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Welcome to Liverpool

It's Happening in Liverpool Download the events guide for July - October 2010. Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall plays Cleopatra in Shakespeare's Antony & Cleopatra. Find out more     John Lennon Tribute Season The city of Liverpool, ...

Welcome to Liverpool

Soak Up Our Beauty and Culture Liverpool is more than just a city with a big reputation - It's the centre of a vast area of beauty, culture and entertainment that deserves exploration. Many of the attractions on offer are ...

Liverpool Biennial - On the Waterfront - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Mahler Edition - John Lennon Tribute Season   With our iconic UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront, incomparable architectural heritage and world class cultural offering, Liverpool will forever be a European cultural ...

Top Three UK Cities

Liverpool has been named in the top three UK city break destinations for the second successive year by readers of travel bible, Condé Nast Traveller Magazine. Liverpool's third position places the city ahead of other popular destinations including: Bath (4th); ...

Bug World Offer

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Liverpool History

Maritime Liverpool When Britain was the world's maritime superpower, Liverpool was at the helm. The city was an enormously important mercantile centre, particularly well placed for trade with the New World. This tragically included human cargoes - slaves - and ...

Liverpool music & The Beatles

Much More than Fab Four It's hardly surprising that most people will think of The Beatles when "Liverpool" and "music" are mentioned. But for anyone who knows music, the Fab Four are just part of a musical culture that has ...

Liverpool World Heritage Site

Fewer than nine hundred UNESCO World Heritage Site inscriptions have been made since the list was formed in 1972, so when Liverpool's Dock Front was named in 2004 the city justifiably felt honoured. The list recognises cultural and historical significance, ...

Sport in Liverpool

Sport - along with music - is the beating heart of this city. The success of our football teams in have made the name 'Liverpool' famous around the world. Football in Liverpool Mention the name 'Liverpool' to almost anyone, anywhere ...

Essential Liverpool

In essential Liverpool we bring you the suggestions/ ideas from the people who live and love Liverpool and its region. From key shopping areas, clubbing, bars and places to stay we get the inside information! So whether you are a ...

Liverpool Top Facts

Did you know ... It's 30 years since Liverpool first won the European Cup. Here are 30 facts about the city... 1. Liverpool Football Club is the most successful club in the history of British football, having won 18 league ...

Home Grown Talent

THE CHRISTIANS (1985-PRESENT) The Christian brothers Roger, Victor, Garry, Russell, and Mark Christian started in the late 70's as an a cappella group called 'Equal Temperament'. They released their debut single, "Forgotten Town" in Jan 1987 to critical acclaim. The ...

Vasily Petrenko Wins Classical BRIT Award

Vasily Petrenko Wins Classical BRIT Awards Male 'Artist of the Year' Vasily Petrenko, Chief Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, was announced as Male Artist of the Year at the Classical BRIT Awards 2010 with NS&I during a glittering ...

Liverpool Hotels and Accommodation

There's far too much to see and do in Liverpool City Region for just one day - but luckily, we can also offer a staggering range of accommodation, to suit every taste and pocket. It doesn't matter what the purpose ...

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Liverpool City Region Hotels

Liverpool's hotels have something to offer everyone, from being just right for the occasion to having the value-for-money factor. For those who need to rest their heads after a football match we have many budget hotels that would suit. For ...

Liverpool City Region's Self Catering

Liverpool City Region's Self Catering accommodation is popular and offers the ultimate flexibility and freedom. You can come and go as you please, get up when you like and eat when you want. Liverpool City Region is well stocked with ...

Accommodation Types

With a thousand and one reasons to travel to Liverpool from a million and one places, it's good to know the city's hotels are as accommodating and friendly as its population. On a tight budget? Rest your head in a ...

Liverpool City Region B&B

The Liverpool City Region offers an abundance of quality Bed & Breakfasts at competitive rates. Explore the City Region and stay at a comfortable B & B whilst being surrounded by the familarities of your own home. Accommodation service Call ...

Liverpool Hostels

Hostels, youth hostels or backpacker type dormitory accommodation in Liverpool offers a good value and fun option to those seeking budget accommodation. Accommodation is usually in comfortable bunk-bedded rooms, sharing with people of the same sex. Guests may be able ...

Liverpool serviced apartments

Serviced apartments are a new alternative to a hotel room, offering all the independence and flexibility that a self-catering property brings. They can cater for long or short-term stays - ideal for business or leisure breaks - and tend to ...

Special Offers outside Liverpool

Special Offers outside Liverpool Blast off with Mersey View Stay in a Mersey View apartment during April and receive a free family pass to Spaceport Enjoy a visit to Port Sunlight with Mersey View Book a stay in a Mersey ...

Visit Liverpool Recommends

VisitLiverpool Recommends! Liverpool accommodation special offers Summer Sizzler offer at Jurys Inn Jurys Inn are offering special Summer Sizzler offer of £49 Room Only (up to 3 people per room) June - Aug inclusive To book this offer, please call ...

Accommodation Booking Service

When you come to Liverpool you're going to need somewhere to stay that suits your budget, your taste and your plans. As you'd expect for a city of this size there is a huge choice on offer. Whether you're after ...

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Accommodation Ratings

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What to Do in Liverpool City Region

Liverpool attractions greet you on every street! The architecture is world-class, with more listed buildings than any city outside London. The heart of the city and its waterfront sit proudly alongside treasures like the Taj Mahal and Pyramids at Giza ...

Liverpool in a day explorers

If you're looking for a day out that offers great architecture, great history, and great value for money then look no further than Liverpool. The Merseyside Maritime Museum tells the story of this magnificent seaport with fascinating exhibits that reveal ...

Liverpool in a day families

If you need new ways to keep the kids amused then look no further than a day trip to Liverpool. With a huge range of visitor attractions to suit all tastes and ages a trip to the city is a ...

Arts/Culture Liverpool

Liverpool City Region Must See Liverpool City Region has some gems including architecture, art galleries and places of interest so there is a lot to see on your visit to the city and here are some must see ideas! More ...

National Museums Liverpool

What is National Museums Liverpool? National Museums Liverpool is England's only national museums group based entirely outside London. Our unique museums and galleries are home to amazingly varied collections covering everything from social history to space travel, entomology to ethnology, ...

UNESCO World Heritage Site Liverpool

Liverpool was inscribed onto UNESCO's World Heritage list because it represents "the supreme example of a commercial port at the time of Britain's greatest global significance". It became one of the centres of world trade in the 18th and 19th ...

The National Trust

The National Trust - a potted history The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists - Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley. Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation, they set ...

Shopping

Like to shop till you drop? You will find almost every form of retail therapy in Liverpool and elsewhere in the City Region. City Centre Liverpool boasts some of the largest big-name High Street stores in the country. Liverpool ONE ...

Liverpool Family Fun

Liverpool City Region understands the importance of engaging the entire family in activities. Depending on your mood, you could visit one of our museums or galleries to get their little brains working, take a tour of the city, visit the ...

Liverpool Nightlife

When the Sun Goes Down ... If Liverpool is an eight-days a week city, it's also a 25-hours a day one. After a day sightseeing and shopping, the lights come on and we're ready to entertain. Dining With cuisine from ...

Liverpool's Maritime

Maritime on Merseyside is a fascinating area to explore the growth of Liverpool and the region beyond the port. And where better to start your tour of the citys maritime heritage than the famous Merseyside Maritime Museum ? The influence ...

Tours & Transportation

Liverpool is a great city to wander around, but sometimes the best way to discover a new place is to put yourself in the hands of the experts - professional tour guides who know the region inside out, and will ...

Getting around Liverpool

Sightseeing and Getting around Liverpool Liverpool is a city on the move, and the planes soaring overhead, vessels on the Mersey waves and trains, buses, cars and bicycles prove what mobile people we are. And it's easy to get out ...

Suggested Itineraries in Liverpool

Liverpool has something for everyone; from art galleries and theatres, to sports museums to designer shopping. To inspire you, we've selected some itineraries of Liverpool and Merseyside with many themes to show you that there is a lot to offer ...

Areas of Interest Liverpool

Liverpool and it's city region is so diverse and interesting with a wealth of history, find out in more depth about specific areas by visiting our specially created websites on Black Heritage Faith Tourism Liverpool Roots - Our genealogy site ...

Accredited Attractions

The Liverpool City Region has a number of award-winning attractions on offer. Attractions which have met specific standards and been recognised for their high standards.           Find out more about VAQAS Find out more about Green ...

Black Heritage

Liverpool's greatest period of economic wealth from the mid-eighteenth to mid-nineteenth century came at a price: the ruthless exploitation of African resources, which not only included raw materials but also humans. However, when one begins to unravel Liverpool's black past ...

Faith Tourism

Liverpool's faith communities have a rich and diverse history. These communities have contributed greatly to the culture, economy and politics of the Merseyside region. Their histories are rich and include in many cases the oldest religious settlements in Europe. Merseyside ...

Liverpool Roots

Liverpool is a particularly rich area for family connections and shared heritage. Demographic changes during the 20th century led to mass migration of people with Liverpool roots and it's no exaggeration to say that today you can find Liverpudlians all ...

Your Ticket For Liverpool

The Liverpool Visitor Card. The perfect accompaniment to your trip!   Seeing the City in style couldn't be easier than with 'your ticket for Liverpool' mini break card. It wraps up the City with free and discounted entry into top ...

Liverpool events

Liverpool - What's On This season Liverpool will be transformed into the largest living gallery of new, daring art for Touched, the 6th Liverpool Biennial International Festival of Contemporary Art. Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall plays Cleopatra in ...

John Lennon Tribute Season

9 October - 9 December 2010 The city of Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles, is hosting an extensive season of cultural events to celebrate the life of John Lennon, one of the world's most influential and legendary musicians, who was ...

Music and Events Tickets For Sale

To buy tickets for some concerts and events coming up in the Liverpool City Region, click on the months below to find out what's on and book your tickets on-line. We have an array of events on offer so book ...

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Discover the area

Liverpool City Region is rich is in history and variety. The surrounding area is full of exciting attractions and amazing points of interest. Find out more below... Just a short drive from Liverpool is the classic seaside resort of Southport ...

Coast

The Mersey Waterfront Regional Park stretches for approximately 135 km along the Merseyside coast, taking in the elegant Victorian promenade of Southport, the stunning natural beauty of Wirral and The Wirral Way , and the internationally significant bird habitats in ...

Country

As well as a fantastic city-based experience in Liverpool, there is a stunning natural environment on offer, including over 35,000 hectares of nationally and internationally important nature conservation sites and over 30 miles of beaches and coastline designated for their ...

Southport Classic Resort

Just a short drive from Liverpool is the classic seaside resort of Southport. Eighteen miles north of Liverpool is Southport, 'England's Classic Resort', where you will find glorious sandy beaches, panoramic seafront and a Victorian pier. Described as sophisticated, cosmopolitan ...

Wirral Peninsula

This picturesque peninsula is packed with contrasts that never fail to delight visitors. Wirral is so wonderfully diverse that it's impossible to describe its appeal in a single sentence. Surrounded by the River Mersey, the River Dee and the Irish ...

St.Helens

An eclectic mix of glorious countryside , fascinating heritage , vibrant entertainment and quality sport and events , St.Helens has something to offer everyone. Located midway between the cosmopolitan cities of Liverpool and Manchester, this thriving borough is the perfect ...

Knowsley

Safari animals aren't the only attractions to drive you wild with excitement. Just eight miles from the centre of Liverpool, Knowsley is rich in exciting family days out. Unequivocally famous for its safari park, it's fitting that the borough is ...

Halton

Halton has an eclectic mix of hertitage sites (with its own Norman castle and monastery), plus activities for the family such as miniature railways, ski slope and nature reserves. There's also something for grown-ups including Creamfields and The Brindley, Halton's ...

Hidden Liverpool

With the towering features of the Three Graces on Liverpool's waterfront, the impressive two cathedrals situated on each end of Hope Street and the Radio City tower, one can be drawn away from the hidden gems of the city. These ...

Heritage Open Days in the Liverpool City Region

Heritage Open Days celebrate England's outstanding architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public, or normally charge for admission. Every year during September buildings of every age, style and function throw open ...

Visit Manchester

Further A Field... Why not extend your weekend break in Liverpool with a trip to Manchester? Manchester is only a 45 minutes drive from Liverpool and easily accessible by a direct rail link. Manchester is a city that combines old ...

Liverpool Experiences

As a city, Liverpool is diverse, energetic and exciting we really think there's something for everyone here. Following football and festivals; musical and maritime world-beaters - try some of these suggestions and sample a slice of Liverpool culture. Liverpool Music ...

Sport in Liverpool

Sport - along with music - is the beating heart of this city. The success of our football teams in have made the name 'Liverpool' famous around the world. Football in the Liverpool City Region Mention the name 'Liverpool' to ...

Music & the Beatles

It's funny how The Beatles seem to transcend the topic of music, entrenched as they are in the popular culture and imagery of their time. Yet it's those memorable arrangements of notes and lyrics that just won't go away - ...

Liverpool Rocks

Liverpool's status as the cultural home of British music was secured with four local mop-tops in the early 1960s and there's little chance of locals relinquishing its title. You will find traces of The Beatles at nearly every turn in ...

Family Fun in Liverpool

Liverpool City Region understands the importance of engaging the entire family in activities. Read on to plan some inspiring family days out... Depending on your mood, you could visit one of our museums or galleries to get their little brains ...

Maritime on Merseyside

Maritime on Merseyside is a fascinating area to explore the growt h of Liverpool and the region beyond the port. And where better to start your tour of the city's maritime heritage than the famous Merseyside Maritime Museum ? The ...

Visitor Information

Located right in the centre of the commercial and cultural hub that is England's North West, getting to Liverpool is simple and quick, especially since we're so well served by air, rail, coach, sea and road. Liverpool as a visitor ...

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Liverpool By Air

Getting to Liverpool by Air Liverpool John Lennon Airport is just 7 miles from the city centre. There are regular scheduled direct flights from across Europe including Belfast, Dublin, Isle of Man, Alicante, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Geneva, Madrid, Nice, Paris, ...

Liverpool By Train

Liverpool by Train Intercity services run from major towns and cities into Liverpool Lime Street Station. The journey time from London to Liverpool isjust over 2.5 hours. Links are also available to other parts of Merseyside. The West Coast Main ...

Liverpool By Coach

Liverpool by Coach There are good express connections to Liverpool from most towns and cities in Britain (to Liverpool there are half hourly services from Manchester, services every hour to York and every two hours to London and Birmingham). The ...

Liverpool By Road

Getting to Liverpool by Road From the M6 the city is easily reached via the M58, M56 and M62 motorways. Liverpool city centre is approximately 45 minutes' drive from Chester, Manchester and North Wales. It is just over 1 hour ...

Liverpool By Sea

Getting to Liverpool by Sea Services between Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Belfast and Dublin are operated by Norfolk Line, and between Liverpool and Douglas by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.   Travelling on the River Mersey is an excellent ...

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Tourist Information Centres

Liverpool has three Tourist Information Centres, one situated in the heart of the city, one in bust Albert Dock and one in the main hall at Liverpool John Lennon Airport: City Centre TIC: The 08 Place Whitechapel Liverpool L1 6DZ ...

Maps of Liverpool City Region

Click on the links below to download a selection of printable PDF maps. The file sizes are displayed next to the map name. Download times will vary depending on the speed of your internet connection. To download the free Adobe ...

Buy Liverpool Maps and Books

Here's our pick of books and maps of Liverpool and the surrounding area - perfect to help you plan your visit or as a memento after you leave: AA Pocket Street Map of Liverpool £1.43 To order click here    ...

Downloads

  2010 Liverpool City Region Visitor Online Guide Download now... click here   Liverpool Football Club Screensaver Download now.. click here         Everton Football Club Screensaver Download now.. click here     ...

Awards

When someone chooses to visit the Liverpool City Region we want their stay to be outstanding in every sense. That's why our annual Mersey Partnership Tourism Awards reward hotels, restaurants, attractions and staff in the area that are as committed ...

England's Finest

The Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2008 celebrate the best of English tourism. the awards ceremony took place on 23rd April, at St.Georges Hall, Liverpool. The first time the awards have been held outside of London. The Liverpool City Region ...

TMP Annual Tourism Awards

TMP Tourism Awards Celebrate the Very Best in Liverpool City Region The very best businesses in Liverpool City Region's thriving Visitor Economy have been honoured at the prestigious TMP Tourism Awards, which took place on Thursday, 10th June. More than ...

Shop On-Line

   To view our selection of Liverpool books, tickets, maps, memorabilia, souvenirs, CDs, DVDs, gifts and events tickets please click on the links below:     LFC Stadium Tour It's a 'must-see' experience for any visitor to the region where ...

Little World Gifts on iPhone

Buy your own Picasso with Little World Gifts and Tate Liverpool on iPhone Tate Liverpool and virtual merchandising startup Little World Gifts are bringing Picasso to iPhone for the first time with an official virtual gift representing one of the ...

Liverpool Cathedrals CD's

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Greater Love Hath No Man - CD by Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir et al.- £11.69 To buy click here Complete New English Hymnal Vol 15 - CD by Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir et al. - £11.69 To ...

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Special Offers

Accommodation offers For details on accommodation special offers please contact our call-centre on: 0844 870 0123 (UK callers only) +44 151 709 8111 (international callers only) On-line accommodation special offers Restaurant offers New offers for Liverpool City Region restaurants. More ...

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Itineraries

The Itinerary planner is a great way of planning your days and nights out in Liverpool and Merseyside. For example if you fancy a bit of culture you might want to visit The Tate Liverpool and after maybe you would ...

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Win Picasso Tickets and a Nights Stay at Jurys Inn Win two tickets to visit Tate Liverpool for Picasso: Peace and Freedom - the must see exhibition of 2010 - and a nights stay at the fabulous Jurys inn. Click ...

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Win Picasso Tickets and a Nights Stay at Jurys Inn

Win two tickets to visit Tate Liverpool for Picasso: Peace and Freedom - the must see exhibition of 2010 and a nights stay at the fabulous Jurys inn.   Picasso: Peace and Freedom provides a timely look at the artist's ...

Win 2 places in the Wirral Golf Classic

Get the Royal Treatment! Win entry into the 2010 Wirral Golf Classic* Win entry for two people to the Wirral Golf Classic, playing golf at Royal Liverpool, Wallasey, Caldy and Heswall and staying 5 nights in luxury at the 4 ...

Win a Culture Weekend at the Malmaison Liverpool

Mal life. Spend your weekends at the Liverpool Mal. Home to super slinky rooms, suites and the grandest of brasseries. Spot Liverbirds and culture vultures, be dazzled by Europe's biggest football glitterati, get in tune with the legendary music scene ...

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Liverpool in a Day: things to do

As a city, Liverpool is diverse, energetic and exciting: we really think there's something for everyone here. Fromfootball to festivals; music to maritime, try some of these suggestions and sample a slice of Liverpool culture. Museums and Galleries Liverpool City ...

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Beatles

Liverpool has long played a leading role in the formation of the world's popular music culture. And it's a part that now goes way beyond the groundbreaking days of the 1960s. Liverpool has produced more chart-topping No 1 artists and ...

Family Fun

You don't need to venture far from Liverpool city centre to find a range of activities for the whole family... Visit Merseyside's newest attraction, Spaceport , at Seacombe on the Wirral. Fun and interactive, you'll journey from Earth to the ...

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