Liverpool
After its year in the artistic spotlight as European Capital of
Culture, Liverpool has entered 2009 with a renewed sense of
optimism and self-confidence. A swathe of new hotels, a major new
shopping area, a new arena and convention centre - 2008’s frenzy of
regeneration and artistic activity has resulted in both a
rejuvenated city centre and a permanent uplift
in Liverpool’s cultural aspirations.
Architecturally, Liverpool is a city of statement and grandeur -
it boasts more Georgian terraces than Bath and the imposing
Victorian warehouses of the city centre are finding new life as
boutique hotels and fine restaurants.
On top of that, the city centre is surprisingly compact and easy
to get around, and you’d need a heart of stone not to be enchanted
by its willfully irreverent wit and bowled over by the warmth of
the Liverpudlian welcome.
GETTING HERE
By plane
Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport is situated just eight miles south
of the city centre, with flights to and from many major European
cities and an express bus operating to take you into the city
centre.
By train
Mainline intercity services run into Liverpool Lime Street station
from all over the country.
By road
Take the westbound M62 off the M6 motorway and it takes you
straight into Liverpool city centre. It is also an umbilical cord
joining Liverpool to Manchester, only 35 miles away.
GET THE INFO..
Tourist Information Centres
Liverpool Visitor Centre
Whitechapel, L1 6DZ
Albert Dock Tourist Information Centre
Anchor Courtyard, L3 4AF
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Tourist Information Centre
Arrival Hall South Terminal, L24 1YD
Visitor information:
T: 0151 233 2008 W: www.visitliverpool.com
Accommodation enquiries:
T: 0844 870 0123 W: www.visitliverpool.com