Liverpool suggestions Thursday Evening.

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Hi All,
I'll be visiting Liverpool for work this week and will probably have some time to kill in the evening. Rather than sitting around watching the election unfold in the hotel by myself I was thinking I could put the time to use in a much more entertaining way. Not entirely sure which Hotel I'll be in yet, but do know it'll be walking distance to the office in Old Hall Street.

Any suggestions for some locations to visit with the camera would be appreciated as I've not been there before and haven't a clue what to expect.

Would also be handy to know if the local bobbies are as bad as they are in London if I decide to take the tripod out as well.

Cheers in advance.
Dave
 
Having googled earthed Old Hall st I see it is fairly close to the docks so there are a few good opportunities, Albert Dock, 3 Graces etc.

Have fun.
Mick
 
All of Liverpool city centre is within walking distance of Old Hall St. It is a very small city centre. :lol:

Specifically, The Liver Buildings and the Pier head can be nice at night. Then the Albert Dock, which can look good with a sunset behind it. And there are some opportunities in the Liverpool One shopping area for interest views.

The Cathedrals are a 25 minute walk (at most), or a 5-10 minute bus ride.

Hope the weather is good for you. ;)
 
You can go to the top of the Anglican cathedral on Thursday nights if you want a panoramic view of the the whole city and beyond.
Both cathedrals are very photographer friendly.

I've never had a problem from the police about a tripod, but the security staff in the Liverpool One shopping area may question you.
 
redhed17 said:
All of Liverpool city centre is within walking distance of Old Hall St. It is a very small city centre. :lol:

Specifically, The Liver Buildings and the Pier head can be nice at night. Then the Albert Dock, which can look good with a sunset behind it. And there are some opportunities in the Liverpool One shopping area for interest views.

The Cathedrals are a 25 minute walk (at most), or a 5-10 minute bus ride.

Hope the weather is good for you. ;)
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Redhed I am loving your avatar :thumbs:
 
If you intend to get a tripod out, avoid concert square and the surrounding roads, you'll be acosted by inebriated persons!

The Docks and the cathedrals are pretty nice for shooting. Otherwise I'm pretty short of ideas at the moment, if I get inspired I'll come back here.

Nick.
 
Definitely sounds like the tower's worth a visit - All I need to do now is avoid having to have dinner with the clients so I can get out and about !

Fairly used to being accosted by inebriates.... I live up the road from Basildon !!
 
for about £5 get yourselve on the river mersey ferries it will cruise up and down the river taking you from Liverpool to seacombe and woodside terminals as well as up and down the river itself. You could even get off at any of the Wirral ends (id suggest Seacombe for best view of Liverpool) and take a few shots of Liverpool skyline from the Wirral side. Then jump back on board the next one and it will take you back to Liverpool. All within the hour.

Dave :thumbs:
 
If you do decide to go up the tower the entrance is via a small door to the right of the main entrance.
I went the other week and thought it was shut at first.
It's open till 9 so you can get some panos and maybe a sunset if the weather's good.
 
thers a route planner for walking if you get stuck - might be worth sticking in some road names make sure its do-able!

the docks is a good place to go! :)
 
A group of us are off there tonight, and the sun is shining; not sure if that's good or bad.

This might not fit in with your timetable, but there is an old WW" German U Boat just a short ferry ride across the river.

http://www.u-boatstory.co.uk/
 
Not too far on a bus is Anthony Gormley's Another Place:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Place

Great place for photography, but maybe a bit too far out if you are only here for one night...

You are in the right place for photos in Liverpool, Old Hall Street is in the centre of everything... the Radisson hotel is actually on Old Hall St.

As people have said, you have the Pier Head, Liver Bldg, 3 Graces, Industrial Dock area, Albert Dock, Liverpool ONE, Liverpool Town Hall, Court Buildings etc all on your doorstep or within a 5 min walk.
 
Thank you all for your input - I'm beginning to wish I was up there for a few days rather than just the one evening. The u-boat thing loks interesting but will probably be shut by the time I get out of the office, though I may take a drive up to Crosby for the beach before I have a wander.
Hopefully it won't be the only trip up there, so I can save the bits I miss for next time.
 
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I would reccomend a visit to Crosby to photograph the Gormley statues plus I thought the coastguard station was a nice subject to photograph.
 
Another vote for the Anglican Cathedral tower.

Or if that's too far (it isn't, really) try the Liverpool Wheel by the Arena. If there's a decent sunset, then it'll be viewable from up there too.

Tripods around the Arena and Albert Dock are probably going to get Security all uppity, but anywhere else is unlikely to be an issue.

Pier Head is cool at sunset / dusk as well. And that's only a 5 min walk from Old Hall St.
 
Hey All,
Thanks for all the great advice - Just confirmed the Hotel and it looks like I'll be stopping at the Hilton right near Albert Docks (and walking to the office !)....
Really looking forward to this trip now - Just hope it's not raining.
 
try the old pubs in wood street and the bombed out church at the top of bold street and off cause cavern walks
 
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