Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Anfield and Liverpool Football Club

Liverpool is a football city. As well as the Mighty Reds, local rivals Everton – known as the Toffees – are successful in their own right. The team in blue will be moving to a new purpose-built stadium close to the docks, but the fierce derbies between the two teams will undoubtably continue to be a highlight of the premier league season. There’s also Tranmere Rovers, a professional team from neighbouring Wirral who play in one of the lower leagues. Local support tends to be split between the big two but internationally there’s little doubt that Liverpool are the biggest attraction in town.

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Sitting on the Irish Sea and with the Mersey river running alongside it, Liverpool established itself as an important port city in the 17th century. As it is on the west coast of the UK, ships would sail across the Atlantic to the US from here, and of course regular services operated between the city and Ireland. Strong links between the two continue to this day and a ferry service can take you over in a few hours.

Most people will arrive in the city by rail or road. The main train station – Liverpool Lime Street – is centrally located and well connected to the rest of the country. It take around 2hrs 20mins to travel in from London on the fast train, while a coach will take just over 5hrs to do the same route. This latter service is surprisingly affordable, so if you are on a budget and have the time, its worth looking into.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport operates services to Europe, parts of Asia and the Middle East. Manchester Airport is about an hour away from the city by car and flies further afield, but we don’t need to talk about those strange folk on the other side of Lancashire…

Anfield Stadium is in the heart of Liverpool and in one of the most densely-populated parts of the city. As one of the oldest grounds in the country, you’ll get a real community vibe as you approach the stadium. Its a 30 minute walk (if you’re quick) from the train station to the main entrance of Anfield. Always check your match day ticket to see which side you should enter from as you can save time by heading to the closest access point to your seat. Most fans will want to walk around the stadium and see the famous Kop end, even if they are sat elsewhere.

Taxis are cheap from the city centre, but as you can imagine on match days they are hard to find. If you’re looking for a ride after the game, the best thing to do is book in advance and arrange a pick up near Stanley Park. There is also an area designated for ride sharing taxis here, just in case you want to book on the spot.

The area of Anfield is a lively part of Liverpool. Its fun for soaking up local culture with many pubs dotted around the narrow streets. The route from the city centre to the stadium is clearly signposted and well-illuminated, so you’ll feel safe making your way to and from the match. The stadium seemingly emerges from over the rooftops when walking to the ground, and for fans it is an awe-inspiring vision.

Fans can now experience the atmosphere and elegance of official hospitality in the club’s new flagship space, the Founders Lounge.

“The Founders Lounge is an incredible fan experience, from the moment the guests arrive at Anfield, they have the best of everything – whether you’re talking about the champagne on arrival, the heated padded seat in the stand, the five-course menu prepared by the Lounge chefs. Guests can even meet and shake hands with former legends of Anfield, while having a beer. It really is the perfect match day experience for a special occasion,” explains James Byrom from BEYOND Hospitality.

The Founders Lounge is located in the new Anfield Road Stand, a part of the stadium that recently underwent extensive renovation. “It’s all new, but it’s also all Anfield. We really celebrate the iconic stadium and the legendary club,” Byrom adds, noting that the padded seats, champagne dinners and the cosy lounge are all still inherently part of the ambience here. You’ll be sat opposite the Kop end, known as one of the best stands in football. Great views allow you to take in the full impact of the stadium, which is a blend of modern comfort and legacy charm.

>> For unbeatable views of the stadium and best seats available, fans can get tickets from https://www.liverpoolfchospitality.com

As well as football, visitors to the city can experience a number of unique experiences here.