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Festival of Contemporary Art This season the city and region is alive with a Liverpool’s Francis Bacon: Invisible Rooms from host of events, festivals and activities that are May onwards. 9 July – 16 October sure to guarantee a memorable visit. Music is everywhere too. The festival season Every week there is another festival or huge kicks off with Sound City, before the likes of Free event, celebrating everything from the city’s LIMF, Africa Oye and ultimately Liverpool Psych waterfront to its African culture. Fest in September. During your stay this issue of the visitor guide But of course, it’s not just the one-off will help you to navigate your way around the events that make the city shine. When the city and be a one-stop shop to help get the most sun is out everywhere is buzzing, there out of your visit. are loads of outside areas to eat and drink Liverpool Biennial is funded by and the city looks at its most spectacular. www.biennial.com There is a rich vein of visual art this summer, We look forward to welcoming you! led by Liverpool Biennial, which will transform #Biennial2016 the city between July and October, and Tate @Biennial

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JUNE INTERNATIONAL MERSEY RIVER FESTIVAL Events Beatles Story, Pier Head FEATURING THE NORTHERN BOAT SHOW Liverpool Waterfront, 3 - 5 June Theres so much happening this season you will be www.merseyriverfestival.co.uk spoiled for choice on what to do – why not extend your stay? For full details of things to see and do LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY visitliverpool.com FRANCIS BACON: INVISIBLE ROOMS THE JAM – ABOUT THE YOUNG IDEA INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT , 18 May - 18 September , 1 July - 25 September Liverpool Cricket Club, 16 - 19 June www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-liverpool www.visitliverpool.com www.liverpooltennis.co.uk EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON ON THE WATERFRONT JOHN MOORES PAINTING PRIZE EYE FOR COLOUR AFRICA OYÉ Maritime until 19 June , 9 July - 27 November , 18 - 19 June until 4 September www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml www.africaoye.com LIVERPOOL BIENNIAL MERSEY TUNNEL 10K REEL STORIES Venues and spaces across the city City centre, 19 June until September 9 July - 16 October www.btrliverpool.com/#!mersey-tunnel-10k www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol www.biennial.com SUMMER ARTS MARKET PATTI BOYD: GEORGE, ERIC AND ME BLOOMBERG NEW CONTEMPORARIES St George’s Hall , 25 - 26 June Beatles Story, Pier Head, 6 May - 1 October Bluecoat, 9 July - 16 October www.summerartsmarket.com www.beatlesstory.com www.thebluecoat.org.uk JULY SAIL AWAY: LIVERPOOL SHIPPING POSTERS TRACEY EMIN IN FOCUS Merseyside Maritime Museum, until 30 June Tate Liverpool, 1 September - 30 April 2017 BROUHAHA INTERNATIONAL www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-liverpool STREET FESTIVAL City centre and Princes Park, 5 - 17 July www.brouhaha.uk.com

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THE BRITISH GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS SERIES Echo Arena, 28 - 31 July www.echoarena.com

LIVERPOOL PRIDE Brazilica St George’s Hall, 30 - 31 July www.liverpoolpride.co.uk THE MERCHANT OF VENICE , 9 - 16 July AUGUST www.everymanplayhouse.com SPRINT CUP FESTIVAL Park Racecourse, 1 - 3 August VINTAGE ON THE DOCK www.haydock.thejockeyclub.co.uk Albert Dock, July 9 - 10 www.albertdock.com KNOWSLEY FLOWER SHOW Sarah Millican Court Hey Park, Huyton, 7 August FESTIVAL OF FIRSTS www.knowsleyflowershow.com Hoylake, Wirral, 9 - 23 July www.festivaloffirsts.com Musical Threads

WIRRAL HALF MARATHON AND 10K Park, 11 September www.visitwirral.com

CHICAGO Empire Theatre, 12 - 17 September Pirates on the Dock www.atgtickets.com/venues/liverpool-empire

Southport Flower Show HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Liverpool Arab Arts Festival Liverpool city region venues, 8 - 11 September SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW www.heritageopendays.org.uk Victoria Park, 18 - 21 August BRAZILICA www.southportflowershow.co.uk CURVE FASHION FESTIVAL City centre, 15 - 17 July Exhibition Centre Liverpool, 10 September www.brazilicafestival.co.uk SLAVERY REMEMBRANCE DAY www.exhibitioncentreliverpool.com LIVERPOOL COMEDY FESTIVAL International Slavery Museum, 23 August Venues across the city LIVERPOOL ARAB ARTS FESTIVAL www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism PIRATES ON THE DOCK Various venues, 16 - 24 July Albert Dock, 10 - 11 September 16 September - 2 October www.thecomedytrust.com www.arabartsfestival.com INTERNATIONAL BEATLEWEEK 2015 www.albertdock.com Cavern Club and across the city, 24 - 30 August LIVERPOOL FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL www.cavernclub.org SOUTHPORT AIR SHOW MUSIC FESTIVAL (LIMF) Southport seafront, 10 - 11 September Sefton Park, 17 - 18 September www.liverpoolfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk Sefton Park and across the city, 21 - 24 July CREAMFIELDS www.visitsouthport.com www.limfestival.com Daresbury, 25 - 28 August OCTOBER www.creamfields.com MUSICAL THREADS St George’s Hall, 10 September - 16 October LIVERPOOL IRISH FESTIVAL SARAH MILLICAN www.vamosfestival.com/#!liverpool City centre, 13 - 23 October Echo Arena, 27 - 28 August www.liverpoolirishfestival.com www.echoarena.com SOUTHPORT COMEDY FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER Various venues, 13 - 23 October www.southportcomedyfestival.com FUSION FESTIVAL , 3 - 4 September BEAR GRYLLS www.thefusionfestival.co.uk Echo Arena, 16 October www.echoarena.com LIMF Southport Air Show

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ART LOVERS, THEATRE FANS AND MUSEUM ART streak looks set to continue this summer, when in a 300-year-old building, offering a programme of GOERS, LIVERPOOL IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. It’s precarious talking about art in Liverpool; the gallery welcomes Francis Bacon: Invisible art, literature, music and dance, and is also home FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LIVERPOOL’S 800 due to its constantly-evolving offer, you will Rooms from 18th May to 18th September. to a wide range of artists and creative businesses. YEAR HISTORY AND EXPLORE THE BEST IN always look a bit behind the times. And if that wasn’t enough, the permanent PERFORMANCE, FINE ART AND FILM FROM collection brings an eclectic range of modern art 2016 is a good example of this, both inside and together from the extensive Tate collection. AROUND THE WORLD. outside of galleries. From 9th July to 16th October, Liverpool has one of the most impressive collections the ninth edition of Liverpool Biennial, the UK’s largest Also on the Waterfront, Open Eye Gallery of museums in the country. Start with Museum of contemporary arts festival, will completely transform is one of the country’s leading photography Liverpool, opened in 2011 in a landmark Waterfront the city when it takes place across galleries, disused spaces with globally-renowned artists exhibiting buildings, pubs and public spaces. It brings 40 throughout the year. Elsewhere in the city, FACT building. In it, visitors can explore how Liverpool’s international artists to deliver new works responding is the natural home for bold new exhibitions port, its people and its creative, industrial and to the city, and is organised along the idea of exploring digital and contemporary issues, sporting history have shaped the city and get a episodes. For the first time there is a dedicated as well as housing four cinema screens. better understanding of what makes Liverpool. children’s element, designed in collaboration But it’s not all about the contemporary; the Just along the Waterfront around the Albert with local schoolchildren and making the festival stunning Walker Art Gallery on William Brown Dock, there is the Merseyside Maritime Museum, even more accessible to younger audiences. Street houses an incredible collection of where you can find out all about the companies, Tate Liverpool has had a string of critical paintings, sculpture and decorative arts spanning people and ships connected to this port city. In successes recently, with exhibitions from Warhol, over six hundred years, including works by the same building is the International Slavery Pollock, Chagall and Picasso wowing critics as Hockney, Degas, Turner and Rembrandt. Museum, which gives an unflinching account well as proving popular with audiences. The The Bluecoat is a cutting edge arts centre housed of the slave trade and the city’s role in it.

8 Tourist information 0151 233 2008 VisitLiverpool.com 9 Then there is World Museum, in the St. George’s Quarter of the city, in which visitors can explore the MY SAFARI PARK PLAN natural world, ancient civilizations and even make a journey into space through the planetarium. 5 MILES OF SAFARI DRIVE WALK THE WILD TRAIL A TRIP ON THE BABOON BUS DRAMA AND COMEDY ROW A BOAT ON THE LAKE Liverpool is often considered a city of storytelling, and GO ON RIDES * nowhere is that more clear than in its performance VISIT THE MEERKATS* spaces. 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of BIRDS OF PREY DISPLAY Shakespeare’s death, and this year there will be lots VOTED of shows and events paying tribute to the bard. *NOT INCLUDED IN ADMISSION The legendary Everyman and Playhouse theatres are responsible for launching the career of many NUMBER 1 celebrated actors including Bill Nighy, Julie Walters and the late, great Pete Postlethwaite. Both offer an eclectic programme of home-grown and touring SAFARI PARK theatre, and frequently stage world premieres. IN THE UK VISIT The Empire is the largest theatre in Liverpool SAFARI.CO.UK and stages the big musicals and spectacular KNOWSLEY shows, often straight from the West End. TO BOOK TICKETS The Royal Court offers a range of long-running AND FIND OUT MORE plays and one-off nights, and the Epstein Theatre is Grade II listed with a striking interior and hosts entertainment of all kinds. Smaller theatres such as the Lantern Theatre JOIN US and Unity Theatre are no less innovative and Nina: A Dangerous Story About Me and showcase local, national and international Nina Simone, Unity Theatre in a more intimate setting. The hundred-year-old Floral Pavilion in New of Liverpool’s most popular visitor attractions. 5684 Knowsley Ad_148x105_1.indd 1 19/04/2016 11:20 Brighton, Wirral, and Southport Theatre and Liverpool’s buildings tell the story of the city. Convention Centre both have varied programmes Liverpool has some of the best examples of of theatre, family shows, comedy and music. neoclassical architecture in the world, most notably Many bars, clubs and theatres host regular comedy the magnificent St George’s Hall. Visit Central nights such as Comedy Central Comedy Club at Library to see how the original Picton Library has Blue Bar & Grill, Laughterhouse at The Slaughter been skilfully meshed with a modern design, and House and The Liverpool Comedy Cellar. Indeed, stroll down Hope Street to see both of Liverpool’s there is a whole Liverpool Comedy Festival at famous cathedrals, the soaring neo-gothic Anglican various venues this September and October. Cathedral (the largest in the UK) and the modernist Then there is the Echo Arena – in addition to music Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the superstars it hosts all the big names of comedy, such King with its glorious stained glass windows. as Jack Whitehall, Russell Howard and Miranda Hart. Visit the Waterfront to admire the Three Graces – the Cunard Building, Building and of course the Liver Building, with HERITAGE its two Liver Birds, the symbols of the city, Like the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal, perching 300 feet above the streets below. Liverpool is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take Take a RIBA tour to learn more about Liverpool’s a walk around Albert Dock, the largest collection architecture. The city also has a variety of fully of Grade I listed buildings in the country, and an qualified Blue and Green Badge guides who offer absolute must-see. The Dock is an integral part services from individual walking tours to large of the fabric of the city and dates back to 1840, coach tours. There is a huge selection of special but it is far from just part of the heritage site. It is interest tours too such as photography, ghost home to bars, restaurants, museums and some tours, comedy tours and of course, the Fab Four.

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MUSIC IS EVERYWHERE IN THE CITY. Liverpool is where it all started with the band that LIVERPOOL HAS A PROUD HISTORY AS THE shook the world – The Beatles. Nowhere else can you experience how ‘four lads from Liverpool’ ON THE DOCK ON THE DOCK ON THE DOCK BIRTHPLACE OF THE BEATLES AND IS HOME TO MORE NUMBER ONE HITS THAN ANY played such an important role on music than in the 6-8 May 9-10 July 27-29 August 10-11 September OTHER CITY. attractions and venues where the story began. COMBINED WITH ITS DYNAMIC MUSIC An absolute must see is the Beatles Story at Albert SCENES AND FLOURISHING FESTIVALS, Dock, a brilliant tour through The Beatles’ lives, with IT IS NO WONDER LIVERPOOL HAS BEEN fascinating memorabilia and insights from friends and DECLARED A UNESCO CITY OF MUSIC. family. A new addition for this summer is the Pattie Boyd exhibition, showing never-before-seen photos and memorabilia from the woman who was married to George Harrison and, later, Eric Clapton. And opening in July at Cunard Building, The Jam – About 12 VisitLiverpool.com 13 Beatles Story, Albert Dock

the Young Idea is a new interactive exhibition charting the rise and influence of The Jam - one of the most important British bands of the last forty years. The most famous club in the world, The Cavern Club on , is very much alive and kicking. Stop off for a drink, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the live music. From Mathew Street, Fab Four fans should take a Magical Mystery Tour through Strawberry Field, Penny Lane and other important Beatle locations, or visit Mendips and 20 Forthlin Road, the childhood homes of John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney. Liverpool is renowned for its musical influence and it is one of the reasons UNESCO awarded Liverpool City of Music status - an appropriate accolade for a city which lives and breathes music. The city is among one of 19 global Cities of Music, and visiting Liverpool will not only give you some Cavern Club incredible experiences, but will reignite your love for music, no matter what style or genre. the fervent reception from Liverpool audiences – it’s Liverpool’s urban festivals like Liverpool International well-renowned as one of the best crowds around. Music Festival (LIMF), Liverpool Sound City and Classical fans should visit the Royal Philharmonic Hall Liverpool Psych Fest have not only cemented and take in a performance by the Royal Liverpool the city as a haven for music, but also helped to Philharmonic Orchestra, led by the charismatic chief develop new music scenes. Supported by festivals conductor Vasily Petenko. Located on Hope Street, such as Africa Oyé and Brazilica, the city embraces the Philharmonic Hall is situated half way between and celebrates music from around the world. our two Cathedrals, where again as venues, you can With established events and venues throughout the experience some exhilarating and surprising musical city region such as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, performances, as well as the odd hymn or two. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) and the So whether you’re looking for folk music or acid Echo Arena, a list of previous performances in the jazz, club beats or classical, you will find a host of city reads like a veritable A-Z of music superstardom. unique, warm and welcoming venues allowing What can be said is from global acts to new bands on you to experience the best music, within a city the scene, performers and visitors alike will appreciate which helped shape the world. Enjoy every beat.

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When Rough Guides were compiling their travel bucket list last year, they chose places of wonder; places that change your life and you never forget. The Grand Canyon topped the list. The Great Wall of China was fourth. Wedged between them in third place, a night out in Liverpool made the grade. And it’s not hard to see why. Seel Street and the area around it have undergone a major transformation in the past decade or so, to the point that it is now a go-to for nightlife. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it here. Glamour Nightlife and Latin dancers in a former Polish church: Alma de Cuba. Hawaii’an-themed cocktail bar: Aloha. Traditional pub with top-notch food: The Monro. Hot dogs, steins and a bar with a secret code: Salt Dog LIVERPUDLIANS LIKE TO SOCIALISE. THEIR Slims. Bar with the city’s coolest soundtrack: Motel. Palm Sugar SENSE OF FUN AND LOVE OF A GREAT NIGHT This is without even mentioning Santa Chupitos, OUT GUARANTEE THAT THE CITY’S BARS ARE Almost Famous or Empire. And of course, if you’re LIVELY AND ITS NIGHTLIFE IS LEGENDARY – SO and has seen a sea-change in recent years. Camp staying out until the bitter end, The Peacock and and Furnace is the obvious place to start. The truly MUCH IN FACT THAT THE USERS OF TRIPADVISOR Heebie Jeebies are always good for a dance. VOTED LIVERPOOL AS BRITAIN’S BEST NIGHTLIFE unique space houses everything from a bar packed DESTINATION. There are also traditional pubs on virtually every with international beers to Eurovision parties, street corner, where the welcome will be warm and Scandinavian festivals, Biennial installations and the beer just the right temperature. Try Thomas weekly food slams. It’s perfectly complemented Rigby’s on Dale Street, one of Liverpool’s oldest just around the corner by the Baltic Social, on pubs that offers a range of 40+ world beers and the ground floor of Elevator Studios and offering eight cask conditioned ales, or head for The Ship a more intimate setting than its neighbour. & Mitre for premium Belgian and German beers. It’s also home to many of the city’s most exciting Ye Hole in Ye Wall is a really traditional hostelry, club nights. The Liverpool clubbing scene took as well as Liverpool’s reputedly oldest pub, off with the legendary Cream in the nineties offering heaps of atmosphere, great beer and and has been bouncing ever since. It’s an ever- lots of old photos of the city and for something changing scene with nights popping up all the different The Belvedere is a must-visit. time, anchored by established names like Garlands, The Baltic Triangle is the hippest area of the city, the ultimate nightclub for party people.

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Nations Tournament on 20th November 2016. Whether it’s watching elite athletes at the GB Gymnastics Championships, which takes place at the Echo Arena in July 2016 or seeing some of the former world tennis greats play alongside the stars of tomorrow at the Liverpool Hope University International Tennis Tournament, there are some incredible sports events happening in Liverpool. There are even opportunities to get involved yourself. The Mersey Tunnel 10k Run takes place in the city on 19 June, before the Westfield Liverpool International Horse Health British Transplant Games come to the Show, Echo Arena city in late July – with events you can enter Cup. Everton’s stadium, , gives you whether you are a transplant recipient or not. an insight into its truly unique history - as the oldest Finally, an exciting new entry to the British sporting purpose-built football stadium in the world, Everton calendar is the Liverpool International Horse were the first club to play with goal nets and corner Show, which will return to the Echo Arena on flags and the only club in England to host a World 31st December to 2nd January. What better way Cup semi-final. Steeped in history, Everton F.C. to celebrate the new year then experiencing a should be on the bucket list for any sports fan. spectacular event of sport, music and drama? Liverpool City Region is home to lots of renowned If you have a passion for sport - whether that links golf courses, including two Royal courses that be football, gymnastics, running or horse host the Open Championship – the next time will racing – Liverpool is a city region in which be when Royal Birkdale welcomes the Claret Jug to watch, experience and participate. in 2017. The world’s finest players will hope to follow in the footsteps of the last two winners in the city region – Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. The Grand National Festival takes place annually at Aintree, attracting a global audience of more than 600 million. It’s not all about that weekend in April though; with both Aintree and Haydock race courses offering various high-quality meetings throughout the year, Liverpool provides a perfect location for those interested in . It also plays host to some of the best clubs, with St. Helens and Widnes Vikings playing in front of capacity crowds through the season. Later in the year , home of Liverpool Football Club, will host the final of the RFL Four The 21 20 VisitLiverpool.com The Art School Restaurant

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LIVERPOOL CITY REGION’S DINING The Hope Street quarter is fast becoming a Over in the Business District, dine high above the city Local produce is of a very high standard, with Wirral SCENE HAS BLOSSOMED OVER RECENT food hub. Already known for its cultural offerings with guaranteed spectacular views at Panoramic34. and asparagus, Southport shrimps, Knowsley YEARS, GAINING AN INTERNATIONAL including the Everyman Theatre and Liverpool Grade I listed Albert Dock is also a popular lamb, and Liverpool beer and gin some of the stars REPUTATION FOR A FANTASTICALY Philharmonic Hall, restaurants London Carriage place to eat. Smuggler’s Cove, Gusto, Blue of the scene. The region also boasts fabulous food VARIED, QUALITY OFFER. Works, 60 Hope Street, Host, and The Quarter are Bar and Grill and PanAm are just some of the festivals such as Liverpool Food and Drink Festival, firm favourites. Renowned local chef Paul Askew choices within the historical surroundings. Claremont Farm’s Summer Social and Southport CHOOSE FROM SLEEK FINE DINING TO opened the Art School Restaurant in 2014 and it’s Food and Drink Festival, and local farmers’ markets. INDEPENDENT BOHEMIAN BISTROS AND Just outside the city centre there are some real gems now well established as the venue for elegant fine Liverpool’s hotels also have an impressive range HIGH-STREET FAVOURITES, AND FROM dining using the best produce and ingredients. to discover. Our favouites include Bistro Medjool in MODERN BRITISH TO THE FINEST Lark Lane, The Elephant in Woolton and Delifonseca of quality restaurants, from Blake’s at Hard Days WORLD CUISINE. On bohemian Bold Street nestled between the at Brunswick Dock – complete with a fantastic deli. Night Hotel to Stanley’s at Titanic Hotel. independent shops, you’ll find world foods, Europe’s oldest Chinese community can be tea shops, and unique places to eat – some Southport is excellent for dining out too. Try the trendy V-Café at the Vincent Hotel found in Liverpool, and so can some of the best recommends include Miyagi, The Italian Club, Chinese restaurants. Try the Chinatown area East Avenue Bakehouse and Maray. on Lord Street, or Bistro Vérité a fabulous family run restaurant in Birkdale village. around Berry Street, taking time to admire the The Castle Street and areas close largest Chinese Arch outside mainland China. Over on , the Yellow Room at to the Town Hall are fast becoming popular with For shoppers, has a strong diners. Newcomers CAU, The Vincent and Pinch the Hillbark Hotel in Frankby serves delicious food in sumptuous surroundings, whilst range of popular restaurant chains plus rub shoulders with established players Olive, independents such as Catalan deli and restaurant Fazenda and celebrity favourite San Carlo. Fraiche in Oxton village is a discreet and understated Michelin-starred restaurant. Lunya and Italian steakhouse Manzo.

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Head across the to Wirral for a trip to the historic village of Port Sunlight with its late 19th century cottages. The story of how it was built by the Lever brothers for the workers at their Sunlight Loves Cbeebies soap factory and wonderfully preserved is told in full at the Port Sunlight Museum. The Lady Lever Art Gallery, built for William Lever’s art-loving wife and now open to the public, boasts a magnificent collection spanning centuries and has recently undergone renovation to restore its original grandeur. and the New Brighton is a rejuvenated seaside resort, with the Floral Pavilion Theatre at its heart plus New Brighton plenty of family-friendly activities. Nearby you can go on one of Wirral’s fantastic walks, such as striding out to Hilbre Island or traversing the Wirral Sunda gharial. Way. For a shorter stroll there is Birkenhead Park, acknowledged to be the first publicly funded park in Britain and a model for Central Park in New York. Liverpool has more parks than Paris; Calderstones, Croxteth and Sefton Park are just a few favourites. Head to Sefton Park to see the beautiful glass-panelled Victorian Palm House. Further afield, Crosby Beach is a must- see, not only for its beautiful views but for Antony Gormley‘s Another Place; 100 cast- iron, life-size figures spread out along three kilometres of the shore and out to sea. Sefton Coast In Southport, breathe in the refreshing sea air as you stroll along Southport Pier, enjoy a picnic in Southport’s Botanic Gardens, and embrace the traditional amusements of a grand seaside town. Close by, explore the sand dunes Extraordinary discoveries, every day 306077. number charity Registered along the Sefton coast and try and spot a rare red squirrel at Formby Nature Reserve. Knowsley Safari Park is well worth a visit – with over www.chesterzoo.org/islands 700 exotic animals, amusement rides and a fantastic sea lion show, only eight miles from the city centre and in the parklands of the stunning Knowsley Hall. Chester Zoo is also a great day out for the family with some of the most endangered and exotic species in the world. Port Sunlight Village

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IF THE RIVER MERSEY IS THE CITY’S LIFEBLOOD, The best place to start is Albert Dock, a Beatlemania, their later experimental work and can follow the route that has been sailing since THE WATERFRONT IS ITS CALLING CARD TO collection of Grade 1 listed red brick former subsequent solo careers. With rooms themed the 13th Century, with several River Explorer THE WORLD. AS WELL AS BEING A PLACE warehouses on the banks of the River Mersey, around the plane they first flew to the US cruises every day offering a perfect photo OF BREATHTAKING BEAUTY, IT IS HOME TO which date back to the 1840s. While the on, the Yellow Submarine and John Lennon’s opportunity, an interactive history lesson and MANY OF THE MOST POPULAR VENUES AND architecture of its industrial past is retained, Imagine it’s a truly immersive experience. a relaxing voyage rolled into one. Since 2015, ATTRACTIONS LIVERPOOL HAS TO OFFER. today it is home to museums and galleries as Liverpool has more national museums and one of the ferries has been painted in a special well as a wide range of bars and restaurants. galleries than any other UK city region outside ‘dazzle’ pattern by Sir Peter Blake, the famous One of the biggest names in the Dock is London, several of which are on the waterfront. pop artist who also designed the album cover Tate Liverpool, the home of modern art Merseyside Maritime Museum charts the for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. And in the north. In addition to a host of big city’s maritime history through exhibitions if you want to see what’s underneath the river, name exhibitions – Sir Francis Bacon this on ships such as Titanic and Lusitania, and there are also guided tours of the Mersey Tunnel! summer follows recent successes such as the International Slavery museum, in the As well as its cultural attractions, there are Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock and Marc same building, is an unflinching examination restaurants and cafes to suit every taste, Chagall – there is a permanent collection of of the history of the slave trade and the as well as stunning hotels which have diverse works from the vast Tate collection. city’s role in it. Then there is the Museum of seamlessly integrated into the waterfront The Beatles Story is a must-see whether you’re a Liverpool, a landmark building linking the such as Malmaison, Jury’s Inn and Titanic fab four fanatic or not. The interactive museum waterfront together which tells the story Hotel. All of which makes it a destination follows the history of four lads who changed the of the city, its people and its passions. in itself, before you even venture inland! world, from their early days of playing village The ferry ‘cross the Mersey is far from just the halls in suburban Liverpool to the period of inspiration of a famous Merseybeat song. Visitors

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WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER SOME SUGGESTIONS FAMILY FUN LUXURY LIVERPOOL CULTURAL DELIGHTS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STAY. Mersey Ferries: The best way to view the Liverpool STAY Beatles Story: How four young lads from Liverpool Waterfront is from the water and there’s lots of fun became the best band in the world. A fascinating DO YOU HAVE SUGGESTIONS ON THE BEST 2 Blackburne Terrace: Winner - The Sunday Times PLACES TO GO AND WHAT TO DO AND SEE? to be had along the way with stop offs at Spaceport Ultimate 100 Best British Hotel 2015. This is an journey through the world of the Beatles, not to be TELL US @VISITLIVERPOOL #VISITLIVERPOOL and the U-Boat Story – which are well worth a visit. exceptionally luxurious yet understated residence in missed. beatlesstory.com merseyferries.co.uk the heart of the Georgian quarter of Liverpool. Museum of Liverpool: More than 6,000 objects Spaceport: Experience life beyond the stars with 2blackburneterrace.com bring Liverpool’s incredible heritage to life, a planetarium, observatory, interactive zones and a celebrating thousands of years of the city’s : Designer retail therapy awaits cosmic coaster ride. with well-known brands galore at this city centre achievements. liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol spaceport.org.uk shopping destination. metquarter.co.uk LUNCH Mattel Play!: Inspire your child’s imagination with Cavern Walks: Located just off the historic Mathew FACT (Foundation For Art & Creative over 13,000 square feet of interactive adventure Street, Cavern Walks is home to some amazing Technology): FACT has two galleries - plus an play across three themed zones. Featuring Bob the shops including the famous Cricket and Vivienne interactive space, three state-of-the-art cinemas, The Builder, Postman Pat and Thomas the Tank Engine. Westwood. cavern-walks.co.uk Box, a shop, a cool bar and a friendly café. mattelplayliverpool.com LUNCH fact.co.uk LUNCH Panoramic 34: Dine high in the sky with stunning Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village: The beautiful village of Port Sunlight was created by Tate Liverpool: The Café at Tate Liverpool has views of Liverpool and the Welsh hills beyond. received a ‘dazzling’ makeover from the godfather Panoramic34.com William Hesketh Lever for his Sunlight soap factory of British pop art Sir Peter Blake. There is range workers in 1888. Also home to the Lady Lever Art Beauty Bazaar Harvey Nichols, Liverpool ONE: of food and drink on offer, seasonal and children’s Gallery and a Port Sunlight Museum. menus to choose from. The ultimate beauty destination! Get a massage, portsunlightvillage.com manicure or makeover and stock up on your tate.org.uk/visit/tate-liverpool/eat-drink-shop/cafe The Cavern Club: No trip to Liverpool is complete favourite products. Afterwards head into Liverpool without a visit to the most famous nightclub in the Knowsley Safari: 700 exotic animals, an amusement ONE for more famous brands. world, plus there is live music on every day from park and a sea life show all add up to a magical and harveynichols.com wild day out. The park also now includes a Ariel mid-afternoon until late evening. Extreme high ropes course. DINNER cavernclub.org knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk The London Carriage Works: In the middle of Hope Street The London Carriage Works restaurant is perfectly placed for both cathedrals, Everyman Theatre, Philharmonic Hall and Unity Theatre. thelondoncarriageworks.co.uk 28 29 @VisitLiverpool Tourist information 0151 233 2008 Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols

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IF YOU LOVE SHOPPING, YOU’LL FIT IN WELL Unsurprisingly, the city is now a top five UK around the world to the city. Add to this the likes The city centre area has over 400 shops and includes HERE. SHOPPERS ARE SPOILT FOR CHOICE shopping destination. of Transalpino, a mecca for rare trainers collectors, Church Street, home to megastores such as Marks and Spencer and Forever 21. It also incorporates two BETWEEN THE BIG-HITTING BRANDS OF Liverpool ONE, right in the heart of the city, is the Dig Vinyl and Soho Vintage and you have a theatres, numerous restaurants and bars and a fun- LIVERPOOL ONE, BOLD STREET’S THRIVING huge open-air shopping district that is home to more thriving mini-city of independent businesses. packed annual programme of events. INDEPENDENT SCENE, THE STYLISH than 160 famous high street and designer names, The exclusive Metquarter is the place to find select BOUTIQUES AT CAVERN WALKS AND THE from John Lewis to Hugo Boss, Michael Kors and the fashion and beauty outlets such as Gieves & Hawkes, Shopping outside the city centre has much to offer POP-UP MARKETS ACROSS THE CITY FOR only Beauty Bazaar Harvey Nichols in the country. MAC and Armani Exchange. too. Lark Lane, south of the city centre, is full of THOSE UNIQUE PURCHASES. bohemian boutiques and street markets. Lord Street Don’t miss the ultra-fashionable Cavern Walks, home Liverpool’s independent scene is buzzing, and in Southport is an elegant parade of Victorian arcades to the Vivienne Westwood store and famed designer Bold Street is probably the best place to start. with a whole host of smart shops. In Wirral, try West boutique Cricket. Utility is one of Liverpool’s retail success stories, a Kirby for boutique shopping, or the local farmers’ small shop which sells unusual furniture, stationery The Bluecoat is a charming Grade I listed arts centre markets and farm shops for delicious local produce. and accessories and has got a wide and loyal in the heart of the city which also houses a range of following. Just over the street from there is Matta’s, small shops selling all sorts of lovely contemporary an iconic shop bringing obscure flavours from crafts, eclectic homewares and funky fashion.

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WHETHER YOU WANT A POSH BED FOR THE NIGHT, A COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL OR A TASTEFULLY THEMED ROOM, LIVERPOOL HAS IT ALL. FROM BIG-NAME BRANDS TO QUIRKY INDEPENDENTS, POSH HOSTELS TO LUXURY HOTELS, CITY-CENTRE BOLTHOLES TO COUNTRY MANSIONS, LIVERPOOL CITY REGION HAS IT ALL. Titanic Hotel

Welcome to Mattel Play! Liverpool, a brand new indoor activity Many of Liverpool’s independent names make the attraction located at the Albert Dock. Based on the popular TV series most of their magnificent surroundings, to create hotels with grandeur and uniqueness. Hope Street that children know and love – Thomas & Friends,™ Bob the Builder™ and Hotel combines cool, crisp comfort with top-notch, super-friendly service. Near Mathew Street, the Fireman Sam,™ inspire your child’s imagination with over 13,000 square Beatles-inspired Hard Days Night Hotel boasts luxury and location and Aloft Liverpool occupies feet of interactive play across three uniquely themed zones. the grand former Royal Insurance building, while DoubleTree by Hilton offers a retreat from the city while being in its very heart. For a taste of cruise mattelplayliverpool.com glamour, try 30 James Street: Home of the Titanic, set in the former home of the , or Hotel Indigo Mattel Play! Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AA

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for the football-obsessed there is the new Shankly Hotel, named after Liverpool FC’s iconic manager. The newest hotel in the pack is Pullman Liverpool, next to Echo Arena. The 4-star hotel is an ideal spot to explore the Waterfront before retiring to one of its luxury rooms. Liverpool also has all the big-name hotels. In the commercial district there’s Radisson Blu, a contemporary four-star hotel Titanic Hotel, with fantastic facilities. Along the 2 Blackburne Terrace Waterfront, Hilton Liverpool is situated in a landmark building, ideally located for Albert Dock and Liverpool ONE while Malmaison, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn all have Waterfront options. If you’re not looking for a hotel, there are plenty PULLMAN LIVERPOOL of other options. Serviced apartments such as BridgeStreet in Liverpool ONE or Epic are one option, while Hoax and Hatters Hostel offer A new upscale hotel now open in the heart of Liverpool a clean, cool place to stay on a budget. King’s Dock, Liverpool L3 4FP – T: 0151 945 1000 – E: [email protected] In Southport, the Vincent provides luxury, contemporary accommodation, and the Ambassador Town House on Bath Street is chic and Ramada Plaza Hotel, Southport comfortable. The Ramada Plaza Hotel is at the heart of the ‘Waterfront Development’ on Southport’s promenade, and exudes seaside elegance. Staying in Wirral is a relaxing counter to the hustle and bustle of city life. Mere Brook House is a charming Edwardian country guest house, while the black and white luxury Grade II listed Hillbark Hotel in Frankby is steeped in history. Lastly, don’t forget the splendour of Knowsley Hall, Britain’s only 5* gold rated stately home, set on a 2,500 acre estate.

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LIVERPOOL IS KNOWN GLOBALLY FOR ITS CLOSE The iconic waterfront is the defining image of the city Elizabeth will return to the shore on 2nd July to join in There is also the outstanding Museum of Liverpool, LINKS WITH THE SEA. IT IS A CITY WITH A RICH and getting the ‘ferry ‘cross the Mersey’ is a must for the centenary celebrations of the Cunard building. a £72 million development which is the most visited MARITIME HISTORY, AND THE WATER PLAYS A all visitors – especially now it has been given a special However, it’s not all about Cunard - 50 ships berthed museum outside of the capital. HUGE ROLE IN LIVERPOOL LIFE TO THIS DAY. dazzle design by Sir Peter Blake. While freight ships last year, bringing over 80,000 passengers and the DATES TO LOOK OUT FOR: are still a regular sight on the river, these days they are 2016 schedule is on course to be even bigger with joined by something a little more luxurious. Sunday 12 June, Disney Magic returning ships and a number of new arrivals. Ships Saturday 2 July, Queen Elizabeth Liverpool Cruise Terminal welcomes cruise ships from are welcomed right into the heart of the waterfront, Thursday 14 July, Azamara Quest around the world into that famous waterfront, which in the shadow of the Three Graces – the Cunard Monday 18 July, Celebrity Silhouette is a key part of Liverpool’s status as a UNESCO World Building, Port of Liverpool Building and the Royal Wednesday 27 July, Europa 2 Heritage Site. The welcome is so renowned that it is Liver Building, atop which sit the city’s ‘guardians’, the currently Seatrade’s ‘destination of the year’. Liver birds. These three buildings ensure a striking For more information on the terminal and the range first impression of the city. of options available to passengers, please visit: Liverpool has a proud history of cruises, as seen in www.cruise-liverpool.com and talk Cruise on 2015 when Cunard celebrated its 175th anniversary Just further along the waterfront is Albert Dock, a Twitter @CruiseLpool in its spiritual home. More than a million spectators complex of dock buildings and warehouses first lined the banks of the Mersey to see the historic opened in 1846. Nowadays, they are home to a meeting of Three Queens – Queen Victoria, Queen fantastic range of restaurants, cafes, bars, museums Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. In 2016, Queen and clubs for every taste, from morning to late night.

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LIVERPOOL IS A PREMIER EUROPEAN FERRY SERVICE VISITOR DESTINATION WITH GLOBAL Stena Line operates routes into Liverpool from TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS. www.stenaline.com Isle of Man Steam Packet operates seasonal sailings into Liverpool from Douglas www.steam-packet.com AIR John Lennon Airport is only 9 miles from Liverpool CRUISE City Centre and offers over 70 UK and European The Cruise Terminal is located on Liverpool’s routes – carriers include Aer Lingus, easyJet, Ryanair Waterfront, close to the Pier Head. and Flybe. Regular bus services operate to and from www.cruise-liverpool.com John Lennon airport from Liverpool City Centre. www.liverpoolairport.com ROAD The Liverpool City Region is easily accessible from is only 45 minutes from Airport the main motorway network. From the M6 take the Liverpool city centre and offers many direct long haul M62, M58 or M56 into the city centre. routes into the Northwest. Carriers include British Airways, Etihad, Hainan and KLM. COACH TRAVEL www.manchesterairport.com www.nationalexpress.com www.megabus.co.uk RAIL Getting to Liverpool by train has never been easier – London to Liverpool in just over 2 hours and regular rail services from all over the UK taking you straight to the mainline city centre railway station, Liverpool Lime Street. www.nationalrail.co.uk www.virgintrains.com

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40 41 Places of Interest A 42 B 27 C D E F ➜ 1 Albert Dock B3 40 To Titanic 2 Arena & Convention Hotel and Rum 43 Centre Liverpool B4 Warehouse 36 46 3 Athenaeum C2 39 57 Hotels & Serviced Apartments 55 19 4 Beatles Legacy Statue A2 13 1 30 James Street B2 5 The Beatles Story B4 and A2 52 2 62 Castle Street B2 6 Black-E Community Centre D4 26 14 1 3 1 Adagio Apart Hotel D2 7 Blackburne House E3 4 Aloft Hotel B1 31 31 8 The Bluecoat C2 24 50 10 5 BridgeStreet Liverpool ONE C2 32 30 9 British Music Experience A2 44 6 47 Britannia Adelphi D2 (opening Summer 2016) 33 47 7 4 Campanile C4 10 Cavern Club B2 41 45 8 55 Crowne Plaza 11 Cavern Walks B2 8 30 32 Liverpool City Centre A1 12 Chinese Arch D3 54 22 9 Days Inn B2 25 13 Central Library C1 36 10 Doubletree by Hilton B1 42 14 Empire Theatre D1 11 EPIC Apart Hotel - Seel Street C3 14 54 15 Epstein Theatre C2 17 10 11 12 EPIC Apart Hotel - Duke Street C3 19 16 Everyman Theatre E3 13 EPIC Apart Hotel - 26 46 Campbell Street C3 17 Exhibition Centre Liverpool B4 50 9 9 2 6 52 53 14 Euro Hostel C2 18 FACT D3 2 29 15 Feathers Hotel E2 19 The Gateway Centre D1 3 2 5 4 1 3 8 16 Hampton by Hilton C4 20 Gustaf Adolf Kyrka 44 17 Hard Days Night Hotel B2 (Nordic Church) C4 34 15 18 21 The Hardmans’ House E3 53 Hatters Hostel D2 39 15 19 22 Heywood House Hotel B2 International Slavery Museum A3 5 38 37 20 Hilton Liverpool B3 23 LIPA E3 18 38 21 Holiday Inn Express - Albert Dock A4 24 E4 28 22 Holiday Inn, City Centre D2 25 Liverpool Cruise Terminal A2 34 23 35 16 Hope Street Hotel & 26 Liverpool International 49 45 The London Carriage Works E3 Language Academy B2 13 11 27 24 Hotel Indigo A1 27 Liverpool John Moores University B1 20 18 48 25 12 28 Ibis Liverpool City centre B3 28 Liverpool Medical Institution E2 35 26 Ibis Styles - Dale Street B1 29 Liverpool ONE C2 22 27 International Inn / Cocoon E3 30 Liverpool Parish Church A1 3 21 3 41 28 International Inn Serviced 31 Liverpool School of 49 Apartments E3 Tropical Medicine E1 51 23 29 Jurys Inn B4 1 32 B1 30 The Liner D1 33 Mattel Play A3 31 Malmaison A1 25 12 34 Mersey Ferries A2 32 Marriott, City Centre C1 35 Merseyside Maritime Museum B3 33 7 33 Mercure Liverpool 36 13 23 Atlantic Tower Hotel A1 Metquarter C2 21 37 37 5 34 The Nadler C3 Metropolitan Cathedral E2 56 20 6 38 35 Novotel C3 Museum of Liverpool A2 36 Premier Suites B1 39 Open Eye Gallery A2 16 29 37 Premier Inn, Albert Dock B3 40 Passport Office A1 38 41 2 Premier Inn, Hanover Street C2 Philharmonic Hall E3 48 39 Premier Inn, Vernon Street B1 42 Playhouse Theatre C2 4 4 40 Pullman Hotel B4 43 F4 24 41 Racquet Club A1 44 Quakers Meeting House/ 42 Radisson Blu A1 Prayer Room C2 43 The Richmond C1 45 Royal Court Theatre C1 44 The Shankly Hotel C1 46 Royal Liverpool 45 Signature Living, Bold Street D3 University Hospital F1 40 47 46 Signature Living, Mathew Street C2 St George’s Hall D1 7 48 43 47 Signature Living, Victoria Street C1 St Lukes Church D3 17 48 Staybridge Suites B4 49 Tate Liverpool A3 49 Staycity Serviced Apartments C3 50 The Three Graces - Royal Liver Building, Cunard and Port of 50 Travelodge, Exchange Street East B1 Liverpool Buildings A2 51 Travelodge, Liverpool Docks C5 51 Unity Theatre E3 52 Travelodge, Old Haymarket C1 52 - 53 Travelodge, The Strand B2 Foundation Building F2 5 54 Tune Hotel B2 5 53 University of Liverpool Guild 55 Z Hotel B1 of Students F2 54 Victoria Gallery and Museum F2 The information contained within these maps is correct at 55 the time of going to print. All locations are approximate. All Walker Art Gallery D1 liability for loss or damage caused by any act or ommission 56 in reliance on the information in these maps is Wheel of Liverpool B4 hereby excluded. November 2015 58 57 World Museum Liverpool C1 58 Yacht Club Liverpool C5 A B C 51 D E F

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