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If music and maritime power hadn't taken Liverpool's name to every corner of the globe, then football surely would have. You can visit both Anfield and Goodison Park for stadium tours, again within easy reach of the city centre.

Originally, Anfield was the home of Everton Football Club who began playing there in 1884. In 1892 a disagreement led to the majority of members leaving the ground and moving across Stanley Park to build Goodison. Those who remained in Anfield decided to set up a club of their own - and so Liverpool Football Club was born.

And if it's horse racing that has brought you to Liverpool, the world's most famous steeplechase is run at Aintree, where you can visit the racetrack and sample some of the thrill and spills of the race itself at the Grand National Experience.

Both walking and driving tours of the city's attractions are available if there's any aspect of Liverpool's history that you'd specifically like to learn more about.

Liverpool Football Club

Everton Football Club

Aintree