Liverpool

Liverpool is a different place - a proud, passionate city with a unique personality and unmistakable attitude and accent. With its World Heritage waterfront, internationally renowned museums and galleries and unique musical heritage, the city is one of the UK's fastest growing visitor destinations attracting millions of tourists every year.

Sport - along with music - is the beating heart of Liverpool. The region's sporting assets include legendary Premiership football teams, the world's greatest horse race and internationally acclaimed championship golf courses at Hoylake and Birkdale. Liverpool is Europe's most successful-ever Capital of Culture boasting more galleries than Florence and more live theatre and music venues than Dublin. Home to Tate Liverpool and the Walker Art Gallery, the city hosts major touring exhibitions from artists such as Picasso, Magritte, Warhol, Monet, and Van Gogh as well as The Liverpool Biennial - Europe's second biggest contemporary visual arts event showcasing groundbreaking work in locations across the city. Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, home to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, one of Europe's leading orchestras, is the classical counterpoint to the city's many contemporary music venues and the visually stunning Echo Arena. With a passion for trend-setting fashion, style conscious Liverpudlians love to shop. From the designer labels of Liverpool One to the boho chic of the independent Bold St quarter, Liverpool has something for every taste and budget. After a day sightseeing and shopping, the lights come on and Liverpool is ready to entertain. With cuisine from every corner of the world, and a multitude of bars, pubs and venues Liverpool is a city that never stops living.