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.

Photograph of Philharmonic Hall on page 7 © Mark McNulty.

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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Wonderful WirralHalf day

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

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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

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Cavern Walks Shopping Centre SituatedonMathewStreet, intheheartofthebuzzingCavernQuarter,CavernWalksisLiverpool’sindependentsepicentreandincludesstoressuchasCricketandVivienneWestwood.

MathewStreet,Liverpool,L26REwww.cavern-walks.co.uk

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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

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Echo Arena Liverpool EchoArenaLiverpoolisaworldclass10,600seatarenaofferingtheverybestinfacilitiestoenhanceyourexperience.AlreadyplayinghosttogreatssuchasOasis,PaulSimonandRihanna.

Monarch’sQuay,Liverpool,L34FPwww.accliverpool.com

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Everyman Theatre SituatedbetweenLiverpool’stwocathedrals,theEverymanTheatreconcentratesonaprogrammeofworldpremiersofnewplaysbyLiverpoolwritersandactors.

HopeStreet,Liverpool,L19BHwww.everymanplayhouse.com

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Liverpool Empire Theatre Experiencethebestinlarge-scaleentertainmentattheregion’spremierliveentertainmentvenue.

LimeStreet,Liverpool,L11JEwww.liverpoolempire.org.uk

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Sporting Venues

Aintree Racecourse ForafewbriefmomentseachyearinApril,theworld’smostfamousracecourserunstheworld’smostfamousrace,TheJohnSmith’sGrandNational.

OrmskirkRoad,Aintree,Liverpool,L95ASwww.aintree.co.uk

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England’s Golf Coast Thefineststretchofchampionshipgolfintheworld,hometothree

royallinkscoursesandsomeofthebestandmostchallengingcoursesinBritain.

www.englandsgolfcoast.com

Everton Football Club AchanceofalifetimeawaitsyouasyouexperiencethemagicofGoodisonPark.WonderfulopportunityforallthefamilytoseeandhearbehindthescenesoftheworldfamousEvertonFootballClub

GoodisonPark,Liverpool,L44ELwww.evertonfc.com

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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

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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

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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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Liverpool Hope Street

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

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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

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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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