Liverpool

Liverpool

Liverpool is a world city of international renown, with its instantly recognisable waterfront, unique accent and famous sons & daughters. Based in the heart of North-West England, Liverpool is also Britain's favourite day trip destination according to the national tourist board. The waterfront area attracts millions of visitors each year to admire the rejuvenated Albert Dock. The city centre is packed with magnificent buildings and splendid architecture.

Activities

Liverpool boasts two Cathedrals which are major attractions in their own right. The Anglican Cathedral and the Metropolitan Cathedral are fine examples of internationally recognised architecture. Many gems of National Museums Liverpool fall within the heritage site. The refurbished World Museum Liverpool and Walker Art Gallery are housed in this part of town, while the Tate Liverpool and Merseyside Maritime Museum have their homes on the waterfront, at the Albert Dock, alongside the unmissable Beatles Story. Check out artinliverpool.com for listings of Arts & Culture events in the area. The birthplace of not only the Beatles, but Echo and the Bunnymen, Atomic Kitten, Cream and the Coral, the Farm and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Take a trip on the Magical Mystery Tour, visit the Beatles Story, Casbah and Cavern, or spend some time at Beatles Week, which culminates in the Mathew Street Festival. Summer in the city sees Creamfields takes place just outside the city on the Daresbury Estate over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Take a break from the whirl of the city at Knowsley Safari Park; the new National Wildflower Centre, also in Knowsley, or the windswept drama of Wirral Country Park, with its breathtaking views over the River Dee, and Welsh mountains beyond. Southport offers excellent shopping, and a traditional Victorian promenade and beach to stroll along later. Or try a combination of the two at Croxteth Hall and Country Park, or the magnificent Speke Hall.

Shopping

Liverpool's shopping centre blends a mixture of well-known High Street names and quirky independent boutiques. The city centre's newest shopping district, the Met Quarter, is home to MAC's only store outside London, plus a host of designer names including Armani, Prada, Gucci and Moulten Brown - not to mention the longest sculpture in Europe. Try Cavern Walks for Liverpool's stylish independent boutiques Cricket, Vivienne Westwood and Bardot.

Currency

The pound sterling (GBP) is valid in both England and Scotland

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