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A guide to the indoor escapes, warm outdoor options and cosy pubs helping people make the most of Liverpool during colder weather -- from museums and parks to roaring fires in historic pubs.
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00:00when the weather turns cold it can be tempting to just stay indoors however liverpool still has
00:05plenty to offer even when the temperatures drop let's begin with some indoor escapes places where
00:10visitors can stay warm whilst making the most of the city all national museums liverpool venues
00:15are free to enter and that includes the world museum the museum of liverpool sudley house and
00:21lady lever art gallery as well as the walk art gallery on william brown street which is great
00:26for those wanting to immerse themselves in culture while staying cozy inside it's an excellent option
00:31for a chilly day with a chance to wander through one of the largest art collections in england
00:37just next door liverpool central library is a beautifully remodeled building which along
00:42with a whole load of books obviously has a free wi-fi and computers too it also houses the historic
00:48grade 2 listed picton reading room and hornby library along with 15 000 rare books it also has a fully
00:54accessible family area with a child friendly environment you're once required to sign the
01:00official secrets act to enter this building and now it's open to visitors for history enthusiasts
01:05western approaches is housed in a former second world war command center the museum offers something
01:11different and importantly in winter something warm and for families or groups looking for something
01:17playful rather than traditional quirky quarter has interactive puzzles quizzes and brain teasers
01:24this place has loads of instagram worthy shots to capture but it isn't just about looking around
01:28it's about getting stuck in making it perfect for a cold afternoon now with enough layers sefton park
01:34remains a stronger winter option with picturesque surroundings including a lake the palm house offers a warm
01:40indoor retreat surrounded by greenery giving visitors the chance to enjoy both fresh air and shelter
01:46when it opened to the public in 1896 it quickly became a popular visitor attraction and some of those
01:51plants are still thriving here today and if they can thrive inside the tropical conditions here so can
01:57you home to a priest whole gothic revival furniture and william morris wallpaper the national trust took
02:03on full management of speak hall in the 1980s and since then they've continued to care for its collections
02:10objects garden and grounds preserving this special place for future generations the garden
02:15artsby hall is an oasis of semi-ancient woodland and acres of fields and paths on the edge of the
02:21river mersey finally for those wanting to end the day somewhere cozy liverpool has plenty of pubs with
02:27real fireplaces the vines on lime street affectionately known as the big house reopened in 2023 after
02:34restoration and it features a fireplace in its smoking room the baltic fleet on whopping is a grade
02:39two listed pub with a log burning stove downstairs there are plenty of others too it is always advised
02:46to check on winter opening times and obviously don't forget to wrap up warm especially near the
02:52waterfront where the wind chill increases and wear some shoes with some proper grip in case of the
02:58waterfront where the pavement slippery
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