5 Unusual Things to Do in Liverpool in 24 Hours, Liverpool, England

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Liverpool is often The Beatles. For good reason. But Liverpool is loaded with fun and unusual things to do, and it’s my favorite city in the United Kingdom to walk. It even beats out Edinburgh and London! Here are five unusual things to do in Liverpool by foot, which is the best way to enjoy Liverpool-by walking!

- Look up Prince Albert’s nose. In front of St George Hall is a statue of Prince Albert on a horse, and you can look upwards to his nostrils. This, actually, is not what you should do here. But it is a great place to start a walk in Liverpool, and it will set you up for item number two.

- Find the Cyclops in the Woods. Just to the right of St George Hall is the Central Library. As you enter the library, there is a tiled floor into the entry with titles of famous books. A red letter is highlighted randomly on each line. Being clever, you can spell out the red letters and discover the reference to “Cyclops in the Wood.” Enter the library and chat with a librarian. She’ll tell you to go to the Oak Room near the Picton Reading Room (another must visit!) to see the referenced book, The Genus Crocusby George Maw (1886), on the shelf. This is a brilliant way to get folks into the historic room and increase interest in its collections. Outside the Liverpool Library you’ll find all kinds of treats. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).