Explore and meet new people

During your stay in Liverpool studying and learning English is important, but it is also important to have fun and make lots of friends and happy memories. We have a fantastic Social Programme that allows you to explore the city and the UK whilst meeting new people. Many of our activities are free or low-cost and you can join as many as you like.

We have made some self-guided activity packs in the self-guided tours section below for you to download and take with you while you explore Liverpool. You may need a face covering in certain venues so please bring something with you.

Music & Theatre

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The Beatles Story

Price: £15

When: Afternoons

Join us for an atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture and music of the Beatles. With lots of fun and surprising interactive features students of all ages can enjoy learning about four ‘lads’ from Liverpool who shook the world.

LSE trip to Beatles Story

The British Music Experience

Price: £15

When: Afternoons

This exciting new museum is full of iconic memorabilia and interactive displays showing British music from the past 60 years.

The British Music Experience

The Beatles Tour

Price: £15

When: Afternoons

The Magical Mystery Tour bus takes you around all of the places associated with the Beatles. It’s a fun and exciting trip where you can learn more about the ‘Fab 4’ and see some more of Liverpool at the same time.

The Beatles bus tour

Live Music at the Cavern

Price: Spending money for drinks

When: Afternoons

The Beatles played at the Cavern 292 times and now it hosts a wide variety of local bands and singers for you to enjoy. Come and join us there for a drink and some great live music.

Live music at the Cavern

Concerts at the Philharmonic Concert Hall

Price: Varies

When: Evenings

Here at the home of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society they have a great selection of musical shows for you to enjoy, from classical to contemporary it’s a great evening of excellent music.

Liverpool Philharmonic concert hall

Plays at the Everyman and the Playhouse

Price: Varies

When: Evenings

We like to make the most of the cultural events that Liverpool has to offer so you can join us to see a play or show at one of the theatres in Liverpool.

Liverpool Everyman theatre

Liverpool Empire Theatre

Price: Varies

When: Evenings

We like to make the most of the cultural events that Liverpool has to offer so you can join us to see a play or show at one of the theatres in Liverpool.

Liverpool Empire Theatre

Art & Culture

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The Walker Art Gallery

Price: Free

When: Afternoons

The Walker Art Gallery holds one of the finest collections of fine and decorative art in Europe. You can discover over six centuries of art at the national gallery of the north.

Walker Art Gallery Liverpool

The Maritime Museum

Price: Free

When: Afternoons

Here you can learn all about Liverpool’s maritime history and what helped make Liverpool such a great city. It’s full of interesting information, interactive displays, pictures, paintings and models.

Liverpool Maritime Museum

The Museum of Liverpool

Price: Free

When: Afternoons

This modern museum is split into four main areas, the Great Port, Global City, People’s Republic, and Wondrous Place. Here you can learn about the history and importance of Liverpool and enjoy the lovely views of the river Mersey that the museum looks out on.

The Museum of Liverpool

Sports & Fitness

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Football

Price: £5

When: Evenings

Come and along and enjoy a game with your new classmates. It’s a great way to keep fit and make some new friends.

Football in LSE sports hall

Yoga

Price: £5

When: Afternoons

Relax and unwind at our weekly yoga classes. Practice your Cat-Cow and Downward Dog and leave feeling happy and calm.

Yoga at LSE

Liverpool Football Club Stadium

Price: £18

When: Afternoons

Go on a guided tour of the stadium, see the pitch and visit the press room. You can visit the museum, take a selfie with the many cups and medals in the trophy room and learn about the history and heritage of England’s most successful football club.

Liverpool Football stadium

Manchester United Football Club Stadium

Price: £40

When: Weekends

Visit the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ and explore the biggest football club stadium in the UK. You can learn more about the club’s history and victories in the museum and visit the megastore for some souvenirs.

Manchester United stadium

Cricket*

Price: Free

When: Afternoons

This is a great way to spend a summer afternoon, grab your sunglasses and join us in the park for a game of this traditional English game.

*Please note that this is only available in the Summer

Cricket match

Paintball

Price: £25

When: Weekends

Get yourself kitted out in the latest paintball gear – combat suit, full-head goggles complete with fog-free lens, body armour and the latest semi-automatic paintball gun.

LSE paintball

Country Walks*

Price: Bus money (dependant on destination)

When: Weekend

Liverpool is in a perfect location for country walks. We visit some lovely places nearby such as Delamere Forest, Snowdonia and the Lake District, it’s a great way to explore the UK and get some exercise.

*Please note that this is only available in the Summer

Country walks

Days Out

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Manchester

Price: £18

When: Weekends

Take a guided tour around the cosmopolitan “second capital” of Britain. You can visit the award-winning Museum of Science and Industry, the National Football Museum or one of the many art galleries.

Manchester

Chester

Price: £10

When: Weekends

Visit the beautiful, ancient city of Chester. Walk the Roman walls, see the magnificent cathedral, take a walk along the river or spend the day doing some shopping.

Chester

Lake District

Price: £35

When: Weekends

The Lakes are a great day out and this trip is a brilliant opportunity to see some of the best countryside in the UK.

Lake District

London

Price: £70

When: Weekends

See the world-famous Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, walk along the banks of the River Thames and see Buckingham Palace. You can watch the street performers in Covent Garden and do some shopping on Oxford Street.

London

North Wales

Price: £35

When: Weekends

Explore a medieval castle, visit a traditional seaside town and go to a new country all in one day.

North Wales

Cheshire Oaks

Price: £6

When: Weekends

A great day of retail therapy. There are over 145 discount shops for you to visit selling everything from designer clothing to sportswear and stationary to perfume. Or you can go an see a film at the cinema or play a game of bowling with your friends.

Cheshire Oaks

York

Price: £35

When: Weekends

Join us for a great day out in the medieval city of York. You can visit the Gothic cathedral, walk around the walls, have a drink in a traditional English pub or learn about the old days in the city in one of the many museums or attractions.

York

Nights Out

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Ghetto Golf

Price: £10

When: Evenings*

Set in an old brewery warehouse this is a very unique game of crazy golf. There’s neon graffiti, a street food stall and even a cocktail bar.

*Please note this is an over-18’s only event

Mini golf course

Traditional Pub Tour

Price: Spending money for drinks

When: Evenings**

We’re here to show you around the best pubs in the city. In the summer you can enjoy the weather with a cider in a beer garden and in the winter we’ll take you to the warmest cosiest pubs.

**Please note students under 18 may need to leave the activity early depending on the location and their licence restrictions

Pubs in Liverpool

Restaurant Night

Price: Spending money for food and drinks

When: Evenings

With so many great restaurants to try in the Liverpool it’s very hard for our Social Programme Coordinator to choose where we should go next.

Restaurant Night

Salsa

Price: Spending money for drinks

When: Evenings

Put on your dancing shoes and join us for some salsa dancing. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an expert you’ll soon be having fun doing all of the moves.

Salsa at LSE

Weekly Social

Price: Spending money for drinks

When: Evenings**

Explore some of the best pubs and bars in Liverpool, get to know your new classmates and make some new friends over a drink.

**Please note students under 18 may need to leave the activity early depending on the location and their licence restrictions

Social trip at LSE

Self-Guided Tours

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