The aquarium in the world museum is brilliant, it combines fish from Australia to Anglesey with the…read morevery latest technology. They have combined a new learning and activity space within the aquarium; the Living Laboratory. In this part everyone can get up close to fish and other sea life in special low-level tanks. As interesting as aquariums are, they can often be quite boring but with the staff running regular demonstrations for the visitors and a chance to observe and properly get involved so for that reason it has to be one of the better ones that I have visited. There are many displays and activities in the Living Laboratory and they have tried their best to emphasise links between the live specimens and the museum's historic collections. Video conferencing facilities are also available, this allows to link through to behind the scenes activities, events in the Treasure House Theatre and other parts of the museum. Be sure to ring to find out what events they are running so you don't miss out.

The Playhouse strikes a bold shadow in Williamson Square, I've seen many a good play here, from…read moreArthur Miller's The Price and more recently, Ghost Stories (a cross between The League of Gentlemen and Derren Brown) with numbers scrawled over the walls, sifting into your subconscious and a true psychological horror. On at the moment is a classic performance of The Woman in Black and it has to be said that the range of plays performed at The Playhouse is outstanding. A real old-style theatre you can really enter into the atmosphere and enjoy the imaginative experience. If you're a bit short on cash and can't afford tickets at full price or on the last minute, try going down on the day (preferably early!) as they sell any remaining tickets for a fiver. Cheaper than the cinema and a little more cultural!

To say the Playhouse is my second favourite theatre in Liverpool is not to denigrate the place, I…read morehave seen some fantastic productions here it's just that the city also boasts the Everyman which is by far my favourite theatre in the country. The theatre has been here for some time and while the fascia and theatre itself are fairly traditional - whitewashed, cornice studded walls and heavy red curtains are the order of the day - the reception and bar areas have both received a bit of a facelift. This combination of the traditional and the modern is indicative of the sort of work that the Playhouse plays host to. Recently I have seen a fantastic production of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales which was excellent and demonstrated the versatility that an apron theatre space still has, given a skilled production team and set of actors. The Woman in Black will be playing here very soon having had an immensely successful run in London and this is demonstrative of the sort of production and acting talent that the Playhouse can attract. Very, very highly recommended.

This is the most friendliest social clubs i have been to.It is very large comprising of 2 large…read moresocial rooms.One has a pool table and a projector screen for when the matches or horseracing is on and the other room is an entertaining room for partys and nights out with live entertainment,This comprisers of a stage area and a dj box station.The social club is very well run and is always clean and tidy.The staff are very nice and always have a laugh with you.The drinks are very well priced even cheaper than the town centres i think that is why it is always full capacity of over 200 people at the weekends. Overall i would give St Benets Social Club 10/10

Little by name, little by exterior but certainly not little by nature. This Tardis of a theatre…read morelooks like barely anything from the outside, a narrow bit of building with a sign that makes one whimsical, thinking this is what theatres in urban New York must be like. Once you're inside it might look somewhat dated, it might not have the contemporary architecture or interior design of a lot of bigger, newer theatres these days, but there's a real gutsy David as opposed to Goliath feel to the place and it reminds me of the university theatre my drama group used to borrow for our productions. Yes, I was in a drama group when I was younger, big whoop, wanna fight about it? The Little Theatre just feels homey to me. The decor is rather traditional, the seats are usually red and in the auditorium they're those flippy ones that smack you in the buns when you stand up, and the staff are older than the usual types you get at theatres nowadays but you get the feeling they're working there for a reason - because they care. It's like all those old, beautiful cinemas that have sadly closed down and given way to multiplexes and bingo halls. I hope this never happens to The Little Theatre. People still go there because the stage is more than adequate for any production, be it Shakespeare or family friendly, Miller or Orton, heck, it's practically made for Beckett given the simplicity. And the bar's a really nice well polished area where you can chinwag and grab a nice strong G&T before the show. I think it certainly deserves to be here and alongside Southport's various arts centres and galleries, The Little Theatre stands proud as a symbol of the seaside town's excellent little culture hub. I love it.

nice relaxed clean atmosphere! very friendly staff! its tucked away on the corner of a side street,…read morenot easily found but worth spending the time to find. it has pool and snooker tables, a large function room, and a lounge area for regulars/ members. it has sky tv so all the footbal matches can be watched and on a big screen too. also they have food when there is a match on. i enjoy going and enjoy the company of all the staff and customers.

There was a great atmosphere at the cavern club and the live bands and musicians were great and I…read moreloved all the memorabilia of all the famous faces that have played there from Chuck Berry to The Who to Adele. There were a few things though, I have respiratory problems and the stairs were a struggle and I'm not sure there was a disabled access, if there was I didn't see it. Also drinks were served in plastic tumblers and staff were seen piling the empties into buckets and dragged along the ground which for me didn't seem very classy but I don't think it's meant to be a classy place just a good place for a few drinks and some live music.

Stopped in at The Cavern Club after our Beatles tour while in Liverpool. The vibe was chill, with a…read moremusician performing, and you're free to wander around at your own pace. Entry was £5, and I was surprised by how big it was underground, with tunnels leading into different rooms and bars. The memorabilia (though I wish there was more) added to the fun, nostalgic atmosphere. Overall, it's a must for any Beatles fan, and I'm glad to have The Cavern Club under my belt as an important part of Beatles history. Saluti

Brilliant, always something on and the entertainment is great, they spend a lot of time and effort…read morechosing the right entertainment and it was really good..the singers are excellent and the childrens entertainment equally as good! nice friendly atmosphere and everyone welcome, you can watch the sports, sing and dancewhatever takes your fancygood night out for all the family and cheap beer too :-)

Every good city requires its own independent art centre, and FACT manages to fulfil all the…read morecultural needs of arty Scousers and more. Smart, sleek and stylish, it puts on a wide array of thoughtfully chosen films and art exhibitions which arguably rival those of many larger art spaces. Take for example the recent 'Space Invaders' exhibition, which saw the space filled with retro arcade machines and exhibitions detailing the history of video games, or the wonderful WAR exhibition currently on in the gallery space. And then there's the building itself - a towering vista of glass and chrome, topped with a breathtaking atrium. Stand at the top of the building, and you can see down the entire length of Bold Street in all of its giddy glory. The cinemas themselves are a delight - the chairs are roomy and spacious, and they have a handy drinks rest for your pint - a very nice touch! Their film repertoire definitely rivals that of the major multiplexes - plus, at FACT, you're less likely to have M&M's thrown at your head by rowdy teenagers whilst you're trying to watch the main feature. FACT also contains a delightful little cafe which is a great space to curl up with a coffee and a good book on a sunny afternoon. It also has free Wi-Fi, which makes it a great place to work from during the day if you're looking to get out of the office. The only gripe I have with FACT is that sometimes there's not enough staff working in its bar - which means that the service on a busy night can be decidedly slow - not great if you've popped in for a quick drink before going to see a film. Once they get this right, I can think of no better place to go for an enjoyable and educational night out.

To rate Fact, you'd have to ask yourself what you want from a cinema. I think the following:…read morea. A good variety of films, a mixture of hits and more obscure movies b. No hassle or irritations, such as trouble causers who've no intention of enjoying the film in question c. A nice place to visit before/after the film starts, or somewhere you'd want to go back to time and time again Fact, parallel to Bold Street, one of the city's main shopping streets, fulfills all these wishes and more. A light, airy and modern building (that was criticised at the time of building), Fact shows some great off-circuit and obscure films, but does so much more as well. A trendy bar area (the first place in Liverpool to sell Hoegaarden years ago before it was cool), drinks you can take into the auditorium, reclining seats, quiz nights, a cafe, wifi, sofas (in the ground floor cinema), various functions several times a month: you get the feeling from the outset that you're being treated like an adult. There are slightly cheaper places to see a film, but the simple fact here is that you get what you pay for: good films in a lovely surrounding watched by people that also like film and aren't going to wreck your evening. The local Odeon instead? Not a chance.

Voyage above Liverpool's historic sky!…read more Liverpool's big wheel sits on the piazza outside ECHO Arena in Liverpool. The "ferris" wheel is the biggest one Ive ever seen and been on. Listed at 60 metres high, The Echo Wheel has 42 fully enclosed and air-conditioned and heated gondalas/capsules, giving you a 360 degree panoramic view of the city. Ride time is approx 10 - 12 minutes (~3 revolutions). Tickets cost: £7-£8.50/adult. (Discounts for students and seniors). Private Gondola - £43. VIP (with Champagne) - £52

On a sunny day The Echo wheel is a perfect way of relaxing and taking in the gorgeous views of…read moreLiverpool and the docks along the water. It is however something that you only really do once. I suppose there is scope for going again if I was with someone who hasn't been to Liverpool before and I'd accompany them. I would also suggest that you don't take someone who is scared of heights. This may sound obvious and you'd be hard pressed to get someone up there who didn't want to go anyway,but just a word of caution. I myself felt very uncomfortable at one point and I'm never scared of heights. Distraction is the key and there is plenty to see to distract you from the fact you are in a box dangling from a considerable height. It costs £6.50 for adults which is not too bad as you will get some priceless photos on your merry go round journey. Actually now that I remember a small comedy value story if you will about my trip here recently. So you queue up as you do after paying for the wheel to stop spinning with an apprehensive other half who is scared of heights. A photographer appears from nowhere and ask for us for a photo, bit taken by surprise we pose and smile click, click,done. Must be for a photo which they hand you afterwards I thought, dismissing it in favour of anticipation for the ride. At the conclusion of the ride I find the same photographer trying to flog us a memorabilia pack for £15!!!!! What a pointless waste of time and resources!!! Surely they should ask and inform the customers before they make the pack. Otherwise it is essentially doing ten minutes of work and throwing it away. Also I felt £15 was very steep for what the were offering.....A couple of photos with a branded frame, a key chain..and I stopped paying attention after the price tag was mentioned. If they can afford to throw it away surely the manufacturing cost must be pretty low, so I felt slightly angry that they were trying to sell it for £15, if it was that worthless they could afford to dispense of it. Funnily enough I innocently grabbed it thinking it was free of charge!!!! It should have been!!! All in all this is a fantastic way of taking unique photos and see the sights. I would highly recommend it.

I have to strongly agree with a former post on here that was written by a skype user..this was…read morewritten in 2009 and it is shocking to feel the same way five years later ...he writes ''Having recently visited the Boat Museum at Ellesmere Port with a friend, I can certainly report that the various levels of advertising about the Museum are utterly false, which I have formally written to complain about. Importantly the Museum falsely advertises what a great place to visit, and continues to utilise a lot of extreme artistic licence in photos and text to promote the Museum. The 21st Century displays are mostly out of order. There were no volunteers in period costumes as promoted. On exhibit (the Stables) is empty and pointless. Other exhibits like the steam engines weren't working, with signs saying out of order. The Archive Centre was completely closed to the public. There are only few boats to be seen, and these are very rusty, dilapidated old barges that are water logged, mostly filled with debris and green slime.'' This place did feel like a ship graveyard and would make a good movie set for a ghost ship themed scene.. There were so many boats rotting on the sides, no actors in period costumes,,,half the buildings were closed off to public..and those that were open were just like walking in yours nans living room...which I can do that for free..The blacksmith was not even there,,but had left a catalogue with some of his works you could buy..which were great looking I have to say..so if you a fancy a lord of the rings themed gate,you know where to go.. The only redeeming feature that this place had was a 1000+ year old boat found from an archaeological dig (although the other boats looked like this) and the cafe..which sold cheap and cheerful homemade basics such as pies and jacket potatoes.. We paid £6.50 to get in...which didn't seem bad at the time...but I would save that money and go for a pint instead with Titanic playing in the background

The National Waterways Museum (once known as the Boat Museum) hosts a lovely waterside setting…read more The museum nestles on the banks of the Manchester ship canal and the Mersey in Ellsmere Port's fine Victorian canal docks. It's home to a remarkable collection of boats from inland waterways which include narrowboats, barges, ice breakers and much more. A memorable canal trip takes you through an industrial waterscape, which is rich in stories and wildlife. The tour allows you to look into the lives of boat people who travelled the canals and the families who lived and worked on the docks. There's plenty of space to let off steam, quiet corners for picnics and trails to follow which makes it a warm welcome for families. Visitor prices are reasonable, costing just £6 for an adult and £4 for a child (aged 5 to 16). Concessions are £5 and under 5's are free. As a whole, I would recommend this trip if you are interested in soaking up some local flavour as there is lots to see and do. With flotillas of historic boats and fascinating indoor displays, the National Waterways Museum is a great day whatever the weather.