPalace #TheGuideLiverpool #VisitSouthport

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Liverpool’s smallest museum is now OPEN! ⚓️🖼️

The Hartley Hut, located at The Albert Dock is a brand new micro museum celebrating the rich history of Liverpool’s docks.

We heard from Elsa from National Museums Liverpool to find out more! 🌊

#AlbertDock #Liverpool #LiverpoolMuseum #WhatsOnLiverpool #ThingsToDoInLiverpool

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We’ve been with @merseysidepolice this week to get all the info on its hotspot policing initiative. 🏙️ 🚔

The force is increasing foot patrols in key areas and partnering with community groups and local businesses to create free sessions that engage young people.

Jay is with Superintendent Phil Mullally to find out the results of the initiative so far and the continued impact it’s having in the city.

#MerseysidePolice #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool

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Can you believe that Opening Day of the Randox Grand National is just two weeks away 😍

Final tickets are available for Thursday 9 April with gates opening at 11am, the first race at 1.45pm and last race at 4.40pm with lots of entertainment, hospitality and good vibes too! 

Feel the incredible atmosphere at Liverpool’s biggest annual event, at the iconic Aintree Racecourse in just two weeks time 🥳 We will be there with ALL of your coverage with the brilliant Leanne Campbell joining us this year too. 

#Liverpool #Aintree #GrandNational #TheGuideLiverpool

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