Liverpool is a great tourist destination. With more listed buildings, theatres, museums and galleries than any city outside , plus UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its iconic waterfront, Liverpool has a wealth of history and culture. This diverse, vibrant and laid-back city has the ability to make anyone feel instantly at home with its modern tourist attractions and youthful vibe.

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5 1 The Three Graces For nearly a century The Three Graces - The , The and The Building - have defi ned one of the world’s most recognised skylines. These majestic buildings were 10 conceived and constructed as visible symbols of Liverpool’s international prestige, proud emblems of its commercial prowess. 8 1 7 www.visitliverpool.com Liverpool 6 2 Albert Dock 3 The Albert Dock is a truly stunning architectural triumph. Opened in 1846, it soon became a treasure house of precious cargoes from all over 7 2 the world. Today redevelopment, costing in excess of £100 million, has 4 transformed it into one of Liverpool’s busiest and most cosmopolitan centres and a top heritage destination. It contains excellent visitor 9 attractions including Liverpool, The Beatles Story and The

Map data ©OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC-BY-SA Maritime Museum, plus shops, cafés, bars, hotels and restaurants. www.albertdock.com food & drink where to stay ★★★★ Panoramic 34 Hope Street Hotel 3 Mersey Ferries 34th Floor, , 40 Hope Street, Brook Street, Liverpool, L3 9PJ Liverpool, L1 9DA There’s no better way to experience Liverpool than from the deck of the world-famous Mersey Ferries while listening to the commentary. www.panoramic34.com www.hopestreethotel.co.uk You’ll learn about the city and the region’s fascinating history, see its ★★★ spectacular sights and discover its unique character. The Liverpool Mayur Malmaison Hotel waterfront is a UNESCO World Heritage Site so there’s even more reason 130 Duke Street, Centre, Liverpool to take a leisurely cruise on the river. Liverpool, L1 5AG 7 William Jessop Way, Princes www.merseyferries.co.uk www.mayurrestaurant.co.uk Dock, Liverpool, L3 1QZ www.malmaison-liverpool.com 4 Anglican Cathedral The Monro ★★★★ 92 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AG This is the largest cathedral in the UK and one of the great buildings Liverpool Marriott of the twentieth century. The cathedral abounds in superlatives: highest www.themonro.com City Centre gothic arches, largest organ, heaviest ring of bells but the grandeur is 1 Queen Square, balanced by a great sense of welcome and peace. The whole cathedral The London Carriage Works Liverpool, L1 1RH is used imaginatively for many purposes - worship, concerts, exhibitions, 40 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9DA www.liverpoolmarriottcitycentre.co.uk recitals and displays. www.thelondoncarriageworks.co.uk ★★★ www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk Bridgestreet Apartments 7 Chandlers Wharf, 24 Cornhill, Fly in the Loaf 5 13 Hardman St, Liverpool, L1 9AS Liverpool, L1 8DS Liverpool FC www.fl yintheloaf.co.uk www.bridgestreet.com/liverpool.htm Seize your opportunity to gain exclusive access at one of the world’s true sporting cathedrals - Anfi eld, soaking up the peerless heritage of ’s most successful Football Club. Watch and learn as the Restaurant Bar & Grill passionate tour guides provide fascinating insights into Anfi eld’s Halifax House, Brunswick, celebrated past and Liverpool FC’s bright future, taking in rarely-seen Liverpool, L2 0UU areas of the stadium. www.individualrestaurants.com/ www.Liverpoolfc.com bar-and-grill/liverpool Liverpool

6 7 8 9 10 6 Situated on Liverpool’s historic and within a new landmark building, The Museum of Liverpool is the world’s fi rst national museum devoted to the history of a regional city. It is also the largest newly-built national museum in Britain for more than a century. Hop on board the overhead railway, get up close to the stage where John Lennon and Paul McCartney fi rst met, immerse yourself in the city’s rich sporting and creative history and experience for yourself what it means to be a Liverpudlian. Don’t miss the 360° immersive fi lms about Liverpool and Everton FC and The Beatles! www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol

7 9 The Beatles Story Located within Liverpool’s historic Albert Dock, The Beatles Story is Tate Liverpool is the home of the National Collection of Modern Art a unique visitor attraction that transports you on an enlightening and in the north, and in 2008 celebrated its twentieth year as a major atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture and music of the presence in the city. Located on the Grade I listed Albert Dock, and Beatles. See how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled within easy walking distance from the city centre, the Tate Liverpool to the dizzy heights of worldwide fame and fortune, becoming the has become a venue for major exhibitions of international modern greatest band of all time along the way! art, as well as hosting large and changing displays from the national collection, making it the ideal place to either see your favourite www.beatlesstory.com artwork or discover something new. www.tate.org.uk/liverpool 10 St George’s Hall St George’s Hall is widely regarded as one of the fi nest neo-classical 8 Cavern Club buildings in the world and is a Grade I listed building. St George’s Hall stands 169ft long and 74ft wide with a tunnel vaulted ceiling - 50 years after The Beatles fi rst performed on its stage, the Cavern Club the largest of its kind in Europe. The ceiling is supported on massive is still one of Liverpool’s top music venues. Today’s club has two stages red granite columns, with fi gures portraying qualities Victorian offering a wide variety of live music daily. The iconic stage beneath the Liverpool aspired to - art, science, fortitude and justice. St George’s brick arches in the front of the club is the image most people associate Hall is also home to a concert organ complete with 7,000 pipes, with the Cavern Club - and this is where visitors can enjoy live music second only in size to the organ in the Albert Hall. Throughout the from soloists and cover bands most afternoons and evenings. In Heritage Centre, imaginative exhibitions, reconstructions and hands- addition, the Cavern Live Lounge with its state of the art sound system on activities vividly bring the story of St George’s Hall alive. Visitors is the venue for tribute shows and unsigned showcase nights. can also follow in the steps of the unfortunate prisoners, from prison www.caverncitytours.com cell to the dock. www.stgeorgesliverpool.co.uk

other things to see and do...

• www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker • England’s Golf Coast www.englandsgolfcoast.com • China Town www.visitLiverpool.com • Hall www.nationaltrust.org.uk • Magical Mystery Tour www.cavernclub.org • www.liverpool-one.com 8