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Liverpool Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Liverpool Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Liverpool - Whether you take the Ferry 'cross the Mersey, or
a stroll down Penny Lane, most visitors will find it difficult to
explore Liverpool without a song on their lips. From the twin
cathedrals with their striking views over the city to the
historical, Grade 1 listed Albert Dock and its Beatles museum,
there's plenty to see and do.
An important
maritime centre and industrial port, Liverpool was one of the great
cities of the United Kingdom in the Industrial Revolution and much
of its wealth came from its dominance in the shipping of textiles,
cotton, sugar and slaves. The city was severely bombed in World War
II and has struggled to get back on its feet, seeing waves of
prosperity and depression. The 1960s saw the explosion of the
Beatles and pop music, while the 1990s saw an attempt to regenerate
the rather dull urban centre. Liverpool's
waterfront is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and the city has
achieved World Heritage Status, joining Edinburgh and Bath as the
only UK cities to carry the honour. Since the announcement of
Liverpool as the European Capital of Culture for 2008, millions of
pounds have been poured into further development of the city,
including the £920 million Paradise Street development in the city
centre. Liverpool is a city of diversity and
despite its struggles, it boasts the most Georgian buildings in the
UK, Europe's oldest Chinatown, a number of striking Victorian
buildings and plenty of world-class attractions. The historical
Albert Dock was restored in the 1980s and is now one of the city's
most popular attractions, housing chic restaurants, bars, shops and
museums, including the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Tate
Liverpool. The city boasts two world-class football clubs,
Liverpool and Everton, and fans can explore the grounds of their
favourite teams. There is also plenty of Beatlemania to satisfy
fans, including the International Beatles Week every August, and
several Beatles-related museums and points of interest.
The city plays host to plenty of other events, festival
and concerts, as well as the world's biggest steeplechase, the
Grand National, at Ainstree. There are also several fascinating
museums, beautiful parks and gardens, bustling markets and
galleries to explore. Whether a Beatles fan or not, Liverpool has
much to offer the visitor and it is no wonder that it has become
one of the top UK day trip destinations.
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Liverpool
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1. Tate Liverpool
Albert Dock
www.tate.org.uk/liverpool |
What is it? The Tate Liverpool is home to the biggest
collection of modern art in the UK outside of London, and a browse
through its exhibits is an afternoon well spent. Situated in
Liverpool's historic Albert Dock in a converted warehouse, the
gallery has an impressive collection of 20th and 21st century works
of modern art selected from the Tate Collection that are exhibited
through regularly changing themed displays. There are also several
temporary exhibitions of contemporary art and the gallery also
hosts various events and educational programmes throughout the
year. Some of the artists on display include JMW Turner, Kenneth
Noland, Henri Matisse, Paul Gauguin and Antony
Gormley.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 5.50pm (June to August); Tuesday to
Sunday 10am to 5.50pm (September to May). Closed Good Friday, 24-26
December and 1 January
Phone:(0)151 702 7400 |
2. The Beatles Story Experience
Britannia Vaults, Albert Dock
www.beatlesstory.com |
What is it? For Beatles fans, The Beatles Story
Experience is an absolute must. Set in the trendy and historic
Albert Dock, The Beatles Story allows visitors to trace the
development of the Fab Four, from their early days playing in
Hamburg to the mass hysteria of Beatlemania, the eventual break-up
of the band and their ensuing solo careers. Eighteen different
features, as well as the Living History audio tour with the voices
of Sir Paul McCartney, Beatles producer Sir George Martin and band
manager Brian Epstein, continue to delight fans and win over new
ones. See George Harrison's first guitar, view the world through a
collection of John Lennon's signature round lens glasses, explore
the Yellow Submarine and enjoy a recreation of the stage at the
Cavern Club on Mathew Street where The Beatles played over 290
times. As well as the Beatle Story Experience, Liverpool also
boasts several other Beatles related tours and sights that are well
worth exploring, including a Magical Mystery Bus Tour of famous
Beatles sights such as Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields, Paul
McCartney's former home at 20 Forthlin Road, the famous Cavern Club
and the Mathew Street Gallery that houses the art work of John
Lennon.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 6pm. Closed 25-26
December
Phone:(0)151 709 1963 |
3. Merseyside Maritime Museum
Albert Docks
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime |
What is it? The fascinating Merseyside Maritime Museum
traces the history and development of the city of Liverpool as a
major port. The Museum houses a range of collections, from an
exhibition on the tragic and brutal Transatlantic Slave trade in
which Liverpool played a major role (soon to become a separate
museum), to artworks reflecting Liverpool's maritime past,
artefacts from the Titanic and the Lusitania, maritime archives and
more, including access to the quaysides opposite the museum and two
historic vessels.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 5pm. Closed from 2pm on 24 December to
26 December, and 1 January
Phone:(0)151 478 4499 |
Liverpool
holidays - Top Events
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