Liverpool celebrated being crowned European Capital of Culture 2008 along with Stavanger (Norway), with a spectacular festival of events. The city offers many leading cultural attractions to suit all ages.

On the world stage, Liverpool will forever be linked with the fab four, The Beatles, and each year it also plays host to the most famous horse racing event in the world – The Grand National.

Liverpool has more listed buildings than any UK city outside London, with truly world- class architecture. Many of the city’s leading attractions, including The Walker Art Gallery, fall into the city’s world heritage site. The Merseyside Maritime Museum is located on the waterfront at Albert Dock, where Liverpool has had a long and established important sea-faring linking the north west to the world through its maritime activity.

The two iconic cathedrals in Liverpool are superb examples of internationally recognised architecture, while many rate the Pier Head as the city’s most famous image with the “Three Graces” of Liverpool’s waterfront: Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and The Port of Liverpool Building.

Liverpool offers an outstanding variety of entertainment, international cuisine and attractions to cater for everyone’s tastes.

Visitor Attractions:

The Beatles Story – Located at the Albert Dock, the museum looks at the life, times, culture and music of arguably the greatest band of all time

The Tate Liverpool – England’s largest gallery of contemporary art outside London

World Museum Liverpool – thousands of fascinating exhibits are on display

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall – Home to a variety of rock and pop concerts, as well as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Theatres – Top-billing shows feature at the Everyman, Playhouse, Unity and Empire theatres in Liverpool

Liverpool ONE – offers more than 160 famous high street retail stores, fashion brands, cafés and restaurants in the city centre.

See also

Liverpool timetable

Liverpool Airport Guide