Liverpool ONE

The northern English city of Liverpool has had an outsized impact on history. As one of the major ports of the British Empire, Liverpool has always been one of the UK’s most cosmopolitan cities. And over the last few decades, this former working class town has reinvented itself as a worthy tourist destination. The shopping and entertainment complex of Liverpool ONE is a visible part of that trend.

Exploring Liverpool, just like anywhere else, is easier when you don’t carry more than you need to. That’s why Bounce partners with local businesses in Liverpool and around the world to ensure you always have a place to store your bags. Drop off everything you don’t need and travel light.

About Liverpool ONE

The area where Liverpool ONE now stands was once a park, and also contained the world’s first wet dock, which dated back to 1709. However, the area was heavily damaged by bombing during World War II, and struggled to find its feet in the postwar years. That all changed in 2004, when construction started on Liverpool ONE.

Now, the shopping center covers 42 acres and is the largest open-air shopping center in the UK. As well as dozens of stores, it also contains a movie theater and a mini golf course. The center is divided into six districts, one of which is  maintained as a public park. 

Often, major shopping centers like Liverpool ONE can have a destructive effect on town centers. That’s why this one was built right in the heart of Liverpool, between the city center and the docks. In that way, Liverpool One has revitalized the entire city. Plus, because it’s so central, it’s easy to combine a trip to the shopping center with visits to many of Liverpool’s other top attractions.

Things to do near Liverpool ONE

Liverpool ONE’s central location and excellent transportation links make it easy to explore more of the city beyond shopping center. In fact, much of what this major port city has to offer is surprisingly close to the shopping center. Once you’ve had your fill of the mall itself, you won’t have to travel far to see another side of the city.

• Learn more about Liverpool’s part in the slave trade at the International Slavery Museum. As a major port, Liverpool played an inglorious part in the transatlantic slave trade, and it’s a dark chapter of history that this museum ensures won’t be forgotten.
• Enjoy more of Liverpool’s regeneration at the Royal Albert Dock. Once the industrial heart of the city, the old buildings of the dock have been transformed into an up-and-coming area of galleries, bars, and restaurants that make it a great place to while away an afternoon enjoying excellent food and culture.
• Learn more about – well, everything, at the World Museum. Spread across five floors, this unique museum explores science, natural history, and cultural heritage from around the world, allowing you to travel the globe without leaving Liverpool.
• Enjoy live music at the Cavern Club. Made famous by the Beatles, this club retains its 1960s atmosphere and remains a great place to enjoy up-and-coming musical acts from Liverpool to this day.
• Take a ferry across the Mersey and learn more about the city on a boat tour. Mersey Ferries offers great views and a crash course in Liverpool’s history as you travel across the water the way Liverpudlians have been doing for centuries.

Transit options in Liverpool ONE

• Liverpool ONE has its own bus station, which is served by many of Liverpool’s bus routes, including 4, 6, 7, 18, 26, and many more.
• Liverpool Central Station is only 200 meters from Liverpool ONE. From here, you can connect to train services throughout the UK.
• Pier Head ferry terminal is just a short walk from Liverpool ONE and connects the city to Belfast across the Irish Sea.

Luggage storage near Liverpool ONE

Liverpool ONE is an attraction in its own right. The central location of the sprawling shopping center means iT’s right in the heart of everything else Liverpool has to offer. Even if you’re not a fan of shopping, you’ll find plenty to do in the area. And if you are, you’ll be in heaven.

Make your trip easier on yourself by dropping off your bags at a Bounce luggage storage near Liverpool ONE. Knowing your bags are being safely looked after will be a load off your mind as you enjoy everything this bustling area has to offer.

Activities and attractions near Liverpool ONE

• Travel the galaxy from the city at the Spaceport. This interactive institution contains a planetarium and a number of exhibits about space and space exploration. It’s a perfect place for families and for anyone with an interest in the mysteries of the cosmos, and it’s just a short journey away from the heart of the city.
• See one of the UK’s largest art collections at the Walker Art Gallery. Housing art that dates all the way back to the fourteenth century, the museum also holds works by famous artists such as Lowry, Hockney, and Rembrandt. With constantly changing exhibits, it’s a great place to explore culture and maybe discover some new favorites.
• Immerse yourself in Europe’s oldest Chinese community in Liverpool’s Chinatown. Home to the largest Chinese gate outside of China itself, this is not only a historically fascinating neighborhood, but also a great place to eat.
• Explore the legacy of Liverpool’s most famous sons at The Beatles Story. This exhibition displays artifacts from the career of the band and the solo careers of each member, and explains the importance of the band to the city and to the world.