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Liverpool attractions

As the European Capital of Culture in 2008, Liverpool is proud of its cultural diversity and artistic heritage. Having produced bands like The Beatles, Liverpool has become a 'must see' for all culture vultures. But whether you're coming to Liverpool for arts and culture, sport or family, you'll be spoilt for choice.

Liverpool Cultural Attractions

The architecture in the city is world-class, which has made Liverpool one of the most used backdrops for films and television. But also Liverpool has a great selection of galleries and museums, with more options than any other city outside of London. If modern and contemporary art is your thing, you'll find frequent exhibitions at a number of independent galleries in the city centre and throughout Merseyside. Liverpool's impressive theatre portfolio includes the Everyman and Playhouse theatres, which show a range of classic and modern plays, plus the acclaimed 'Made in Liverpool' series.

Liverpool Sporting Attractions

Along with a strong heritage in music, Liverpool also has made a real name for itself in the sporting world with the world famous Liverpool football club being a part of a group of seven Premiership clubs in the area. The homes of two of them, Everton and Liverpool, are just minutes from Liverpool City Centre. So, it is possible to just visit the stadiums or there are museums devoted to the major clubs themselves.

Liverpool is also at the heart of England's Golf Coast, with no fewer than three Royal courses in the vicinity. The world renowned Roal Birkdale is only a short drive from Liverpool City Centre. Within an hour you can also visit Lytham & St Annes and Royal Liverpool Golf clubs. Or you can learn canoeing, saling and widsurfing at Mariners Wharf, which is also in Liverpool.

Liverpool City Centre Attractions

As Liverpool was home to the famous Beatles, there is the Beatles Story on the Albert Dock that will show the life, times, culture and music of the Beatles. Just as music is deeply embedded in Liverpool’s history, Maritime heritage weaves a rich thread through the city, with Liverpool's port where you can find the Merseyside Maritime Museum, or you can even ride the Mersey Ferry.

At night the city comes alive with famous clubs like Garlands and Nation, which hosts Cream. If it was just a few drinks you were after, Concert Square has a plethora of trendy bars open way into the night.

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