LIVERPOOL GIFTS AND EXPERIENCE DAYS FOR COUPLES
Birthplace of the Beatles, and packed with culture and history, Liverpool is a brilliant place to visit any time of year. It’s home to not one, but two of the best football teams in the country, and offers a breathtaking assortment of sport, music, food, drink, and shopping. It was named as Europe’s Capital of Culture in 2008 and will host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 alongside Ukraine. It’s a terrific place to spend time with a loved one so, to guarantee that You’ll Never Walk Alone, we’ve put together a selection of specially selected Liverpool gifts for couples that are perfect for any occasion.
Experience Life Behind Bars in Alcotraz Prison
Step into the world of Alcotraz Prison during this immersive drinking experience with a theatrical performance. Spend 1 hour 45 minutes behind bars as you and your partner sneak your drinks past the warden, enjoy freshly made cocktails and of course watch a variety of Alcotraz themed performances put on by fellow inmates from your cell. You will be kitted out in the classic orange jumpsuit whilst the team get ready to mix you up a variety of delightful and unique cocktails. With 4 handcrafted cocktails to enjoy each, this experience is an exciting and unique date night out in Liverpool.
Strap yourself in for a sightseeing experience like no other with a five minute helicopter flight combined with bubbly and chocolates. After a thrilling vertical take-off, you and a loved one will travel up to 1000 feet in the air, for a flight around the local area. You’ll spot local landmarks and scenic countryside as your pilot takes you on an exhilarating five minute flight. Once you land, you’ll be greeted with sparkling wine and chocolates to round off your special experience. If you’ve never flown in a helicopter before, then this short flight is the perfect introduction, and makes a very exciting gift for couples.
Thanks to its history as a centre of trade and shipping, Liverpool has always been influenced by exotic flavours, especially the rum, tea, sugar, and spices which passed through the shipyard. In tribute to these multicultural inspirations, three friends started Lost Dock Rum to offer a real taste of Liverpool. Their signature blend is rum imported from Guyana and steeped in black tea, vanilla, ginger, and cardamom, and completed with a hint of orange, a sweet but smoky drink that’s perfect for making hot buttered rum or a zesty cuba libre that will transport you straight to the Caribbean.
A bike tour is the perfect way to take in Liverpool city centre’s amazing collection of impressive architecture and historical sights. It allows you to get close up views of the buildings and gives you a healthy dose of fresh air, fun, and exercise as you go. This ninety minute bike tour is led by a knowledgeable, local guide who’ll show you all of the top Liverpool sights, including famous Albert Dock, the site of Liverpool’s former castle, the World Museum, and the city’s two cathedrals. It’s a brilliant activity to share with a loved one, and the perfect experience gift for history lovers.
Price: £39.90 for 2
If you’re a foodie but Scouse stew and Liverpool’s famous Wet Nelly (a spiced bread pudding) are not your idea of a delicious treat, then you’ll love a sushi making masterclass in the city. During this guided, two hour class, available at many Yo! Sushi locations, you’ll discover the history of sushi, and learn how to create your own, from sharpening up your knife skills to rolling the perfect round of salmon sashimi and cucumber maki, before taking your creations home. This sushi making class makes a fantastic date night activity in Liverpool or a fun experience to share with a partner.
If you’re a foodie but Scouse stew and Liverpool’s famous Wet Nelly (a spiced bread pudding) are not your idea of a delicious treat, then you’ll love a sushi making masterclass in the city. During this guided, two hour class, available at many Yo! Sushi locations, you’ll discover the history of sushi, and learn how to create your own, from sharpening up your knife skills to rolling the perfect round of salmon sashimi and cucumber maki, before taking your creations home. This sushi making class makes a fantastic date night activity in Liverpool or a fun experience to share with a partner.
For a truly unique experience to share with a loved one in Liverpool, why not try your hand at a spy themed escape room for two? Working with your partner, you’ll be given sixty minutes to solve riddles, find hidden clues, break top-secret codes and escape from the room. Don’t worry if it’s your first time though, as a Games Master can provide handy hints if you get stuck. A fantastic couple’s activity for Liverpool locals and visitors, this escape room also makes a brilliant, and unforgettable, experience gift for adventure lovers.
Forget woolly vests and Argyll socks, this is golf with an edge! Ghetto golf is a funky indoor golf course that offers not only an 18-hole course, but also neon colours, bright lights, and walls filled with street art of Liverpool’s best and beloved stars. As you play your way round the obstacles, you can listen to banging tunes from live DJs, and try your luck at classic arcade games too. Round off your time with a speciality cocktail and a visit to one of the street food stands for some nachos or burgers.
Explore the story of Liverpool’s most famous sons on a fully guided ninety minute Beatles walking tour through the city. After meeting up with the rest of the group, and your Beatle expert guide, you’ll set off to see all of the most famous sights associated with the Fab Four. This includes the Eleanor Rigby statue, Liverpool Town Hall (where the Beatles are listed as Honorary Freemen of the city), and the Waterfront, to see the famous bronze Beatles statues created in 2015 by Andy Edwards. An absolute must for any Beatles fan, this walking tour makes a superb experience gift for birthdays and Christmas.
St Johns Beacon is one of Liverpool’s most famous structures, standing 138 metres above the city. Home to Radio City and Greatest Hits Radio Liverpool, St Johns Beacon offers amazing panoramic views from the viewing gallery, found 120 metres up. When the skies are clear you’ll be able to take in not only amazing views of Liverpool city, including the Royal Liver Building and the Mersey river, but you might even be able to see all the way to the Lake District, Blackpool, and even Snowdonia National Park in northwest Wales.
If you and your partner are avid problem-solvers, or love a good scare - an Escape Room for Two would be perfect to challenge your minds as well as give you the jitters. After you have checked in, you and your partner will be taken to your escape room and faced with an awaiting challenge. In one hour, you must solve the puzzles through the hidden clues to escape the room or face the wrath of mad scientist 'Dr Andrews', who wishes to use you in his next brutal experiment!
If you or your partner are massive fans of the infamous 'Peaky Blinders', look no further! This bus tour spends half a day taking you around the Shelby family's stomping ground alongside other iconic filming locations. You will truly feel like you've stepped back in time to the 1900s as you learn about what really happened in the original gang the show was based on, alongside fun facts about the iconic BBC drama and its making. For Peaky Blinder fans, this is truly an unforgettable iconic gift!
If you and your partner seek thrill and adventure, perhaps the Zombie Combat Experience is right for you. Enjoy a fun day out as a couple and create funny memories that you'll look back on with a smile on your face. You start at the infamous National Waterways Museum, where the old boats and boathouses transform into an obstacle course for the upcoming zombies! You and your partner can team up and prepare to explore and fight off the zombies that will be waiting for you. Make your way through the museum to escape and work together to defeat the undead!
Overall, Liverpool offers an outstanding mixture of history and modern city life. Found less than three hours by train from London, the city has the ultimate selection of indoor and outdoor activities and experiences to suit every couple, no matter what you're into. From thrill seekers to music lovers, history buffs to foodies, Liverpool has the perfect range of experience gifts for husbands, wives, and partners to celebrate Christmas, birthdays, or special occasions. So, whether you’re a local looking to discover more about the city, or you’re visiting for a weekend break, we’re confident that you’ll be able to transform Liverpool into Liverpool!
