Spectacular numbers for visitor attraction
VISITOR figures continue to rise at Albert Dock Liverpool, with 6.3 million people flocking to the iconic landmark in 2015, representing a year on year uplift of 6%, new statistics reveal.
Albert Dock also welcomed 5,600 coaches in 2015 – a 19% year on year growth – and adding an estimated £4.4m to the city’s economy.
A packed programme of free events, including Liverpool Pirate Festival, Red Bull Harbour Reach, International Mersey River Festival, Northern Boat Show and Vintage on the Dock (part of the One Magnificent City celebration to mark 175 years of Cunard), and new exhibitions at the Dock’s flagship attractions, helped the Grade I Listed destination maintain its status as being the North West’s most visited free tourist attraction.
The year also witnessed the opening of pay-per-minute café Ziferblat at Albert Dock, and the announcement that Mattel Play! Liverpool – a new and interactive, adventure play attraction – will open in The Colonnades in spring 2016. This means Albert Dock is now fully let in all commercial spaces.
Newly-appointed chief executive of Albert Dock Liverpool, Sue Grindrod, said: “We are elated with these figures as Albert Dock Liverpool enters its next evolution.
“Visitor and coach figures continue to rise year on year, while our attraction and food and beverage offer evolves and expands to meet the ever-growing needs of our visitors.
“These are exciting times for Albert Dock Liverpool as we commit to a five-year plan to deliver growth in audience through a robust event plan – which we will be announcing soon.
“We will also continue to work closely with our city and waterfront partners in making sure Albert Dock is central to their plans for the year ahead. It’s encouraging to see that our loyal visitors are coming on this journey with us.”
