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A mini guide to
Anfield & the Football Story: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Book the stadium tour first
Liverpool FC's booking site lists the stadium tour, the museum and match-day tours. Check it for dates, as availability changes.
Check Everton's tours page
Everton list tours of the Hill Dickinson Stadium and Goodison Park on their website. Dates vary, so look at the club's page.
Allow time for Stanley Park
Stanley Park was opened in 1870 and is significant for its layout and architecture. It lies beside the Anfield ground.
Match days are different
Roads and parking change on match days. The club's booking site says the tour car park is unavailable on Liverpool home match days.
Remember the memorials
Memorials stand at Anfield for those who died in the Hillsborough disaster and for the club's former manager Bill Shankly. Please treat them as places of remembrance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Anfield & the Football Story?
Anfield & the Football Story is in Liverpool, England. Two clubs, two stadium stories and the park between them. Nearby stops and stations include Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Anfield stadium parking.
How long do I need in Anfield & the Football Story?
Half a day for a tour and Stanley Park. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Anfield, The LFC Museum, Stanley Park. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Liverpool Central (Merseyrail Northern and Wirral lines); Liverpool Lime Street (National Rail; Merseyrail Wirral line); Anfield stadium parking (Stanley Park car park). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 8 places to eat and drink in and around Anfield & the Football Story, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 2 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Anfield & the Football Story accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Anfield & the Football Story
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
The LFC Museum
Museum at Anfield that the club's booking site says displays its major trophies together, including six European Cups.
Stanley Park
110-acre park designed by Edward Kemp and opened on 14 May 1870, significant for its layout and architecture.
Goodison Park
Everton's home ground from its opening in 1892. The club's website lists Goodison Park tours.
Liverpool
More areas to explore
Lark Lane & Sefton Park
Cafés and bars on Lark Lane beside the city's largest park
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Birkenhead & Hamilton Square
A Georgian square, a medieval priory and Paxton's park across the Mersey
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New Brighton & Wallasey
Fort, lighthouse and promenade at the mouth of the Mersey
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- Anfield: Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, source
- The LFC Museum: Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Stanley Park: John Bradley, CC BY 3.0, source
- Goodison Park: Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, source
- Lark Lane & Sefton Park: Ben James, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Birkenhead & Hamilton Square: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- New Brighton & Wallasey: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Lime Street & the Knowledge Quarter: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Albert Dock & the Waterfront: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Cavern Quarter, Ropewalks & Chinatown: Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Baltic Triangle & Georgian Quarter: Fatih Renkligil, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- The Cathedrals & Hope Street: calflier001, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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