So thankful my tour guide showed us this hidden jewel during our private Beatles tour!!! We stopped…read morein not quite realizing what it was, but thanks to Julie and our tour guide (Joey Lyons), we learned it was a site full of Beatles history and unique memorabilia. I loved the Penny Lane wall on the outside area along with the original yellow submarine...great spots for pics! And inside I was thrilled that the tiny space was selling so many wonderfully unique Beatles items perfect for gift giving and collecting. The prices were reasonable and majority of the inventory was entirely unique. I controlled myself from purchasing every single item and instead purchased a hand-painted tile for my parents, the book "Once Upon a Time in Liverpool" (which my 6 & 3 year old girls loved), a guitar pick, key chains, and I think that was all I bought. I LOVED all their original Beatles prints and tiles and handmade cards but seriously had to hold my hands back from buying out the place! I hope the word gets out about this business because it is not one to be missed for any Beatles fan. The bigger picture of this place is that it's a non-profit to benefit the local community in Liverpool. Julie, the charity manager (I have no idea what her title was honestly!) engaged in conversation with us and was so polite and helpful. My trip to Liverpool taught me how fantastic the city is and how much Paul McCartney still pours his heart and soul (and money) into the city. They hold community events and classes here, so I wish I could have experienced more! I'm thinking this is not a commonly found site for Beatles tourists, so consider yourself told about it now and make it a point to check it out!

Here stands Liverpool's Diamond in the Rough. This beautiful…read moreorganization - run by Julie Gornell, The Penny Lane Development Trust is a HUB in the community. And, in my heart, by community I mean our Global community as well as the locals who are blessed enough to live and work near PLDT. Everyone the world over is welcome. As for the wonderful local Liverpudlians, Penny Lane Development Trust offers them many, many opportunities to participate in community life, participating, volunteering... being a bigger part of who we are and all we see. Activities are also held there, and they're many and varied... Pilates, creative writing, Yoga, weight loss, art classes... And needless to say THOUSANDS of Beatles fans come every year as it harkens back to many a happy memory of a song by the same name. There's one of a kind Beatles memorabilia in the gift shop area, paintings, books, tile art, jewelry, postcards, tea and coffee cups, T-shirts... they have it all, and quite reasonably priced as well. If you ever are fortunate enough to visit this marvelous city in the north of England, please remember to stop by and say HI to Julie and the rest of the lovely people there at Penny Lane Development Trust. It will be one of the fondest memories of your entire trip. And the kettle is always on. ...Penny Lane is not just ANY Lane. :)

what a fantastic shop, got everything in store bongs, pipes loads of smoking stuff!, they have wood…read morecraft art, jewelry, phones, vaporizers, and if your that way inclined you can buy herbal/legal highs and laughing gas paraphernalia. great shop loads of funky stuff you dont really see!!

Manchester Souvenirs & News have had locations popping up all over the city of late as the…read morenewsagents' chain look to expand - this is probably one of my favourite stores they have in the city, and I do like it much more than their newer locations at Arndale Centre Exchange Square, Shudehill and Deansgate, as well as their other location at the other side of Piccadilly Gardens. Refurbished of late to include a Post Office, this is one of the latest opening Post Offices in the area which is open from 6 in the morning to 6 in the evening throughout the week, opening a couple of hours later on Sunday and 8 - 8 on Saturday. The Post Office inside this newsagents is all the more important especially with the Town Hall's refurbishment meaning the Post Office there is out of action for now, and this one does seem a little quieter with less queuing compared to the other Post Office in their other store at Piccadilly Plaza. Despite being located in an older building on Mosley Street, close to Primark and Metrolink services, the inside of the store is pretty modern including multiple friendly staff working the store and Post Office checkouts as well as a pretty decent drinks/news selection, although I do find the prices to be a tad higher compared to nearby. 4* - A very innovative idea to add a Post Office into this store after the Town Hall's closer for refurbishment was announced which meant there would still be a Post Office on Mosley Street, while still being a useful store in a good and central location too.

Rose & Co. Apothecary has the most AMAZING bath and body products! I visited back in July and…read morepurchased bath fancies, hand cream, and rose petal salve for myself and to give as gifts back home. I love their signature scent (No. 84) and the rose petal salve (in the tube) has become one of my favorite beauty products. Rose & Co. has the most wonderful Victorian shop that's a renovated apothecary from the days the Bronte sisters lived nearby. The shop is beautiful, the service is exceptional, and products are nothing short of fabulous! I've found nothing like it in the U.S., but that's okay...they ship internationally! In fact, I ordered Christmas presents for friends and family and everyone LOVED their gifts. I think they're all hooked on Rose & Co.! Some of the gifts I gave were Zambuk bath soak, No. 84 bath soak and bath tartlettes, Strawberry Cupcake hand cream and soap, Sugared Violet body lotion and cupcake soap, and essential oils. I can't recommend this place enough! Even the gift bags are cute! This review just isn't complete without being able to share how wonderful their products look and smell. You'll just have to experience it for yourself!

On my to do list of must sees in liverpool was the Three Graces - The fundamental international…read moresymbol for Liverpool, is the Royal Liver Building, as well as The Cunard and the Port of Liverpool buildings. They are all side by side located on The Pier head in Liverpool. Stunning architecture, all majestic in their own right.

This is the first building you see when your ship arrives at the cruise port. One of the famous…read moreThree Graces it stands out more than the other two. On top of the two towers of the building are statues of Liver Birds which are said to be good luck to sailors and the city. probably one of the most iconic buildings in Liverpool. It is a must see when you visit.