10 Great Reasons To Visit Liverpool (part One)

What do you know about Liverpool? If your answer is confined to football or the Beatles, then maybe it's time you headed for a visit.

Packed with culture, entertainment and events, this is a city with much to offer tourists from the UK and overseas.

The 2008 Capital of Culture has enjoyed a great deal of attention over the last two years and has seen further investment transform its fortunes.

We've compiled 10 great reasons for visiting Liverpool, which we'll bring you in two instalments. Here's part one:

1. Guided tours - What better way to take in the sites of Liverpool than by going on a guided tour. Experts have the inside knowledge on where to go and what to see, so don't miss out on some of the city's best-kept secrets.

2. Cultural hub - Liverpool has some fantastic theatres, including the Everyman and the Empire, great museums like the Tate Gallery and World Museum, and a wide array of street events, festivals and other cultural treats.

3. Albert Dock - The city's Albert Dock is one of Liverpool's most popular attractions. It's packed with some fantastic tourist hotspots, including the Tate Gallery and the Beatles Story, and is host to several events each year.

4. Easy to get to - The great news is that all of these wonderful attractions are very easy to access, thanks largely to excellent rail, air and water infrastructure. Whether you're in the UK or overseas, you could be in Liverpool in no time.

5. The Mersey Waterfront Regional Park - Once you've left the city, you can find a 145km-long coastline, that incorporates Southport, Wirral and Halton. Alternatively, why not visit the countryside for 35,000 hectares of beautiful natural surroundings.

Numbers 6 to 10 are coming soon, but in the meantime, why not look into the possibility of making your stay extra special with a stay in a luxury boutique hotel?

By: James Cooke

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