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The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Shopping in Liverpool
4 years ago
The countdown to Christmas has officially started now our shops are open again and Christmas shopping in Liverpool is ON. Time is of the essence as we approach the big day and of course, you want to stay safe so itâs best to plan ahead.Â
Hereâs our ultimate Christmas Shopping in Liverpool Guide to give you plenty of tips and ideas âŠ
How to get to town
The easiest way is by bus or train because then youâre not on the clock for parking. Arriva bus and Merseyrail train services are running safely again, just remember your mask! Check out which ones youâll need and the times here – youâll find the Christmas timetables too:Â
Visit the Merseyrail website here.Â
Parking
If youâd sooner take your car, then youâll need to find somewhere to park. If youâre going to Liverpool ONE then the most convenient options are Q-Parks at Liverpool ONE (go in off the Strand), John Lewis or Hanover Street. Itâs ÂŁ2.70 for up to an hour, up to three hours is ÂŁ8.50.
Parking at the Albert Dock is ÂŁ3 for up to an hour, and ÂŁ8 for three hours. Between Bold Street and Renshaw Street youâll find Liverpool Central Village NCP, thatâs ÂŁ1 for up to an hour and ÂŁ4 for 2-4 hours.
You can park at The Liner Hotel on Lord Nelson Street for ÂŁ4 all day, or King Park which is opposite Kings Dock for ÂŁ1 for the first hour up to ÂŁ5 all day. Thereâs also loads of on-street parking if you want to take your chances at finding a space.
Opening hours
Picture – Liverpool BID Company
Lots of shops are making up for lost time by opening later in the run-up to Christmas so youâve got extra time to get everything. For the big high street names, Liverpool ONE shops are open until 9pm on weekdays until Wed Dec 23, until 7pm on Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays. M&S on Church Street has extended its opening hours to 9pm on weekdays and 10pm from Dec 21-23. Primark is open until 10pm weekdays and 8pm on Saturdays. John Lewis is open until 8pm weekdays, 7pm Saturdays and 5pm Sundays.
Lunch pit stops
When youâre Christmas shopping, you might as well make a day of it, so youâll be needing somewhere to have lunch. Try these 6 places for a re-fuel âŠ
Bold Street Coffee
Picture – Antonio Franco
BSCâs one of Liverpoolâs favourite indies and if youâre up the Bombed Out Church end of Bold Street, itâs the perfect place to break for a brew and a buoy (the creamy mushrooms on toasts are spot-on too).
Duke Street Market
If you canât quite decide who wants what for lunch, donât argue â go to Duke Street Market instead because then everyone gets their pick. Cahitaâs Christmas gravy dip Cubano is a festive stunner.
Rococo Coffee House
Shoppers in town know and love this place, itâs become a real Liverpool destination. Head upstairs on Lord Street, near the big H&M, grab a squishy sofa and relax with a panini.
Leaf
Back to Bold Street, if itâs cold out then you could use a soup and a sandwich, and Leaf knows this so itâs got you covered. Soup of the day with fresh focaccia sounds like a winner.
Peaberry Coffee House & Kitchen
You can spend all day shopping down at the Albert Dock so stop off at Peaberryâs while youâre there â theyâve got a Christmas Club sandwich on toasted sourdough on the go right now.
Bluecoat Café
Itâs good to see the Bluecoat on School Lane open again, and that doesnât just mean the exhibition space, the cafĂ© is open too and if itâs a sunny winter day thereâs always the garden out back.
Coffee/hot chocolate pit stops
You canât shop without a bit of a warm-up somewhere along the way, so hereâs 6 of our favourite places to stop off for a coffee or a hot chocolate âŠ
Ropes & Twines
If youâre up on Bold Street, try Ropes & Twines speciality coffee shop and wine bar. Check out the fantastic gingerbread version of the street in their festive window display while youâre there.
Mother
Still up that end of town, if youâre starting to flag looking for your pressies, get yourself to Wood Street for a double shot espresso thatâll keep you going âtil closing time!
Moose Coffee
The brekkies in Moose are a feast, but itâs worth coming here even if itâs just for a coffee or go all-out with a Mallow Moose Hot Chocolate, loaded with whipped cream and marshmallows.
Thoughtfully Cafe
Two minutes from the John Lewis end of Liverpool ONE, in Cleveland Square, youâll find the little gem that is Thoughtfully CafĂ©. Outdoor tables get you a waterfront view and the mince pies are perfect.
Root Coffee
On Hanover Street, right in the heart of all the shops, youâll find Root Coffee. Thereâs coffees, obviously, or you might want to try one of their speciality hot chocolates like a white choc or red velvet.
Hotel Chocolat
If you fancy a bit of indulgence, and after schlepping around the shops youâve earned it, take yourself to Hotel Chocolat cafĂ© in Liverpool ONE and get a speciality hot choc â how about salted caramel or chilli?
Whereâs the deccies?
Pic credit. Peter Byrne/PA
Liverpool looks really beautiful right now, all lit up for Christmas. Obviously thereâs the trees â the two main ones are the multi-coloured hearts one in Liverpool ONE and the traditional one at the top end of Church Street â but thereâs loads more too. The Albert Dock is absolutely stunning thanks to a Christmas Light Walk with nearly three million lights including a huge Liver Bird. Find out where all the best deccies and places to take a selfie with them are here.
Toy stores
Because Christmas is (supposed to be) mostly about the kids, youâll be wanting the best toy shops to visit too. Here are six ideas, just to give Santa a bit of a hand âŠ
Hamleys
Hamleys on Paradise Street in Liverpool ONE is like a classic little bit of Christmas toy shop magic, the kind you find in old films. Itâs like a wonderland, with loads of demos going on, so prepare to be spoilt for choice.
The Entertainer
If you want a really great selection of branded toys including Barbie, WWE, Jurassic World, Marvel and DC Comics, and L.O.L Surprise Dolls, then look no further because The Entertainer in Liverpool ONE has a massive range for all ages.
Build-a-Bear
On Thomas Lane in Liverpool ONE, Build-a-Bear is the place to go to make and stuff your own cuddly pal and get it some personalised outfits too. You can even get Harry Potter bears with their own mini house robes, scarfs and wands!
Disney Store
The magic of Disney never gets old, kids just always love it and whatever their favourite characters or films youâll find all the merch, from Frozen 2 to Toy Story and Mulan, at the Disney Store on South John Street in Liverpool ONE.
The LEGO Shop
If your kids love letting their imaginations run wild, and theyâre good at making things, the LEGO Shop on South John Street in Liverpool ONE will have everything you need to tick off their Christmas lists. Some of the sets in here are unbelievable.
Waterstones
Picture – Visit Liverpool
You canât beat a real hold-it-in-your-hand book to keep kids quiet for hours â pick the right one and they just disappear into a different world. Waterstones on College Lane is huge so thereâs plenty of space to browse and find their favourites.
Independent stores you must visitÂ
Itâs been a tough time for the cityâs indies, so itâs more important than ever to show them some love when youâre doing your Christmas shopping if you can. Whether youâre buying for yourself, or for a gift, hereâs 6 places to put on your list âŠ
Red Brick Hangar
Inside Cains Brewery Village in the Baltic, Red Brick market is the kind of place to find all your pressies under one roof because itâs got more than 50 indie businesses including arts & craft, vinyl, comics, jewellery and foodie gifts â plus itâs open again 7 days a week.
Resurrection
Just follow the bright orange signage on Bold Street and youâll find fantastic fashion and streetwear from labels like Carhartt, Dickies and Ellesse as well as a great vintage section upstairs at Resurrection.
The Nest
If youâre heading down to the Albert Dock, The Nest â over on the Tate Liverpool side – is a perfect place to find original gifts and cards, and youâll be supporting our creatives because they all come from local artists, designers, photographers and makers.
Utility
For gorgeous cool gift ideas, Utility in Liverpool ONE and on Bold Street has so much unusual design-led home stuff, youâll probably end up coming home with something amazing for your own house too.
The Art Quarter Liverpool
You could spend ages here just marvelling at how talented everyone is â The Art Quarter Liverpool in Met Quarter is a collective of local artists and theyâre often there in the shop to chat about their work.
Mococo
Jewellery is never a bad thing to wake up to on Christmas morning, and if youâre looking for brands like ChloBo, Hot Diamonds, Olivia Burton, Swarovski and Thomas Sabo then Mococo in Met Quarter has them all and more.
Covid safe tips
Going into Tier 2 has been a massive boost for Liverpool businesses, and itâs fantastic news that our infection rates have come down so much. We need to keep up the good work, so if youâre out shopping in Liverpool, try to follow a few simple tips:
- Even though stores have hand sanitiser stations, take some with you in your bag or pocket
- Remember to wear a face mask when you go indoors, or if youâre walking through a busy congested area
- Try to shop at quieter times, either in the morning or early evening, to avoid crowds
- In Liverpool ONE, follow the signs and stick to the left when youâre walking about, try to stay two metres apart from other shoppers and give way if youâre heading towards someone
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