Summer is officially over and the nights are drawing in - but there's still time to enjoy these wonderful views.
Merseyside is filled with incredible places to explore and some of them have such spectacular views that it's hard to tear yourself away.
Whether it's looking out across the Mersey or in-land towards the city’s famous architecture, there are stunning views available almost anywhere - and some of them are absolutely free.
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From bars to parks, we've picked out the best spots for an aerial look at Liverpool and Wirral. Many of these attractions were closed to the public during the various covid restrictions that were in force, but are now fully reopened.
Liverpool Cathedral
The cathedral's Vestey Tower - named after its benefactors, the Vestey family - is one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. Open to the public most days, it stands 154m (500ft) above the River Mersey and is open for part of the year.
The tower boasts breathtaking panoramic views of Liverpool from 150m above sea level.
Guests have to take two lifts and climb 108 stairs past the bells to reach the rooftop - but it's worth it for the amazing view.
On a clear day, you can even see all the way to Wales and the Blackpool Tower.
The Tower Experience includes a 10 minute film about how the cathedral was built, a glance at the world’s highest and heaviest peal of bells, a bell ringer experience and an look at the collection of Victorian and Edwardian ecclesiastical embroidery.
Panoramic 34
The aptly-named Panoramic 34 is one of the highest restaurants in the UK. Located on the 34th floor of the West Tower in Brook Street, it reaches 300ft above sea level.
The floor to ceiling windows allow for the best viewing of the city, river and beyond.
The Panoramic is also known as being one of the city's best restaurants with plenty of national awards under its belt.
Everton Park
Liverpool’s version of the view over London's landmarks from Primrose Hill, the vantage point of Everton Brow offers a fantastic view of the city skyline with the Welsh hills beyond.
Literally known as "The View", this park has a truly spectacular outlook over the city.
Visitors will be treated to an uninterrupted view of the Liverpool skyline, with the river and its wind turbines in the distance.
Take a wander along its Heritage Trail, which rambles through the grassy meadows and woodland. It's also a particularly beautiful spot to watch the sunset over the Mersey and, best of all, it's completely free.
Goodness Gracious roof garden , West Africa House
The open air bar can be found eight floors up the Grade Ii-listed West Africa House and boasts stunning views of the Three Graces and the River Mersey.
The hidden gem is only open when weather conditions permit, so be sure to make it top of your list if you're only going for one drink in the sun.
Radio City Tower
The Liverpool landmark - originally a revolving restaurant - is visible for miles around, and the views from inside are pretty spectacular too.
Top of Liverpool Central Library
Easily overlooked, Central Library in William Brown Street offers spectacular views from the roof terrace - for no charge.
Matou, Pier Head
The pan Asian restaurant and bar makes the most of its fabulous location on the Pier Head with a waterfront terrace overlooking the Liver Building.
Inside, you can look out of the window towards the water.
Hope Street Hotel
Popular for conferences, drinks parties, networking evenings, and wedding ceremonies and receptions, the fifth floor has a large private terrace with great views across Liverpool and beyond.
Royal Liver Building 360
RLB360 offers guided tours of the 322ft Grade I-listed Royal Liver building’s clock tower and gives visitors 360 degree views from the top of the iconic building.
The tour begins in the new lower ground floor visitor’s centre where visitors can learn about the history of the building, before heading up to the Liver Building’s 10th floor balcony, exploring the city’s history in the riverside clock room’s audio-visual experience and, finally, enjoy the views from the 15th floor clock tower.
Refreshment Rooms
It was the original Refreshment Rooms for the cross-Mersey ferry in the 1880s and has amazing views across the River Mersey.
Both inside and out is gorgeous, with a chandelier from the Cunard building, light fittings from the Adelphi Hotel and Lewis’s of Liverpool and a solid mahogany bar top which started life in the science block of Wirral Grammar School in the restaurant.
Outside there are sweeping views of the Mersey.
Birkenhead Priory and St Mary's Tower
It’s the oldest standing building on Merseyside and Birkenhead Priory was once home to monks who supervised the first ferries to cross the Mersey.
St Mary’s - which shares the site - was the first parish church of Birkenhead, but all that remains today is its tower and spire, the rest having been demolished in the 1970s.
Climb the 101 steps to the top and you’ll be rewarded with a skyline view of the River Mersey and Liverpool’s two towering cathedrals.
Bidston Hill
Bidston Hill is one of the highest points on the Wirral.
Surrounding the windmill are woods and grassland perfect for a stroll, self-guided trails, a picnic area with benches and it’s close to the very popular Tam O’Shanter Urban Farm.
From the windmill you will be able to see views of Liverpool’s cityscape, Wirral and even the North Wales coast.
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