Top Ten Things to Do With the Family in Liverpool

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Urban Chic's luxury apartments are a stone's throw from the Mersey Ferries are part of Liverpool folklore now, thanks primarily to Gerry and the Pacemakers hit song (which you will hear, quite often!) that immortalised them forever as poignant symbols of the city. In addition to the Peak Time Shuttle, which is merely a ten minute sprint across the river to Seacombe, then down to Woodside, and then back to the Pier Head, the Mersey Ferries also supply a significantly additional family members friendly "River Explorer Cruise" (Adult return: £5.30, Child five-15: £2.95 or Household ticket of two adults & three children: £14.15). The entire journey lasts about 50 minutes and departs from the Pier Head, on the hour, between 10am and 3pm weekdays, 10am-6pm on Saturday's and Sunday. Your return ticket makes it possible for you to disembark the Ferry at any of the terminals and return at any time for the duration of the day to continue your cruise.

This is particularly valuable for families, as it enables you to take in Spaceport at Seacombe. This £10m attraction is themed on Space and Space travel and whilst it is primarily directed at 7 year olds and above, it is amazing entertainment for the entire family members, combining a variety of interactive hands on exhibits with astonishing audio visual experiences, which will take an enjoyable couple of hours to appreciate completely (Adults: £9.50, Youngsters three-15: £6.50, Concessions: £7. Family members Ticket (2 adults and three young children: £26.50). For younger young children there is also the "Play Planet Location". A soft-play location designed primarily for younger children exactly where they can clamber and fling themselves about like crazed dervishes, in complete safety, for just £2.70. There is also a smaller restaurant here for some well deserved refreshments. This will enable you and your household to regain your power, after your perilous journey through the galaxy, evading capture by the dreaded Daleks!

Further down the Mersey, on the River Explorers next quit, is Woodside. From here you can take a brief walk to Birkenhead Priory, where in 1318 Benedictine Monks received the royal charter from Edward II to operate a Ferry service across to Liverpool. The Priory is the oldest standing building on Merseyside and while younger kids may not appreciate its historical value, or significance in the development of the Mersey Ferries, it is a wonderfully eerie place for those with imagination. Perfect for a "Scooby Doo" adventure! Or maybe looking for the lost treasures of Blackbeard the Birkenhead Pirate! There is also a modest riverside café located at the Woodside terminal, to quell the nerves from your latest adventure!

If you do strategy on taking the River Explorer Cruise and visiting the Spaceport, it is more affordable to pay for each on 1 ticket. The "Joint River Explorer and Spaceport" ticket works out at £12.70 for adults, £6.50 for kids aged 3-five, £8.60 for children aged 5-15, £9.15 concessions, or you can invest in a two adult, three child family members ticket for £35. The latter alternative, in specific, delivers fabulous value and guarantees a terrific day out for the whole loved ones and you can head back and delight in your .