One of the most diverse and exciting cities in the United
Kingdom, Liverpool was voted the European Capital of Culture
for 2008. From soccer, music and maritime culture Liverpool
England is steeped in history
with no shortage of entertainment throughout the year
for all ages and interests.
Liverpool tourism is busiest during the summer months
but Liverpool boasts excellent transport links. Whether
you arrive by air from John Lennon Airport with connections
to all over Europe or by train
from London in just over 2.5
hours, Liverpool England offers a fantastic break from
the capital. Liverpool tourist information provides a
wealth of means to explore the city itself. Book in advance
for the Magical Mystery Tour and visit the sights and
sounds that inspired some of the Beatles most memorable
songs like Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane. Take the
Liverpool City Explorer and visit the historic waterfront
or hire a bicycle and do it all your own way.
Boasting impressive internationally recognised architecture,
including Anglican and Metropolitan Cathedrals, the World
Museum Liverpool offers an admission free insight into
Liverpool’s legacy as a major port. Situated within
the heart of the historic waterfront, now a UNESCO World
Heritage site, the Merseyside Maritime Museum at the Albert
Dock highlights this heritage. A popular option with Liverpool
tourism and one of the best ways to see the city is from
the deck of the city’s famous ferries while taking
a leisurely cruise along
the River Mersey.
With more museums and art galleries than most cities
other than London, The Tate
and Walker Art Galleries reflect the city as a champion
of contemporary art. For those theatrical persons check
out the Empire and Everyman theatres for touring productions
and musicals. Liverpool tourist information lists current
events on offer.
A major attraction for Liverpool tourism is the reputation
of the city for producing music artists such as local
heroes The Coral, Echo and the Bunnymen and most notably
the Beatles. No visit to the city for any discerning Beatles
fan can be complete without a trip to the Casbah Coffee
Club and world famous Cavern Club, still one of the best
venues to catch live music. The Liverpool UK art deco
style Philharmonic Hall or ‘The Phil’ as it
is affectionately known, is a superb entertainment venue
owned and managed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Orchestra and provides a program of classical and contemporary
music with folk, blues, jazz, rock, pop and comedy shows
year round.
Shopping in Liverpool England
offers a mix of high street clothing stores with designer
brands like Prada and Gucci in the city’s newest
shopping district, the Met Quarter. More of interest is
the independent boutiques like iconic British fashion
designer Vivienne Westwood’s that can be found along
buzzing Cavern Walks.
Built on the back of the Cavern Club the Liverpool nightlife
always provided an unforgettable experience. Its popularity
is increasing once again. Alma de Cuba, a converted Polish
church encourages you to indulge in carefully crafted
cocktails, while the city hosts annually Liverpool UK
favorite summer electronic music festival, Creamfields.
Centred at Concert Square, traditional pubs, designer
chic cafes and restaurants make for a lively scene. Elsewhere
at Albert Dock, hip boutique bars and clubs, up for it
locals and TV show personalities make for long nights
and even longer hangovers. Liverpool tourist information
lists venues likely to grab your attention from soccer
matches, comedy clubs, theatre and music events. It’s
not hard to see that bursting with personality Liverpool
UK is once again a lively city full
of culture and one not to be missed.
