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10 Things to do in Liverpool for Christmas

Liverpool is a city is a big city located in Merseyside, England. The city has a big population of 498,042 according to a census conducted in 2019. The city is also the tenth largest English district in terms of population. The metropolitan area is the fifth largest one in the United Kingdom.

Therefore, this means that the population is a diverse one and thus results in the presence of different cultures. This gives both locals and tourists a lot of activities to engage in when in the city, especially during the Christmas season as people are always in a celebratory mood. Therefore, this article will explore ten things that one can do while in Liverpool for Christmas.

1. Go to the Christmas market

The city has one of the most beautiful Christmas markets as it is well set and thus aesthetically pleasing. They are also not very busy which means that the visitor will not haveto struggle with the crowd to get what they want.

The Christmas market Is located at the St. George’s Plateau which is a distance from the shops. This can be why the market is not packed with people. Furthermore, they sell more quality things than other Christmas markets and thus make it a favourite among the locals. The markets are usually open till 23^rd December.

2. Eat the festive foods

The Christmas holiday is not complete before one tries the festive foods found in this spectacular city. Some of the food that can be found in the city during this season are Crépes, Halloumi fries, Bratwurst and Belgian chips.

The markets also have a variety of sweet treats that come in the shape of different festive things and are ideal for presents to take to the office. One may also find some non-festive food in the market like dumplings if they want to try a different palate and experience new things.

3. Skate at the Christmas Ice Festival

There is an ice festival at the Pier Head that involves a very big slide. One fascinating thing about the rink is that it is covered which means that even when the weather is bad, one can still skate and have a good time with family and friends.

While going ice skating at this rink, one should wear something that they would not mind it getting wet. This is because one will fall and thus get wet. Furthermore, the view of the Liver building makes the ice skating experience even more interesting.

4. The Baltic Market

The market is the city’s main street food market. The market is located at an old warehouse at Cain’s Brewery. If one has a lot of shopping from the Christmas market then they should hail a taxi from the city centre as the trip is worth it.

The market is popular among the tourists and the locals and their opening days are usually extended to five a week. They have a selection of winter cocktails, live music, and food and gifts markets which makes for a wholesome experience.

5. Have some mulled wine

There are a lot of places where one can indulge in mulled wine while in Liverpool.The Windmill bar has mulled wine which one can enjoy while looking at the beautiful scenery below. The bar features a Bavarian-style windmill on top so it is easy for a tourist to locate it.

Furthermore, the view is great for taking pictures that will remind the tourist of the good times they had while visiting the city. It is also a good way to unwind and just watch people go about their business without feeling crowded.

6. Watch a festive film at St. George’s Hall

This is one of the famous activities that people partake in while in Liverpool during the Christmas season. The Luna Winter Cinema located at St. George’s Hall which is the same place as the market has films shown during the Christmas season. One can go and see a classic Christmas film to get in the festive mood.

They sometimes serve mulled wine in the cinema which makes for an interesting experience. It seems that the Christmas season in this city is accompanied by mulled wine as in most of the places one goes, one can be sure to get some mulled wine.

7. Listen to Santa’s stories at the Duke Street market

The drink market and the Duke Street food sometimes host Santa’s stories during the Christmas season. The place is usually transformed with beautiful Christmas decorations like twinkling fairy lights and well-made garlands that give off a magical feel.

On select dates, Santa comes to the market for story-time. The children usually gather around him and listen to some stories before they are given a present. They usually charge £15 per child. The children also get a chance to photograph Santa while the parents enjoy some mulled wine.

8. Hiking at the outdoor trail

A partnership between Walker Books and Storybarnbrought the visitors and locals a beautiful self-led outdoor trail that is located close to CalderstonesPark. To go to the trail, one pays £13 for the whole family which makes it affordable to most people. The trail allows families to bond and enjoy the Christmas season together.

9. Go to the Royal Albert Dock light trail

The Royal Albert Dock Liverpool features the start of a journey filled with magical light. The walk takes the visitors through stunning buildings that help them get in the festive mood. The activity is also family-friendly which means that families can experience the beautiful lights together and thus bond along the way.

10. Participate in some carol-oke

The Bar Hutt offers some great Carol-oke sessions during the Christmas season. The bar is located underneath a huge Christmas tree in Liverpool One which is the city’s main shopping centre. The ski-lodge-themed huts create a festive environment that makes people want to get in the festive mood.

Music enthusiasts can book a karaoke machine for £40 and sing along to some Christmas classics.  The activity allows six to ten people which makes it ideal for friends to get together.