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Liverpool: Arts & Crafts To Art Deco

Liverpool’s skyline is a testament to craftsmanship and ambition, from the sweep of red-brick docks to bold Art Deco lines and vaulted cathedral spaces. 

Wander opulent interiors alive with carved wood and stained glass, feel the pulse of industrial elegance, and end beneath the twin clock towers of the Royal Liver Building, where the city meets the sea.

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At A Glance

  • The Travel Editions Experience
    Our tours are thoughtfully crafted and meticulously planned, with every destination, hotel, excursion and stop along the way having been selected to form a truly memorable experience.
  • Meals Included
    All breakfasts, one lunch and three dinners.
  • Handpicked Accommodation
    Three nights accommodation at the four-star Crowne Plaza Liverpool, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room.  
  • Discover the Authentic Liverpool
    Explore an Art Deco walking tour of Liverpool, alongside Port Sunlight and the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool’s magnificent cathedrals, accompanied by Professor Anne Anderson.
  • Your Expert Guide
    Expert guide Professor Anne Anderson throughout the tour.
  • Visits & Tours
    All talks, guided tours and admissions as per the itinerary.
  • Transport
    Coach touring as per the itinerary.
Meet Your Expert Guide

Professor Anne Anderson

Anne is an author, broadcaster and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, with a first degree in archaeology and a PhD in English. She was a senior lecturer in Art and Design History for fourteen years, specialising in the Aesthetic Movement, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Modernism.

An experienced international speaker and published author, Anne has inspired Travel Editions travellers for more than fifteen years with her wit, wisdom and enthusiasm. Her tours reveal the connections between architecture, interiors and design, bringing the artistic revolutions of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries vividly to life.

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Your Itinerary

Explore this incredible tour in detail and discover what makes each day so special. Below, you’ll find a full day-by-day breakdown of your journey, from the moment you arrive to your final farewell. Learn more about the highlights you’ll experience, the unforgettable places you’ll visit, and the unique moments that bring each destination to life. Whether you’re drawn by rich history, stunning landscapes or unforgettable cultural encounters, this itinerary gives you everything you need to picture your adventure and look forward to every step of the way.

Day 1: Arrival and Introduction to Liverpool’s Architectural Heritage

Arrive at the hotel independently before a welcome drink, dinner and talk from Professor Anne Anderson: “Liverpool: England’s Premier Port”. 

Day 2: Art Deco Liverpool, Philharmonic Dining Rooms and Metropolitan Cathedral

Explore the city’s architectural gems from the interwar period. Enjoy lunch at the Liverpool Philharmonic Dining Rooms, a historic venue with ornate interiors.

In the afternoon, visit the Victoria Gallery & Museum, home to eclectic art and curiosities, followed by the striking Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, a modernist masterpiece. Second talk from Anne: “Arts and Crafts on Merseyside”.

Day 3: Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool Cathedral and Arts & Crafts Churches

Start at the Walker Art Gallery, known as the “National Gallery of the North,” featuring European masterpieces and decorative arts.

Then, explore the grandeur of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, one of the largest in the world. Continue to Ullet Road Church, a fine example of Gothic Revival, and end the day at All Hallows Allerton, a hidden gem of Arts and Crafts design.

Day 4: Port Sunlight, Lady Lever Art Gallery and Wallasey Unitarian Church

Travel to Port Sunlight, a model village rich in Arts and Crafts architecture, and visit the Lady Lever Art Gallery. Then explore the Williamson Art Gallery and the serene Wallasey Unitarian Church, blending simplicity with spiritual beauty. Return to the hotel by 17:00.

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Crowne Plaza Liverpool
Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre offers refined waterfront comfort steps from the iconic Royal Liver Building. Elegant rooms boast river views and modern tech, while the Harbour Leisure Club features an 18 m indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and gym. On-site parking and a central location near Albert Dock, Tate, and theatres make it a relaxed base for cultural discovery.

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Mobility Information

This tour has a moderate fitness rating, reflecting a fuller itinerary with a good balance of visits, walking and time spent exploring on foot.
 
Some visits may involve cobbled streets, uneven paving, slopes, steps, stairs, limited seating, or walking from the coach drop-off point to the entrance of a site or attraction. The exact demands will vary from day to day, and we highlight specific practical details within the itinerary wherever possible.
 
You should feel comfortable walking at a steady group pace, standing during visits and enjoying a full day of sightseeing. If you are unsure whether this tour is right for you, please contact us before booking.

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Tour FAQ

If you have a question, we are more than happy to answer it via email or phone, but you may find your answer below more quickly.

Simply complete our online booking form or give us a call on 020 7251 0045 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday where you can speak to a real person. A 20% deposit per person is required at the time of booking, to book your place. Payments by debit card or credit card incur no charge. 

You must pay for the balance of your holiday at least 12 weeks before departure. Please note: no reminder for balance payments is sent to you and are not receipted unless requested. If you book your holiday within 12 weeks of departure, full payment is required at time of booking. Please note that some tours may require final payment to be paid earlier than 12 weeks, due to financial commitment with suppliers. The exact date will be notified to you at the time of booking. Final joining instructions and documentation will be dispatched approximately 10 days before travel.

In almost all cases, the price includes your accommodation, meals as described in the itinerary, all excursions shown in the programme, and travel arrangements from the UK. Excursions are taken by private coach exclusively for Travel Editions guests. If anything is ever excluded from the price, it will be clearly marked as optional and payable locally, you won’t find any hidden extras on your final bill. Travel Editions operates a firm no-surcharge policy, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay.

The specifics vary by tour and are set out in your individual itinerary, but most of our tours depart from London, either by Eurostar from St Pancras International or by air. For rail tours, we advise allowing at least one hour before the Eurostar departure when planning your journey to London. For flights, all costs are based on economy class unless otherwise stated, and all times shown are local time. For tours in the UK, these often start at the hotel in question.

Flight upgrades and connections from regional airports are available on request and subject to availability, contact us on 020 7251 0045 or at tours@traveleditions.co.uk for details. We strongly recommend not booking non-refundable connecting travel until you have received your final joining instructions, which are sent around 10 days before departure and confirm all timings and meeting points.

Yes, and you’re very welcome. Single room supplements apply on most tours, reflecting the fact that single and double rooms are generally priced similarly by hotels. If you would prefer to share with another solo traveller of the same gender, we are happy to arrange this, simply let us know at the time of booking. Sharing is subject to another traveller in the same situation being booked on the same tour.

Each tour is accompanied by a dedicated tour manager, who in most cases will travel out from the UK with the group. On some tours, the tour manager will meet you at your destination station or airport, with full details being confirmed in your joining instructions 10 days before travel. Many of our tours are also led by expert lecturers or specialist guides whose knowledge brings each destination to life; details of who will be accompanying your particular tour are included in the individual tour pages and itineraries.

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