The Bridge is the new adult learning venue in litherland obviously for adult to do short learning…read morecourses mainly in IT and English etc.They offer a creche for young children upto 5 yrs old where they will watch you children while you are doing your course. I have applied to do a few courses here and have found a place available for the course but they could not find a creche place available for my toddler so have had to turn down the course place which was a shame as i really wanted to do it. The building is fairly new and has been well designed. They have toilet etc and the place is always clean and tidy.

Hope is one of the smaller universities in the UK, and in Liverpool. It is often overshadowed by…read morethe "main" and more prestigious Liverpool University. It claims that the size of the university is beneficial to students as they are able to care and pay more attention to individuals. They offer a wide range of degree options including undergraduate, postgraduate and PGCE courses. They have also been voted the number one univesity for graduate employment in the North West. Some of the staff are decent and some are horrendous - like most places I suppose. In the morning the reception staff are really helpful and kind, whereas in the afternoon, it seems to hurt them to say hello. The canteen.. well don't even go there. The food is disgusting and the prices are ridiculous. There was a sandwich bar, similar idea to Subway which was always extremely popular but for some reason, they got rid of it.

Liverpool Hope has always struck me as a great place: the joint Anglican-Catholic foundation is a…read moregood start, sending a positive message about ecumenical links; and the buildings, greenery and setting are all very pleasant. I have attended dozens of business meetings here over the years, and had several lunches and breakfasts too. It does a good line in conferences and meetings here, and rightly so: they look after you well and the catering is generally of a high standard. Certainly the staff were friendly and eager to help. I only knew a few of the academic staff there but they always seemed to be very positive people. The University has a deservedly good reputation for the quality of its teacher-training in particular and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to prospective students. Hope has a building at Everton too (used for some of its Arts courses, I believe). It's not in such a green part of Liverpool but it's a spectacular building and makes a great venue for concerts. All in all, a great place to study or to come for a meeting.

This is not Just a college but also has beautiful gardens to enjoy, which are free to walk around…read more There is an old ice house dating back to the Victorian yrs which has nor long been renovated. A little cafe that does lovely meals, quite reasonably priced. Also some little shops, glass makers, furniture and books. It's a lovely hide away where you can take some time out and enjoy the peace.

If you ever fancy learning a new language (whatever your level), then Cactus provides Foreign…read moreLanguage Evening Classes in Liverpool. Liverpool International Language Academy (LILA) is a well-established school. The courses are usually 10 weeks long ranging from beginner to advanced level and you can choose from French, Spanish, Italian, Turkish and Portugese. Courses with their native speaker teachers are available throughout the year starting at just £159. Start dates are either in January, April, July or October consisting of one 2-hour class per week during weekdays at 6.30pm-8.30pm with an average class size of 8 students and a maximum of 12 students. Personally, I always find smaller classes better as the teacher can focus more on each individual with it being easier to manage so this is an advantage. The school is located in the heart of Liverpool, close to the main bus and train stations. There are many shops, cafes and pubs nearby making it very convenient. Thumbs up for LILA!

Liverpool International Language Academy established in 2004 is a three-storey terrace which…read moreprovides students with a convenient and comfortable place to learn in the heart of Liverpool. Situated amongst the universities, bars and cafes, LILA is also close to the main bus and train stations, the museums and shops. LILA offers english courses for non-native speakers which are accreditated by the British Council. They are very flexible in delivery whether you prefer a one to one or classes in as part of a small group. They also offer evening classes. LILA is not just for adults but also kids and teens. For those non-native speakers taking an english course with LILA, the school will help arrange accommodation for you during your stay in Liverpool whether this is at university halls, with local people or hotels. All of the classrooms at LILA are equipped with new computers so any student has access to the internet. The school also has wireless internet which you can make use of. If you are wanting to train to be able to teach English as a foreign language, then LILA is for you. They provide training in teaching English as a foreign language under the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. This can be studied on a full and part time basis. LILA has also teamed up with Cactus Language Training to offer foreign language courses including French, Spanish, Italian, Turkish and more. Yay for LILA!

Quality dance performances and classes for all ages and abilities…read more Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOsLezOFKK0

I love boutique hotels, everyone knows it. They are cosy and intimate. The Blackburne Arms is…read moreexactly that with only 7 rooms. Not sure about the East India room marking a dark criminal part of our history... the colonial times. There is a room called "Zen" with a minimalist theme, designed to chill you down.Named after a John Lennon song "Imagine". The hotel also has on offer a great gastro pub-style menu with great home cooked food made with fresh ingredients. There is also a good selection of fine cask ales to enjoy if you are staying here or not. The East India room did really put me off though, and the owners mentality was brought into question. If you can get past that then fine, nothing wrong with the place but I won't be coming back just for that reason. Goes to show how ignorance can put off consumers.

Whenever my work canteen is closed, I tend to pop over to Blackburne House to bask in its warm cosy…read moreglow and stuff my face full of its tasty tasty food. Despite its entrance being hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Hope Street, Blackburne House is always popular, and you often have to scout around for a seat come 1pm when all the office workers flock to lunch. Every time I've been here, I've always been impressed with the quality of its main meals. Not only is there a great range of vegetarian, fish and meat dishes, the portions are absolutely huge to boot. When I was there this afternoon, the vegetable tagine with couscous I was served up could have easily have fed two people, and it was certainly flavoursome and hearty. Whilst the slab of cake I had for afterwards was also pretty damn big, I did find it to be a little bit dry and tasteless - although I'm keen to try some more of their various desserts in the name of 'research'. Service at Blackburne House can be a bit hit and miss though. Sometimes you're served quickly, and sometimes you're left standing around like a bit of a lemon whilst awaiting your dinner. This isn't down to ignorance though - most of the time, the staff are just rushed off their feet and therefore will take their time to pop over to your table. All in all, this is a cute - if slightly unadventurous - little cafe which is the perfect place to grab a quick lunch. Watch out for the big close-up picture of a nose on one of the walls though. That's a bit creepy.