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LIVERPOOL. The very name conjures up images of a world-beating musical heritage, two of the Premiership’s biggest football teams, a glorious maritime history and not one, but two majestically different Cathedrals. This Northwest city and the surrounding City Region is certainly all those things, but it is also so much more. Liverpool is undergoing a thrilling renaissance, recognised by its hugely successful year as European Capital of Culture and UNESCO World Heritage status. It is now filled with fabulous new shops, has buzzing restaurants, hip hotels and trendy wine bars, as well as a world class cultural offering with the finest collection of museums and galleries outside London. This season will see the Liverpool City Region come alive with exciting events, from cultural to music, family friendly to nightlife – the packed events programme is sure to inspire a memorable visit! Highlights this season include an exhibition of acclaimed British artist David Hockney’s early work at the , fabulous Christmas shopping and events for all the family in the city centre, Liverpool’s very own Chinese New Year celebrations and Beatles 50 - a celebration of fifty years of the Fab Four.

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experience a PLaCE you’ll love

San Francisco has its cable cars, New York has its yellow cabs and Liverpool has its Mersey Ferries. With unrivalled views of the ever evolving UNESCO world heritage waterfront, fascinating history and all the sea air you could wish for, this is a trip for everyone to enjoy! Sefton Park Palm House merseyferries.co.uk 0151 330 1444 Rembrandt, all of which are Bluecoat Visit AD 93mm x 127mm_bluecoat ad 05/09/2013 16:23 Page 1 housed on the first floor. Culture & Check out the Bluecoat, a distinctive Grade I listed arts centre, over 290 years old which • Changing contemporary Heritage offers an inspiring programme art exhibitions. Free entry. of visual art, music, dance, live • Live performances Liverpool oozes culture art and literature. Across the and special events. and heritage. The city Mersey at Port Sunlight on Wirral Peninsula is another National • Handcrafted gifts from has a glorious past as a Museums Liverpool venue, the visit our creative retailers. mercantile hub and gateway Lady Lever Art Gallery, a beautiful, • Quality food and drink to the New World, but today Art. Tate Liverpool is the home of highly personal collection of fine in beautiful surroundings. the National Collection of Modern and decorative arts. it is also a key destination Art in the north and is one of the Heritage. Like the Great Wall of view for art lovers, fans of the most visited galleries outside of city China and the Pyramids of Giza, rpool London. Recent featured artists Live st theatre and museum goers. Liverpool is a UNESCO World s olde entre’ create have included Marc Chagall, c ng Heritage Site. Its impressive buildi Gustav Klimt, Pablo Picasso, and waterfront in addition to other shop Claude Monet. areas of the city centre qualified eat The city has numerous other art the city for this status in 2004. attractions too. Don’t miss the s join in Stroll around Albert Dock to drink 7 day impressive Open Eye Gallery, Open in some of the history then take a week be one of the UK’s first dedicated a trip across the Mersey on one of ntry photographic galleries. Visit Free e the river’s famous Mersey Ferries the Walker Art Gallery too, the to see the awe-inspiring view of national gallery of the North – ask The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX the Liverpool Waterfront. at reception for a helpful guide Only a few minutes walk from to the highlights, including works Liverpool has a unique mix Liverpool Lime Street railway station. Liverpool’s by Hockney, Degas, Turner and of contemporary and classic Tickets & Information: 0151 702 5324 Creative Hub www.thebluecoat.org.uk

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Walker Art Gallery FACT

venue devoted to the history of a regional city. Pop into the Maritime Museum, where you can find out about the companies, people and ships connected to this great port. Liverpool is another fascinating spot, bulging with historic treasures from around the world, with an aquarium, bug house and planetarium. Liverpool’s Central Library has re-opened after a £50 architecture too. There’s the ghost tours, pub tours and of million renovation, the stunning soaring Gothic Revival Liverpool course, the Fab Four. building is a must-see and Cathedral, the biggest Anglican includes a beautiful glass domed Why not take a break from Cathedral in the UK and the ceiling and roof top terrace with city life with a stroll in one of modernist Catholic Cathedral, views across the city. affectionately known as ‘Paddy’s Liverpool’s parks? Sefton Park is Wigwam’ at the other end of a magnificent 200 acre naturally Performance. The Royal Court, Hope Street, whose vast stained landscaped park. There is a is a truly landmark performance glass crown floods the interiors boating lake, cafe and the Palm venue in Liverpool and offers a with different colours. House, a fabulous restored wide variety of plays and shows Victorian glass-panelled building. throughout the year. Other A fascinating way to spend performance spaces include the Museums. the afternoon is to take a RIBA Liverpool has one of legendary Liverpool City Tour – they tell the the most impressive collections of which stages premieres by local story of Liverpool past, present museums in the country. and international writers, while and future through the buildings Among the most exciting is the acclaimed FACT (Foundation and spaces that make up the city. the fantastic new Museum of for Art, and Creative Technology) The city also has a variety of fully Liverpool. This opened in the centre specialises in multimedia qualified Blue Badge guides that Summer of 2011 and has attracted exhibitions, film and digital art. are available and offer a wide unprecedented visitor numbers Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre has range of services from individual ever since. Housed in a landmark housed many famous productions walking tours to large coach building at the Pier Head, it is in its 100 year history. It is named tours. There is a huge selection of the largest newly built national after Liverpool’s most successful special interest tours on offer too museum in Britain for more than music entrepreneur and Beatles such as photography, architecture, a century and the world’s only Manager, Brian Epstein.

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Cream at Nation Photograph © Anthony Mooney

Non-negotiable is a trip to The The city also has a celebrated Beatles Story at Albert Dock, live music scene, as well as MUSIC a brilliant tour through The numerous musical festivals worth Beatles’ lives, with fascinating checking out. Mojo is a rocking memorabilia and insights from live music bar, where the drinks Think Liverpool, think friends and family. You should are mixed to perfection and . The city is also pop into the Cavern Club on the bands are awesome, and officially the World Mathew Street, the most famous Liverpool is of course the home club in the world, for a beer and of the legendary Garlands, the Capital of Pop, and the Fab live music or visit Mendips and ultimate nightclub for party Four are, of course, its 20 Forthlin Road in Allerton, people. most famous offspring. the childhood homes of John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney, The city’s waterfront Echo both National Trust properties. Arena is the venue for big- name international acts such as Beyoncé, and Ellie Goulding.

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The Liverpool clubbing scene took off with the legendary Cream in the nineties and has been throbbing ever since. Make sure you catch Cream at Nation if you can. Check out some of the bars in this area too and hang out with The Beatles Story Ellie Goulding the cool set.

Classical fans must take in a performance by the world renowned Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, led by the charismatic Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko.

You could always combine the classical with the popular by having a sneaky pint at The Philharmonic Pub over the road beforehand, a famous haunt of the Fab Four. Echo Arena

Vasily Petrenko conducts the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

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Premier League Darts at the Echo Arena Liverpool In additional to live music, the Echo Arena Liverpool has become a top sporting venue too, hosting international events including the Davis Cup, Sir Bradley Wiggins riding in the Tour of Britain, Knowsley Premier League Darts and the World Netball Series.

England and will host The Open Championship in July 2014.

The Crabbies Grand National, which takes place every April at Aintree, is another major sporting event within the region, SPORT attracting a global TV audience of 600 million. This British Liverpool is sport mad. sporting institution has been Aintree Racecourse hosted at Aintree Racecourse It is home to two of the since 1839, when a horse called Premiership’s biggest Lottery won the first ever Grand National. football teams, making Royal Liverpool Golf Club football a religion in the Also not to be missed is the city and a topic that is the Its inhabitants are clearly The Liverpool FC Stadium Tour is Liverpool International Tennis divided between support for the a must for all Liverpool fans and source of much heated Tournament that takes place in Reds, or Liverpool FC, and The why not include stop off at ‘The June at Calderstones Park. friendly debate in the Blues, or Everton FC. The Reds Boot Room’ café in the stadium. Here you will find some of the city’s pubs. have one of the largest trophy world’s current tennis stars and cabinets in football today, with The Liverpool City Region is also legends entertaining the crowds. an impressive 18 League titles, 5 renowned for golf. England’s Besides all this, the region European Cups and 7 FA Cups. Golf Coast, the finest stretch also has a strong rugby league of championship golf in the tradition. Both St Helens and Founded in 1878, The Blues have world, is home to three Royal Widnes have massive followings. always been at the forefront Open Championship venues The Widnes Vikings are one of of English football and are and numerous other naturally the world’s first rugby league a founding member of the beautiful golf courses. teams, regularly filling their Football League, winning their Royal Liverpool at Hoylake is home ground, the Stobart first match against Accrington the second oldest links course in Stadium in Halton, to capacity. in 1888. Rugby League

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SHOP Liverpool is an image- conscious city, and its inhabitants like to look good, wear the very latest labels, and are never knowingly underdressed. In fact, the city is fast becoming the European shopping capital.

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Liverpudlians shop almost street name, Liverpool also as passionately as they has the exclusive support football, and, fittingly, in Whitechapel, a designer Liverpool has one of the UK’s shopping centre that houses very best and smartest retail rather select names such as developments right in the heart Gieves & Hawkes, L.K. Bennett, of the city, . cult beauty brand Illamasqua and This is home to more than 160 the fabulously British outfitters, famous high street names and Jack Wills. Cavern Walks off ultra-hip fashion brands, from Mathew Street is home to John Lewis to cool Californian Vivienne Westwood and label Hollister, designer celebrity favourite Cricket, which favourites Ted Baker, Reiss, gives fashion advice as well as Hobbs classic womenswear and selling über-fashionable clothes the only Beauty Bazaar, Harvey and must-have handbags. Nichols in the country. In addition to every big high

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Liverpool also specialises in numerous quirky shops. Bold Street is lined with independent boutiques and bohemian cafés, from underground record shop 3beat Records to Utility, a fantastic destination for contemporary modern design. The Bluecoat is a charming Grade I listed arts centre in the heart of the city which also houses a range of small shops selling all sorts of lovely contemporary crafts, eclectic homewares and funky fashion.

In Southport, visit the iconic Lord Street, once experienced never forgotten. It’s the ideal place for a stroll whilst appreciating the street’s beautiful Victorian canopied setting, edged with scenic gardens. One of the street’s most recognisable sights is Wayfarers Arcade, since 1898 the arcade has boasted one of the finest domed glass roofs in the country. Cavern Walks

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Panoramic34 Don’t miss the region’s as ‘a must for lovers of fine Italian food and drink festivals cuisine’. Marco Pierre White has also added to his presence in the where you can sample EAT North West. The former Michelin- local produce including starred maverick has boosted asparagus and shrimps Liverpool has every kind Liverpool’s fine dining options of restaurant, from sleek by opening up the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill fine dining to independent restaurant at the boutique Hotel bistros and high street Indigo on Chapel Street. Leaf favourites, and it can tick Southport is excellent for eating just about every box in out too. Try the trendy V-Café at terms of international the Vincent Hotel on Lord Street, cuisine, ranging from which serves tasty soups, freshly indulgent Italian blended juices and Asian sushi Head to 60 Hope Street for Monro restaurant, Duke Street. and sashimi. Great for lunch, to spicy Thais. but a top evening destination classic, gourmet dishes and This excellent gastro - pub has a too, with dimmed lights, candles sample its signature dessert fascinating history and takes pride and groovy music. Or go to the – a deep fried jam sandwich in offering expertly prepared food Warehouse Kitchen+Bar, which with Carnation milk ice cream. using fresh, local ingredients. combines national dishes like Alternatively visit its sister superb fish and chips with top Chaophraya restaurant, the superb For a taste of the far east head international dishes such as pan-Asian HOST, or check out the to Liverpool’s China Town, the Moroccan shank of lamb. highly praised Puschka, also in oldest Chinese community in A former Warehouse chef has also Liverpool’s Georgian Hope Street Europe, for a wide choice of opened Bistro Vérité, a fabulous Quarter – a funky, bohemian restaurants. Liverpool also has its family run restaurant in Birkdale, eatery, which specialises in super- very own, multi award-winning, serving up excellent rustic French fresh, locally sourced produce. authentic Japanese restaurant, bistro dishes. Etsu, specialising in everything You can also enjoy fine dining, a from traditional sashimi and sushi Over on Wirral Peninsula, the slinky Classic Champagne cocktail to delicious, speciality meat and gourmet offering is centred and breathtaking 360° views fish dishes. around fresh, locally sourced across the city at Panoramic34. produce. The exclusive Yellow Or go and feast on modern Then there’s the fabulous San Room at the Hillbark Hotel in international food at The London Carlo on Castle Street, serving Frankby has gourmet food in Carriage Works at Hope Street up authentic Italian dishes, and sumptuous surroundings. Fraiche Hotel, popular with the city’s voted one of the top ten Italian in Oxton village is a discreet and gastronomes. Try the culinary restaurants in the UK by The understated restaurant serving Liverpool ONE delights of the award- winning Times and described by Vogue delicious food.

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Port Sunlight Village Knowsley Hall Lady Lever Art Gallery

Head across to Wirral Peninsula Knowsley hold annual flower finest surviving example of urban colourful country gardens. and stride out to Hilbre Island shows, too, with giant floral planning in the UK. Don’t miss Knowsley Safari Park is well worth EXPLORE Local Nature Reserve at West marquees as well as an array Lady Lever’s art gallery there a visit – with over 700 exotic Kirby, not forgetting to check of attractions including crafts either, a wonderful, highly personal animals, amusement rides and the tide timetable before you demonstrations, arts workshops collection by Lord Lever of fine and a fantastic Sea Lion show, only Should you wish to escape go! Explore the endless sand and even dog obedience classes. decorative art, dedicated to the 8 miles from the city centre and from the bright lights and dunes along Sefton’s coast, be Birkenhead Park is also worth a memory of his wife. in the parklands of the stunning buzz of Liverpool, there rejuvenated by refreshing winds visit – this green oasis was the first Knowsley Hall. The striking as you stroll along Southport Pier public park in the country and its Or visit Daresbury Village, the hall itself, with its surrounding are lots of award winning or the Wirral Way with its fabulous design provided inspiration for birthplace of Lewis Carroll – go manicured lawns, is a fine stately beaches and coastal walks views across to the Welsh hills, Central Park in New York. into the Parish Church of All Saints home that is the private residence nearby, plus stunning ducking the golf balls off the and you can find a stained glass of the 19th Earl of Derby. nearby golf course on your way. A trip to the Wirral should include window featuring the author and parks, botanic gardens and a visit to the historic village of many of the characters from Alice’s Chester Zoo is also a great day countryside spas where Gardening enthusiasts might like Port Sunlight with its late 19th Adventures in Wonderland. The out for the family with some of you can blow away the to learn all about wildflowers at Century Victorian cottages built historic and picturesque Hale the most endangered and exotic the National Wildflower Centre, by philanthropist Lord Lever Village is another great place species in the world. cobwebs. set in the tranquil Victorian Court for the workers in his Sunlight to unwind with its quaint Hey Park. Both Southport and Soap factory. It is said to be the whitewashed cottages and Knowsley Safari Park

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DINNER: LUNCH: CULTURAL DELIGHTS Tate Liverpool FAMILY FUN What’s Cooking, Albert Dock Panoramic 34 Tate Liverpool displays British A family favourite since 1978. Great Fancy a treat? Have lunch in the UK’s and international modern and ITINERARIES Mersey Ferry for an early dinner with a wide tallest restaurant – located on the The Beatles Story contemporary art all set within The best way to view the Liverpool selection of dishes. Many ingredients 34th floor of Liverpool’s . Be transported on a fascinating beautiful light filled galleries. Check Suggestions to make the waterfront with lots of fun along are locally sourced too – we love the Dine in style with stunning views of journey that propelled four young out the gift shop for arty presents to the way. Hop off at Seacombe to Florentino Burger and Scooby Snack! Liverpool and the Welsh hills beyond. lads from Liverpool to the dizzy take home. most of your stay discover Spaceport or Woodside for www.whats-cooking.co.uk www.panoramic34.com heights of fame! Not to be missed. www.tate.org.uk/Liverpool in Liverpool. the fascinating U-Boat Story. www.beatlesstory.com www.merseyferries.co.uk ALSO TRY... Liverpool ONE DINNER: For a full day out visit Knowsley Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols Museum of Liverpool Blakes Restaurant TELL US WHAT YOU THINK LUNCH: Safari Park, just outside the city The ultimate global beauty Opened in 2011 with over 1 million Dine on classic British fare amongst Gusto – Albert Dock centre. It’s a magical day out destination! Treat yourself to a visitors in the first year alone, the an impressive display of original @VISITLIVERPOOL Take a break for a spot of lunch at with over 700 exotic animals, an manicure, indulgent massage, or a museum tells the fascinating story of Beatles artwork. Blakes is located this popular family friendly restaurant amusement park and sea lion show! make-over ready for your big night Liverpool’s colourful history through within the Hard Days Night hotel. that overlooks the Dock. The kids can www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk out. Round off your visit with a drink diverse exhibits and displays. www.harddaysnighthotel.com/blakes- make their own pizza! in the Champagne Wow Bar. www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/ restaurant www.gustorestaurants.uk.com LUXURY LIVERPOOL www.harveynichols.com/stores/ liverpool LUNCH: ALSO TRY… Underwater Street The Monro – Duke Street Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Discover a real “hands-on” day out Metquarter Pima Bar – Hilton Hotel Located within a historic building in The beautiful Grade II-listed at Underwater Street, Liverpool’s Indulge in some designer retail Squeeze in a cocktail at this uber- the Ropewalks Quarter, Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall has a prestigious discovery centre for children. therapy at Metquarter. It’s home to trendy bar that is the place to be finest gastro pub offers fresh home- programme of classical and Highlights include the climbing well-known brands such as MAC, Jo seen. made food using only the finest contemporary music, comedy, film wall, the giant bubble area and Malone, Tommy Hilfiger and Armani www.hiltonliverpool.co.uk/pimabar ingredients. and spoken word events. Imagination Village. Exchange to name a few. www.themonro.com www.liverpoolphil.com www.underwaterstreet.com www.metquarter.co.uk DINNER: 60 Hope Street Magical Mystery Tour Big Art for Little Artists Cavern Walks A family owned and run restaurant Experience the legendary sights The Playhouse produces acclaimed Walker Art Gallery Continue the shopping theme with set in a beautiful Georgian town and sounds of Beatles Liverpool and adventurous theatre, developing Big Art for Little Artists is a gallery a visit to Cavern Walks on legendary house. This award-winning restaurant including Penny Lane and Strawberry new talent and working with the for children up to and including the Mathew Street. Here you will find prides itself on its ever changing Field. Complete with entertaining greatest international creative artists. age of eight. It has been designed to some great shops including the iconic menu that uses fresh, seasonal commentary from qualified guides. www.everymanplayhouse.com introduce children to art and there Cricket and Vivienne Westwood. ingredients. www.cavernclub.org are loads of ways to get creative – all www.cavern-walks.co.uk www.60hopestreet.com for free.

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NIGHTLIFE Liverpudlians like to socialise. Their sense of fun and love of a great night out guarantee There are also traditional pubs on that the city’s bars are virtually every street corner, where lively and its nightlife the welcome will be warm and the beer just the right temperature. is legendary – so much Try Thomas Rigby’s on Dale Street, in fact that the users one of Liverpool’s oldest pubs that of TripAdvisor voted offers a range of 40+ world beers and eight cask conditioned ales, Liverpool as Britain’s Best or head for The Fly in the Loaf Nightlife Destination. on Hardman Street for genuine Belgian and German beers.

Alma de Cuba Ye Hole in Ye Wall is a really traditional hostelry, as well as Liverpool’s reputedly oldest pub, You will find a huge variety of bars 34 floors up the West Tower. You offering heaps of atmosphere, in the region, from cool cocktail could almost be in Hong Kong or great beer and lots of old photos lounges to hearty real ale pubs. Manhattan! of the city. Try the ice cool Alma There is also a popular gay quarter, de Cuba set inside the converted Pan American as well as plenty of different Some of the city’s best bars can be St Peter’s Church on Seel Street, a drinking and nightlife destinations found in its smart new hotels. Cuban themed bar which also does across the region, from Liverpool Check out The White Bar at sexy salsa classes. city centre to Lord Street in Radisson Blu, Pima at the Hilton Southport. Liverpool and the Plum Bar at For the ultimate fashionable Malmaison for a sophisticated evening haunt, you should Panoramic34 on Brook Street is cocktail or perfectly mixed gin & also check out Bar Four at the a perfect place to start. Try the tonic. Merchant’s Bar & Restaurant, boutique Hard Days Night Hotel, signature Hemmingway Daiquiri or within 62 Castle Street, is another which attracts a beautiful crowd classic French Martini – while also über-stylish, contemporary cocktail and serves fun themed cocktails drinking in breathtaking nighttime lounge, housed in an impressive such as the Strawberry Fields – views of Liverpool and across the Grade 1 listed building. Be sure to complete with vodka infused with Hilton Liverpool Mersey to Wirral Peninsula, from dress to impress! grass from Strawberry Field itself.

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‘There’s a Place’

SLEEP Whether you want a posh bed for the night, a country house hotel or a groovy themed room, Liverpool has it all.

Hard Days Night Hotel

One of the most gorgeous places There are numerous high- to stay is Hope Street Hotel, the end chain hotels too such as city’s first boutique hotel which Malmaison and Crowne Plaza, opened near the Cathedrals near the Waterfront, with great and opposite The Philharmonic views across to Wirral Peninsula, Hall. It’s located in the city’s and Radisson Blu, just beside the perfectly preserved Hope Street West Tower. Novotel is located Hard Days Night Hotel is The World’s only Beatles inspired hotel, Quarter, home to more Georgian in Liverpool ONE, handy for the combining the highest quality facilities in a truly unique environment. buildings than Bath, no less, and shops. You could also try Jurys combines cool, crisp comfort Inn, literally on the doorstep Sitting adjacent to the world famous Cavern Club where The Beatles rose to fame, with top-notch, super-friendly of the Echo Arena and Albert and an array of the city’s famous Beatles landmarks, the hotel not only offers the perfect service. Alternatively there is the Dock or why not spoil yourself in getaway for visitors, but is much loved by art, music and food lovers alike. fabulous 4 star Hard Days Night the Hilton’s palatial Presidential Hotel, right by Mathew Street in Suite? the city centre. Inspired by The Beatles it is supremely tasteful, Hotel Indigo is a luxury boutique Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool, Central Building, North John Street, Liverpool, L2 6RR understated and luxurious, a hotel and offers 151 stylish perfect temple to The Fab Four, bedrooms as well as a Marco 0151 236 1964 / [email protected] / / www.harddaysnighthotel.com with a vibrant cocktail bar and Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & great value restaurant attached. Grill. The base2stay boutique

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Hotel Indigo

Malmaison

Base2Stay Hope Street Hotel Radisson Blu

concept hotel in the historic into Posh Pads, which offers bedrooms the hotel benefits RopeWalks area remains as particularly luxurious city centre from city centre style luxury in a popular than ever. The hotel serviced accommodation that location that offers abundance of is surrounded by some of the can be booked nightly, weekly or seaside elegance. city’s best restaurants, museums, monthly. Otherwise, try Cocoon designer shops and bars. at International Inn, a budget Wirral Peninsula has historic DoubleTree by Hilton Liverpool boutique pod hotel. country offerings that might be is an elegant and sophisticated the ideal counter to frantic city Grade II listed upscale hotel Southport has some luxury, centre sightseeing and shopping. featuring stylish restaurant, contemporary accommodation Mere Brook House is a charming Simon Rimmer – Layla Brasserie. on offer too at The Vincent, Edwardian country house, while Opening Spring 2014. as well as chic comfort at the the black and white luxury Grade gracious boutique Ambassador II listed Hillbark Hotel in Frankby Liverpool also has many serviced Town House on Bath Street. The is steeped in history. apartments which are ideally Ramada Plaza Hotel is the jewel at located for the shops and the heart of the new ‘Waterfront Lastly, don’t forget the stately offer an affordable and flexible Development’ on Southport’s home splendour of Knowsley Hall, alternative to the hotels. Book promenade. With 133 luxury ideal for a relaxing spa break.

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Liverpool is known globally for berth stands at the Pier Head, in Since opening in 2007, its close links with the sea. It is a the shadow of the Three Graces Liverpool Cruise Terminal CRUISE city with a rich maritime history – The , Port of has proved very popular stretching back centuries, and Liverpool Building and, of course, with visitors and in 2014 will the water plays a huge role in The atop welcome more than 70,000 LIVERPOOL Liverpool life to this day. Its which sit the ‘guardians’ of the passengers on 50 ships. Its iconic waterfront, largely built in city, the Liver birds. These three popularity saw Liverpool connection with maritime trade, buildings ensure a striking first recently selected as ‘Best is the defining image of the city impression of the city. UK Port of Call’ at the LIVERPOOL’S ICONIC and getting the ‘ferry ‘cross the Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Pick WATERFRONT IS Mersey’ is a must for all visitors. Just further along the waterfront Awards. This phenomenal WELCOMING MORE While freight ships and ferries are is Albert Dock, a complex of dock growth is a symbol of the still a regular sight on the River buildings and warehouses first city’s renaissance over the last VISITORS THAN EVER, Mersey though, these days they opened in 1846. Nowadays, they decade, and Liverpool looks AS PASSENGERS are joined by something a little are home to a fantastic range of set to become even more DISCOVER WHY IT IS more luxurious. restaurants, cafes, bars, museums popular as a world class cruise and clubs which cater for every destination in years to come. SUCH A POPULAR Liverpool Cruise Terminal taste, from morning to late night. CRUISE DESTINATION welcomes liners from around There is also the outstanding For more information on the world into that famous Museum of Liverpool, a Liverpool Cruise Terminal and waterfront, which is a key part of £72million development which is the range of options available Liverpool’s status as a UNESCO the most visited museum outside to passengers, please visit World Heritage site. The cruise of the capital. www.cruise-liverpool.com

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london - liverpool 2hrs 7mins hourly services, seven days a week GETTING Here Liverpool is a premier European visitor destination with global Air transport connections. Sea John Lennon Airport is only Ferry Service 9 miles from Liverpool City Stena Line operates routes into Centre and offers over 70 UK Liverpool from Belfast and European routes – carriers www.stenaline.com include EasyJet, Ryanair and most recently Norwegian. Isle of Man Steam Packet Regular bus services operate to operates seasonal sailings into and from John Lennon airport Liverpool from Douglas from Liverpool City Centre. www.steam-packet.com www.liverpoolairport.com Cruise Manchester Airport is only Liverpool’s Cruise Terminal is 45 minutes from Liverpool located on Liverpool’s World city centre and offers many Heritage Waterfront, close to direct long haul routes into the the Pier Head. Northwest. Carriers include www.cruise-liverpool.com British Airways, Etihad and KLM. www.manchesterairport.com Road

Rail The Liverpool City Region is easily accessible from the main Getting to Liverpool by train motorway network. From the M6 has never been easier – London take the M62, M58 or M56 into For low F ares book in advance at to Liverpool in just over 2 hours the city centre. and regular rail services from all virgintrains.com over the UK taking you straight Coach Travel to the mainline city centre www.nationalexpress.com railway station, Liverpool Lime Correct at time of going to print and according to timetabled journeys, Monday – Friday except early morning/late evening. Weekend services www.megabus.co.uk may be subject to engineering work. Monday – Friday. Hourly services from London Euston only. For full terms and conditions visit virgintrains.com Street. www.nationalrail.co.uk www.virgintrains.com

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