Pier Head

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  • Address: Pier Head, Liverpool
  • Hours: Open daily
  • Admission: Free

Pier Head
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The departure point for ferries crossing the River Mersey, Pier Head has been a Liverpool landmark, seafaring icon and transport hub for centuries. In the 19th century, scores of Irish and British emigrants sailed from here to begin a new life in the New World.

Fronting the river at Pier Head are three particularly grand buildings, known as the Three Graces. The most famous is the Royal Liver Building, topped by twin statues of the legendary liver bird. Next to the Liver Building are the Italianate Cunard Building and the domed Grade II-listed Port of Liverpool Building.

The Mersey Tunnel takes cars under the river at Pier Head, and above ground there are river promenades with views and several memorials to visit.

The Titanic Memorial commemorates the doomed engineers who died while working aboard the ship, and there are memorials to the merchant navy and Canadians who died in World War II.

Latest Reviews

5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Bruno R, April 2013
Doing what: The Beatles Story Experience

My wife and I had a wonderful time at the exhibition and I would recommend it to anyone.

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Margaret R, April 2013
Doing what: Liverpool City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Me and my friend went on this tour of Liverpool, although we are local we learnt facts about Liverpool we didn't know. The commentary was very nformative. Our driver was friendly and helpful, witty but professional, he helped make the tour a great experience.

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by daniel s, April 2013
Doing what: The Beatles Story Experience

this was a great tour well worth a visit.

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Practical Info

Pier head is on the Mersey River waterfront, just north of Albert Dock.
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