Liverpool’s Appeal
Liverpool is at the centre of a vibrant region of seaside resorts, awe-inspiring scenery, quaint towns and villages, and has a multitude of historic places and stories to tell. Furthermore it's all connected by a broad network of road, rail and ferry links that makes travel quick and easy. Liverpool's architecture is first-class and the city has more listed buildings than any other city, apart from London, with the city centre and waterfront areas just as impressive as any other World Heritage Site. Whatever the reason you decide to visit Liverpool, whether it is for its arts and culture, music background, striking coastline or nightlife, you are sure not to be disappointed.
Liverpool Port has contributed to the energy and drive found in the city today. Its maritime heritage is in evidence everywhere, from the Three Graces on the Waterfront to the Albert Dock, home of the Merseyside Maritime Museum. The waterfront region was awarded World Heritage Site status in 2004 by UNESCO. This is where you will find the story of the Beatles, one of the main reasons behind why Liverpool receives so many visitors. Located at the Albert Dock, it is an exceptional visitor attraction that tells you everything you want to know about the life, times, culture and music of the band. Learn how four young lads from Liverpool suddenly found themselves internationally famous. The story begins in the late '50s where Paul McCartney tells you how he first met John Lennon at the Cavern Club and includes special exhibits such as a moving Imagine room tribute to the life of John Lennon.
Museums and galleries in Liverpool are free. The refurbished World Museum Liverpool and Walker Art Gallery are based within the heritage site, whilst the Tate Liverpool and Merseyside Maritime Museum can be found at the Albert Dock waterfront. Liverpool City Region Heritage Open Days are when the city opens its doors to everyone for free, from buildings of every age, to castles, factories, town halls, barns and parish churches. It is an opportunity to explore hidden treasures and get pleasure from various organized tours, events and activities that tell about the city's local history and culture.
Liverpool has a very successful football club with a huge following. Visit the stadium and take a tour that takes you behind the scenes at Anfield. Walk in through the player's entrance, see the home team changing room and make your way down the player's tunnel to the cheers of the crowd. The tour finishes in the Kop End, one of the most impressive structures in world football and a place of legendary matches. The Liverpool FC Museum records the journey of one of Britain's most successful football clubs and is home to 5 European Cups.
If you want to venture out from the city centre then you will find the Mersey Estuary with its dramatic coastline and beautiful beaches. Ideal for anyone looking for a weekend trip or even longer, the area has a wealthy diversity of inland environments from fields and hedgerows to woodland, heath and moorland. The seaside resort of Southport has family beaches and superb shopping, just over the water from Liverpool is the Wirral peninsula, surrounded by the River Mersey, River Dee and the Irish Sea, and just eight miles from the centre of Liverpool is Knowsley, famous for its safari park.
