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Liverpool European Capital of Culture 2008

Liverpool's stunning events - find more about how/ why Liverpool has the Capital of Culture title.

As a city, Liverpool is diverse, energetic and exciting: from celebrating Liverpool's 800th birthday in 2007 to being the European Capital of Culture this year; football to festivals; music to maritime; clubs to cuisine.

Liverpool, European Capital of Culture 2008: What is the European Capital of Culture? The European Capital of Culture is an EU project designed to highlight the culture of the continent - selecting a city that illustrates and deserves the title of 'Capital of Culture'.
Liverpool History 800 years: In 2007 it was Liverpool's 800th birthday, marking 800 years since King John signed the city's charter in August 1207.
Essential Liverpool: In essential Liverpool we bring you the suggestions/ ideas from the people who live and love Liverpool and its region.
Liverpool World Heritage Site: Fewer than nine hundred UNESCO World Heritage Site inscriptions have been made since the list was formed in 1972, so when Liverpool's Dock Front was named in 2004 the city justifiably felt honoured.
Liverpool Top Facts: Did you know ... It's 30 years since Liverpool first won the European Cup. Here are 30 facts about the city... 1.

Liverpool Hotels and Accommodation

Looking for a Liverpool B&B to round off a sporting or clubbing trip? Or are you more the swanky hotel type? Whatever your budget and pampering demands, it's easy to find perfect Liverpool accommodation if you book through us! ...

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Accommodation Types: With a thousand and one reasons to travel to Liverpool from a million and one places, it's good to know the city's hotels are as accommodating and friendly as its population.
Accommodation Ratings: All accommodation listed on this website has been inspected by one of the ratings authorities (Visit Britain or the AA) or has recently applied for a rating and is awaiting assessment. Please be aware ratings may change throughout the year.
Accommodation Booking Service: When you come to Liverpool you're going to need somewhere to stay that suits your budget, your taste and your plans. As you'd expect for a city of this size there is a huge choice on offer.
Featured Accommodation: 62 Castle Street 4* Hotel. Contemporary interior housed in a beautiful Grade II* listed victorian building. More information about 62 Castle Street Atlantic Tower by Thistle A.G.
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What to Do in Liverpool City Region

Liverpool attractions greet you on every street - we haven't been awarded the Capital of Culture title for nothing! The architecture is world-class, with more listed buildings than any city outside London.

Arts/Culture Liverpool: Liverpool City Region Must See With more museums and art galleries than any other city in the country as well as being host to the acclaimed title 'European Capital of Culture' in 2008, Liverpool is a 'must see' destination ...
Shopping: Like to shop till you drop? You will find almost every form of retail therapy in Liverpool and elsewhere in the City Region. City Centre Liverpool boasts some of the largest big-name High Street stores in the country.
Liverpool Family Fun: Liverpool City Region understands the importance of engaging the entire family in activities.
Nightlife: In a city with such a wealth of musical achievement, you would expect a dazzling, diverse and vibrant nightlife. And that's exactly what Liverpool offers.
Getting around Liverpool: Liverpool Tours and Transporation Liverpool City Region is nothing if not diverse, and there are a range of tours and themes for you to enjoy.
Liverpool's Maritime: Maritime on Merseyside is a fascinating area to explore the growth of Liverpool and the region beyond the port.
Tours & Transportation: Liverpool City Region is nothing if not diverse, and there are a range of tours and themes for you to enjoy.
Suggested Itineraries in Liverpool: Liverpool has something for everyone; from art galleries and theatres, to sports museums to designer shopping.
Your Ticket For Liverpool: Liverpool's ONLY Visitor Card. The perfect accompaniment to your trip! Click Here to Buy Now Seeing the City in style couldn't be easier than with 'your ticket for Liverpool' mini break card.
Sport in Liverpool Redirect: Sport - along with music - is the beating heart of this city.
Horse Racing in Liverpool Redirect: Thousands flock to the city every April for the greatest steeplechase in the world, the John Smiths Grand National , while 600 million more watch it on TV around the world.
National Museums Liverpool: What is National Museums Liverpool? National Museums Liverpool is England's only national museums group based entirely outside London.
Areas of Interest Liverpool: Liverpool and it's city region is so diverse and interesting with a wealth of history, find out in more depth about specific areas by visiting our specially created websites on Black Heritage Faith Tourism Liverpool Roots - Our genealogy ...
The National Trust: The National Trust - a potted history The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists - Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley.
Accredited Attractions: The Liverpool City Region has a number of award-winning attractions on offer. Attractions which have met specific standards and been recognised for their high standards.
Black Heritage: Liverpool's greatest period of economic wealth from the mid-eighteenth to mid-nineteenth century came at a price: the ruthless exploitation of African resources, which not only included raw materials but also humans.
Faith Tourism: Liverpool's faith communities have a rich and diverse history. These communities have contributed greatly to the culture, economy and politics of the Merseyside region. Their histories are rich and include in many cases the oldest religious settlements in Europe.
Liverpool Roots: Liverpool is a particularly rich area for family connections and shared heritage.

Your priceless Liverpool events guide

Liverpool is European Capital of Culture 2008 Come and join in the celebrations!!! The City still has a jam-packed schedule of events and activities to inspire all.

Go Superlambananas: Superlambananas leave Liverpool The 125, two metre tall replicas of Taro Chiezo's iconic SuperLambBanana sculpture leave Liverpool.
Liverpool Biennial 2008: Liverpool Biennial - International Festival of Contemporary Art 2008 The 5th Liverpool Biennial is the UK's international festival of contemporary visual art takes place between 20 September - 30 November 2008.
The Beat Goes On: THE BEAT GOES ON 60 years of Liverpool music celebrated in new exhibition From The Beatles to The Zutons, Liverpool is a city buzzing with musical talent.
Family Fun Events: Visit our Family Fun Events page.
Music and Events Tickets For Sale: To buy tickets for some concerts and events coming up in the Liverpool City Region, click on the months below to find out what's on and book your tickets on-line.

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Discover the area

Liverpool City Region is rich is in history and variety. The surrounding area is full of exciting attractions and amazing points of interest. Find out more below...

Coast: The Mersey Waterfront Regional Park stretches for approximately 135 km along the Merseyside coast, taking in the elegant Victorian promenade of Southport, the stunning natural beauty of Wirral and The Wirral Way , and the internationally significant bird habitats ...
Country: As well as a fantastic city-based experience in Liverpool, there is a stunning natural environment on offer, including over 35,000 hectares of nationally and internationally important nature conservation sites and over 30 miles of beaches and coastline designated for ...
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Southport Classic Resort: Just a short drive from Liverpool is the classic seaside resort of Southport. Eighteen miles north of Liverpool is Southport, 'England's Classic Resort', where you will find glorious sandy beaches, panoramic seafront and a Victorian pier.
Wirral Peninsula: This picturesque peninsula is packed with contrasts that never fail to delight visitors. Wirral is so wonderfully diverse that it's impossible to describe its appeal in a single sentence.
St.Helens: An eclectic mix of glorious countryside , fascinating heritage , vibrant nightlife and quality sport and events , St.Helens has something to offer everyone.
Knowsley: Safari animals aren't the only attractions to drive you wild with excitement. Just eight miles from the centre of Liverpool, Knowsley is rich in exciting family days out.
Halton: Halton has an eclectic mix of hertitage sites (with its own Norman castle and monastery), plus activities for the family such as miniature railways, ski slope and nature reserves.
Hidden Liverpool: With the towering features of the Three Graces on Liverpool's waterfront, the impressive two cathedrals situated on each end of Hope Street and the Radio City tower, one can be drawn away from the hidden gems of the city.
Heritage Open Days in the Liverpool City Region: Co-ordinated nationally by the Civic Trust in partnership with English Heritage, Heritage Open Days celebrates England's fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access (or free events) to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge ...
Visit Manchester: Further A Field... Why not extend your weekend break in Liverpool with a trip to Manchester? Manchester is only a 45 minutes drive from Liverpool and easily accessible by a direct rail link.

Liverpool Experiences

As a city, Liverpool is diverse, energetic and exciting we really think there's something for everyone here.

Sport in Liverpool: Sport - along with music - is the beating heart of this city. The success of our football teams in have made the name 'Liverpool' famous around the world.
Music & the Beatles: It's funny how The Beatles seem to transcend the topic of music, entrenched as they are in the popular culture and imagery of their time.
Liverpool Rocks: Liverpool's status as the cultural home of British music was secured with four local mop-tops in the early 1960s and there's little chance of locals relinquishing its title.
Family Fun in Liverpool: Liverpool City Region understands the importance of engaging the entire family in activities. Read on to plan some inspiring family days out...
Maritime on Merseyside: Maritime on Merseyside is a fascinating area to explore the growt h of Liverpool and the region beyond the port.

Visitor Information

Located right in the centre of the commercial and cultural hub that is England's North West, getting to Liverpool is simple and quick, especially since we're so well served by air, rail, coach, sea and road.

2008 Edition of the Liverpool City Region Visitor Guide: Liverpool European Capital of Culture 2008! Welcome to Europe's Capital of Culture for 2008, to the World Heritage city, the city renowned for its passion and style in music, arts and sport.
Liverpool By Air: Getting to Liverpool by Air Liverpool John Lennon Airport is just 8 miles from the City Centre.
Liverpool By Train: Liverpool by Train Intercity services run from major towns and cities into Liverpool Lime Street Station. The journey time from London to Liverpool isjust over 2.5 hours. Links are also available to other parts of Merseyside.
Liverpool By Coach: Liverpool by Coach There are good express connections to Liverpool from most towns and cities in Britain (to Liverpool there are half hourly services from Manchester, services every hour to York and every two hours to London and Birmingham).
Liverpool By Road: Getting to Liverpool by Road From the M6 the city is easily reached via the M58, M56 and M62 motorways. Liverpool city centre is approximately 45 minutes' drive from Chester, Manchester and North Wales.
Liverpool By Sea: Getting to Liverpool by Sea Services between Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Belfast and Dublin are operated by Norfolk Line, and between Liverpool and Douglas by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
Tours & Transportation: Visit our Tours & Transportation page.
Tourist Information Centres: Liverpool has three Tourist Information Centres, one situated in the heart of the city, one in bust Albert Dock and one in the main hall at Liverpool John Lennon Airport: City Centre TIC: The 08 Place Whitechapel Liverpool L1 ...
Maps of Liverpool City Region: Click on the links below to download a selection of printable PDF maps. The file sizes are displayed next to the map name. Download times will vary depending on the speed of your internet connection.
Visitor information to mobile: Bringing instant affordable information direct to your mobile! "Where can we eat tonight?" Instant, affordable information to your mobile Just text your chosen keyword ie; DINING to 82345* The mobile service will find out where you are (i.e.
Buy Liverpool Maps and Books: Here's our pick of books and maps of Liverpool and the surrounding area - perfect to help you plan your visit or as a memento after you leave: AA Pocket Street Map of Liverpool £1.

Downloads

2008 Liverpool City Region Visitor Guide Download now... click here Liverpool Football Club Screensaver Download now.. click here Everton Football Club Screensaver Download now.. click here 08 Highlights Events Calendar Download now...

Awards

When someone chooses to visit the Liverpool City Region we want their stay to be outstanding in every sense.

England's Finest: The Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2008 celebrate the best of English tourism. the awards ceremony took place on 23rd April, at St.Georges Hall, Liverpool. The first time the awards have been held outside of London.
TMP Annual Tourism Awards: The Mersey Partnership Annual Tourism Awards 2008 Winners LIVERPOOL City Region celebrated its worldwide appeal to tourists and visitors by honouring Liverpool City Region's finest tourism businesses at The Mersey Partnership's Annual Tourism Awards.

Shop On-Line

To view our selection of Liverpool books, maps, memorabilia, souvenirs, CDs, DVDs, gifts and events tickets please click on the links below: Anfield Experience Tickets Purchase Anfield Experience tickets on-line Your Ticket for Liverpool Passes Purchase Your Ticket for ...

Liverpool Cathedrals CD's: Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Greater Love Hath No Man - CD by Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir et al.- £11.99 To buy click here Complete New English Hymnal Vol 15 - CD by Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir et al. - £11.

Win a stay in the City of Culture

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Your ticket for Liverpool

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Access Information For Disabled Visitors

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Conferences in Liverpool

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Golf

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Travel Trade

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Special Offers

Accommodation offers For details on accommodation special offers please contact our call-centre on: 0844 870 0123 (UK callers only) +44 151 709 8111 (international callers only) On-line accommodation special offers Restaurant offers New offers for Liverpool City Region restaurants.

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Itineraries

The Itinerary planner is a great way of planning your days and nights out in Liverpool and Merseyside.

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Win a Cultural Break in Liverpool Win a two nights stay in the fabulous 62 Castle Street Hotel with dinner at the wonderful Room restaurant.

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Win a Cultural Stay in Liverpool: Win a fantastic stay in the 2008 city of culture Liverpool! Experience Liverpool and all the cultural activities in the city and it's fantastic attractions, restaurants and bars.

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Liverpool in a Day: things to do

As a city, Liverpool is diverse, energetic and exciting: we really think there's something for everyone here.

2007 Liverpool Visitor Guide: PDFs are available for download on this page, please note these are large files and will take time to download.
Shopping in Liverpool: Visit our Shopping in Liverpool page.
Beatles: Liverpool has long played a leading role in the formation of the world's popular music culture. And it's a part that now goes way beyond the groundbreaking days of the 1960s.
Family Fun: You don't need to venture far from Liverpool city centre to find a range of activities for the whole family... Visit Merseyside's newest attraction, Spaceport , at Seacombe on the Wirral.
Nightlife in Liverpool Redirect: In a city with such a wealth of musical achievement, you would expect a dazzling, diverse and vibrant nightlife. And that's exactly what Liverpool offers.

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