Top 10 Reasons to visit Liverpool

1. Rennies Arts & Crafts.

Of course, a mecca for all art and ctafts fans and a must for anyone visiting Liverpool, be it for arts and craft materials or for collectable artwork or picture framing, seek us out and take a look. We are in the 'Rope Walks' district of Liverpool, a fascinating area of Liverpool.

http://www.ropewalksliverpool.com

2. The Beatles.

Liverpool is the home of the Beatles, no visit to Liverpool would be complete without a trip to Matthew Street and a visit to The Cavern.  Liverpool has so much to thank the Beatles for, so many people assosciate Liverpool with The Beatles world wide - If you are really 'into' The Beatles you could visit 'The Beatle's Story' in The Albert Dock, or take a tour on 'The magical Mystery Tour' bus.

http://www.cavernclub.org/

http://www.beatlesstory.com/

http://www.beatlestour.org/

3. The Cathedrals

'If you want a Cathedral we,ve got one to spare', yes not one but two Cthedrals, both architecturally magnificent in their own way. Find out more about the Cathedrals by following the two links below.

http://www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk/

http://www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/

4. The Waterfront

Liverpool's magnificent waterfront has been designated a 'Unesco World Hertage Site'. The watrefront is ever evolving and changing around the 'Three Graces', The Liver Building, The Cunard Building and The Port Of Liverpool Building. It encompasses now the regenerated Albert Dock, with the big wheel and many new hotels and accomodation blocks.

http://www.visitliverpool.com/site/heritage/liverpool-waterfront

5. The Museums

We have so many fantastic museums and art galleries in Liverpool;

World Museum Liverpool, Walker Art Gallery Liverpool, Merseyside Maritime Museum, International slavery museum Liverpool, Lady Lever Art Gallery (actually over the water but well worth the visit!), Sudley House Liverpool, Tate Liverpool, Victoria Gallery and Museum Liverpool, Museum of Liverpool (opening 2011)

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/

6. The Architecture.

We are blessed in Liverpool with some magnificent buildings, you could leave Liverpool with a 'crick' in your neck from looking up as you walk around. Liverpool has over 2,500 listed buildings (including 27 grade I listed and 85 grade II listed), only London and Bristol can boast more. There are more public sculptures in Liverpool than any other location in the Uk besides Westminster and there are actually more Georgian buildings in Liverpool than in Bath.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture_of_Liverpool

7. The Mersey Ferry.

Once an essential link betwen the two banks of The Mersey, now the service is not only invaluable to commuters, buy it is a great tourist attraction. Commentery is provided on your crossing as is of course a rendering of 'Ferry Across The Mersey' by Gerry and the Pacemakers,the crew of the boats must be well tired of that song!

http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/

8. The Football

I apologise to those many readers who would have put this first in the list, it certainly has to be in this list somewhere. Who can deny the football pedigree that Maerseyside offers. Even if you aren't that interested in football, the stadia are well worth a visit.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/welcome-to-liverpool-fc

http://www.evertonfc.com/splash.php

9. Speke Hall

Speke Hall is a rare example of a Tudor manor house with restored Victorian interiors and William Morris wallpaper. Its a magnificent building with lovely gardens. Don't miss the haunted room and fab tea shop.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-spekehall

10. The Nightlife.

Liverpool is famous for its nightlife. The town offers something for everyone. Liverpool boasts some fantastic theatres and music venues, a fabuloue array of pubs and enough nightclubs to satisfy even the energetic amongst you.

http://www.visitliverpool.com/site/bars

 

'top ten' image by Sam Churchill  , thanks Sam

 

 

posted 14/06/11 by Steven Rennie