Croxteth
Things to Do at Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Croxteth Country Park guide covering parking, opening times, Croxteth Park Farm prices, café, playground, dogs, buses, events and accessibility.
Jess R
Jess is part of the L1Local editorial team, contributing to local guides, culture, businesses and community-focused coverage.
Her work helps highlight the people, places and independent organisations that make up Liverpool beyond the usual visitor headlines.
Jess contributes research and editorial input across L1Local, with an emphasis on useful information, good local recommendations and stories that give readers a clearer picture of what is happening around the city.
Articles by Jess R
Waterfront
Nao Santa María at Royal Albert Dock: The Real History Behind Columbus's Ship
A full-scale replica of the Santa María docks at Royal Albert Dock, 12-25 August 2026. Tickets, opening hours and the history the tour material leaves out.
Lark Lane
Liverpool's Independent Food & Drink, by Neighbourhood
Named independent dining and drinking venues in Liverpool by neighbourhood: Lark Lane, Baltic Triangle, Smithdown Road, Hope Street and the city centre.
City Centre
Rainy Day in Liverpool: A Three-Hour City-Centre Plan
A realistic three-hour rainy-day route near Liverpool Lime Street, with free museums, Central Library, lunch options and practical Monday alternatives.
City Centre
6 Liverpool Buildings That Changed Architecture and Engineering
Six Liverpool buildings that pioneered fireproof warehouses, air conditioning, iron framing, reinforced concrete and road-tunnel engineering.
News
Easter Weekend in Liverpool: What to Do, Where to Go
How to use the four-day Easter bank holiday in Liverpool: the busy shopping streets, the quieter park walks, and where to eat without a long wait.
City Centre
Free Things to Do in Liverpool and Merseyside
Free museums, galleries, parks, beaches and walks across Liverpool and Merseyside, with parking, paid extras and safety checks clearly explained.
Georgian Quarter
Hope Street and the Georgian Quarter: A Local Guide
Walk Hope Street between Liverpool's two cathedrals, with practical stops around the Georgian Quarter, opening-time checks and a two-hour route.
North Liverpool
Anfield and North Liverpool on Matchday: What to Know
Plan an Anfield matchday with current bus options, parking restrictions, road-closure checks, food planning and a sensible post-match meeting point.
South Liverpool
Lark Lane, Sefton Park and South Liverpool: A Simple Guide
Plan a South Liverpool day around Sefton Park and Lark Lane, or pair Calderstones with Allerton and Woolton, with simple public transport advice.
South Liverpool
Quick Lunches Across South Liverpool
Choose a quick lunch around Lark Lane, Allerton Road or Smithdown Road, with current venue links, transport checks and a simple area-by-area plan.
City Centre
Where to Eat in Liverpool by Area
Choose where to eat in Liverpool by area, from Bold Street and the Baltic to Lark Lane, Lodge Lane and Anfield, with practical links for each stop.