LIVERPOOL is gearing up for a \u2018Super Saturday\u2019 of events and people are being urged to plan their journey with care and allow more time to get in and out of the city. <\/p>\n
On Saturday 1 November, a series of events will be taking place throughout the day and into the evening, each bringing large numbers of people into Liverpool City Centre. <\/p>\n
They are: \u00a0
The Rugby League Ashes series game at Hill Dickinson stadium at 2:30pm
Gladiators Live at the M&S Bank Arena at 11:30am and 5:30pm
River of Light around the waterfront from 5pm \u2013 10pm \u00a0 <\/p>\n
Liverpool FC are also playing Aston Villa in a Premier League match at Anfield, kicking off at 8pm. <\/p>\n
England v Australia Rugby League Ashes at Hill Dickinson stadium (2:30pm) Hill Dickinson Stadium is hosting the historic return of Rugby League\u2019s Ashes series between England and Australia. \u00a0 <\/p>\n
Attendees are urged to give themselves plenty of time, plan ahead, and make use of the extensive public transport network that includes: \u00a0 <\/p>\n
Rail: Sandhills Station is the closest Merseyrail stop, with additional entrances and crowd management systems in place. Moorfields and Bank Hall stations are also within walking distance and offer alternatives to avoid congestion. \u00a0 <\/p>\n
Walking, Scooter & Cycling: The stadium is easily accessible on foot or by bike from the city centre, with safe walking routes and cycle parking available. Cyclists and scooter riders should dismount within road closures. \u00a0 <\/p>\n
To protect local communities and reduce congestion, strict parking controls are enforced around the stadium when there is an event taking place. A Match Parking Zone covering a 30-minute walk radius from the stadium is in effect, and permit-only parking will be in effect, with enforcement teams active throughout the day. \u00a0 No matchday parking is available at the stadium itself. <\/p>\n
Fans driving into Liverpool are advised to use city centre car parks or key transport hubs and connect via shuttle buses or trains. \u00a0 <\/p>\n
Blue Badge holders can park for as long as they need to in permit parking areas but will need to clearly display their badge, not cause an obstruction on the road, and avoid \u2018no loading\/unloading\u2019 restricted areas. \u00a0 <\/p>\n
More information is available on Everton FC\u2019s official travel hub at https:\/\/www.evertonfc.com\/season-25-26\/travel-hub\/<\/a> or via Merseyrail at https:\/\/www.merseyrail.org\/rugby-league-ashes-england-v-australia-travel-information\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n Gladiators Live at the M&S Bank Arena (11:30am and 5:30pm) Featuring the new stars of the UK TV series Gladiators, this spectacular, high-octane two-hour show \u2013 including all the fan-favourite events \u2013 is expected to attract thousands of people. \u00a0 The venue is easily accessible on foot and a short walk from city centre railway stations. \u00a0 More information is available at https:\/\/www.mandsbankarena.com\/visiting-us\/getting-here\/<\/a>. \u00a0 <\/p>\n River of Light (5pm \u2013 10pm) The River of Light installations, which are dotted around a 3km route \u2013 including the Royal Albert Dock, the Pier Head, Exchange Flags and Liverpool ONE \u2013 will be open late until 10pm to give people attending other events the chance to enjoy them. \u00a0 <\/p>\n The nearest Merseyrail stations to River of Light are Moorfields (Wirral and Northern Line) and James Street (Wirral Line). For National Rail, Liverpool Lime Street Station is approximately a 15-minute walk to the Liverpool waterfront, or visitors can utilise the Merseyrail underground service to travel to James Street or Moorfields by rail. \u00a0 Plan your journey in advance and refer to\u00a0the Merseytravel website<\/a>\u00a0for the most up to date travel information.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n