Art on the Dock

With over four million visitors a year, Liverpool’s historic Albert Dock is the most popular multi-purpose attraction outside of London. Originally opened in the mid-19th century, this iconic dockland once served as a vital vehicle for international trade, with its large warehouses storing the likes of cotton, brandy and tobacco from all over the world.

Following a gradual decline in use, the warehouses were closed down in 1972, but the buildings remained. During the 1980’s, they were lovingly restored into being the city’s main site for culture and entertainment. Central to this was the addition of the Tate Liverpool - a local branch of the UK’s national collection of art.