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1. people 7. Style You can be sure of a warm welcome the moment you arrive in Liverpool, the City Liverpool is renowned as a stylish city. The newly opened off ers where everyone seems to be a comedian. cafés, restaurants, cinemas, hotels and apartments, as well as unrivalled shopping. 2. Architecture In addition, the nearby famous Cavern Walks, Met Quarter, Church Street and Bold There are more Grade II listed buildings than anywhere outside and more Street are excellent places for retail therapy, and who knows, you may even spot a Georgian buildings than Bath celebrity! 3. heritage 8. Sport Liverpool is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, like the Great Wall of China and the Liverpool and Everton Football clubs are well known throughout the world. Why Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The city won the status in 2004 because of its not visit the stadiums whilst you’re here? If you’re not a football fan, why not have impressive waterfront which, according to UNESCO, represents a ‘supreme a day at the races at nearby Haydock, Aintree or Chester? Whilst those who wish example of a commercial port at the time of Britain’s greatest global significance’ to participate rather than spectate could take advantage of over 100 golf courses within an hour radius. 4. Music Liverpool has been a major centre for popular music before and after the 9. central uK location Beatles. So much so that it was named as the Off icial UK Capital of Liverpool is accessible by car from London, Glasgow or Edinburgh in 4 hours, Pop Music by the Guinness Book of Records for its staggering amount whilst rail journeys are even faster, taking only 2 hours and 8 minutes from of number one artistes. Euston.For those travelling from further afield, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is only 9 miles from the City Centre and has 70 inbound routes from UK and 5. Art and culture European destinations Liverpool is home to the famous , Maritime Museum, and the . Liverpool, at the Albert Dock is home to the 10. oAA 2012 meeting at the bt conference centre largest collection of modern and contemporary art in the UK outside of London. Built in 2008, the BT Convention Centre is one of the largest conference centres in the UK. Bordered by the magnificent waterfront setting and a landscaped piazza 6. nightlife for outdoor events and performances, this is an ideal venue for delegates who Liverpool is well known for its nightlife, and with many pubs, bars and restaurants can stay in a hotel accommodation directly across the piazza or just a short walk to choose from you’ll never be short of somewhere to go to eat or drink. In away in the nearby Albert and Princes Dock. addition, the music scene is thriving and there are many venues to see established Picture acknowledgements and up and coming bands. From open mic nights in local pubs and bars, to world The Mersey Partnership and Craig Easton (Pictures 3 and 10) tours stopping off at the new Arena, you can see live music every night of the Philip Barclay, Tom Bryson Department of Anaesthesia, Liverpool Women’s week. Hospital, Crown Street Liverpool L8 7SS. [email protected] 6 9 8

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