Liverpool Attractions
The European Capital of Culture 2008 boasts the largest number of museums and art galleries in the UK after London. Albert Dock is Liverpool’s biggest attraction and home to the Merseyside Maritime Museum, Tate Liverpool and the Beatles Story. Just north of this is Pier Head, an area dominated by a trio of Edwardian buildings known as the Three Graces. The whole waterfront was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
In the city centre you’ll find the Walker Art Gallery, frequently referred to as the ‘National Gallery of the North’ and FACT, an innovative media centre. Beatles fans will be drawn to Matthew Street, home of the Cavern Club and many shops selling the band’s memorabilia.
Sports fans will not leave disappointed. Football fanatics can take guided tours of two of the UK's most famous stadiums; Anfield and Goodison Park. Just outside Liverpool is Aintree Racecourse, the home of the famous Grand National horse race.
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Albert Dock | Liverpool’s biggest tourist attraction. |
| Beatles Story | Tells the story of the world’s most famous pop group. |
| Carling Academy | One of the city’s major concert venues. |
| Empire Theatre | The largest two-tier theatre in the UK. |
| Everton FC Tours | Tours of Goodison Park. |
| FACT | Media centre with exhibitions and cinemas. |
| Knowsley Safari Park | Safari park on the Earl of Derby's estate. |
| Liverpool ECHO Arena and Convention Centre | New concert and event venue (opened January 2008). |
| Liverpool Cathedral | The largest Anglican cathedral in world. |
| Liverpool FC Museum and Tour | Tours of the famous stadium. |
| Merseyside Maritime Museum | Explores the city’s maritime history. |
| Museum of Liverpool | Opening 2010 |
| Odeon | 10-screen city centre cinema. |
| Philharmonic Hall | Home of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. |
| Pier Head and the Three Graces | One of the world’s most famous skylines. |
| Red Jack Tours | Walking tours of the city. |
| Tate Liverpool | One of the largest galleries of modern art outside London. |
| Walker Art Gallery | The ‘National Gallery of the North’. |
