Trips & Outings Visit to Liverpool

A Group of 48 set off from Radcliffe to Liverpool on May 25th, and the journey went well with no hold ups, arriving at 10-45am. The coach dropped us off by the Albert Dock, this was the centre for Liverpool’s regeneration of the city starting in the 60’s. We were greeted by a blue sky and warm weather that showed the city of at its best. As the trip was on a Freestyle basis the group quickly split up and went their own ways, all looking to visit the attractions that interested them. Attractions were all around, many within easy walking distance of the Albert Dock, within which were the Maritime Museum and the Tate Gallery of the North. A short walk to the Pier Head was the Museum of Liverpool and the Mersey Ferry, which I know some member’s enjoyed a trip on. The Liverpool Museum is a modern one which shows the complete history of Liverpool, from when the council borrowed £7,000 to build the first dock, to the musical explosion of the 60’s through to now when the city has been transformed. Another popular attraction was the Open Topped Bus that visited many interesting place including the Beatles Homes.

Later speaking too many of the members on their experience I was particularly pleased that many commented on the friendliness of my fellow ‘Scousers’. Indeed many said that they would return for a longer visit as there was so much more to see, it could be that we may consider returning next year.