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Bluecoat
Bluecoat is a contemporary arts centre in a historic building in central Liverpool.
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The Resident Liverpool
The Resident Liverpool is a hotel on Seel Street in the Ropewalks district, housed in a former warehouse. Rooms and suites include mini-kitchens with a fridge, microwave and equipment for preparing drinks and simple food. The hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, instead directing guests to nearby venues. Compare room layouts and capacity when choosing accommodation for a city stay.
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The Halyard Liverpool is a hotel on Duke Street in the Ropewalks district. Its design draws on the city’s maritime history, with bedrooms and the Voyagers restaurant and bar offering a base among the area’s shops and dining venues. A fitness space and rooftop terrace are also provided. Confirm your room category and any meal inclusions when booking; restaurant reservations have their own arrangements.
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The Municipal Hotel Liverpool occupies a landmark building on Dale Street, with rooms, suites and a spa. Dining options include Seaforth Restaurant, the Palm Court Bar beneath the atrium and afternoon tea in the Botanic Tearoom. These are offered alongside accommodation with different booking options. Check your selected room and any spa or dining inclusions before arranging a city-centre stay.
Plan your visit →Lunya Liverpool
Lunya Liverpool is a Catalan and Spanish restaurant and deli at 55 Hanover Street in Liverpool ONE. Its food and wine selection focuses on Spanish producers, with tapas dining alongside deli products. This city-centre branch is separate from Lunyalita at the Royal Albert Dock. Choose the correct venue when reserving and check the current menu, especially if planning around a particular dish or dietary requirement.
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Plan your visit →Walker Art Gallery
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Plan your visit →The Sorceress of Speke and the Lost Familiars at Speke Hall 2026
Help the Sorceress of Speke find her missing animal companions by completing five activities around the grounds. Each activity helps reveal a word to finish the trail. The organiser welcomes all ages, making this a family alternative to Speke’s separate adult ghost event. Dress warmly for the outdoor route; some paths are uneven. Normal admission applies.
Plan your visit →Stranger Folk at Rufford Old Hall 2026
Share one phone as a family and follow Stranger Folk’s interactive story at Rufford Old Hall. The game is aimed at ages seven to twelve and can be played quickly or paused throughout the day. Download the app before visiting, or use the QR code in the second-hand bookshop. Normal admission applies, with no separate activity charge.
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About this place
Bluecoat is a contemporary arts centre in a historic building in central Liverpool. Its free gallery sits alongside a café, independent shops, a garden and creative spaces, with a changing programme of exhibitions and family activities. Workshops and performances have their own ticket arrangements. Gallery and café hours differ, and Monday opening is limited, so check the part of Bluecoat you intend to visit.
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- Address
- School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
- Admission
- Free entry
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
Source details checked on 1 October 2026.
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Listings within 20 miles of Bluecoat. Distances are straight-line estimates; check the actual journey.
Places to stay near Bluecoat
- The Resident LiverpoolLiverpool · 0.2 miles
- The Halyard LiverpoolLiverpool · 0.2 miles
- The Municipal Hotel LiverpoolLiverpool · 0.3 miles
Places to eat near Bluecoat
- Lunya LiverpoolLiverpool · 0.0 miles
- Mowgli Bold StreetLiverpool · 0.3 miles
- Maray Bold StreetLiverpool · 0.3 miles
Attractions near Bluecoat
- World MuseumLiverpool · 0.4 miles
- Walker Art GalleryLiverpool · 0.4 miles
- The Beatles StoryLiverpool · 0.5 miles
Events near Bluecoat
- The Sorceress of Speke and the Lost Familiars at Speke Hall 2026Speke · 6.5 miles
- Stranger Folk at Rufford Old Hall 2026near Ormskirk · 17.6 miles
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- Moel Arthur Walking LoopNorth Wales · 19.4 miles to the map reference, straight line
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