Tourist Information
The Beatles Story
Relive the Fab Four's meteoric rise to fame with a nostalgic journey through the Beatles story. Take a trip to Hamburg, feel the Cavern beat, experience Beatlemania and tune in to flower power. This exciting new multi-media experience is situated in Liverpool's historic Albert Dock. The Beatles story is the ultimate tribute to the City's most famous sons - John, Paul, George and Ringo.
The Albert Dock
The Albert Dock (Britain's largest group of grade one listed buildings) is Britain's most popular heritage attraction and three times winner of the Best Large Attraction in the North West award. There are scores of speciality shops, bars, restaurants and cafes here together with world-class attractions such as the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Museum of Liverpool , Beatles Story and Tate Gallery.
Royal Liver Building
Without doubt the most characteristic image of Liverpool is the Royal Liver Building. Completed in 1911 having taken three years to build. Designed by W. Aubrey Thomas the building supports two sculptural domed clock towers surmounted by the mythical Liver Birds. The clocks are 2 foot wider in diameter than that of Big Ben.
Tate Gallery
Tate Liverpool is the home of the National Collection of Modern Art in the North of England and the largest gallery of modern and contemporary art outside London. Tate Liverpool is housed in a beautiful converted warehouse which is part of the historic Albert Dock. The Gallery has attracted more than six million visitors in the ten years since it opened.
Liverpool Museum
Liverpool Museum is the largest of the National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside. The fascinating and varied collections cover archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. Special attractions include the award-winning Natural History Centre and the Planetarium.
Aintree Racecource & The Grand National Experience
As home to the most famous horse race in the world (The Grand National), Aintree offers a unique experience to visitors. A brand new visitor is now open with the Grand National Experience - a virtual reality ride of the famous race. Tours offer visitors the chance to see some of the behind the scenes areas of the racecourse.
Empire Theatre
The Empire is Liverpool’s premier venue for large, glitzy extravaganzas. From opera and ballet through to West-end shows such as Abba Gold and Les Miserables, the Empire continually states its place as one of the North West’s most popular venues. This Victorian theatre opened in 1896, has a dramatically steep upper gallery which serves to enhance the productions and add to the enjoyment of all who visit.
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