There are so many fantastic things to do this Christmas in Liverpool that, even though it’s tempting to hibernate indoors, it’s definitely worth wrapping up warm and venturing out. So, stop wrestling those fairy lights and negotiating with sellotape as it tears holes in your wrapping paper. It’s time to explore the city at its most festive!
1. Festive Doggy Brunch
You and your pup can enjoy a delicious, festive-themed breakfast between 8.30 am and 11 am on Saturday, December 14 at Nova Scotia. Your dog can chow down on a mini doggy brekkie and slurp a puppachino whilst you enjoy a hot drink and some breakfast brioches.
What could be better than a lovely festive breakfast after a morning walk with your pooch along the dock? Tickets must be booked in advance for £10 per person and you can find more details on the website.
2. Experience St George’s Hall like never before with Christmas classics soundtracks
While St George’s Hall is impressive on its own, experiencing it in candlelight, surrounded by hundreds of candles. Well, guests can marvel at a string quartet playing all the Christmas classics we know and love this season at the festive Candlelight Concert. Expect to hear covers like Carol of the Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano and Last Christmas by Wham!.
3. Devour festive pizzas
To say that Crazy Pedro’s Pizzeria is well-loved in Liverpool would be an understatement. Their super crispy, delicious pizzas have gained them somewhat of a cult following and they love to add some extra flavours around Christmas time.
During the festive season, the spot offers specials like the pigs in blankets pizza, topped with pigs in blankets, stuffing, cranberry, sage and even a splash of gravy. How good does that sound? You’ll find Crazy Pedro’s at 25 Parr Street, L1 4JN.
4. Explore Liverpool Christmas Market
Liverpool’s magical Christmas Market returned this year on November 16 and it will run until Christmas Eve between 11 am and 10 pm. You can find tons of festive treats alongside handmade gifts and decorations and it’s all taking place at George’s Plateau on William Brown Street.
5. Walk through the Williamson Square Christmas Tree
The glorious Christmas tree at Williamson Square is up and ready for you to walk through it, discovering a truly magical experience. It’s not going to keep you entertained all day but if you look up when you’re inside you’ll see a beautiful swirl of sparkling lights and it will be well worth the visit.
6. Enchanted Christmas light trail at an animal safari
Another festive thing to do this Christmas is the Enchanted Christmas light trail at Knowsley Safari is Liverpool. It’s well worth the trip, offering a place to visit in its own right. However, the light trail adds that extra sprinkle of magic.
Children and adults alike can marvel at beautiful lights as they walk through the grounds, as well as interact with the animals, walk through the sparkling light tunnel, and catch Santa’s elves hard at workand at Santa’s grotto! There’s also a mini funfair and plenty of festive treats to enjoy.
Standard tickets are between £10 and £20. For more details, and to book a ticket, visit the website.
7. Watch ‘Alice In Wonderland’
Have you ever seen ‘Alice in Wonderland’ live at the theatre? If not then you’re missing out! This year you can catch a performance at Shakespeare North Playhouse and there are still plenty of tickets available.
Tickets start from just £5, depending on what you can afford to pay and there is even a British Sign Language interpreted performance. You can check availability and buy tickets on the website.
8. Go ice skating at Liverpool’s first festive ice rink
Liverpudlians are in for a proper treat this season, with the city’s first ice rink making a welcome appearance. Plus, kids go for just a fiver! IceBox is coming to the new street food and entertainment spot in the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool, BOXPARK, this Christmas. The ice rink is there between November 22 and January 5, boasting an intimate ice rink, the soft glow of festive lights and decorations, entertainment and plenty of activities for the whole family.
9. Try 12 Days of Christmas Burgers
Tempest on Tithebarn always likes to do things a bit differently, and this year they are bringing 12 days of Christmas burgers. Guests can enjoy unique combos like A Partridge In A Pear Tree’s Tempest honey glazed pork belly, sage and onion stuffing, pork crackling, pear and apple sauce and Four
Calling Birds’ Beef patty, bacon topped with a goat cheese wheel and cranberry sauce and served with a side of gravy. Plus, the Grinch Bottomless Brunch is back for another year! You make a booking here.
10. Go see ‘Aladdin’ Musical
Aladdin musical is making Liverpool Empire its home between December 11 and January 5, 2025, inviting Disney lovers to experience the magical tale live and in person. What is more, we’ve had a chat with Genie himself, and you can read it here, as well as find out where to book tickets.
11. Play a round of crazy golf with a festive cocktail in hand and karaoke
Crazy golf course, cocktail bar and graffiti haven Golf Fang is the place to be with their new Christmas drinks menu, which lets partygoers choose from ‘Santa’s Nice List’ or ‘Santa’s Naughty List’. Perfect for any group activity, each festive package lets players experience the excitement of an immersive 18-hole crazy golf course, as well as a quirky cocktail bar with New York-style pizza, and a Tokyo-themed karaoke bar to round the night out. You can book your spot here.
12. Tuck into a cheese fondue at this German spot decked in festive decorations
A roaring fire and cosy grotto vibes are on point at Albert Schloss this year, offering a true feast to food lovers. Guests can tuck into absolute bangers like the Cheese Fondue, Bier Onion Soup and Beef Bourguignon. On Sundays, visitors are welcome to a festive roast with options like Sauerbraten Beef Wellington, Bavarian Pork Knuckle, Beef Sirloin, Roast Chicken, or Vegan No-Nut Roast, all served with classic trimmings and indulgent sides, including Sformato—baked truffle mash. You can book your table here.
There are tons of fantastic things to do this Christmas in Liverpool, from light trails to theatre performances and they’re bound to get you in the festive spirit. There’s no better time to get out and see Liverpool in all its festive beauty.