The Albert Dock (1) Built from 1841 to 1847, the Albert Dock has changed radically in its function. Originally built for ship trading, it now contains several shops, restaurants and bars, galleries (for example the Tate Liverpool) and museums (Merseyside Maritime Museum, Beatles Story, International Slavery Museum). It was honoured to be of special architectural significance in 1952. The dock belongs to the Pier Head (Liverpool’s dockland area), which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004. Albert Dock Company Ltd. 22 Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AF +44 (0)151 708 7334 http://www.albertdock.com/ Opening hours: every day from 10am Admission: Visit of the dock itself for free (but entrance fees for museums, galleries and other attractions) The Beatles Story Museum (2) The Beatles Story is located in Liverpool‘s historic Albert Dock that takes its visitors into the time, life and music of the Beatles. The story is told in eighteen chapters by a „Living History“ audio guide with the original voices of the Beatles. You will take a look behind the scenes of the Abbey Road Studios and explore how four young men enjoyed worldwide fame and became the greatest band of all time. On view are some of the original instruments played by John Lennon and the band. Try it for yourself and go on a journey through the history of The Beatles! Britannia Pavilion Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD +44 (0)151 709 1963 www.beatlesstory.com Opening hours: every day from 10am - 6pm Admission: Adult £9.99/ Students £6.99/ Children (aged 5-16 years) £4.99 The Bluecoat Arts Centre (3) A former school for poor boys now attracts visitors because of its unique cultural program. Not only exhibitions, concerts and readings can be attended in the Bluecoat Arts Centre, but also active participation in workshops and debates is required. Surprisingly, the “Queen Anne”-style of the building and the almost 290-year-old heritage mixes perfectly with the modern events in the Bluecoat and its progressive ideals. The latter see art and retail always in a connection to principles of cooperation, innovation, individualism and sociality. School Lane, Liverpool L1 +44 (0)151 709 5297 http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/ Opening hours: Bluecoat Ticket Desk: 8am - 10pm Galleries: 10am - 6pm “Upstairs at the Bluecoat” (restaurant): 12 noon - 10.30pm “Espresso at the Bluecoat” (café): 8am - 6pm Admission: Galleries are for free, admission fees for events different every time The Cavern Club/Hard Days Night Hotel (4) Can there be anyone who has never heard about the Cavern Club, Liverpool´s legendary Rock´n´Roll Club, in which the Beatles played over 200 concerts? But even if you´re not especially interested in the Fab Four, this location, as well as the newly opened Hard Day’s Night Hotel devoted to John, Paul, George and Ringo, will capture your attention with its Yellow Submarine jukebox, its rare photographs and its exclusive wedding chapel adorned with pictures of the four musicians. That´s something you´ll remember for the rest of your life! 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool L2 6RE +44 (0)151 236 1965 www.cavernclub.org www.harddaysnighthotel.com Opening hours and Admission: Cavern Club Monday and Tuesday 11am - 7pm, Wednesday 11am - midnight, Thursday 11am - 2am, Friday and Saturday 11am - 2.30am, Sunday 11am - 12.30am General admission to the club during the day is free On Saturday and Sunday the admission price is 1£ after 6am Ticket prices for events at the club are shown on the listings page Hard Day’s Night Hotel Open 24 hours daily No admission fees, but if you want to stay in this hotel, you have to pay between £230 a night for the cheapest room and £1,300 a night for the two suites. The Everyman Theatre (5) The Everyman Theatre has existed since 1964. Nowadays it has got a sister, the "Playhouse Theatre" and it is quite important for the theatre scene. It’s easy to reach by public transport: The "Central" and "Lime Street" stations are close to it. Today it is not purchasing the rights to plays any longer, but is again producing its own plays. A special feature is the Everyman’s Literary Department, where the literary offspring of playwrights is being nurtured. 13 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BH +44 (0)151 708 3700 http://www.everymanplayhouse.com Opening hours: depend on the plays, but generally about 7.30 - 7.45pm Admission: £8,00 - £14,00 (discount for students!) FACT - Foundation for Arts and Creative Technology (6) The perfect location to enjoy all sorts of creative media technology and arts in an inspiring atmosphere! Start your tour at the impressively lightened exterior, explore the stunning galleries and the media lounge, have a rest in the FACT-Café and afterwards take pleasure in an outstanding movie at the FACT-Cinema. To complete this rounded off day, have a nice evening at the FACT-Bar joining a film quiz or poetry evening. 88 Wood Street, Liverpool L1 4DQ +44 (0)151 707 4444 http://www.fact.co.uk Opening hours: CENTRE Monday - Saturday: 11.00am - 11.00pm / Sunday: 11.00pm - 10.30pm GALLERIES & MEDIA LOUNGE Tuesday - Sunday: 11.00am - 6.00pm / Monday: Closed CINEMA For screening times and tickets (students ca. £6.50) check the official website CAFE Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 9.00pm / Saturday: 11.00am - 9.00pm / Sunday: 11.00pm - 7.00pm BAR Monday - Saturday: 11.00am - 11.00pm / Sunday: 12.00pm - 10.30pm Admission: free (except for cinema) The International Slavery Museum (7) The new museum opened on 23 August 2007. Not only was this the date of the annual Slavery Remembrance Day, but the year 2007 was particularly significant as it was the bicentenary of the abolition of the British slave trade. The International Slavery Museum highlights the international importance of slavery, both in a historic and contemporary context. Working in partnership with other museums with a focus on freedom and enslavement, the museum provides opportunities for greater awareness and understanding of the legacy of slavery today. It is located in Liverpool's Albert Dock, at the centre of a World Heritage site and only yards away from the dry docks where 18th century slave trading ships were repaired and fitted out. (source: official website) Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ +44 (0)151 478 4499 http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism/ LIPA – The ‘Fame’ School (8) The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is a school in the English city of Liverpool that offers training in Acting, Dance, Music, Sound Technology, Arts Management, Technical Theatre, and Theatre Design. LIPA was started by Sir Paul McCartney and Mark Featherstone-Witty. It was a meeting of two ideas: McCartney had discovered that his old school — the Liverpool Institute High School for Boys — was derelict, and wanted to be able to save the building; Mark Featherstone-Witty had set up the Brit School in London, and wanted to try his ideas on a bigger scale. (source: wikipedia.org) Mount Street, Liverpool L1 +44 (0)151 330 3000 The Anglican Cathedral (9) Stepping through the gates of Liverpool Cathedral, a visitor is fascinated by its impressive architecture and beauty. Built during the 20th century in gothic style, the building can be called a cathedral of superlatives as it owns the largest organ in Great Britain and one of the tallest bell towers in the world. For information on history and architecture, a high-tech film and audio tour called "The Great Space" guides the visitor through the cathedral. http://www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk/ Cathedral Office St James House, 20 St James Road, Liverpool L1 7BY +44 (0)151-709 6271 Opening hours: 8.00am - 18.00pm www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk Opening hours: every day 8am – 6pm Admission: No charge but voluntary donation, bell tower costs £2. The Merseyside Maritime Museum (10) The Merseyside Maritime Museum has been located in an old warehouse in Albert Dock in Liverpool since 1986. The museum contains the only existing fist-class ticket for the Titanic, one of Lusitania’s propellers, a merchandiser’s complete accountancy for his business transactions in slavery, an original shipbuilder’s model of the Titanic and the Maritime Archive and Library. These are only some of the things which attest to the colourful history of Liverpool, its seafaring and its importance as a gateway to the world. Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 +44 (0)151 478 4499 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime Opening hours: every day 10am - 5pm Admission: free! The Mersey Ferries (11) The Mersey Ferry is a ferry service operating on the River Mersey in north west England, between Liverpool and the Wirral Peninsula. Ferries have been used on this route since at least the 12th century, and continue to be popular for both local people and visitors. The current fleet consists of three vessels, which were all originally from the 1960s and were named Mountwood, Woodchurch and Overchurch. All three ferries have been extensively refurbished and re-named Royal Iris of the Mersey, Snowdrop and Royal Daffodil respectively. The ferries share the workload of cross-river ferrying, charter cruises and the Manchester Ship Canal cruise. The service is managed by Merseytravel. (source: wikipedia.org) http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/ Head Office Mersey Ferries, Victoria Place, Seacombe, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside CH44 6QY +44 (0)151-639 0609 Fax: 0151 639 0578 Email: [email protected] Timetable Enquiries and Ticket Sales: +44 (0)151-330 1444 The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King (12) When the sun shines in the sky over Liverpool, a visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the Kings is a must.