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Why you should spend time in Liverpool

If you haven’t been to Liverpool before, or haven’t been back in a while, then you’re in for a treat. With the influence of the 2008 European City Of Culture, as well as the many other developments here, Liverpool really is the place to be.

1. The city is probably best known for its football, and Liverpool and Everton continue to attract some of the best players in the world. If you’re a fan and have never been to Anfield or Goodison Park, then perhaps now is the right time to enjoy your first match.

2. The Beatles put Liverpool on the world map, and although the Fab Four still remain the city’s most famous export, the music scene in Liverpool is thriving. From the Cavern Club where it all began to the new Arena, if you love live music, you’ll love Liverpool.

3. The impressive Tate Gallery, World Museum, and Beatles Story Museum are all popular attractions for those who come to Liverpool. If you like a bit of history and culture, then why not visit Liverpool?

4. The Albert Dock continues to go from strength to strength and manages to effortlessly combine an art gallery, restaurants and bars, shops and a museum. If you’ve never been, then you really are missing out.

5. The new Liverpool Arena is proving to be a hit and has seen many international superstars play here, and the venue has hosted the MTV awards too. If you want to see your favorite artist in an incredible venue, the Liverpool arena is it.

6. Shopping is a popular pastime here in Liverpool, and whether you’re looking for the latest trends, or just getting some essentials, you’re bound to find what you want. Why not explore the designer boutiques in the Cavern Quarter, or the laid-back Bold Street, and see if you can find what you’re looking for.

7. Liverpool One is the recently opened shopping experience and has over 130 shops, a 14-screen cinema, 19 restaurants and a 5-acre park and late-night shopping, it’s not hard to see why it’s already extremely popular with visitors.…