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Liverpool 2008 - European
Capital of Culture
Liverpool delivers a vibrant blend of art,
architecture, music, sport and history, and well
deserves the title European Capital of Culture
2008. Come and discover this wonderful city for
yourself, with a break in one of its most
luxurious hotels. Check out the special offers
page for our best deals.
http://www.liverpoolculture.com
Aintree Racecourse
Aintree hosts three race meetings per year
including, in April, the world's greatest
steeplechase, the Martell Grand National
http://www.aintree.co.uk
Liverpool Football Club
Fans come from around the world to visit the
hallowed turf of Anfield. If you're not lucky
enough to obtain tickets for the match, you can
always visit the museum at the ground and take a
tour of the stadium.
http://liverpoolfc.tv
The Tate Liverpool
Home of the National Collection of Modern Art in
the North of England and the largest gallery of
modern and contemporary art outside London. It
is housed in a beautiful converted warehouse,
part of the historic Albert Dock.
http://www.tate.org.uk
The Walker
Recently re-opened following a £4 million
refurbishment programme., The Walker Art Gallery
houses an internationally important collection
of art from the 14th to the 20th Century,
including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Rubens,
Poussin, Gainsborough and Hogarth.
http://www.walkerartgallery.org.uk
Albert Dock
By day visitors flock to Albert Dock to enjoy
the Victorian architecture and to sample the
cafes, galleries, museums and speciality shops.
By night some of the City's coolest bars and
restaurants draw a different crowd.
http://www.albertdock.com
The Cathedrals
Liverpool is fortunate to have two very
different, but equally stunning examples of
ecclesiastical architecture.
Liverpool Cathedral: 0151 709 6271
Metropolitan Cathedral:0151 709 9222
The Beatles
Liverpool is steeped in Beatles folklore, and
almost every street corner has an association
with the fab four. Visit the Beatles Story
Museum or take the Magical Mystery Tour to find
out more about the City's most famous export.
Beatles Story:0151 709 1963
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