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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!

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IBIZA COMES TO AINTREE 🥳

You’ll be able to enjoy a slice of Ibiza at Aintree Racecourse this April as the iconic O Beach brings the party to the Grand National 🏝️🎉

The world-famous O Beach Ibiza is set to bring its iconic day-party energy to Merseyside for the first time ever.

O Beach Ibiza welcomes tens of thousands of sunseekers every season, and their unmistakable vibe will be coming to Aintree Racecourse for the Randox Grand National Festival in 2026, it is today announced.

For more than a decade, O Beach has been synonymous with sun-soaked daytime celebrations, high-impact production and a soundtrack that defines the Balearic spirit.

Across the full three-day meeting, O Beach will be based in Aintree’s Festival Zone, close to the Red Rum Garden, creating an elevated social hub designed to keep the atmosphere moving from the first arrivals to the final races. 

James Rennard, Head of Marketing at Aintree Racecourse, said:

“Aintree Racecourse and O Beach Ibiza are the perfect partnership, and we are delighted to be working with such a recognised brand. 

“The Randox Grand National Festival is about world-class sport, but it’s also about unforgettable days out, and O Beach adds a new layer of energy, style and atmosphere that we know our audience will love.” 

Tickets are selling fast for this year’s Randox Grand National Festival. Get more info with @aintreeracecourse and we will see you on the beach 🎉

#Liverpool #OceanBeach #GrandNational #Aintree #TheGuideLiverpool

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Liverpool knows how to celebrate Chinese New Year and went all out with this year's celebrations 🎉

#ChinatownLiverpool #ChineseNewYear #Liveepool #TheGuideLiverpool

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Gong Hei Fat Choy 🎉🧧💥

Stay tuned for more coverage of Liverpool's Chinese New Year celebrations throughout the day from us 👀

#whatsonliverpool #Liverpool #ChineseNewYear #LiverpoolChinaTown

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Meet the actor taking on the role of a Liverpool great 🥊. 

Aron Julius will play the mighty John Conteh at the Royal Court from 17 April and you can book tickets now.

John Conteh won gold at the Commonwealth Games at just 19 years old, and became a world champion by just 23 years old. This show will celebrate his incredible career, whilst also showing you what life was like outside of the ring for one of our city’s greatest sports heroes. 

Jay met Aron today, to talk about what people can expect from the show and find out what it’s like working with Conteh himself. 

#Liverpool #Boxing #JohnConteh #TheGuideLiverpool

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It’s another jam-packed season at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton, with brilliant productions coming to the stage, as well as iconic musicians, top comedy acts, family shows and even a murder mystery! 🎭🎙️

Jay is with Venue Manager Pauline to find out everything coming to the venue this spring! 🌸

Follow @floralpavilion for updates and information.

#NewBrighton #WhatsOnLiverpool #Wirral #ThingsToDoInLiverpool #TheGuideLiverpool

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The annual Aintree Weights Lunch took place today at St. George’s Hall marking the official start of the Randox Grand National 2026 countdown. 🥳

Can you believe there’s just seven weeks to go until Aintree Racecourse once again comes alive for the Randox Grand National and Merseyside’s biggest annual event. 

It takes place from 9-11th April and this time you need to be quick to secure your tickets for either Opening Day, Ladies Day & Grand National Day.

Jay has been at St. George’s Hall for all the build up at the annual Weights Lunch in which the weights of the 2026 runners are unveiled.

#Liverpool #WeightsLunch #GrandNational #Aintree #TheGuideLiverpool

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Don’t miss out on the incredible Lightport trail in Southport! 🌈

Tonight is the final night of Lightport and the perfect way to kick off half term week!

Take in the magical experience on Lord Street for the final time from 5pm-9pm tonight. 🤩

#Southport2026 #Lightport #Southport

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Half term has arrived and there’s no better time to jump on one of our city’s iconic Mersey Ferries! ⛴️🤩

Head out onto the Mersey and explore both sides of the water this half term, a perfect day out for the whole family!

Head over to @mersey_ferries for bookings & all the info you need! 🌊

#MerseyFerries #Liverpool #RiverMersey #WhatsOnLiverpool #ThingsToDoInLiverpool

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Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena electric tonight for James Arthur 🥳

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Lightport has officially arrived! 🌈🤩

Southport’s amazing new light experience is here and will be open from 5pm-9pm tonight, tomorrow & Monday!

Located on Lord Street, this incredible new light trail is just one of the special events we can expect to see in Southport this year.

We caught up with the organisers to hear all about it! 🤩

#VisitSouthport #Southport #Lightport

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LIGHTPORT has arrived and it is looking amazing 🤩

Officially open from tomorrow until Monday, this incredible light trail in Southport really is something to behold! 

Each installation is truly unique and we can’t recommend you get down this weekend enough! 🎉

📍Located on Lord Street in Southport

#Lightport #Southport #SouthportEvents

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You can now take on a live gameshow experience in Liverpool and win real prizes. 🎯🎉

Challenge Point, the city’s newest attraction, will have you face a host of live action trials inspired by all your favourite gameshows, from answering trivia questions to testing a host of physical skills as you try to win points.

The experience is super-competitive with six great games - plus a bonus game for the winners. Teams of 2-6 players take on the exciting, game-show-style challenges, aiming to score as many points as possible. Outscore the other teams in your session across all six games, and you’ll advance to a thrilling final round - The Bonus Game. 💥

If you’ve ever watched a game show, you’ll have an idea of what’s in store - think The Crystal Maze combined with The Cube, add a dash of a Mission Impossible-style laser maze, mix in the excitement of Supermarket Sweep, and you might be getting close!

You can actually go on to WIN money as well. Every three months, Challenge Point invites the six highest-scoring teams to return and compete against each other in a championship event with the top three teams winning amazing prizes like free entry to Breakout Liverpool or Challenge Point, as well as tickets to festivals, gigs, and even cash! 💸🤩

Follow @challengepointliverpool for all the latest updates and events! 

#ChallengePoint #Liverpool #LiverpoolAttractions #TheGuideLiverpool

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