Liverpool - European Capital of Culture 2008.
As one of the most exciting and vibrant city destinations in Europe, the city has
never been more attractive for visitors.
Renowned as the birthplace of The Beatles, home to two world famous football clubs
and two architecturally renowned Cathedrals; Liverpool has more theatres, museums
and art galleries than any other UK city outside of London.
LOVE ME DO - ever heard of The Beatles?! Need we say more?! In Liverpool, music is
part of our culture and the City's impact on the music scene is as strong as ever.
From current favourites The Zutons and The Coral to old favourites The Lightening
Seeds, Cast, Echo and the Bunnymen, Space and Ian Mcnabb. Look for venue listings
for both local and touring bands at The Barfly, The Carling Academy, The Picket,
The Zanzibar and of course the famous Cavern Club.
Former Beatles haunts The Cavern Club, The Casbah, The Jacaranda, Penny Lane and
Strawberry Fields - have all become essential places of visit for all fans and
there are various activities to satisfy die-hard fans -including a tour on The
Magical Mystery Bus and the official Beatles Story Museum.
SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP - if you want it, find it in Liverpool City Centre. From exclusive
boutique shopping at Cricket and Cavern Walks, to a high street bursting with all the
familiar names. We have the designer orientated Met Quarter and Liverpool One, plus a
vibrant local vintage scene with eclectic individual shops situated in Grand Central.
This not enough? Bargains galore are available at Cheshire Oaks shopping centre…
FOOTBALL? RACING? JUST SITTING AND WATCHING? - both Liverpool FC and Everton FC give
grand tours of their grounds - much easier than getting a ticket for the match!
The famous Grand National Steeplechase is based at Aintree Racecourse and there is more
racing at Haydock, the Open Golf Tournament based in the Wirral, Karting, Rugby,
Watersports…..the list goes on!
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - 5 theatres showing both touring and independent local productions,
an award winning art house cinema (F.A.C.T.), a classic music hall (The Philharmonic Hall)
hosting everything from African Reggae to Lou Reed to the Halle Orchestra - there is always
something happening that can keep you entertained. Scouse humour is available on demand
most nights of the week in various comedy clubs and the renowned Liverpool nightlife means
the bars and clubs stay open until the early hours. This is why we have no curfew!
EATING OUT - where to start? Liverpool has the oldest Chinatown in Europe and elsewhere in
the City Centre, you can find everything from Russian and French, to Latin American and
traditional Irish breakfasts! There are excellent vegetarian & vegan options, fine dining choices and many budget options that can provide a hearty meal for less than £5.00.
FESTIVAL FUN - a city that likes to party, Liverpool takes every opportunity to boast of
it's multi cultural and musical heritage. From the official Liverpool Music Week & the Matthew
Street and Beatles Festival, we also have Creamfields, the Mersey River Festival, the Brouhaha
International Street Festival, a Caribbean Carnival, the African OYE…..we could go on and on!
LANDMARKS & ARCHITECTURE - did you know Liverpool has more historic buildings than anywhere
else in the UK outside of London? From the famous 'Three Graces' that dominate the Liverpool
Waterfront (including the Liver Building) to our two instantly recognisable Cathedrals,
parts of Liverpool City Centre have been classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site and
architectural masterpieces such as St. Georges Hall are relics of Liverpool's wealthy past.
