Liverpool Accommodation Booking Line:Operates: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm Callers from the UK: 0844 870 0123International callers: +44 (0)151 709 8111
This guide is brought to you by The Mersey Partnership, the official Tourist Board for Liverpool City Region.
The publishers and authors have done their best to ensure accuracy and currency of all the information in the Travel Trade Guide 2010/11 however they can accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained as a result of information or advice contained in this publication.
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Tourist Information Centres
Liverpool Tourist Information Telephone Enquiries:Operates: 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekT: 0151 233 2008
08 PlaceWhitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DZ
Albert Dock Visitor Information Centre Anchor Courtyard, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AF
Liverpool John Lennon Airport TICArrival Hall South Terminal, Speke Hall Avenue, Liverpool, L24
Southport Tourist Information Centre112 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1NYT: 01704 533333
Halton Tourist Information CentreHalton Direct Link Building, Church Street, RuncornT: 0151 907 8303
St.Helens Tourist Information CentreWorld of Glass, Chalon Way East, St.Helens, WA10 1BXT: 01744 755150
Transportation & Ground Handlers
Allan Walton Coacheswww.allanwaltoncoachesltd.co.uk T: 0151 486 7227
INTX Carswww.intx.co.uk T: 0151 733 9490
Maghull Coacheswww.maghullcoaches.co.uk T: 0151 933 2324
Mersey Cabswww.merseycabs.co.ukT: 0151 298 2222
Napier Pointwww.napierpoint.co.uk T: 0151 298 9518
PJ Chauffeur Servicewww.pjchauffeurs.co.uk T: 0151 286 9610
Take-U-There Travelwww.northwestgolftours.co.uk T: 01704 542099
Vision Travelwww.visioncoaches.co.uk T: 0151 486 0173
Useful Contacts LiverpooL CITY REGIONTravel Trade Guide 2010/11
Pool of Life Tours Provides insured, qualified and professional guides for individual or group tours on foot, by minibus or by coach. They specialise in Beatles tours and bi-lingual guides and can provide tours on a whole range of subjects from architecture to brewery tours.www.pooloflifetours.comT: 07762 769296
The Liverpool Tour Guide Service Run by experienced local guides, they can arrange many services including coach hire, city and Beatles tours, executive transport and themed evenings. The Liverpool Tour Guide Service will ensure you get the most out of your visit to the city with a fully insured and qualified guide.www.theliverpooltourguideservice.co.ukT: 07964 515681 / 07918 655113
Cavern City Tourswww.cavern-liverpool.co.ukT: 0151 236 9091
Hilary Oxlade - Blue Badge GuideT: 0151 931 3075 / 07803 206599
MerseyGuides Associationwww.showmeliverpool.com
Phil Hughes - Blue Badge Guidewww.tourliverpool.co.ukT: 0151 228 4565
Red Jack Tourswww.redjacktours.comT: 07940 144257
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Arriva DepotGreen Lane,Old Swan,L13 7HS
Liverpool Coach WelcomeSchemeLiverpool extends a warm welcome to coach groups and in 2010 Liverpool City Council is introducing a Coach Welcome Scheme for groups arriving in the city. Available at Liverpool Cathedral in the city’s historic Hope Street Quarter, groups arriving in Liverpool will be able to find out about the city from a team of enthusiastic hosts.
Coach groups who use the Welcome Scheme will be able to enjoy these features;
• Personal welcome to the City of Liverpool
• Free city centre maps for passengers
• Information on what to do in the city
• Visit to Liverpool Cathedral, the UK’s largest
• Toilet and refreshment facilities at Liverpool Cathedral
Drivers will be given useful information on where to park their coaches, pick up their passengers and advised of any road works or traffic diversions. Drivers will also be given free refreshments at Liverpool Cathedral.
The Welcome Scheme will operate on request 7 days a week, March to September between 10.00am-3.00pm. Coach groups who wish to use the scheme should report to the gate lodge at the Cathedral on arrival where they will be welcomed.
Passengers can rejoin the coach at Liverpool Cathedral or be collected elsewhere in the city centre after exploring the city by themselves. From Liverpool Cathedral passengers will be able to explore the city centre with its excellent shopping, museums, galleries, tours, cafés and restaurants.
The wider City Region is serviced by an easy to navigate road network and abundance of coach parking solutions. Recognised as a coach friendly destination by the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, the classic resort of Southport is a firm favourite with coach parties. A dedicated team of Coach Hosts are on-hand to welcome visitors and drivers alike, with an exclusive range of discount vouchers and special offers.
Coach parties visiting Wirral Peninsula can conveniently park at some of the most popular attractions including the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Museum and Garden Village and Ness Gardens.
For more information visit www.liverpooltraveltrade.com
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Known worldwide as the birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool has a strong maritime history and rich cultural heritage - with more museums and galleries than any other UK City Region outside of London.
Liverpool enjoyed unprecedented success as European Capital of Culture 2008, which played a vital role in raising the profile of the city on a global scale. Set against the backdrop of the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site waterfront, the City Region continues to be a first-class choice for visitors.
The City Region is also renowned for its sporting prowess, with two Premiership football clubs, Liverpool and Everton, the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree Racecourse, Haydock Park Racecourse, St.Helens
Rugby League Football Club, and is at the centre of England’s Golf Coast.In contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city centre, a visit to the coach-friendly Classic Resort of Southport or stunning Wirral Peninsula provide the ideal opportunity to relax and unwind with a spot of retail therapy or gentle stroll along the beautiful stretches of coastline.
Our Travel Trade Guide provides you with ideas and inspiration for your group itinerary, plus practical travel advice and information to ensure an enjoyable and successful visit to Liverpool.
Welcome to Liverpool
Liverpool is a thriving, contemporary and vibrant city break destination, located in the heart of England’s Northwest.
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With an endless variety of award-winning visitor attractions, places of interest andspecial events across Liverpool City Region, it can be difficult to know where to start. So to give you a helping hand we have compiled several sample itineraries, all of whichcan be adapted to suit a day visit or as part of a longer break. Details of attractions, restaurants and accommodation providers can be found on pages 8 to 20.
Liverpool’s Cultural Heritage
The Beatles Story 9.00am
SeehowfouryoungladsfromLiverpoolbecamethegreatestbandofalltime.
Liverpool ONE 1.00pm
ShoppingandlunchatthenewLiverpoolONEretailandleisurecomplexintheheartofthecitycentre.
Liverpool Cathedral 2.30pm
Thecountry’slargestcathedraloffersawesomeviews,stunningarchitectureandaward-winningcatering.
Tate Liverpool 11.00am
HomeoftheNationalCollectionofModernArtintheNorth.
St.George’s Hall & Heritage Centre 4.00pm
ImaginativeexhibitionsandreconstructionsbringthestoryofSt.George’sHallalive.
Top tip: The Rectory at Liverpool Cathedral serves fantastic home-cooked food, ideal for scrumptious afternoon tea.
2.30pm Liverpool Cathedral
1.00pm Liverpool ONE
11.00am Tate Liverpool
Liverpool City Scene Evening
StartagreatnightoutwithLiverpoolCityScene,thetourthatshowsyouwhatmakesLiverpoolbuzz.
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Music & The Beatles
Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road 10.00am
ThechildhoodhomesofLennonandMcCartneyfaithfullyrestoredbyTheNationalTrust.
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Evening
GradeIIlistedLiverpoolPhilharmonicHallisoneoftheUK’stopartsandentertainmentvenues.HomeoftheRoyalLiverpoolPhilharmonicOrchestraandtheircharismaticChiefConductor,VasilyPetrenko.
Magical Mystery Tour 2.30pm
ExperiencethesightsandsoundsofBeatlesLiverpoolonaMagicalMysteryTour.
Albert Dock 12.00pm
ShoppingandlunchatthehistoricAlbertDock.
Cavern Club & Mathew Street 4.30pm
A‘must-see’forBeatlesfansandit’sstillonethebestvenuesinLiverpooltowatchlivemusic.
2.30pm Magical Mystery Tour
Top tip: Our qualified Beatles Guides can help coordinate your visit and create bespoke tours.
Evening Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
10.00am Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road
Cookery Course at Claremont Farm 10.00am
CookwithanawardwinningMasterChefsharingtips,techniquesandsecretsfromstunningstarterstoperfectpastriesandpetit-fours.Don’tforgettotopupyoursuppliesatthelargefarmshop.
Luxury Liverpool
The Grand National Experience at Aintree Racecourse 10.00am
RelivetheexcitementoftheGrandNational,includingatouroftheracecourse,stablesandweighingroom.
Liverpool Football Club Museum & Tour 2.00pm
BrightnewdisplaystellthewholestoryofEngland’smostsuccessfulfootballclub.
Top tip: For those wishing to watch in style, take advantage of Saints match day hospitality packages.
St.Helens Rugby League FC 6.00pm
Watch‘Saints’,oneoftheworld’smostfamousrugbyclubsplayattheirKnowsleyRoadGround.
The Ultimate Anfield Experience 11.30am
ThisisaonceinalifetimeopportunitytoliveadayinthelifeofaformerLiverpoolLegend.
Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa
Challenging72-parchampionshipgolfcourseandhomeoftheUK’sfirstPGAAcademy.
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Crystal Clear
SpendthedayrelaxingatCrystalClear’sworldrenownedSkinClinic.
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7.00pm Panoramic
2.00pm Golf at Formby Hall
6.00pm St.Helens Rugby League FC
Panoramic Evening
EnjoyadeliciouscocktailinBritain’stallestrestaurant.
Top tip: Shopaholics will love Liverpool’s Met Quarter, full of designer shops and upmarket eateries.
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ClassicSouthport Half day
Top tip: The free coach parking outside Lady Lever makes it a great base from which to explore beautiful Port Sunlight Village.
Top tip: Stop off at Crosby to see Anthony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ – the iconic installation of one hundred life size iron men staring out to sea.
9.00am Lady Lever Art Gallery
12.30pm Formby Point Nature Reserve
3.30pm Shopping and afternoon tea
Shopping & Afternoon Tea 3.30pm
LordStreetintheheartofSouthportisperfectforalittleretailtherapyandatraditionalafternoontea.
Ainsdale-on-Sea & Formby Point Nature Reserve 12.30pm
Strollalongbeach,sanddunesandpinewoodswhichispartoftheNationalTrustownednaturereserve.
Martin Mere Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
See,feedandlearnaboutwetlandbirdsandbeavers.
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Lady Lever Art Gallery 9.00am
Withitsintimateatmosphere,theLadyLeverArtGalleryisagreatplacetoimmerseyourselfinart.
Ness Botanic Gardens 12.30pm
Internationallyrenownedgardenswithaseasonalprogrammeofevents,visitorcentre,café,giftshopandplantnursery.
Liverpool Cathedral Whenvisitorsstepthroughthedoor,mostpeopledotwothings-theysay‘wow’andlifttheirheads.ItholdsmanyrecordssuchasUK’slargestCathedral,highestandheaviestpealsofbellsandsomuchmore.St.JamesMount,Liverpool,L17AZwww.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
T:01517027284
Liverpool FC Museum & Tour Oneoftheoldestandmostfamousfootballgroundsintheworld.AnfieldhaslongsincebecomesynonymouswithLFCandtheamazingsuccessachievedbyTheReds.AnfieldRoad,Liverpool,L40THwww.liverpoolfc.tv
T:01512606677
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral VisitLiverpool’sdramatic,modern,circularRomanCatholicCathedraldesignedbySirFrederickGibberedwithitsgloriousmulti-colouredglassandmanymodernartworks.MountPleasant,Liverpool,L35TQwww.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk
T:01517099222
Visitor Attractions
Albert Dock ThelargestcollectionofGradeIlistedbuildingsintheUKwithaward-winningattractions,stylishbarsandrestaurants,allin
astunningWorldHeritagesetting.AlbertDock,Liverpool,L34AFwww.albertdock.com
T:01517087334
Anfield Experience VIPdaysatLiverpoolFCinthecompanyofLiverpoolLegends.ExclusiveaccesstoAnfieldanditsformerplayers.www.theanfieldexperience.comT:01512637744
Knowsley Safari Park Enjoya5milesafarithrough450acresofhistoricparklandcontaininglargegroupsoflions,tigers,rhinoandaspectacularheardofelephants.Allviewedfromthecomfortofyourownvehicle.Prescot,Knowsley,L344AN
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The Beatles Story Auniquevisitorattractionthattransportsyouonanenlighteningandatmosphericjourneyintothelife,times,cultureandmusicoftheBeatles.BritanniaVaults,AlbertDock,Liverpool,L34AD
www.beatlesstory.comT:01517091963
Mendips and 20 Forthlin RoadThisjointtouristheonlyonetotakeyouinsidethechildhoodhomesofJohnLennonandPaulMcCartney,theplaceswheremanyoftheearliestBeatlessongswerecomposedandrehearsed.Onlinebookingserviceavailable.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatles
T:01514277231
Mersey Ferries MerseyFerriesoffera50-minuteRiverExplorercruisewithcommentary.VisitorscanstopatSpaceportonWirral,ourspacethemedattraction.VictoriaPlace,Seacombe,Wallasey,Wirral,CH446QYwww.merseyferries.co.uk
T:01513301444
Ness Botanic Gardens FourSeasonsCafé,giftshopandplantsales.Extensiveeventsprogramme,outdoortheatre/concerts,guidedwalks,exhibitionsandhalftermactivities.Courtesywheelchairsandmotorisedbuggiesavailableforadvancedbooking.Ness,Neston,Cheshire,CH644AYwww.nessgardens.org.uk
T:01513530123
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens 800yearoldpriorysite,excitingsculpturetrailandbeautifulwalledgarden.TudorRoad,ManorPark,Runcorn,Cheshire,WA71SXwww.nortonpriory.org
T:01928569895
Sefton Park Palm House SeftonParkPalmHouseisaGradeIIlistedVictorianglasshouse.Withanoctagonal3tieredstructure,showcasingtheLiverpoolBotanicalCollection.Opentothepublicandavailableforprivatehire.SeftonPark,Liverpool,L171APwww.palmhouse.org.uk
T:01517269304
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Top tip: Free coach parking and free entry for group organisers available at World of Glass.
Family Fun
Knowsley Safari Park 11.30am
The550-acreparkontheEarlofDerby’sestateoffersauniquefivemilesafaridrivealongroadslinedwithexoticanimalsfromallovertheglobe.
World of Glass 2.00pm
Ajourneyofdiscoveryintooneofthemostcommonsubstancesonearth-glass.
Underwater Street 10.00am
Childrenandfamiliesgethands-oninsixuniquediscoveryzonesincludingImaginationStreetandTheLab.
10.00am Underwater Street
11.30am Knowsley Safari Park
2.00pm World of Glass
Catalyst Science & Discovery Centre 4.00pm
Threeaward-winninggalleriestoexplore,aninteractivetheatreandanexternalglassliftwhichliftsyou30mabovetheRiverMersey.Sciencehasneverbeensomuchfun!
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Spaceport TheSpaceportattractioncoverssubjectsofspaceandspacetravel.Therearesixdifferentlythemedgalleries,whichallfeaturealargevarietyofinteractivehands-onexhibitsandaudiovisualexperiences.VictoriaPlace,Seacombe,Wirral,CH446QYwww.spaceport.org.uk
T:01513301333
Speke Hall OneofthemostfamoushalftimberedhousesinBritain,datingfromthe15thcenturyownedbytheNationalTrust.RooftoursandVictorianandTudorcostumedtoursbringthehousealive.Plusbeautifulgardensandwoodlands.TheWalk,Speke,Liverpool,L241XDwww.nationaltrust.org.uk
T:01514277231
St.George’s Hall TheHallhasbeencarefullyrestoredtoitsoriginalgloryandanewHeritageCentrehasbeencreatedtoprovidevisitorswithadynamicandexcitingintroductiontoSt.George’sHallanditsplaceinLiverpool’shistory.WilliamBrownStreet,Liverpool,L11JJwww.stgeorgesliverpool.co.uk
T:01512256909
U-Boat Story ViewtheamazinglifeonboardarealGermanU-Boat.Withoriginalfilmarchiveandinteractivedisplaysyouwillwitnessallthedramaticaction!WoodsideFerryTerminal,Birkenhead,Wirral,CH416DUwww.u-boatstory.co.ukT:01513301000
Underwater Street Auniquehands-ondiscoverycentreforfamiliesofchildrenagedupto10.Sixaction-packedzonesandafullservicecafeprovidetheperfectvenueforafamilydayout.CunardBuilding,WaterStreet,Liverpool,L31DSwww.underwaterstreet.com
T:01512272550
World of Glass TheWorldofGlassisagreatdayoutforeveryone,youngorold.Liveglassblowingdemonstrations,amazingspecialeffectsfilmshow,museumgalleries,café,shopandartgallery.ChalonWayEast,St.Helens,WA101BXwww.worldofglass.com
T:0174422766
Museums/Galleries
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Catalystisaninteractivesciencecentrewhoseaimistomakescienceexcitingandaccessibletopeopleofallagesandabilities.
GossageBuilding,MerseyRoad,Widnes,WA80DFwww.catalyst.org.uk
T:01514201121
International Slavery Museum Theuniqueandthought-provokingmuseumexploresthehistoryoftheslavetradeandLiverpool’sinvolvement,whileaddressingissuessuchasfreedom,identity,humanrights,racialdiscriminationandculturalchange.
3rdFloor,MerseysideMaritimeMuseum,L34AQwww.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ismT:01514784499
Lady Lever Art Gallery TheLadyLeverArtGalleryisthebeautifullegacyofsoapmagnateanddiscerningartcollectorWilliamHeskethLever,thefirstLordLeverhulme.
PortSunlight,Wirral,CH625EQwww.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever
T:01514784136
Merseyside Maritime Museum Setsailanddropanchorforafundayout.ComeandexploreourlargeandvariedcollectionsthatreflecttheseafaringimportanceofLiverpoolasagatewaytotheworld.
AlbertDock,Liverpool,L34AQwww/liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime
T:01514784499
Tate Liverpool TateLiverpoolpresentsdisplaysandinternationalexhibitionsofmodernandcontemporaryartinbeautifullightfilledgalleries.Awiderangeofeventsarealsoonoffertoaccompanyexhibitions.
AlbertDock,Liverpool,L34BB.www.tate.org.uk/liverpool
T:01517027400
World Museum Liverpool WorldMuseumLiverpoolcombineshistorictreasuresfromacrosstheglobewiththelatestinteractivetechnologytomakeanunbeatablefamilydayout.
WilliamBrownStreet,Liverpool,L38ELwww.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml
T:01514784393
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Walker Art Gallery Allthefamilyarewelcomeat theWalkerArtGallery,oneof thefinestartgalleriesinEurope.Coveringartfrommedievaltimestothe21stcentury,
thegalleryisatreasuretrovejustwaitingtobediscovered.
WilliamBrownStreet,Liverpool,L38ELwww.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker
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Cavern City Tours BookaprivatetourforyourgroupwithCavernCityTours,Liverpool’slongestestablishedtouroperatorandownersoftheworldfamousCavernClub.CoachorwalkingtoursavailablewithfullyqualifiedBeatlesGuides.
www.cavernclub.orgT:01512369091
City Sightseeing Liverpool Tours CitySightseeingisahop-onhop-offopentopdoubledeckerbussightseeingtour.SeeLiverpool,homeofTheBeatles,anduseyourHop-OnHop-Offticket.
www.city-sightseeing.comT:01515304948
Liverpool City Scene EveningguidedcoachtourofLiverpool’ssights,sounds,placesandpeople-placestoeat,drink,shop,danceandbeseen.
www.liverpoolcityscene.comT:07515811450
Magical Mystery Tour StepaboardfortheperfectintroductiontothecityofTheBeatlesanddiscovertheremarkablestoryofthebandthattooktheworldbystorm.
www.cavernclub.orgT:01512369091
Shiverpool Tours Shiverpool’sguidedwalkblendsstreettheatre,darkhumourandsinistertalestorevealLiverpool’shiddenmysteries.
AlbertDock,Liverpool,L34ASwww.shiverpool.co.ukT:01517092030
The Yellow Duckmarine Thetourincludeshalfanhourontheroad,visitinghistoricalattractions,andhalfanhouronwaterwithlivecommentary.
BritanniaPavilion,AlbertDock,Liverpool,L34ASwww.theyellowduckmarine.co.uk
T:01517087799
Shopping
Liverpool ONE LiverpoolONEoffersmorethan160famoushighstreetstores,ultra-hipfashionbrands,coolindependentboutiques,cafésandrestaurants.
CityCentre,L18JQwww.liverpool-one.com
T:01512323100
Cavern Walks Shopping Centre SituatedonMathewStreet, intheheartofthebuzzingCavernQuarter,CavernWalksisLiverpool’sindependentsepicentreandincludesstoressuchasCricketandVivienneWestwood.
MathewStreet,Liverpool,L26REwww.cavern-walks.co.uk
T:01512369082
Metquarter MetquarterissituatedintheheartofLiverpool,adestinationwherepeoplecanmeet,drink,relax,eatandshopinbeautifulstylishsurroundings.
Metquarter,35Whitechapel,Liverpool,L16DAwww.metquarter.com
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Lord Street, Southport Ifit’sstyleandsophisticationyou’reafterthenlooknofurtherthanLordStreet.Withitstreelined,mile-longboulevardfeaturingeverythingfromfamoushighstreetnamestohighqualityretailers.
www.visitsouthport.com
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet CheshireOaks,Britain’sbiggestdesigneroutletisjust30minutesawayfromLiverpoolandhasover140stores,cafe’sandrestaurantswithupto60%offalldayeveryday.
KinseyRoad,EllesmerePort,Cheshire,CH659JJwww.cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet.comT:01513485600
JanuaryWirral’sYearofFoodJan1-Dec31
FebruaryPlantastic,WorldMuseumLiverpoolFeb12-Sep5
AprilJohnSmith’sGrandNationalmeetingApr8-Apr10
MaySouthportFoodandDrinkFestivalMay13-May16
Picasso:PeaceandFreedom,TateLiverpoolMay21-Aug30
SouthportInternationalJazzFestivalMay27-May30
JuneKitesOverTheMersey,WirralInternationalKiteFestivalJun12-Jun13
ICAPLiverpoolInternationalTennisTournamentJun16-Jun20
JulyLiverpoolSummerPopsFestivalJul-Aug
BeatlesDayJul10
RICOHWomen’sBritishOpen2010,RoyalBirkdaleGolfClubJul29-Aug1
SouthportSummerClassicsJul30-Jul31
St.HelensLiveMusicFestivalJul31
AugustKnowsleyFlowerShowAug8
SouthportFlowerShowAug19-Aug22
InternationalBeatleWeekFestivalAug25-Aug31
CreamfieldsAug28-Aug29
MathewStreetFestivalAug29-Aug30
WirralFoodandDrinkFestivalAug29-Aug30
SeptemberLiverpoolBiennialpresentsInternational10:TouchedSep18-Nov28
JohnMooresContemporaryPaintingPrize,WalkerArtGallerySep18-3Jan2011
NovemberInternationalGuitarFestivalNov1-Nov30
Live Entertainment Venue
The Brindley Awardwinningstateofthearttheatreandartscentrewithavariedprogrammeoflocal,regional,nationalandinternationalprofessionalperformances,exhibitionsandfilms.
HighStreet,Runcorn,WA71BGwww.thebrindley.org.ukT:01519078360
Cavern Club TheworldfamousCavernClubiswhereTheBeatlesplayedmanyoftheirearlygigs-today’scluboffersawidevarietyoflivemusicin2rooms-fromunsignedandnewlysignedactstotributebandsandfamousnames.
10MathewStreet,Liverpool,L26REwww.cavernclub.org
T:01512361965
Echo Arena Liverpool EchoArenaLiverpoolisaworldclass10,600seatarenaofferingtheverybestinfacilitiestoenhanceyourexperience.AlreadyplayinghosttogreatssuchasOasis,PaulSimonandRihanna.
Monarch’sQuay,Liverpool,L34FPwww.accliverpool.com
T:08448000400
Everyman Theatre SituatedbetweenLiverpool’stwocathedrals,theEverymanTheatreconcentratesonaprogrammeofworldpremiersofnewplaysbyLiverpoolwritersandactors.
HopeStreet,Liverpool,L19BHwww.everymanplayhouse.com
T:01517094776
Liverpool Empire Theatre Experiencethebestinlarge-scaleentertainmentattheregion’spremierliveentertainmentvenue.
LimeStreet,Liverpool,L11JEwww.liverpoolempire.org.uk
T:08448472525
Sporting Venues
Aintree Racecourse ForafewbriefmomentseachyearinApril,theworld’smostfamousracecourserunstheworld’smostfamousrace,TheJohnSmith’sGrandNational.
OrmskirkRoad,Aintree,Liverpool,L95ASwww.aintree.co.uk
T:01515232600
England’s Golf Coast Thefineststretchofchampionshipgolfintheworld,hometothree
royallinkscoursesandsomeofthebestandmostchallengingcoursesinBritain.
www.englandsgolfcoast.com
Everton Football Club AchanceofalifetimeawaitsyouasyouexperiencethemagicofGoodisonPark.WonderfulopportunityforallthefamilytoseeandhearbehindthescenesoftheworldfamousEvertonFootballClub
GoodisonPark,Liverpool,L44ELwww.evertonfc.com
T:01513302212
Liverpool Football Club Oneoftheoldestandmostfamousfootballgroundsintheworld.AnfieldhaslongsincebecomesynonymouswithLFCandtheamazingsuccessachievedbyTheReds.
AnfieldRoad,Liverpool,L40THwww.liverpoolfc.tvT:01512606677
Haydock Park Racecourse HaydockParkistheNorthWest’spremierdual-purposeracecourse,boastinganactiveandenergeticyear-roundracingcalendarthatincludesthatincludesbothflatandjumpfixtures.
Newton-le-Willows,St.Helens,WA120HQwww.haydock-park.co.ukT:019427255963
St.Helens Rugby League FC St.HelensRLFCisoneofthemostsuccessfulrugbyleagueclubsofrecentyears,offeringarichhistory,fantasticfamilymatchdayatmosphere,andawiderangeofmerchandise.
DunridingLane,St.Helens,WA104ADwww.saintsrlfc.comT:01744455050
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Mayflower Restaurant AnestablishedChinese RestaurantintheheartofLiverpoolservingawiderange
ofauthenticPekingandCantonesecuisine,equipped
withstateoftheartcomputerisedkaraokeondemandsystem.DukeStreet,L15ASwww.visitliverpool/eatingout
T:01517096339
The Olive Press OlivePresschefsuseonlythefinestingredientstocreateItalianfavourites,includinghandmadepizzas,steaksandpastadishes.CastleStreet,L24TAwww.heathcotes.co.uk
T:01512272242
Panoramic Restaurant PanoramicisBritain’stallestrestaurant,locatedonthe34thfloorofLiverpool’sWestTower,reaching100mabovesealevel.Panoramicoffers360degreesviewofLiverpool.WestTower,BrookStreet,L39PJwww.panoramicliverpool.comT:01512365534
Piccolino Openeverydayforlunchanddinner,andistheperfectplacetorelaxandenjoygreatItalianfood.14aCookStreet,Liverpool,L29QUwww.piccolinorestaurants.co.uk
Liverpool City Centre
Alma de Cuba AlmadeCubaisLiverpool’smostspectacularrestaurantandbar;anislandintheheartofthecity,anindependentspiritthatleavesalastingimpression.StPeter’sChurch,SeelStreet,L14BHwww.alma-de-cuba.com
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Café Sports England CaféSportsEngland,whichisownedbylocalsportingheroJamieCarragherpridesitselfonbeing“Thefamilyrestaurantwithahealthytwist”,providingcasualdiningwhilstpromotinghealthyfoodandbeverageoptions.StanleyStreet,L16ALwww.cafesportsengland.comT:01512395070
Christakis Greek Taverna EnjoydeliciousandauthenticGreekcuisineinthisrecentlyrefurbishedlivelysliceofGreece.FridaysandSaturdaysthepartyreallygetsstartedwithbellydancers,platesmashingandDJs.YorkStreet,L15BNwww.christakisgreektaverna.comT:01517087377
Etsu Japanese Restaurant WiththehelpoftwoJapanesechefsandover20yearsexperience.EstubringsyoufreshauthentictraditionalJapanesecuisine.Fromsushiandsashimitomeatdishesinarelaxedsetting.BeethamPlaza,25TheStrand,L20XJwww.etsu-restaurant.co.ukT:01512367530
Fly In The Loaf Public House Thisbarandrestaurantisalreadywinningplauditsfromlocalsandvisitorsforitsdeliciousfoodandqualitybeer.Withgoodvibesandgreatservice.Thenamereferstotheoldbakerywhichoriginallyoccupiedthesite.HardmanStreet,L19ASwww.visitliverpool.com/eatingout
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Il Forno Italian Restaurant SharetheItalian’sloveforfood,experiencethepassionofourcooking,watchourdramaticfire-breathingmaskcookyourpizza,relaxandenjoyIlForno.DukeStreetEastVillage,L15AGwww.ilforno.co.uk
T:01517094002
The Restaurant Bar & Grill Modern,stylishandinnovativerestaurantintheheartof
Liverpool’scommercialquarter.HalifaxHouse,BrunswickStreet,Liverpool,L2OUUwww.therestaurantbarandgrill.co.ukT:01512366703
Simply Heathcotes SituatedonBeethamPlaza,thisspectacularglassandgranitebuildingsymbolisesLiverpool’ssuccessfulCapitalofCultureawardfor2008.SimplyHeathcotesservesmodernBritishcuisineusingfreshlocalingredients. BeethamPlaza,25TheStrand,L20XLwww.heathcotes.co.uk
T:01512363536
Ziba ZibaservesmodernBritishrestaurantfoodatareasonableprice.ThebuildingisamagnificentVictoriangembuiltintheformofaVenetianPalazzobyaLiverpoolmerchantin1857.RacquetClub,5ChapelStreet,L39AGwww.racquetclub.org.uk
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Sapporo Teppanyaki OneofLiverpool’sbestJapaneseSushi&Noodlebarrestaurants,Sapporopridesitselfonpreparationoffoodaspureentertainment.Expertchefsflaunttheiroutstandingskillsandcreativeflairtoensurethateverymealisunique.
DukeStreet,EastVillage,L15AGwww.sapporo.co.ukT:01517053005
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60 Hope Street Restaurant 60HopeStreet,celebrating10yearsofprovidinganoutstandingdiningexperienceinLiverpool,locallysourcedproducewithbistro,formalandprivatedininglocatedintheheartoftheculturalquarter.HopeStreet,L19BZwww.60hopestreet.com
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Everyman Bistro Relaxedandfriendlyself-servicebistroandbars.Fantasticfoodfromprimefreshseasonalproduce,agoodvegetarianselectionandgluten-freeoptions.Thedessertsarelegendary...asarethelowprices.HopeStreet,L19BHwww.everyman.co.ukT:01517089545
The London Carriage Works TheLondonCarriageWorksservesmoderninternationalfood,withanemphasisontheuseoflocal,organicandfreshseasonalproduce.Theinnovativeandexperimentalmenusarecomplementedbyacarefullyselectedwinelist.HopeStreet,L19DAwww.tlcw.co.uk
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Liverpool South
Chilli Banana VisitingChilliBananaisasclosetoanauthenticThaiexperienceasyoucanget.CombiningspeciallyimportedfreshThaiingredientswiththehighestqualitylocallyfarmedproduce.2LarkLane,L178USwww.chillibanana.co.uk
T:01517268641
Gulshan Restaurant TheGulshanoffersarelaxingatmospherecombinedwithadelightfulambienceandauthenticIndiancuisine,includingarangeofvegetariandishes.AigburthRoad,L193QGwww.gulshan-liverpool.comT:01514272273
Spire SpecialisinginmodernBritishandEuropeancuisine,SpirepromisesculinaryexpertiseandaconvivialambienceatoneofthemostpopularandacclaimedeateriesonMerseyside.1ChurchRoad,Liverpool,L159EAwww.spirerestaurant.co.ukT:01517345040
Liverpool Albert Dock
Blue Bar & Grill Blue’simpressiveGrillrestaurantservesfreshlypreparedqualityfood,exemplifiedbyaneclecticmenuwithanenterprisingrangeofdishes.Thismultidimensionalvenuealsofeaturesafurtherbarareaavailableforfunctionhire.Unit17,EdwardPavilion,L34AFwww.blue-venure.co.uk
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Circo Circobyname,circusbynature.Thisstylishbaralsolendsitselftoarestaurantandclub,whereauniqueexperienceisguaranteed.BritanniaPavilion,L34ADwww.circoliverpool.com
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Gusto Restaurant & Bar InspiredbytheelegantcharmofaclassicItalianristorantewithacontemporarybuzzandamodern,
stylishinterior,GustobringsthetruetasteandenjoymentofItalytoitsguests.EdwardPavilion,L34AFwww.gustorestaurants.uk.comT:01517086969
The Panamerican Club PanamisacontemporarybarandrestaurantlocatedinBritanniaPavilionandissituatedoppositetheLiverpoolEchoArena&ConventionCentreandnexttoTheBeatlesStoryMuseum.BritanniaPavillion,L34ADwww.panam-venue.co.uk
T:01517025831
What’s Cooking What’sCookingoffersafunandfriendlyatmospherethatappealstotheentirefamily.PlatesarepiledhighwithAmericanclassicssuchasburgers,ribsandnachosbutpricesarestillpocketfriendly.QueenElizabethHall,BritanniaPavillion,L34ADwww.whats-cooking.co.uk
T:01513421966
Southport
Bistrot Vérité Modelledonarusticfrenchbistro,withsimplelaid-backstylishingandadailymenufirmlybaseduponthebestfreshlocalproduce.7LiverpoolRoad,Birkdale,PR84ART:01704564199
Warehouse StylishvenuefeaturingarelaxingBrasserietothefirstfloorandaPrivateDiningRoomtothesecond;itsinteriorisacreativemixofauthenticartdecoandcontemporaryglamour.30WestStreet,PR81QNwww.warehousebrasserie.co.ukT:01704544662
Wirral
Restaurant Fraiche AwardedaMichelinStarin2009, Fraichecreatesmoderncuisinewithoriginalideassetinarelaxingandintimateenvironment11RoseMount,OxtonVillage,Prenton,CH435SGwww.restaurantfraiche.comT:01516522914
Roses Tea Rooms Multiaward-winning,veryfriendly,informaltearoomsservingtraditionalEnglishfood,cakesandbeveragesmadeonthepremiseswithtopqualitylocalingredientspairedupwithexcellenttableservice.MilnerRoad,Heswall,CH605RTwww.rosestearooms.co.uk
T:01513429912
Sheldrakes Wirral’shiddengastronomictreasure,trulyencapsulatingthespiritoftheMediterraneanwithitsmixofsumptuousMediterraneanandtraditionalcuisine,relaxedatmosphereandspectacularlocationthatsimplyguarantees‘viewstodinefor’.BanksRoad,Heswall,CH609JSwww.sheldrakesrestaurant.co.uk
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Atlantic Tower by Thistle TheAtlanticTowerislocatedonthePierHeadadjacenttothefamousLiverBuildings. ££
ChapelStreet,Liverpool,L39REwww.thistle.com/atlantictowerT:08713769025
Hard Day’s Night Hotel Thisfantastic4*deluxeboutiquehotellocatedneartheCavernQuartertheheartofLiverpool. £££
CentralBuildings,NorthJohnStreet,Liverpool,L26RRwww.harddaysnighthotel.comT:01512361964
Novotel Chic,modernhotelideallysituatedclosetoLiverpoolONEandwithinwalkingdistancetoallcitycentreattractions££
40HanoverStreet,Liverpool,L14LNwww.novotel.comT:01517025100
Crowne Plaza Liverpool - City Centre Wonderfulwatersidelocation,guaranteedonsiteparkingandquitepossiblythebestbreakfastintown. £££
StNicholasPlace,PierHead,Liverpool,L31QWwww.crowneplaza.com/liverpoolukT:01512438000
Hillbark Hotel NestlinginparklandandoverlookingthescenicDeeestuary,just15minutesfromvibrantLiverpool. £££
RoydenPark,Frankby,Wirral,CH481NPwww.hillbarkhotel.co.ukT:01516252400
Liverpool Marriott Hotel ProudwinneroftheannualTourismAward-Largehoteloftheyear2008! £££
1QueenSquare,Liverpool,L11RHwww.LiverpoolMarriottCityCentre.co.ukT:01514768000
Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa Stateoftheartgolfdestinationofferinga62roomhotel,18and9holecourses,PGAGolfAcademy,leisureclubandspa.£££
SouthportOldRoad,Formby,L370ABwww.formbyhallgolfresort.co.ukT:01704875699
Hope Street Hotel HopeStreetHoteloffersluxuryaccommodationinLiverpool’sbeautifulculturalquarter. £££
40HopeStreet,Liverpool,L19DAwww.hopestreethotel.co.ukT:01517093000
Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool Contemporaryhotelwith194rooms,freeWi-Fi,Italianrestaurant,andSpaandWellnessCentre.£££
107OldHallStreet,Liverpool,L39BDwww.liverpool.radissonsas.comT:01519661500
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Staybridge Suites Liverpool Anall-suiteextended-stayhotelthatcaterstoguestslookingforanight,aweekorlonger.££
21KeelWharf,Liverpool,L34ANwww.staybridge.co.ukT:01517039700
Britannia Adelphi Hotel ConvenientlylocatedoppositeLimeStreetrailstation,centrallocationwithintheheartofthecity. ££
RanelaghPlace,Liverpool,L35ULwww.britanniahotels.comT:01517097200
Inglewood Hotel & Conference Centre AuniqueandcharmingcountryhousehotelinideallocationforvisitorstoLiverpool. ££
BadgersRakeLane,Ledsham,Wirral,CH668PFwww.inglewoodmanor.co.ukT:01513395105
Suites Hotel Knowsley Toprovideamodern,firstclasswork/leisureenvironmentwhenawayfromhome.££
RibblersLane,Knowsley,Prescot,L349HAwww.suiteshotelgroup.comT:01515491116
Brook Meadow Hotel25bedrooms,allensuitewithspabathswithviewsoverlookingthematurelandscapedgardens.££
HeathLane,ChilderThornton,Wirral,CH661NSwww.oxfordhotelsandinns.comT:01513399350
Jurys Inn LiverpoolSuperiorbudgethotelwith310bedroomsdirectlyoppositetheArenaandConventionCentreLiverpool.££
31KeelWharf,Liverpool,L34FNwww.jurysinns.comT:01512443777
Ramada Plaza TheRamadaPlazaHotelisthejewelattheheartofthenewwaterfrontdevelopmentonSouthport’spromenade. £££
MarineLake,Promenade,Southport,PR90DZwww.ramadaplazasouthport.co.ukT:01704516220
Thistle Hotel Haydock AneleganthotelbuiltinaclassicalGeorgianstyleandsurroundedbyattractivelandscapedgardens.££
PennyLane,Haydock,St.Helens,WA119SGwww.thistlehotels.com/haydockT:08713769044
Holiday Inn Liverpool City Centre CityCentre,modern3starhotelwithbars,restaurants,mini-gymand139bedrooms. £££
LimeStreet,Liverpool,L11NQwww.hiliverpool.comT:01517052716
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Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool
Talbot Hotel SituatedintheheartofSouthport,wellplacedforthetowncentreandpromenadeparks.£
23-25PortlandStreet,Southport,PR81LRwww.talbothotelsouthport.co.ukT:01704533975
Hotel Ibis SituatedinthecentreofthecityandashortstrolltotheAlbertDock.££
27Wapping,Liverpool,L18LYwww.ibishotel.comT:01517069800
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FeathersLocatednexttotheMetropolitanCathedral,LiverpoolUniversity,LiverpoolJohnMooresandThePhilharmonicHall.££
117-125MountPleasant,Liverpool,L35TFwww.feathers.uk.comT:01517099655
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International Inn Award-winningcitycentrehostelwithprivateroomsanddormitoryaccommodation.£
4SouthHunter,Liverpool,L19JGwww.internationalinn.co.ukT:01517098135
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Express by Holiday Inn KnowsleyOffersgreatvalueformoneywith86modern,spacious,contemporarybedroomstochoosefrom.££
RibblersLane,KnowsleyBusinessParkKnowsley,L349HAwww.hiexpress.co.ukT:01515492700
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Premier Inn Runcorn Offering58greatvaluecomfortableensuiteroomswithTV,teaandcoffeefacilities.£
ChesterRoad,PrestonBrook,Runcorn,WA73BBwww.premierinn.comT:08701977224
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YHA Liverpool International AverycomfortablebasetotourallofLiverpool’sattractions£
25TableyStreet,Liverpool,L18EEwww.yha.org.ukT:08707705924
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University of Liverpool - Rosco & Gladstone Hall SetinbeautifulprivateparklandinSeftonPark.Threemilesfromthecitycentre.£
GreenbankLane,Liverpool,L171AHwww.liv.ac.uk/conferenceservicesT:01517946440
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Express by Holiday Inn Albert Dock IdeallylocatedwithintheAlbertDockwithallratesinclusiveofcontinentalbuffetbreakfast.££
BritanniaPavilion,Liverpool,L34ADwww.hiexpress.com/liverpool-albtT:08453450000
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Premier Inn Liverpool Albert Dock LocatedattheAlbertDock,PremierInnoffersgreatvaluethroughoutwith186comfortableensuiterooms.££
EastBritanniaBuilding,AlbertDock,Liverpool,L34ADwww.premierinn.comT:08709906432
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AachenAward-winningguesthousesituatedintheheartofthecityconvenientforallroad,railandairlinks.££
89-91MountPleasant,Liverpool,L35TBwww.aachenhotel.co.ukT:01517093477
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Greenbank Sports Academy Asinglestoreyaccommodationblockofferssingle,doubleanddormitoryaccommodationforupto24people.£
GreenbankLane,Liverpool,L171AGwww.greenbanksportsacademy.co.ukT:01512807757
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Malmaison BasedclosetothewaterfrontandtheiconicThreeGraces,withpenthousesTheKopandTheToffees.£££
7WilliamJessopWay,PrincesDock,Liverpool,L31QZwww.malmaison-liverpool.comT:01512295000
Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa Situatedonthepromenade,idealforfamilybreaksandweekendbreaks,conferencesandspecialevents.££
ThePromenade,Southport,PR81RBwww.royalclifton.co.ukT:01704533771
The Liner at LiverpoolSituatedintheheartofthecitycentreofferingexcellentaccommodationandleisurefacilities.££
LordNelsonStreet,Liverpool,L35QBwww.theliner.co.ukT:01517097050
Prince of Wales Hotel Elegantvictorianhotelwith143luxuriousbedrooms,whichareinkeepingwithitsoriginalstyle. £££
LordStreet,Southport,PR81JSwww.britanniahotels.comT:01704536688
Scarisbrick Hotel Excellentaccommodationandconferencefacilities,leisureclub,2restaurantsandbars.££
LordStreet,Southport,PR81NZwww.scarisbrickhotel.comT:01704543000
The Park Hotel ClosetotheworldfamousAintreeGrandNationalRacecourse,only3milesfromthecitycentre. ££
DunninsbridgeRoad,Netherton,Liverpool,L306YNwww.theparkhotel.bizT:01515257555
Riverhill Hotel RecentlyrefurbishedfamilyrunhotelsetinthewoodedsurroundingsofOxtonvillage.££
19TalbotRoad,Oxton,Wirral,CH432HJwww.theriverhill.co.ukT:01516533773
The Grove House Hotel Situatedinbeautifulgroundsinaquietlocation,sixmilestoLiverpoolCityCentre.££
GroveRoad,Wallasey,Wirral,CH453HFwww.thegrovehouse.co.ukT:01516393947
The Sir Thomas Hotel A39bedroomhotelwiththeSt.JohnRestaurantandBar,anidealvenueforday/night. ££
24SirThomasStreet,Liverpool,L16JBwww.sirthomashotel.co.ukT:01512271541
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Visit Lancashire
Lookingfornewideasandinspirationtoplantheperfectgroupholiday?Lancashireisanareaoffantasticcontraststhatwelcomesgroupswithopenarms.
Blackpooliseverybody’sfavouriteseasideresort,butthere’sfarmoretothisfabulousbeachresortthandeckchairsanddonkeys.Scratchbeneaththesurfaceandyou’lldiscoveraworldofexcitementandentertainmentyouneverrealisedwasthere.Travelalongthecoastdottedwithprettyportsandquietcovesjustlayinginwaitforyoutodiscover.Thinkpromenades,sweepingbaysandsandybeaches.AshortjourneyinlandandyouandyourgroupwilldelveintothemagicoftheForestofBowland,anddiscoveroutstandingnaturalbeautyaslushcountrysidestretchesoutformilesinfrontofyou.
ExploreculturalcitiesandthehistoriccobbledstreetsofLancasterandPrestonlinedwithtreasuretroves,perfectforthatspecialgift.AmongstthePenninehillsyouwilluncovermanyofLancashire’ssecretsandhistorictales.Stopoffatoneofthemuseumsandlearnofwitchcraft,millsandgentry.
www.lancashiregroups.comT: 0870 442 0047
Manchester
ManchesterisoneofthemostvibrantcitiesintheUK,offeringaward-winningattractions,excitingnightlife,superbshoppingandaspectaculareventsprogramme.Withfreeattractions,transport,specialoffersandlowcostairfares-Manchesterisgreatvalueformoney.Servedbyexcellentairandraillinks,ManchesteristheperfectgatewaytotheUKandEurope.
Whetheryouareplanningindividualorgrouptravelprogrammes,ensurethatVisitManchesterisyourfirstpointofcontactforfreeprofessionalandpracticaladvice.With370membersinpartnershipwecanofferthecontacts(hotels,visitorattractions,restaurants)tohelpyouarrangeyourpackages.
Othersupportincludes:•Assistancewithcustomised itineraryplanning•Facilitatefamiliarisationvisitincluding co-ordinatingarrangements• ‘MCRManchesterMagazine’,maps andotherpromotionalmaterials• Imagesanddestinationinformation•Quarterlytraveltradee-newsletter•Dedicatedtraveltrademicrositefor up-to-datenewsandinformation.
www.visitmanchester.com/traveltrade T: 0161 238 4550
Cumbria and the Lake District
Landscapeandluxury–theLakeDistrict,Cumbriaiswildernessrefined.
A land of adventure
Thisisalandofwildpeaks,tranquillakes,windsweptcragsandrollinghills.WhetheryoufancyalakesideambleoratrekonEngland’shighestmountain,Cumbriaischaracterisedbyunforgettableadventures.Walk,sail,swim,kayak,climb,paraglide,gorgescramble,mountainbike,hangglide,quadbike,horserideorsimplysitandwatch,youcan’thelpbutlovetheLakes.
A life of luxury
RetreattoafriendlyB&B,aquaintcottageoraboutiquehotel.DiscoverCumbrianspecialitiesintearooms,cafés,pubsandMichelin-starredrestaurants.Visitmarkettowns,countryhouses,artgalleriesandheritagesites.Enjoylocalfestivalsorhideawayatpremiumspas.ExploretheLakeDistrict,Cumbria–alandofruggedbeautyandexquisiteindulgence.
www.cumbria4coaches.com T: 01539 822222
Chester and Cheshire
Chesterisadelightfulmixofexclusivestores,excellentdiningandvibrantnightlife–butyoucanneverforgetthatthismodern,excitingcityhasbeenshapedby2000yearsofhistory.
Completelyencircledbycitywalls,Chester’smostuniquefeatureisthe13thCentury‘Rows’–twotiersofenticingshops,runningthroughthemainstreets.DestinationsforhistoryhuntersincludethebeautifulNormanCathedralandBritain’slargestRomanAmphitheatre.AwalkaroundthecitywallswilltakeyoupasttheenchantingEastgateClock,theRiverDeeandtheoldestracecourseinBritain.
Foramorerelaxedsetting,delveintoruralCheshire.Whatevertheseason,Cheshire’sdelightfulcountrysideistheidealrefugefromthepressuresofcitylife.Walk,cycleorridethroughsecludedlandscapes;orsimplyvisitoneofthepicturesquemarkettowns.
Historichouses,statelyhomesandawardwinninggardensareallwithineasytravellingdistanceofeachother.
Picturesque,worldly,packedfullofhistoryandwellstockedwithexcellentrestaurants,indulgentshopsandfantasticgolfcourses;ChesterandCheshirearewellconnectedwiththerestofthecountry.
FindoutmoreaboutwhatChesterandCheshirehastooffergroupsbyvisiting:
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Asaportcity,Liverpooliswell-servicedbythesea.Theworld-famousMersey
FerriesareascenicalternativefortravellingacrosstotheWirralPeninsula,offeringbreathtakingviewsofLiverpool’sUNESCOWorldHeritagewaterfront.NorfolkLineoperatesaferryservicefromDublinandBelfastintothecity,andtheIsleofManSteamPacketservicefromDouglas.
LiverpoolCruiseTerminalopensupthecitytointernationalguestsfromsomeofthebiggestcruiseshipsintheworld.Passengerscaneasilystrollintothecitycentreortotheadjacentcoachpickuppoint.
IsleofManSteamPacketCompanywww.steam-packet.com
Norfolklinewww.norfolkline.com
FromtheM6LiverpooliseasilyreachedviatheM58,M56andM62motorways.
Liverpoolcitycentreisapproximately45minutesdrivefromChester,ManchesterandNorthWales.ItisjustoveronehourfromBlackpool,theLakeDistrict,theYorkshireMoorsandthePeakDistrictNationalParks,andjustoverfourhoursfromLondon.
ThereareexcellentcoachroutesfrommostmajortownsinBritain,withaNationalExpresscoachstationinNortonStreet,Liverpoolcitycentre.
NationalExpresswww.nationalexpress.com
Merseytravelwww.merseytravel.gov.uk
ThemainlinestationisLiverpoolLimeStreet,ideallylocatedintheheartofthecitycentre.
VirginTrainsWestCoastServiceconnectsyoutoLondoninjustovertwohours.ThereisalsoeasyaccesstoBirmingham,ManchesterandEdinburgh.LiverpoolCityRegionisservicedbytheextensiveMerseyrailnetwork–aconvenient,efficient,cost-effectiveandsustainablewaytoexplorethedestination.
NationalRailEnquirieswww.nationalrail.co.uk
VirginTrainswww.virgintrains.co.uk
Merseyrailwww.merseyrail.org
LiverpoolJohnLennonAirportislocatedjustsevenmilesfromLiverpoolcitycentre,with
excellenttransportlinksacrosstheregion.ThenewKLMservicebetweenSchipholinAmsterdamandLiverpoolJohnLennonAirportconnectsLiverpoolCityRegionwithmorethan100destinationsonKLM’sownintercontinentalnetworkandover650worldwidedestinationsacrossKLM’sSkyteampartnernetworks.Therearealsoanumberoflow-costairlinesflyingintoLiverpoolJohnLennonAirportfrommorethan50Europeandestinations.
EasternAirwayswww.easternairways.com
easyJetwww.easyjet.com
Flybewww.flybe.com
KLMwww.klm.com
LiverpoolJohnLennonAirportwww.liverpoolairport.com
Ryanairwww.ryanair.com
WizzAirwww.wizzair.com
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