Studying in Liverpool
Located in the North West coast of England, this region
has a great variety pf places to visit and a wide range
of places to stay. There’s easy access by rail, road,
sea or air and local transport and motorway networks make
getting around the region simply too.
Liverpool,
at the heart of Merseyside, is one of a handful of truly
world-famous cities, with a reputation around the globe,
particularly for The Beatles and football. Sports fans are
spoilt for choice here with two Premier Division Football
teams offering stadium tours, and a chance to experience
the atmosphere of a first class game of football virtually
every week in the season. Aintree Racecourse hosts the most
famous steeplechase in the world plus other race meetings
during the year, and there’s the Grand National Experience
for visitors to take a look behind the scenes, and see what
it’s really like to ride in the race on the Grand National
simulator! And if you’re planning a visit to the region,
don’t forget Manchester is just 40 minutes away, with
a range of accommodation to suit all price ranges.
The Beatles
Probably the most famous group the world has ever known
are increasingly popular with visitors to the City, and
there really could be no better place to celebrate the music
of Lennon and McCartney. The Beatles Story exhibition and
The Magical Mystery Tour are not to be missed-they provide
a fascinating insight into the lives of four ordinary lads
from Liverpool who are now a firm part of our popular culture.
A Beatles combo ticket offers discount on both these attractions
plus free entry to the world famous Cavern Club.
Liverpool is bidding to be the European Capitol of Culture
in 2008 and music is very much part of the Culture-classical
at the Phil, contemporary in venues such as the Cavern,
the Picket and the Lomax and dance at superclub Cream which
has proved itself to be a hit with Liverpool’s 50,000
students! Theatrical performances can once again be seen
at the newly restored Liverpool Playhouse, where many a
household name made their debut. Innovative theatre is staged
at the Everyman, whilst ballet, opera and musicals can be
seen at the largest regional theatre in Britain, the Empire.
The
City’s galleries house more collections of national
significance than any other area outside London. There’s
something to suit all tastes from the classic collection
at the Walker Art Gallery to the ultra modern Tate Liverpool
and both have a frequently changing programme of exhibitions
by national and international artists. The fascinating work
of a museum and gallery conservators can be seen at the
Award Winning Conservation Centre, recently voted European
Museum of the Year.
Liverpool is a truly multi-cultural city, and in celebration
of the city being home to the oldest established Chinese
community in Europe, a spectacular new arch has recently
been erected in Chinatown by workers from Liverpool’s
sister city Shanghai. Some of the best Chinese restaurants
in the northwest are located here too!
The city also offers a great heritage trail for visitors
– from the most popular heritage attraction in Britain
at the Albert Dock, (where the not-t-o-be-missed Merseyside
Maritime Museum is located), to the two cathedrals located
on Hope Street. Liverpool Cathedral is the largest Anglican
Cathedral in the world, while the more modern looking Metropolitan
Cathedral has a stunning rotund interior design. No heritage
tour would be complete without a ride on the Mersey Ferry.
First started by monks in the 12th century, today’s
cruises provides discounted admission to waterfront attractions
with added incentives for group purchases. Break your ferry
journey at Woodside and continue the exploration of Merseyside’s
heritage in Birkenhead, on the Wirral Peninsula. Replica
1940’s trams run from the ferry terminal to the transport
museum on a regular basis and you can visit Merseyside’s
oldest building, Birkenhead Priory (established in 1150),
before continuing your tour. Just a short drive from here
takes you to East Float where the two veteran Warships from
the Falklands War have been preserved and are now open to
the public. Pre-booking will also guarantee you a tour of
a German U-boat, the only one that’s open to the public
in Britain.
There’s
always plenty happening in Birkenhead’s Hamilton Quarter.
Renowned for its lively arts scene it offers arts and crafts
galleries, top class restaurants and a series of festivals
and events.
There’s always plenty happening in Birkenhead’s
Hamilton Quarter. Renowned for its lively arts scene and
offers arts and crafts galleries, top class restaurants
and a series of festivals and events. There are many picturesque
towns and villages on the Wirral Peninsula which can provide
a delightful tour. Stop at Ness Gardens for a look at one
of the best displays of rockeries, rose gardens and water
features. One of the most fascinating villages to visit
is Port Sunlight. Built by Lord Lever for his soap factory
workers, it is now preserved and regularly wins awards for
its well kept appearance and beautiful floral displays.
The Lady Lever Gallery, which houses some of the Lever family
treasures, paintings and other works of art, is also located
here.
Garden tours are also popular in the Southport area. The
Botanic Gardens in Churchtown are a must for anyone interested
in floral displays. The Southport Flower Show, held annually
in August, has become the most popular Flower Show in the
North of England and is well worth a visit. A tour to this
part of Merseyside should also include a few hours shopping,
as the town is renowned for its excellent shops located
in a particularly attractive environment in Lord Street.
Southport also offers a truly fun day out – spend
some time soaking up the atmosphere of the seaside, take
in some of the thrilling rides at Pleasureland and don’t
miss the amusements at Silcock’s Funland. Southport’s
a lively place in the evenings too with plenty of bars,
restaurants and clubs to entertain you well into the night.
Golfers mustn’t miss the opportunity to play on one
of the area’s top golf courses, such as one of the
“Royals” located at Holyake on the Wirral Peninsula
and at Birkdale, a tough course located on the coast just
south of southport.
Nature lovers should head for this coast, renowned for
outstanding natural features. The Formby Squirrel Reserve
has one of Britain’s last thriving colonies of red
squirrels and miles of walks through the woods and dunes.
For further information visit
www.visitliverpool.com
