Britain has so much to offer in terms of culture, history and days out, so why not take advantage of this by taking a city break in one of the most famous cities in the world?

Liverpool is instantly recognised as the home of The Beatles, but behind the musical history of ‘The Fab 4’ lies so much more: sporting venues, magnificent cathedrals, museums, theatres, galleries and concert halls to name but a few things. Many of the activities can be booked on the day; either with a quick phone call or in one of the tourist offices, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what is actually on your doorstep, or if you’re travelling from further afield – what’s on offer in Liverpool.

Below is a guide to city breaks in Liverpool: what to do, where to go, how much it will cost and a mini ‘scouse’ dictionary.

One of the best things about Liverpool is that all of the landmarks are within close proximity of each other, so you won’t spend half of your money on travel to each different attraction. Let’s take a look at what is on offer:

Where to go/what to do in Liverpool
Albert Docks

Home to museums, art galleries, bars, restaurants and tours, the Albert Dock has something for everyone. Just a short walk from the city centre, you will get lost in the history of the city here. There’s The Beatles Story, which tells the story of the band nicknamed “The fab 4” who went on to become the greatest band in the world. Visitors can now ‘live the history’ as there are many interactive areas to discover the lives, culture and history of the Beatles. Costing £12.95 for adults, and £6.50 for children, the Beatles story takes you back to the famous Cavern club and Abbey Road studios,  to help you understand the hysteria of “Beatlemania” – a must for any music lover.

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Maritime Museum

If music doesn’t float your boat, the Maritime Museum certainly will, where you can learn about the port that was once central to the world’s trade. Hear the tale of the Titanic, and explore the Border and Customs Uncovered exhibition, which features artefacts and stories about protests, war, tax evasion and smuggling – including some odd objects that were used to smuggle contraband into the country. Children can also practise loading cargo on the new “Cargo-a-go-go” game. Entry to the museum is free for everyone.

Situated inside the Maritime Museum, there’s also the International Slavery Museum,  discover the history of the slave trade split into 3 sections exploring West Africa, enslavement and the middle passage, and the final section explains the continuing fight for freedom. Temporary exhibitions are often updated in the slavery museum.

Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool is the place to go for all you art lovers, the home of 20^th century art in the most visited gallery outside London. Hidden away in a converted warehouse as part of the Albert Dock, the Tate has many special events and exhibitions that can all be taken advantage of for free. There is also an on site café to enjoy a tea or coffee overlooking the docks.

The Echo Wheel

For those not scared of heights, get on the Echo Wheel of Liverpool, which at 60 metres high gives passengers the chance to take in the famous skyline with a 360 degree panoramic view in air conditioned capsules from next to the recently constructed Echo Arena. Cost for adults is £6.37, while children’s admission costs £3.90.

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The Yellow Duckmarine

Finally, you cannot visit the Albert Dock without experiencing “The Yellow Duckmarine”, an amphibious vehicle that explores the city before driving straight into the Albert Dock with the dramatic “splashdown”. Including live commentary throughout, the ‘Duck’ takes you around the Three Graces, St George’s Hall, the Cathedrals and many other places, before embarking into the water, before finishing the journey outside the Albert Dock buildings. Tickets for adults cost £9.95, whilst for children it is £7.95. During peak periods (such as school holidays) there is an extra £2 charge per ticket.

Liverpool City Centre Breaks

If you’re looking for a place to stay right in the middle of town, then use a price comparison site such as travelsupermarket.com to find one of the many city centre hotels right in the middle of the action. In the week, there are sometimes offers on rooms, such as stay for 2 nights and get a 3^rd free, while there may be the possibility of a free room upgrade on quiet nights of the week – just ask at reception.

The city centre has centuries of history and culture in one place. There’s Mathew Street for all the Beatles fans, featuring many bars and clubs playing all the famous hits. For those of you who want more than just music, then check out the World Museum and St George’s Hall, conveniently located a stone’s throw from one another. The museum houses over 1,500 pieces from all corners of the globe, helping to explain Liverpool’s story as a major port. There are different exhibitions all year round, ranging from sports to dinosaur exhibitions, so depending on the time of the year there is always something new and exciting to discover.

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St George’s Hall

St George’s Hall is literally across the road from the museum, so cannot be missed. A grade I listed building, this Neo-Classical masterpiece contains concert halls and law courts, along with being home to a 7,000 pipe concert organ. Visit the cells that used to house prisoners awaiting trial, or marvel at the many statues inside the hall, and get a photo of Prince Albert on his horse outside. Admission to the hall is free for everyone.

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Shopping in Liverpool

Shopping and Liverpool go hand in hand; Liverpool One has over 160 stores, just round the corner from Church Street which is still home to many well known shopping names. Cavern Walks features designer outlets where celebrities can usually be spotted, whilst there’s also the Metquarter which provides shoppers with designer boutiques to get their threads from, again just minutes away from the main street.

Eating Out in Liverpool

Should you require something to eat, there are hundreds of bars, restaurants and cafes to suit all budgets, featuring foods from all around the world. The newly opened Liverpool One shopping complex has something for every taste, including pizzas, Italian, Indian, Mexican or if you want a bit of everything there’s a ‘world buffet’ so head up to the top floor to enjoy the newest restaurants in town. All menus are on display outside so you’re won’t get a shock when the bill comes, but typically you can expect to pay around £15-20 per head if you are having 3 courses.

Chinatown

At the other end of town and you’ll find yourself in Europe’s oldest Chinatown, which is now much smaller than it used to be, but is still home to many small shops and restaurants. If you’re around for Chinese New Year, then it really is a sight to be seen, the place comes to life in unbelievable fashion with some magnificent costumers featuring lions and dragons on display.

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City Centre Nightlife

The city centre has a very busy nightlife, with bars & clubs for literally any style of music; with everything from live bands to ‘scouse house’. Mathew Street has the live bands, which are normally Beatles tributes, or there is concert square off Bold Street, which has 6 clubs in a small square with outdoor seating for everyone.  There are many Irish bars in the town centre, however two of the most popular are Flanagan’s and O’Neill’s, which are busy at all times of the day and are worth stopping in for a drink.

The Liverpool Cathedrals

The city’s two cathedrals can also be found within 10 minute’s walk of the city centre, and both within a short distance of each other. Admission is free for you to walk around and take in the breathtaking architecture. Liverpool Cathedral is at one end of Hope Street, facing the Metropolitan Cathedral. After nearly 75 years of construction, the cathedral was opened in 1978, and has survived two world wars. Acting as a centre of worship, the cathedral also offers hospitality events and learning activities.

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (also known as Paddy’s Wigwam) is a catholic cathedral at the other end of Hope Street, featuring a round stained glass ceiling which must be taken in on a sunny day to appreciate the workmanship involved in creating this building. There are 4 large bells dedicated to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, which can be heard ringing in a chord of A Flat on Sundays, as well as before Evening Prayer.

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Theatres

If you want to watch a live show, the recently constructed Echo Arena has seen superstars from all over the world perform as part of their showpiece tours at the venue. There are also a couple of theatres (the Royal Court and the Empire); the Empire often has pantomimes, comedy nights and live shows from mediums and entertainers, whilst the Royal Court is a small venue usually used for intimate music gigs and stand up comedy performances.

Liverpool Football Stadiums

Away from the city centre, if you wish to learn about two of the most well known football teams in the world, head 2 miles out of town to visit the homes of Liverpool and Everton.
Anfield and Goodison Park stadiums have been the venue of many great sporting nights throughout their history. Stadium tours operate daily for both Liverpool & Everton, and last around an hour. Learn the history of two great football establishments which were founded as a result of a dispute between two land owners, and went on to form a passionate rivalry that splits households twice a year as families often have members supporting each side. The stadium tours cost around £15, and a taxi from the city centre should cost around £5, or the following buses: 17, 17C, 17D, 20, 26 and 26C run every 15 minutes from Queen’s square.

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As you can tell, there are many different things to do in this historic city, which really have to be experienced to be appreciated.

Transport around Liverpool

The easiest way to get around Liverpool is by using public transport, and the tourist offices offer a “Trio” which allows you to use buses, rail and ferries for a one off fee; which is usually a lot cheaper than paying separately. Each area in Liverpool is split into zones, should you wish to be able to go anywhere, a Trio for a week costs £23.60.

There are many taxi ranks in the city centre, where black cabs wait for fares, and are all metered.

Scouse Dictionary

Finally, below are some sayings that you may not have heard before that you may hear in every day ‘Scouse’ – the local dialect spoken by ‘Scousers’.

Written by Tony Haslam

This year’s Mathew Street Music Festival is set to take to the streets on the weekend of the 29th and 30th August 2010.

2009 at the Mathew Street Festival

The official website reports that over 300,000 people came to enjoy the Mathew Street Festival Weekend.

And, of course, YouTube is filled with some of your great (and some not so great!) coverage of the event. Here’s a sprinkling to get you in the mood:

Mathew Street Festival Full Line Up >>

Mathew Street Fringe Line-Up >>

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What else in on for Liverpool August Bank Holiday Weekend:

29 August 2010: Retro Sundays Vintage Fair @ Leaf Tea Shop and Bar

Summer Holiday Fun: Go Wild! | Monday 2nd August – Sunday 29th August 2010 | World Museum

Masks: African Art & Crafts | Thursday 5th August – Sunday 29th August 2010 | International Slavery Museum

Story: The Leaving Of Liverpool | Monday 2nd August – Tuesday 31st August 2010 | Merseyside Maritime Museum
Summer Holiday Fun: Brilliant Binoculars | Saturday 28th August 2010 | Sudley House

Farewell, Lewis’s Department Store | Sunday 29th August 2010 | National Conservation Centre

African Beats! | Sunday 29th August – Monday 30th August 2010 | International Slavery Museum

Summer Holiday Fun: Dürer and Drawing | Saturday 28th August – Sunday 29th August 2010 | Lady Lever Art Gallery

28th and 29th August | TESCO MOBILE BRINGS ITS ‘SUMMER DAYS’ FETE TO LIVERPOOL

History: The Piermaster’s Wife | Saturday 7th August – Monday 30th August 2010 | Merseyside Maritime Museum

30th August 2010 | TJ and Murphy | BBC Merseyside at 3pm

www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk

FIRST HEADLINE ACTS CONFIRMED FOR TOP MUSIC FESTIVAL

Liverpool Sound City have announced the first two headline acts to play in this year’s music festival.  The girls lead the way with stunning vocalist Paloma Faith and Mercury Prize winner Speech Debelle visiting the city.  Also confirmed is musical legend Seymour Stein as the first of the keynote speakers, plus Wave Machines, Hook & the Twin, Grosvenor and Gold Panda joining the line up. They are all taking part in what has quickly become one of the top music festivals in the World today.

Kicking off the festival in style, retro soul singer Paloma Faith headlines the prestigious Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Wednesday 19th May. Faith released her debut album ‘Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?’ at the end of 2009 to rave reviews following a summer of stunning shows. The multi talented, Hackney born, ex-burlesque dancer sets herself apart with unique theatrical performances that promise to take the festival by storm.

Paloma Faith said “I’m so excited to perform at such a prestigious event, Liverpool is supposed to be the centre of the arts in Britain and that’s where I want to be, smack bang in the centre of the arts!”

Speech Debelle will be headlining O2 Academy Liverpool on Friday 21st May.  Debelle has risen from hostel dwelling and bad deeds on a wave of critical acclaim to an articulate, honest and abrupt performer whose thoughts, beliefs, mistakes, love, anguish & humour are reflected in every performance through her stunning lyrics and smooth vocals.

Individual tickets go on sale Friday 5th February, 9am
www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk

In contrast to the live performances, the festivals first keynote speaker to be announced is musical royalty Seymour Stein.  Stein was the founder of Sire Records and famous for signing artists such as Madonna, The Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads and Liverpool’s own Echo and the Bunnymen.  A musical mastermind in his own right, Stein will be in conversation with a surprise celebrity guest whom he has worked with in the past.

Showcasing the best in local and international talent, Liverpool Sound City have also confirmed local lads Wave Machines, who deliver art pop rhythms, soaring synths and infectious gigs. Hailed by NME as this year’s ‘ones to watch’, Wave Machines recently took Dubai Sound City by storm and promise to bring a vibrant taste of the Liverpool underground to the festival. And Liverpool hotspot Korova (set up by pioneers of electro-clash Ladytron) will host crafty electronica act Gold Panda on Friday 21st May, with guests Hook and the Twin from Bristol and dance act Grosvenor.

Liverpool Sound City 2010 is beginning to shape up and replicate the resounding success of the 2009 festival, announcing a packed programme of live acts, special events and world renowned speakers and panellists who not only shape, but make the music industry.

Festival Director Dave Pichilingi said

“We are delighted to be announcing 2 sterling acts for Liverpool Sound City 2010. To launch the festival in grand style on 19th May we have the amazing Paloma Faith in the splendid setting of the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.  Alongside her we have Mercury Award Prize winner Speech Debelle who will be bringing her stunning live show to our partner venue, O2Academy2 Liverpool on 21st May. Watch out for many more announcements over the coming weeks…”

Mr Pichilingi continued to say “Liverpool Sound City is about being the coolest and most exciting city centre music festival in the world. With Sound City we bring together the greatest new music and art from all over the world.  Together with this we welcome the key execs, mavericks, new entrepreneurs and industry players from the international arena of music, media and technology businesses…”

Dates:  Wed 19th – Sat 22nd May 2010

Location: 35 City Centre Venues, Liverpool, UK.
Offical Website: www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Ticket Price: Early Bird Festival Tickets: £40
Full Delegate Pass Tickets: £100
(Early Bird discount ends Friday 5th February 2010)

Standard Festival Ticket Price: £45
Standard Full Delegate Pass: £150

Walk up Festival Ticket: £60
Walk up Full Delegate pass: £200

Individual gig tickets are also available Friday 5th February, 9am via www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk
Or for Paloma Faith visit www.liverpoolphil.com
Or for Speech Debelle Tickets visit www.o2academyliverpool.co.uk

Festival Contact -
Liverpool Sound City Head of Marketing and Communications:
Carly Chowder – carly@liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk

Information can also be found on www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk

Useful Links for Liverpool Sound City 2010

Liverpool Sound City Website

SoundCity on Twitter

SoundCity on Facebook

SoundCity on MySpace

Calling All New Bands to Play at Sound City 2010 | theUnsignedGuide.com

Other Blogs We Found About Sound City Liverpool 2010

Liverpool Sound City 2010 | The Von Pipe Musical Express

Liverpool Sound City 2010 | AltSounds.com

Liverpool Sound City | Virtual Festivals.com

Marl Mc Nulty Framing Sound City 2010 | LivintheLimelight

INFORMATION

LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY IS SUPPORTED BY: Merseyside ACME, Liverpool Vision

LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY (Overview)
Liverpool Sound City 2009 welcomed the best in new music with over 400 bands from across the world at 35 venues across the city. Over 4 days and nights of live acts included The Zutons, White Lies, Little Boots, White Denim, Black Lips, Telepathe, Enter Shikari, You Me @ Six, Cage The Elephant, Mongrel, Juliette Lewis, The Damned plus many more, alongside parties hosted by the likes of Gigwise, SXSW and Clash magazine.  On top of a premier and eclectic line up Liverpool Sound City includes an international music conference.  With over 1000 registered delegates and 40 panellists in 2009, the Liverpool Sound City international music business conference caters for everyone; from young people aspiring for careers in the music industry to the more established entrepreneur looking to grow their business. Complimenting the extensive music festival and conference offering Liverpool Sound City also present a mastermind selection of Special Events including art and photography exhibitions and the now legendary John Peel World Cup where 18 teams of music industry favourites don their shorts and battle it out for the prestigious cup.  New for 2010, as part of its ongoing commitment to grass roots education and the DIY spirit of music, Liverpool Sound City will host ‘Create @ Sound City’- a series of educational panels, workshops, seminars and interactive sessions aimed at both new and established artists and young people.

Applications are also now open to perform at Liverpool Sound City 2010, through www.sonicbids.com.  Bands will be chosen from the festival’s extensive A&R team to play a gig alongside some of the biggest names in the current music scene.

NORTH WEST VISION AND MEDIA
Northwest Vision and Media works on behalf of the digital and creative industries in the Northwest, to create a world-class digital and creative economy in the region. We provide strategic leadership, help to build businesses, develop skills and talent, encourage and invest in production and inspire audiences. Find out more at www.visionandmedia.co.uk or follow us on twitter: @Visionandmedia. Northwest Vision and Media is funded by the UK Film Council, the Northwest Regional Development Agency, European Funds, Skillset, local, city and council authorities across the region.

ABOUT 02 ACADEMY LIVERPOOL:
O2 Academy Liverpool launched in September 2003 with local heroes Shack and quickly made a fantastic names for itself, thanks to its unique warehouse feel and secondary stand-alone venue, O2 Academy2 Liverpool, that not only offers great diversity for club nights but also acts as a showcase forum for emerging talent from the surrounding areas and a platform for new bands on national tours.
www.o2academyliverpool.co.uk
ABOUT ACADEMY MUSIC GROUP:
Academy Music Group (AMG), whose shareholders include Live Nation, SJM Concerts and Metropolis Music, is the UK’s leading owner and operator of multi-award winning, nationwide O2 Academy venues in Brixton (London), Islington (London), Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool, Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Oxford and Bournemouth as well as O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (London). AMG is also a majority shareholder in O2 ABC Glasgow.
www.academy-music-group.co.uk

PRESS QUOTES AND ACCOLADES
“One of the biggest musical events the city has seen” NME

“Taking control of Liverpool’s venues and commanding attention with one of the city’s most eclectic line-ups…..the event shows a lot of promise and could certainly become an annual draw on the festival circuit” Virtual Festivals

“This event is sure to stay on the UK music calendar for many years to come and has plenty of room to expand in the future. Proving that Liverpool really is a ‘Sound’ city” Music-News.com

Critics Pick 2009 – Independent on Sunday

Top City Festival 2009 – Sunday Times Culture

For further information please contact:

Postal Address: Fenwick House, 2nd Floor, 15 Fenwick Street, Liverpool, L2 7LS.
Visit www.billelms.com for more information.

Bill Elms at Bill Elms Associates on 07930 454376 (mobile) or email bill@billelms.com

Chinese New Year Celebrations in Liverpool for 2010

Liverpool will be hosting spectacular celebrations in the Chinatown area of the city on 21st February 2010, from 11am until 4pm.

The streets of the area including: Nelson Street, Berry Stree, Great George Square and Great George Street will see traditional performances and parade as the Chinese community celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Tiger.

The Dragon, Unicorn and Lion Dance will take place between 11.10am and 3.30pm; with a firecracker display in Great George Square at 1pm.

Colin’s Fun Fair will be at Great George Street on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st February from 12 noon right through until 11pm

The Liverpool Chinese Business Association Chinese New Year Celebrations

The Liverpool Chinese Business Assocation has organised a packed schedule of activities and celebrations throughout the Chinese New Year period.

Chinese New Year | Liverpool Restaurants to Visit

Mandarin Restaurant
73 -79 Victoria Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 6DE

Book early to get a seat at the Mandarin Restaurant Chinese New Year Banquet.

£25 per person.

Brief History of the Liverpool Georgian Quarter

The idea to build a housing area in what is today the Georgian Quarter started in 1800 when a surveyor named John Foster Snr. , who worked for the Liverpool Corporation, created a plan to make a grid plan of housing. This housing was to cover a peat bog area to the east of Rodney Street.

The street that became the prime focus of the housing plan and became the future name of the whole area, Canning Street, was named after George Canning who was a politician and brief Prime Minister of the United Kingdom before passing away in 1827.

When first built the Georgian Quarter attracted many affluent families and brought the upper classes in to the city of Liverpool.

Over time Liverpool fell into decline which saw the affluent families move away from the city and the Canning Street area became a poor area in society. During the rise of poor living in the area many houses fell into disrepair and some were demolished.

The Liverpool Georgian Quarter today

Today the Liverpool Georgian Quarter has been fully renovated and once again takes pride of place as an up and coming affluent area in the city.

Most houses in the Georgian Quarter are those that were built in the Georgian period and have been restored to their former glory. Houses added to the area still resemble the Georgian style to maintain the architectural appearance of the district.

Alongside the wonderful architecture of the Georgian style buildings in the area there are also a great many churches, museums and places of interest that make the Georgian Quarter one of the most distinguished and fascinating places to visit in the city.

Visiting the Georgian Quarter in Liverpool

If you visit the Georgian Quarter make sure that you include the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall,  Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral on your list of things to do.

By car: take the M62 into Liverpool. Once the motorway comes to an end turn onto Edge Lane (called the A5080 which then turns into the A5047). Follow Edge Road into Liverpool city centre then turn left onto Lime Sreet. Follow Lime Street, continuing after it turns into Renshaw Street and turn left on to Leece Street at the end.

Follow Leece Street as it turns into Hardman Street and turn off to the right at either Rodney Street or Hope Street which are both part of the Georgian Quarter.

By public transport: the Georgian Quarter is about a 15 to 20 minute walk from the Lime Street railway station and the Queens Square bus station. From Lime Street railway station turn left onto Lime Street and keep walking straight after Lime Street turns into Renshaw Street.

At the end of Renshaw Street turn left on to Leece Street which turns into Hardman Street. From here you will see Rodney Street and Hope Street to your right; both are main areas of the Georgian Quarter.

The Beatles were formed in Liverpool in 1958 by John Lennon and were initially called “The Quarrymen”. After a short time the name changed a few times from “Johnny and the Moondogs” and “Long John and The Beetles”. After these name changes the band finally rest with the world famous name, The Beatles.

From these humble beginnings The Beatles took the world by storm with amazing songs such as ‘A Hard Day’s Night’, ‘Help!’, ‘Let It Be’ and many, many more. Today, fifty years on their music still lives on in the hearts of many who have heard of them.

The Cavern Club

You can begin your tour by visiting the Cavern Club where the Beatles made 292 appearances before really breaking it into the big time.

The Cavern Club today has about 40 bands a week playing and sees many tourists come to have their photo taken on the stage where the Beatles once played.

How to get to the Cavern Club

By Car: take the M62 into Liverpool. Once the motorway comes to an end turn onto Edge Lane (called the A5080 which then turns into the A5047). Follow Edge Lane until it comes to Lime Street, turn left onto Lime Street then take the right turn for St. Johns shopping centre where there is a multi storey car park.

From the car park the Cavern Club is a 5 to 10 minute walk.

By foot: the Cavern Club is 5 minutes from Liverpool Central Station and 10 minutes from Liverpool Lime Street railways station.

Address:

10 Matthew Street

Liverpool

Merseyside

L2 6RE

Tel: 0151 2361965

Visit the Beatles Story

The Beatles Story is a Beatles themed attraction that takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the Beatles times. Experience the highs and lows of their lives and the inspirational music they created as a band.

The Beatles Story offers audio and visual displays that bring the magic of the Beatles past to life.

Beatles Story Opening Times and Ticket Prices

Opening hours are 9am – 7pm, 7 days a week.

Adults – £12.25

Concession – £8.30

Children – £6.35 (Aged 5-16 years)

How to get to the Beatles Story

By car: take the M62 into Liverpool. Once the motorway comes to an end turn onto Edge Lane (called the A5080 which then turns into the A5047).

Follow Edge Road into Liverpool city centre then take Lime Street, into Renshaw Street before turning down Ranelagh Street (turns into Hanover Street) and Albert Docks is located at the end of Hanover Street..

By public transport: Albert Dock is a twenty minute walk from both Lime Street railway station and Queen’s Square bus station.

Address:

The Beatles Story

Britannia Vaults

Albert Dock

Liverpool

Merseyside

L3 4AD

Tel: 0151 7091963

Before we start to bring you the latest round up of news here a short introduction to the club.

Since their humble beginnings Liverpool FC have grown to have a huge fan base and a stadium at Anfield in Liverpool that holds a seating capacity of 45,362 people.

The formation of Liverpool FC is an interesting story as it involves their biggest rivals Everton who are also based in Liverpool. Story has it that John Houlding had a dispute with Everton.

The dispute was that John Houlding, who was the Everton Director, also held the ownership of Anfield Park where Everton Football club had played for 8 years. Everton enquired into purchasing the land from John Houlding but felt he was trying to make a personal gain out of the deal and so backed out. John Houlding then asked them to vacate the land and built his own club, Liverpool Football Club.

Since its birth as a football club Liverpool has won all of the major football trophies both domestic and European including the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup (currently called the Carling Cup), the Champions League, UEFA Cup.

The nickname of Liverpool FC is “The Reds” which is probably because of the all red football strip the team wears.

Visiting Liverpool Football Club’s Anfield Stadium

Anfield offers stadium tours where you can go behind the scenes to see the changing rooms and back stage details that the Liverpool FC players see every time they play at the ground. You can also see the pitch and visit the infamous Kop to experience the atmosphere of this great stadium.

After the tour you can visit the Liverpool FC museum where you can discover the history of the club that has made it what it is today.

Stadium tours run 7 days a week from 10am to 3pm except on match days.

The museum is open 10am till 5pm 7 days a week.

On site there is a Liverpool FC shop where you can purchase a variety of different Liverpool FC items from replicas shirts to pens and photos.

The stadium also offers conference and wedding packages where people can enjoy the atmosphere of the wonderful function rooms whilst also basking in the glory of their favourite football team.

How to get to Liverpool Football Club’s Anfield Stadium

By car: follow the A59 (Scotland Road) out of the city and turn right on to the A580 (Everton Valley Road). Next take the first right on to the A5089 (Walton Breck Road) for just over a mile where you will see the Anfield Stadium on your left.

If you turn left onto Wylva Road and follow this over the crossroads into Utling Avenue you will see a large car park on the left hand side. This car park can be located by turning left onto Priory Road and the entrance to the car park is on the left. The Stadium is a two minute walk from the car park.

By public transport: the Stadium is easily located through the frequent buses that travel from the centre. All bus routes are easily found within walking distance of all Liverpool railway stations.

Address:

Liverpool FC
Anfield Road
Liverpool
Merseyside
L4 OTH

Tel: 0151 263 2361

Everton Football Club is a large and successful football club in England and Europe and is located in the city of Liverpool.

Before we start to bring you the latest round up of news here a short introduction to the club.

Brief History of Everton Football Club

Everton FC was founded in 1878 and was then called St. Domingo Football Club; after the St. Domingo Methodist Church in the district the team played. The name changed to Everton Football Club when people who lived outside the parish of St. Domingo wished to join the football club.

Everton FC joined the Football League in 1888 and is one of the Football Leagues founding members. Since the football leagues inception Everton have owned the record for the team that has stayed in the top division for the most amount of seasons with 107 and the most amount of top division games played.

Over the years Everton Football Club has had many successes such as winning the Football League on 9 occasions, the FA cup on numerous occasions and winning the European Cup Winners Cup in 1985.

Everton play at Goodison Park which has a seating capacity of 40,158 supporters. When Everton first started playing they didn’t play at  as they played their matches at Anfield.

Anfield is the home of Liverpool FC today but Everton played there until the club fell out with the director who owned the Anfield ground, it was at this point they moved to Goodison Park in 1892.

Everton Football Club has many nicknames that it is known by such as “The Blues” and “The Peoples Club” but the nickname it is most well known for is “The Toffees”.

It is believed that the nickname “The Toffees” came about as there was a business close to the Goodison Park ground that Everton play on called Mother Noblett’s Toffee Shop. This toffee shop made some sweets called Everton mints and even had girls going round the outside of the pitch on match days selling toffees and other sweets to supporters.

Visiting Goodison Park – opening times and tour ticket prices

If you wish to visit Goodison Park then you are in luck. Except for days when matches are playing Goodison Park is open for stadium tours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11am and 1pm and Sundays at 11am.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to see behind the scenes of a football club to see what its like for the players in the changing rooms and walking down the tunnel on a match day? A tour of Goodison Park will really bring the atmosphere of what it must be like for Everton players to life.

To have a stadium tour you must book in advance and the prices are as follows

Adults – £8.50
Children under 16 – £5.00
Family Ticket – £20.00 (2 Adults and 2 under 16s)

For Everton supporters there is also an Everton Football Club shop where you can buy many wonderful gifts and replica kits of the team.

Goodison Park also has many function rooms and lounges that are great for corporate events, birthdays and wedding celebrations.

How to get to Goodison Park

By car: there are various routes that can be taken dependant on your location when arriving in Liverpool. The easiest route is to take the M62 to Liverpool and turn off onto the A5058. After travelling on the A5058 for just under 5 miles you will arrive at a roundabout signposted for the A59, at this roundabout take the County Road.

After turning onto County Road following the road for just under a mile and turn onto Spellow Lane then onto Goodison Road where you will see the Stadium on your right hand side.

By public transport: Goodison Park can be found on the following bus services that depart from Queen Square Bus Station: 1, 2, 19, 20, 311, 345 and 350. If you are travelling by rail the closest railway station is Lime Street which is not far from the bus station.

For those that don’t mind walking Goodison Park is located three miles away from Liverpool City Centre.

Address:

Everton FC
Goodison Park
Liverpool
Merseyside
L4 4EL

Tel: 0871 663 1878

Liverpool Waterfront History

The history of Liverpool’s waterfront stretches back as far as the thirteenth century when the pool area of the Liverpool waters was seen as a great area for anchoring ships ready for the English campaign of Ireland.

Over time the waters around Liverpool became established as a port where trade was carried out from the Americas, China and Africa.

By the nineteenth century the port of Liverpool grew into a huge trading industry with many items from around the world coming and going; as well as steamer ships bringing people to visit.

By 1900 the waterfront became a huge tourist attraction for people visiting the city.

Liverpool Waterfront Today

Today the waterfront is a mixture of old buildings and new structures with the main centre piece of the waterfront being the ‘Three Graces’.

The ‘Three Graces’ are three separate buildings that were constructed at the turn of the twentieth century. These buildings are the Port of Liverpool Building (built in 1907), the Royal Liver Building(built around 1911) and the Cunard Building (built in 1915).

Other structures and buildings found on the world famous Liverpool waterfront are the dock complexes of Albert Dock and the Brunswick Dock, the old White Star Line building, Liverpool’s cathedrals (the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Anglican Cathedral), the customs and excise head quarters and the new Echo Arena and Convention Centre.

Things to do at Liverpool Waterfront

Sample the beauty of the waterfront by taking a walk around the Albert Dock (home of the Tate GalleryMaritime Museum) and experience the architecture of the buildings that make the Three Graces. and

Many hours can be lost walking along the Liverpool waterfront looking close up at the old and new buildings that adorn its skyline. There is plenty of history to discover.

If architecture and the docks are not your cup of tea then choose one of the many wonderful cafes and restaurants that sit along the waterfront and have a drink or bite to eat.

It is especially beautiful to have a romantic meal by the waterfront sitting outside in the summer months as the sun starts to set and the lights of the city make the water spring to life.

For those who love performances take a visit to the new Echo Arena and Convention Centre which has a piazza by the waterfront where outdoor events and performances happen on a regular basis. Performances are especially enjoyable when the sun is out on a warm summer afternoon.