Abercromby Square

Phoebe Hurst Last Updated 2 September 2016

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Abercromby Square

Abercromby Square, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L7 7BD

Built as a communal garden for the rectangle of 19th-century houses that surround it, Abercromby Square’s Georgian credentials don’t stop at its surrounding architecture. The square was named after an army general killed at the Battle of the Alexandria and is centred by a round building constructed in 1822 to store garden tools. The square’s proximity to the University of Liverpool’s library (and student boozer, The Cambridge) makes it popular with undergrads but Abercromby Square can usually be enjoyed by non-academics too.

What's on near Abercromby Square

4 Jul

Cinema

PVTV Fringe Flicks: Reality+ & ‘Altered Selves’ Short Films at DoES Liverpool

A night of surreal, DIY, and subversive short films headlined by a mind-bending early work from The Substance director Coralie Fargeat.

From £1.00

Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool

Until 28 Sep

ExhibitionsLiverpool

Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool

‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.

From £0.00

Until 6 Jul

ExhibitionsLiverpool

Studio Me: All Sorts at the Bluecoat

‘Studio Me: All Sorts’ at the Bluecoat is a group exhibition of works by Blue Room artists.

Free entry

European Poetry Festival European Camarade

6 Jul

LiteratureLiverpool

European Poetry Festival European Camarade at Open Eye Gallery Liverpool

The unique European Poetry Festival European Camarade is back, bringing together poets to create brand-new work.

Free entry

24 Aug

MusicLiverpool

Pussy Riot (Riot Days) at Future Yard

Future Now brings Pussy Riot and a fierce line-up of rising bands to one of the North West’s most forward-thinking venues.

From £36.40

4 Jul – 31 Aug

FestivalsChester

Open Air Theatre at Grosvenor Park

Expect another fabulous season of open-air theatre when Pride and Prejudice, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Alice in Wonderland play Grosvenor Park this summer.

From £10.80

Alice in Wonderland at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

25 Jul – 30 Aug

FamiliesChester

Alice in Wonderland at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

Set out on a magical adventure through Grosvenor Park with this joyous walkabout show designed for under 10s and their families.

From £10.80

Pride and Prejudice at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

4 Jul – 31 Aug

TheatreChester

Pride and Prejudice at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

On the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, her most famous love story is brought to vibrant life once again in the open air.

From £20.25

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Where to go near Abercromby Square

Hope Street

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Liverpool Everyman Theatre

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The Pen Factory

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The Tung Auditorium is Liverpool’s new, state-of-the art performance space seating up to 400 people and hosting a variety of concerts.

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Vetch

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The arts bar is a vibrant, creative hub nestled between the city’s cathedrals, offering a platform for local creatives to showcase their work.

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Free State Kitchen

With a large beer garden and commitment to using locally sourced produce, Free State Kitchen in Liverpool isn’t just-another-burger-joint.

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LJMU Exhibition Research Lab

ERC provides a platform for new thinking about displaying art, trying out new curatorial techniques and sharing them with the public.

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The Philharmonic Dining Rooms

A true Liverpudlian treasure, great for a pie and pint.

City Centre

Bar or Pub

Frederiks

Frederik’s neighbourhood kitchen & bar has been the hub of the Georgian Quarter since 2013. Award winning cocktails and a great Sunday roast!

Liverpool

International Inn

A pleasant and affordable place to stay in Liverpool, International Inn is hidden away in a quiet street but still close to everything you need.

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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (or the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King) appears at the top of Mount Pleasant as if parked up by aliens.

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The Caledonia Liverpool

Vegan-friendly and dog-friendly, The Caledonia pub in the Georgian Quarter offers up real ale, great beer and eclectic live music.

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