A City For All Seasons

Looking for a day out this autumn? Here’s 10 reasons why you should give Liverpool a try, as suggested by Rebekka O’Grady

- Rebekka O’Grady

TWILIGHT THURSDAYS OCTOBER 3, 10, 17, 24

If you want to see Liverpool from a different perspective, why not take in the view from the top of the UK’s highest cathedral? Until the end of October, Liverpool Cathedral is offering visitors the chance to enjoy 360Ëš views of the city and beyond as the sun goes down and the lights go up. Soak up unrivalled panoramic views and share your snaps with #tweetfromthetower Tickets: £5.50, family ticket: £15. Liverpool Cathedral, St James’ Mount, Liverpool, L1 7AZ. liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

LEAP 2019 OCTOBER 3-12

Charity and dance development organisation, MDI, host their annual festival of all things dance. Now in its 26th year, there will be 15 performances from seven major touring companies and brand new for 2019, a free two-day Fringe Festival. Visitors can enjoy a programme drawing on cabaret, music, comedy and traditional theatre. Tickets: performances individually priced. Various venues. mdi.org.uk/leap-2019

LES MISÉRABLES OCTOBER 9-26

One of the world’s most popular musicals takes to the stage in Liverpool. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption. Liverpool Empire, 1 Lime Street,

Liverpool L1 1JE. atgtickets. com/liverpool-empire

LIVERPOOL’S GREEN SPACES

The parks in Liverpool are stunning places to explore during the autumn months.

From Sefton Park and Princes Park near the city centre, to Calderstones and Croxteth Park a little further afield, Liverpool boasts plenty of green space for when you need to escape the hustle and bustle.