| Located on the river Mersey, Liverpool is England's | | | | Rather than just staying in your hotel room and |
| third largest city - only Birmingham and London are | | | | watching television, you can take in one of the many |
| bigger. | | | | international restaurants the city has to offer, |
| There is plenty to do when you visit Liverpool - it's | | | | featuring cuisines from all over the world. |
| an internationally renowned culture centre and won | | | | There are also a wide range of pubs and clubs, |
| the title of European Capital of Culture during 2008. | | | | ranging from friendly "locals" through to the livelier |
| Of course, it was also the home of The Beatles. | | | | places often frequented by students and other |
| Theatre-goers are spoilt for choice with six main | | | | young people. You're sure to be able to find |
| theatres to choose from, two of which boast their | | | | somewhere to relax or chill out, wherever you decide |
| own theatre companies. So there are always plenty | | | | to stay in the city. |
| of plays to see if you want a relaxing and cultural | | | | Historically, Liverpool has been a trading city and this |
| evening out. | | | | is reflected in the importance of the various docks. |
| Every other year during the autumn, the Liverpool | | | | The most famous of these is Albert Dock, which |
| Biennial takes place and covers all sorts of arts. In | | | | was opened in 1846 by Prince Albert, which is where |
| 2004, Yoko Ono caused controversy with the work | | | | it gets its name from. It was the first building in the |
| she exhibited there. Since the phrase "all publicity is | | | | UK to be made entirely from stone, brick and iron. |
| good publicity" holds through, this helped to boost the | | | | With the decline in shipping trade, the dock closed |
| event's public profile. The events take place across | | | | commercially in 1972 and went into a period of decay. |
| the city and many are in public areas, so you can get | | | | More recently, it has been completely refurbished and |
| a flavour of the event. | | | | is now a thriving area, full of bars, restaurants, hotels, |
| Sports fans are well catered for. There are two rival | | | | offices and museums. During the late 1980's and early |
| Premier League football clubs: Liverpool F.C. and | | | | 1990's, Albert Dock also played host to the popular |
| Everton F.C. If you like to support winning teams, | | | | "This Morning" television show, hosted by Richard and |
| Liverpool F.C. are the most successful English club of | | | | Judy. |
| all time, beating even Manchester United. | | | | Apart from The Beatles, Liverpool has a whole host |
| Basketball fans may be able to see the Everton | | | | of famous people associated with it. They include the |
| Tigers play at home. | | | | comedian Ken Dodd, singer and television personality |
| Horse racing in Liverpool includes the UK's most | | | | Cilla Black, Craig Charles and former Dr Who star, |
| famous steeplechase, The Grand National. This is an | | | | Tom Baker. Many of these are commemorated on |
| endurance test for all who take part and is the | | | | the Wall of Fame which is located opposite the |
| toughest such race that is held at Aintree | | | | Cavern Club. Whilst you obviously won't be able to |
| Racecourse. | | | | see the Beatles play there, the Club is still a thriving |
| Architecture fans will thoroughly enjoy Liverpool, | | | | rock and roll venue. |
| which boasts more listed buildings than London. | | | | |