This article highlights 33 must-visit destinations in and around Merseyside, featuring a mix of towns, villages, farms, businesses, and more. The list is based on the ECHO's 2024 destination series and aims to inspire readers to explore new places in the coming year.
Merseyside is full of things to see and do, and we're lucky to be near thriving independent businesses, scenic walks, and fun activities. As 2025 begins, many of us will want to try new places, whether close by or requiring a bit more travel. To avoid the January blues, some will escape the city's hustle and bustle to quieter places to unwind with friends and family. Others might want to drive an hour or two to explore somewhere completely different.
Throughout 2024, the ECHO has visited many destinations around our region that are worth a trip and want to revisit. And if they aren't already on your radar, they should be. As we start a new year, we're taking a look at 33 must-visit places from within Merseyside and beyond. From towns and villages to local farms, businesses, and more, see how many you've visited in our list below. This list isn't comprehensive; we've included places the ECHO has visited and featured as part of our destination series. If you have any suggestions for places to visit around Merseyside in 2025, let us know in the comments. Rydal is a small village in Cumbria in the Lake District, located between Ambleside and Grasmere. The village boasts beautiful views, a secret waterfall, and a hidden house. There are many things to see, including Rydal Cave, which was this year rated as one of the best places to visit in the UK by Time Out. You can also visit Rydal Hall with a secret waterfall and Ambleside where you can get something to eat at a traditional pub. These destinations in Rydal can all be reached in a two-hour drive from Liverpool. You can read more about it here. Driving down a rural country lane into Thurstaston, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were on holiday
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