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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!

<strong>A novice’s guide to a history of the Grand National</strong>

Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

A novice’s guide to a history of the Grand National

IT’S hard to believe the Aintree Grand National has been going more than 180 years. Now it's one of the greatest racing events of the year.

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Grand National - Aintree Racecourse

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Shorts

There’s so much going on this weekend in Liverpool and Jay & Gem are at the brand new Flight Club Terrace in Liverpool ONE with all your info. 🥳🌇

Flight Club is the home of social darts, tasty food and great cocktails, but also now home to summer in the city centre with live music, sports and sax players this Saturday, Spritz’s in the sun and great drinks deals! 

Bus Yard is back for summer in Chavasse Park and Summer in the Park launches at Liverpool ONE this weekend with kids rides, a beach and Chessfest this Sunday. 

Birkenhead Park is hosting a huge party on Saturday for We Are #Wirral Festival with Example, Feeder, Pixie Lot, Dick and Dom and more.

Beyond Monet has joined Beyond Van Gogh at the Exhibition Centre. 

The legend of Rooney’s Ring opens at Liverpool’s Royal Court this weekend starring Jon May and Lindzi Germain.

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival continues with a massive family day at the Palm House on Sunday, see amazing artworks as Liverpool Biennial continues across the city centre and The BME celebrate 40 years since Live Aid.

Plus, #MandelaDay today sees city-wide celebration of kindness, #Liverpool’s Pride takes place next Saturday 26th - and don’t forget nominate your local hero’s as we build up to our first awards - The Guide Liverpool Heroes in November, all with Liverpool  Cruise Port. And we say a massive congrats to Zoe’s Place which has now changed its name to Little Lights 💙❤️

#Liverpool #ThingsToDoInLiverpool #TheGuideLiverpool

There’s so much going on this weekend in Liverpool and Jay & Gem are at the brand new Flight Club Terrace in Liverpool ONE with all your info. 🥳🌇

Flight Club is the home of social darts, tasty food and great cocktails, but also now home to summer in the city centre with live music, sports and sax players this Saturday, Spritz’s in the sun and great drinks deals!

Bus Yard is back for summer in Chavasse Park and Summer in the Park launches at Liverpool ONE this weekend with kids rides, a beach and Chessfest this Sunday.

Birkenhead Park is hosting a huge party on Saturday for We Are #Wirral Festival with Example, Feeder, Pixie Lot, Dick and Dom and more.

Beyond Monet has joined Beyond Van Gogh at the Exhibition Centre.

The legend of Rooney’s Ring opens at Liverpool’s Royal Court this weekend starring Jon May and Lindzi Germain.

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival continues with a massive family day at the Palm House on Sunday, see amazing artworks as Liverpool Biennial continues across the city centre and The BME celebrate 40 years since Live Aid.

Plus, #MandelaDay today sees city-wide celebration of kindness, #Liverpool’s Pride takes place next Saturday 26th - and don’t forget nominate your local hero’s as we build up to our first awards - The Guide Liverpool Heroes in November, all with Liverpool Cruise Port. And we say a massive congrats to Zoe’s Place which has now changed its name to Little Lights 💙❤️

#Liverpool #ThingsToDoInLiverpool #TheGuideLiverpool
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A true scouse finish to an incredible evening celebrating the amazing charity that is Zoe’s Place / Little Lights 🫶

What a night! 🤩

#TheGuideLiverpool #Liverpool #ZoesPlace #LittleLights #JamieWebster

A true scouse finish to an incredible evening celebrating the amazing charity that is Zoe’s Place / Little Lights 🫶

What a night! 🤩

#TheGuideLiverpool #Liverpool #ZoesPlace #LittleLights #JamieWebster
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Special guest James Nelson-Joyce makes an appearance to welcome Jamie Webster onto the stage 🤩

#TheGuideLiverpool #Liverpool #JamieWebster #JamesNelsonJoyce #ZoesPlace #LittleLights

Special guest James Nelson-Joyce makes an appearance to welcome Jamie Webster onto the stage 🤩

#TheGuideLiverpool #Liverpool #JamieWebster #JamesNelsonJoyce #ZoesPlace #LittleLights
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A new chapter for Zoe’s Place as they are renamed LITTLE LIGHTS 🌟

What an amazing celebration for such an incredible cause 💛

#TheGuideLiverpool #LittleLights #ZoesPlace #Liverpool

A new chapter for Zoe’s Place as they are renamed LITTLE LIGHTS 🌟

What an amazing celebration for such an incredible cause 💛

#TheGuideLiverpool #LittleLights #ZoesPlace #Liverpool
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Brad Kella makes a beautiful tribute as he dedicates this song to Diogo Jota and his family ❤️

#BradKella #DiogoJota #LiverpoolFC #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool #ZoesPlace

Brad Kella makes a beautiful tribute as he dedicates this song to Diogo Jota and his family ❤️

#BradKella #DiogoJota #LiverpoolFC #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool #ZoesPlace
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Jonny Bongo getting the party started in true adopted-scouser fashion in celebration of Zoe’s Place 💛

#Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool #ZoesPlace #BongosBingo

Jonny Bongo getting the party started in true adopted-scouser fashion in celebration of Zoe’s Place 💛

#Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool #ZoesPlace #BongosBingo
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Lightning Seeds take to the stage to perform “Pure” as the city comes together in aid of Zoe’s Place 🫶

#LightningSeeds #ZoesPlace #TheGuideLiverpool #Liverpool

Lightning Seeds take to the stage to perform “Pure” as the city comes together in aid of Zoe’s Place 🫶

#LightningSeeds #ZoesPlace #TheGuideLiverpool #Liverpool
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The Cheap Thrills featuring the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra getting things started at tonight’s celebration of the incredible Zoe’s Place💛

#Liverpool #ZoesPlace #TheGuideLiverpool #TheCheapThrills

The Cheap Thrills featuring the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra getting things started at tonight’s celebration of the incredible Zoe’s Place💛

#Liverpool #ZoesPlace #TheGuideLiverpool #TheCheapThrills
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The Municipal Hotel’s cocktail menu is definitely one of our favourites in the city! 🍹

Whether you’re ordering a classic Bloody Mary or a more unique choice such as an Earl Grey Sour, the team behind the bar are bound to have your tastebuds tingling.

The drinks menu isn’t the only impressive thing - the venue itself is absolutely spectacular! From the 1800s architecture to the beautiful interiors, it’s the perfect place to celebrate any occasion, whether it be a birthday or a graduation! 🍸

#Liverpool #TheMunicipalHotel #MunicipalHotel #Cocktails #Drinks #TheGuideLiverpool

The Municipal Hotel’s cocktail menu is definitely one of our favourites in the city! 🍹

Whether you’re ordering a classic Bloody Mary or a more unique choice such as an Earl Grey Sour, the team behind the bar are bound to have your tastebuds tingling.

The drinks menu isn’t the only impressive thing - the venue itself is absolutely spectacular! From the 1800s architecture to the beautiful interiors, it’s the perfect place to celebrate any occasion, whether it be a birthday or a graduation! 🍸

#Liverpool #TheMunicipalHotel #MunicipalHotel #Cocktails #Drinks #TheGuideLiverpool
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Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle is full of so many unique independent businesses all doing great things! 🤩

From barbershops to coffee shops, shoe cleaners to hotels, you name it, the Baltic’s got it! 

Here are just a few of them…

@swankymalone 
@urbancalmbaltic 
@_subcity_ 
@riversedgehairstudio 
@ditto.coffee 
@theredberryclub
@graelliverpool 
@thebaltichotel 
 
#Liverpool #IndependentBusinesses #BalticTriangle #Baltic #TheGuideLiverpool

Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle is full of so many unique independent businesses all doing great things! 🤩

From barbershops to coffee shops, shoe cleaners to hotels, you name it, the Baltic’s got it!

Here are just a few of them…

@swankymalone
@urbancalmbaltic
@_subcity_
@riversedgehairstudio
@ditto.coffee
@theredberryclub
@graelliverpool
@thebaltichotel

#Liverpool #IndependentBusinesses #BalticTriangle #Baltic #TheGuideLiverpool
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Come with us on a day trip to Barcelona from Liverpool Airport 🇪🇸✈️😍

Barcelona is one of the world’s best-loved and most popular destinations. It’s winding streets, al fresco dining, beautiful beachfront and Gaudi-inspired architecture are just some of the things that make the city what it is - and there really is so much to see and do. 🤩

There are 15 flights every week, direct from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and with just a two hour flight time, you can get there and back in one day, or for a longer break if you prefer. 

Watch as Jay explores the capital of Catalonia and gives you plenty of tips on how to spend your time in this iconic city. All with Liverpool John Lennon Airport. ☀️

#Barcelona #LiverpoolAirport #TheGuideLiverpool

Come with us on a day trip to Barcelona from Liverpool Airport 🇪🇸✈️😍

Barcelona is one of the world’s best-loved and most popular destinations. It’s winding streets, al fresco dining, beautiful beachfront and Gaudi-inspired architecture are just some of the things that make the city what it is - and there really is so much to see and do. 🤩

There are 15 flights every week, direct from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and with just a two hour flight time, you can get there and back in one day, or for a longer break if you prefer.

Watch as Jay explores the capital of Catalonia and gives you plenty of tips on how to spend your time in this iconic city. All with Liverpool John Lennon Airport. ☀️

#Barcelona #LiverpoolAirport #TheGuideLiverpool
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Liverpool Biennial is the UK’s largest free festival of contemporary visual art and it’s on right now! 😍

Taking over historic buildings, unexpected spaces and art galleries across the city, you can expect to see free exhibitions, performances, community and learning activities, and lots of outdoor installations that we all love tying to this year’s title of BEDROCK, echoing Liverpool’s sandstone foundations and its solid values.

Watch as we meet Biennial Director Sam, and Curator of Learning, Aimee to explore the Biennial route with artworks at The Bluecoat, Liverpool ONE, Mann Island and more. 

#LiverpoolBiennial #LiverpoolArt #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool

Liverpool Biennial is the UK’s largest free festival of contemporary visual art and it’s on right now! 😍

Taking over historic buildings, unexpected spaces and art galleries across the city, you can expect to see free exhibitions, performances, community and learning activities, and lots of outdoor installations that we all love tying to this year’s title of BEDROCK, echoing Liverpool’s sandstone foundations and its solid values.

Watch as we meet Biennial Director Sam, and Curator of Learning, Aimee to explore the Biennial route with artworks at The Bluecoat, Liverpool ONE, Mann Island and more.

#LiverpoolBiennial #LiverpoolArt #Liverpool #TheGuideLiverpool
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