Liverpool is a bustling modern city, and there are so many things to see and do it is the perfect destination for a city break, and you can enjoy such varied activities as visiting museums, art galleries and the theatre, browsing the many shops, boutiques and markets and also going out in the evening for a wild night out of the town.

Getting Around

Most of the main shops and city sights are well within walking distance of each other, and this is a good way to get around and enjoy what the city has to offer at a more leisurely pace. The public transport system is also excellent, and this is another great way to get around, and there is a comprehensive interlinked system of buses, trains and even ferries that operate 24 hours a day. The two main bus stations are on Roe Street and Paradise Street, both close to the city centre, and from here you can get to most major destinations in the UK, as well as around Liverpool and the surrounding areas. The main train stations are Lime Street, Central Station, James Street and Moorfields , and these are connected to an excellent underground system, which is a cheap, quick and effective way to get around. There are also a number of sightseeing tours operating out of the city for buses, coaches and ferries, and these are a great way of learning more about the city and getting easily around all of the main tourist attractions.

Taxis are plentiful, and you can catch them from one of the many ranks on the main shopping streets and outside train/bus stations or you can hail one on the street. There are also plenty of top hire car companies operating in Liverpool such as Avis and Europcar, and you will need to be over 21-25, with a clean valid drivers license to hire a vehicle. The traffic in the city can be quite bad a rush hour, but the evenings and weekends are not too bad for driving around.

Top Attractions

Albert Dock

This excellent entertainment area has been built on the site of the historic old dock and warehouses, which was the first structure in Britain to be entirely constructed from cast iron, brick and stone. This was a working dock right up until 1972, but is now a busy and popular museum area, with many entertainments including bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. The Tate Liverpool is based here, and has one of the best collections of contemporary art in the country, and also has some excellent temporary special exhibits on loan from its sister galleries in London.

Beatles Story

The Beatles were one of Liverpool’s many great musical exports, and one of the most successful bands in the world, and this multilingual audio tour, also based at the Albert Docks, guides visitors through the story of the band, from the early days through to the phenomenal international stardom.

Liverpool Cathedral

This is the largest Anglican Cathedral in Britain, and a number of excellent architectural features for visitors to enjoy, and also has stunning views out over the city from the top of the tower. This cathedral has the highest and heaviest ringing bells in the world, and there are thirteen in total, named the Bartlett bells after Liverpudlian Thomas Bartlett, who bequeathed the funding for the bells.

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