Liverpool

 

If you fancy a change of scenery and don’t want to travel too far, Liverpool is definitively the place to go! City and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, Liverpool is only a 50 minute drive from Manchester.

 

This major port city with glorious maritime history and world-beating musical heritage has so much to offer.

 

Liverpool is a city rich in history and culture which can be explored through its many museums, galleries, gardens and churches. Don’t miss out on the World Museum Liverpool, Merseyside Maritime Museum, International Slavery Museum, National Conservation Centre, St Johns Gardens, Liverpool Cathedral and the Metropolitan Cathedral.

 

Several areas of the city centre were granted World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 2004. Places like the Pier Head, Albert Dock and William Brown Street include many of the city's most famous landmarks.

 

Liverpool is home to fabulous shopping complexes and independent stores able to keep even the most avid shopper busy! Shopping districts include the modern complex Liverpool ONE, Cavern Walks Designer Shopping Centre, Liverpool’s newest shopping area Metquarter and Albert Dock peppered with trendy independent shops.

 

Liverpool is also famous for its lively social scene offering with more buzzing new restaurants, hip hotels and trendy bars and clubs, anywhere outside of London. The city celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2007 and held the European Capital of Culture title in 2008.

 

The popularity of The Beatles and other bands contributes to Liverpool's status as a tourist destination. Liverpool has become a Mecca for Beatles fans worldwide. With a plethora of trips, tours and historical museums dedicated to The Beatles, Liverpool is the ideal destination for any Beatles enthusiast. Must do places include Mendips and 20 Forthlin Road, the Casbah Coffee Club, the Cavern Club, the Beatles Story, Mathew Street and the Cavern Quarter and Hard Day's Night Hotel.

 

Liverpool is also the home of two of the Premiership’s biggest football teams Liverpool F.C. and Everton F.C. attracting many football fans throughout the year.

 

Inhabitants of Liverpool, the Liverpudlians are colloquially known as "Scousers", in reference to the local dish known as "scouse", a form of stew. The word "Scouse" has also become synonymous with the Liverpool dialect and accent. The Liverpudlians are famously known to be friendly and will welcome you with pride.

 

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