The Easter bank holiday weekend is just around the corner this April, and there’s plenty to get up to aside from tucking into wonderful Easter eggs. From taking a wander with Liverpool’s heritage trail to flower picking, you won’t be short of things to do over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Whether you plan on taking advantage of the spring weather and leaving your home or prefer to celebrate in the comforting indoors, here are lots of fun things to do in Liverpool over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
1. Embark on a Bunny Trail
The Royal Albert Dock is hosting a free Bunny Trail between April 7 and 21, inviting families for a little fun day out. This year, children will solve rabbit riddles and help the Easter Bunny track down his missing golden carrot to be in with the chance of winning a prize. The trail starts on the inner quay, where children can head to The Nest to pick up their free pair of fluffy bunny ears between 11am-5pm and go from there.
2. Watch a cracking candlelight tribute concert performing some of The Beatles’ top hits
With her melodic love songs and semi-biographical lyrics, The Beatles’ tunes have inspired fans for decades. From pop to country, you may think you’ve heard all of Swift’s music styles, but wow, do we have a treat for you. On April 11, The Beatles’ biggest hits will be getting the classical treatment at a The Beatles candlelight Spring concert, performed right here in Liverpool. What’s more, stunning St George’s Hall will be the location of this enchanting event, and beautiful flickering candles and a sea of flowers will surround the live string quartet. You won’t want to miss this, so snap up your tickets now!
3. Indulge in a good ol’ Sunday roast on Easter weekend
We all know Sunday roasts don’t require special occasions, but Easter Sunday seems like a particularly good day for a big, hearty feast. Luckily, there are a number of Liverpool restaurants serving Sunday roasts that’ll do the trick. Some of which may just rival your mum’s roast. Whether it be roast lamb, beef, chicken, pork or a veggie alternative served with all the trimmings and gravy, there’s a hearty meal for everyone to enjoy.
4. Venture to Calderstones Park to discover this secret garden
Hidden in one of Liverpool’s largest and most popular parks, and one that you may have frequented often as part of your daily exercise during lockdown, is a secret garden and it’s about to add to the excitement this month. This beautiful garden located in Calderstones Park will be opening back up during the Easter weekend (April 15-18) to serve food and drink outdoors.
5. Challenge your friends with this Benidorm-themed quiz
Think you have what it takes to compete against other teams in this Benidorm-themed quiz? With rotating quiz categories and a grand prize of up to a £100 bar tab, the game takes players through rounds of gameplay with lots of interactive graphics, videos, special guests and more! Gather your best mates and grab your tickets here for a night of trivia on April 17.
6. Discover Liverpool’s history by following this heritage trail
Take a step back in time and discover more than 300 years of Liverpool’s history with The Heritage Trail at Liverpool ONE. On this trail you will journey back to the creation of the city’s first dock, discover the port’s role in global events, and meet the people and discover the places that have shaped this maritime powerhouse. Whether you are a visitor to the city, or born and bred in Liverpool, you will be surprised by the secrets revealed by this free self-guided audio tour. Across Liverpool ONE, there are 16 stopping-off points which are marked with a location point sign, with each site being either an event, a place or a person that helps tell the fascinating tale of Liverpool’s history.
7. Enjoy 360-degree views at this rooftop spot
INNSiDE Liverpool is inviting guests to enjoy Sunday lunch at Gino D’Acampo Old Hall Street restaurant, or admire the 360-degree views of our city at the Gino D’Acampo 360 Sky Bar. Whether you want to just have a drink and admire the rooftop views or enjoy a satisfying bowl of decent pasta, the spot is one of the most noteworthy things to do in Liverpool this Easter.
8. Welcome spring with these chocolate bars and Easter eggs
Supporting small businesses has been more important than ever since lockdown began, so why not order some chocolate from Liverpool’s first bean-to-bar chocolatiers? You can’t deny that Easter weekend calls for indulgence, and Table Chocolate offers some wonderful Easter treats. Table’s four chocolate bars are Tanzania Dark 72%, Nicaragua White 43%, Haiti Milk 61% and Madagascar Dark 84%. Four Easter eggs are also available for purchase, with 72% Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate options.
9. Get some fresh sea air with a trip to the beach
If you fancy a bit of freedom from those usual four walls, head to the local coastline to breathe in some fresh sea air and watch the waves come into shore. Liverpool has a number of beaches to choose from including Formby, Crosby, Ainsdale and Southport, as well as West Kirkby in the Wirral. Check out these beaches near Liverpool to visit next time it’s sunny.