Sightseeing OverviewLocated on the northwest coast of England along the northern bank of the River Mersey, Liverpool is one of the UK’s major cities. It prospered during the 18th century on the triangular trade of slavery and grew to become an important mercantile port in the region. After 1807 when slavery was abolished and through to the 1930s, Liverpool developed as a major migration port from where millions of people looking for a new start set sail for Australia and the Americas. And many of the city’s sights reflect this incredible period in Liverpool’s history.
The famous Albert Dock was built in 1846 and was the hub of the city’s prosperous port activities. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dock has been extensively redeveloped and is now one of the city’s most cosmopolitan areas that’s home to numerous bars, restaurants and museums including the Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story and the Maritime Museum. North of Albert Dock is a trio of spectacular buildings (the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building) which were built in the early 20th century to impress upon visitors the importance of the city. Other principal attractions include the unusual Metropolitan RC Cathedral and the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, with its spectacular panoramic views across the city.
Tourist InformationLiverpool Tourist Office Queen Square Center, Queen Square
Tel: 0906 680 6886
or 0845 601 1125 (accommodation line).
Website:
www.visitliverpool.com There is also an office in the arrivals hall of Liverpool John Lennon Airport and another office at the Merseyside Maritime Museum at Albert Dock (same telephone numbers and website address). All offer advice on the city’s attractions and help with finding accommodation.
PassesIn 2005 the city introduced a
Live Smart pass (website:
www.livesmart.tv) for tourists offering free or discounted entry to many of the city’s top attractions as well as unlimited travel on some of the city’s transport systems, including a circular sightseeing bus tour and Mersey Ferries. The card also entitles the bearer to selected deals at discounts at a number of shops, bars and restaurants around the city. One- and three-day passes are available. Passes are available from the tourist offices or direct from the website.
Key Attractions:Albert Dock When it was built in 1846, it was the first enclosed, non-combustible dock warehouse system in the world and the first structure in Britain to be built entirely of cast iron, brick and stone. It prospered for over a century before finally ceasing operating as a working dock in 1972 after which it was redeveloped into a thriving museum, bar and restaurant area. The Dock has the largest grouping of Grade I listed buildings in Britain and is home to many of the city’s top attractions.
The Colonades, Albert Dock
Tel: (0151) 708 7334.
Website:
www.albertdock.com Tate Liverpool Part of the Tate family of museums, the
Tate Liverpool is one of the largest galleries of modern and contemporary art outside of London. It displays works of art from the Tate collection as well as special exhibitions. Welcome talks can be arranged and there are family events each Sunday afternoon.
Albert Dock
Tel: (0151) 702 7400.
Website:
www.tate.org.uk/liverpool The Walker Museum Opened in 1877, the
Walker Museum was founded by local brewer and alderman Andrew Barclay Walker, and now houses a fine collection of sculptures and paintings dating back to 1300 through to the present day.
William Brown Street
Tel: (0151) 478 4199.
Website:
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker Beatles Story A multilingual audio tour guides visitors through
The Beatles Story, charting the success of the band from their early days in Hamburg through to international superstardom and their eventual break-up and subsequent solo careers.
Britannia Vaults, Albert Dock
Tel: (0151) 709 1963.
Website:
www.beatlesstory.com Liverpool Cathedral A visit to the largest Anglican Cathedral in Britain is worth it if only just for the stunning panoramic views available from the top the tower. Inside, visitors can marvel at the spectacular architecture which holds several records including the largest organ in the UK and heaviest bells in the world.
St James Mount
Tel: (0151) 709 6271.
Website:
www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk Further Distractions:Liverpool Football Club Winning the Champions League in 2005, Liverpool has once again ascended the ranks to reclaim their title as one of Europe’s great football clubs. Visitors can take a tour of the ground and the club museum, including the famous trophy room.
Anfield Road
Tel: (0151) 260 6677.
Website:
www.liverpoolfc.tv Everton Football Club The blue side of the city have been overshadowed by the successes of their neighbors in recent years, but Everton is none-the-less one of the Premiership’s better teams and visitors can take a tour of the ground taking in the club’s rich history.
Goodison Park
Tel: 0870 442 1878.
Website:
www.evertonfc.com Croxteth Hall and Country Park Once the ancestral home of the Molyneux family, the Earls of Sefton,
Croxteth Hall and Country Park is one of the main heritage centers in the northwest. Visitors to the estate can tour the historic Hall, the Croxteth Home Farm and the Victorian Walled Garden. Access to the 202-hectare (500-acre) Country Park that surrounds the estate is free.
Muirhead Avenue East
Tel: (0151) 228 5311.
Website:
www.croxteth.co.uk
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