The best places to keep cool in Liverpool when the mercury rises

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Whether it's the shade of a park or the breeze of the Mersey, Liverpool's got plenty of ways to help you stay chilled when the city heats up.

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00:00When the sun is blazing down on Liverpool, there is no place quite like it.

00:05The city really does come alive when it's a proper scorcher out there.

00:08However, if the heat is getting a bit too much, let us give you some inspiration

00:12for some of the city's coolest escapes in every sense of the word.

00:17First of all, hydrate. Picture this, a cold bottle of water beading with condensation in your hand

00:22or the icy clink of a nice coffee from one of our fabulous independent coffee shops or carts.

00:27I personally prefer a nice matcha. I grabbed this one from Cornhill Coffee.

00:32In the evening, tucked away on New Bird Street in the heart of the Baltic Triangle,

00:36the Botanical Garden is a hidden spot, perfect for a drink in the warmer weather.

00:41It is a perfect garden to drink, dance and they're dog friendly too.

00:46When the sun goes down, you can keep warm in front of their fire pits.

00:49They even provide you with blankets.

00:51Now, this might not be the first place you might think of visiting on a hot day,

00:55but a trip to Liverpool Cathedral is a brilliant way to cool down.

00:59The local sandstone the building is made of means it tends to maintain a lower temperature inside,

01:04even on warmer days.

01:07Calderstones Park gives you winding shaded paths where the temperature drops

01:10as soon as you step onto the canopy.

01:13Up in the north ends, Crocsworth Park is set in over 500 acres of historic parklands.

01:18Surrounding the hall itself is a beautiful woodland pasture and nature reserve.

01:21If you can't get enough of the heat, Sefton Park's Palm House dappled light filters

01:26through the glass dome and there's a gentle earthy scent in the air, but it is rostle warm.

01:31Let the river cool you down from the action-packed aquapark to kayaking, paddleboarding and more.

01:35There's plenty of fun to be had here at Liverpool Water Sports Centre.

01:39Plus, studies have shown how swimming and aquatic activity not only help aerobic fitness,

01:44but also contribute to physical, mental and social skills and wellbeing too.

01:48Down at the pier head, the salty tang of the Mersey drifts on the breeze.

01:53Step aboard a Mersey ferry and the wind whips through your hair.

01:56Warm city air is replaced by the unmistakable freshness from the river.

02:01Shop smarter, not harder.

02:03Inside Liverpool, Waldenham, Metcourt or St John's,

02:05the shift is instant from heat to a crisp, cool indoor atmosphere.

02:10The gentle hum of air con and the relief of the shade.

02:12Plus, you don't actually have to spend any money, let's face it.

02:15Some window shopping, that's all you need for that instant relief.

02:19Now, you could head up to the coast of Crosby Beach.

02:22We hear the waves lapping.

02:23Just don't swim there, paddle.

02:25Get your feet wet.

02:26You can also head up to Form B2.

02:29And if you step into the woods there, you might just spot a flash of red squirrel.

02:33And of course, there are the homegrown tricks.

02:37Keep your curtains closed in the heat of the day.

02:40Open windows in the evening, breeze arrives.

02:42And dress light and try and shade your face if you can.

02:46So whether it is the shade of a park, the fresh salt air of the coast,

02:49or the breeze of the River Mersey,

02:51Liverpool's got plenty of ways to help you stay chilled when the city heats up.

02:56Open windows in the evening, breeze arrives.

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