Liverpool is perfectly placed to explore the best of the Northwest either by car or train. Nearby there are historic houses, castles, beaches, safari adventure tours and aquariums all within easy reach.  With StayinLiverpool’s reduced midweek prices from £120 per night and weekly rates from just £750, why not extend your stay with us and discover what the rest of the area has to offer?

Less than 10 miles from the City Centre
The Palm House is a Victorian botanical showpiece in Liverpool’s leafy Sefton Park and has free entry. Speke Hall, near to Liverpool Airport is owned by the National Trust. Visitors can take guided tours of the beautiful half-timbered (and allegedly haunted) Tudor mansion, wander round the gardens and woodlands or just take in the views of the Mersey basin and North Wales hills.  For those seeking a wildlife adventure, head to Knowsley Safari Park where there are lions, tigers, elephants, antelope, deer, wallabies, baboons, buffalo, zebras and rhinos, plus many others animals.

Less than 30 miles from Liverpool
Chester Zoo has around 7,000 animals and is set in over 100 acres. StayinLiverpool offer discounted tickets to Chester Zoo - see our special offers page for details. Blue Planet Aquarium holds weird and wonderful aquatic life and sharks can be viewed from an aqua-tunnel.  It is located near to Cheshire Oaks, the largest designer outlet in the UK, with 140 stores where prices are reduced by up to 50%. The Wirral has a number of villages and towns that make ideal day trip destinations, all accessible by Merseyrail’s train network.  Visit Hoylake or West Kirby for sandy beaches, the nature reserve at Hilbre Islands to watch seals, wading and migratory birds, or call at Parkgate to try its famous home-made ice-creams. Southport is a coastal town, also accessible by train. Nearby is the National Trust’s red squirrel colony at Formby. 

Over 30 miles
Liverpool is within easy reach of North Wales with a range of day attractions for all the family.  The area is famous for its many castles, steam trains and seaside towns including Llandudno and Conwy.  Many outdoor activities are offered in the area including white water rafting, quad biking, sea fishing and sailing.