353km (219 miles) NW of London; 166km (103 miles) NW of Birmingham; 56km (35 miles) W of Manchester
Liverpool, with its famous waterfront on the River Mersey, is a great shipping port and industrial center. King John launched it on its road to glory when he granted it a charter in 1207. Before that, it had been a tiny 12th-century fishing village, but it quickly became a port for shipping men and materials to Ireland. In the 18th century, it grew to prominence because of the sugar, spice, and tobacco trade with the Americans. By the time Victoria came to the throne, Liverpool had become Britain's biggest commercial seaport.
Recent refurbishing of the Albert Dock, the establishment of a Maritime Museum, and the conversion of warehouses into little stores similar to those in San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square have made this an up-and-coming area once again, with many attractions for visitors. Liverpudlians are proud of their city, with its new hotels, two cathedrals, shopping and entertainment complexes, and parks. And of course, whether they're fans of the Fab Four or not, most visitors to Liverpool want to see where Beatlemania began.
Liverpool Travel Experiences
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Liverpool
Liverpool seems to have got a bad rap. But it is actually quite a lot of fun, and I keep coming back every couple years to enjoy it... Continue reading »
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O-La-Di-, Ob-La-Da
Well Megan and I boarded a bus at Victoria station and headed to Liverpool. Our whole purpose in going was to make her Dad jealous. Appar... Continue reading »
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It's all about John, Paul, George and Ringo!
To put it simply, Liverpool is a top town. In just a day you can see one of the most amazing cathedrals in the world, step back... Continue reading »
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Liverpool and new campervan.
So hungover from our night out in Market drayton, we were on a bus or two on our way to Liverpool. The trip there was reasonably ea... Continue reading »
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rainy day in Liverpool
The night in Glasgow was loads of fun. A guy on the trip, Tony drank a fair bit and was quite flamboyant. He pulled me on the... Continue reading »
Popular Liverpool Hotels
- YHA Liverpool
- Crowne Plaza Liverpool - John Lennon Airport
- Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool
- Marriott Liverpool City Centre
- The Park Hotel
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Centre
- Chopin Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Liverpool
- Express By Holiday Inn LIVERPOOL-KNOWSLEY M57, JCT.4
- Suites Hotel Knowsley
Popular Liverpool Things to Do
- Speke Hall
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
- Blue Bar and Grill
- Pacific Bar and Grill
- Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
- St George's Hall
- Grand National (The)
- Chinatown
- Merseyside Maritime Museum
- Cream Nightclub
Popular Liverpool Restaurants
- Ark (The)
- Chung Ku Restaurant
- Lower Place (The)
- Titos
- Plaza Brasserie (The)
- Millennium Hall
- PanAm
- Baby Blue
- Kebab House (The)
- Studio2
