Spotlight on Liverpool
Published on November 13th, 2008.
Inspire me! Liverpool is the European Capital of Culture 2008, promoting itself as “The World in One City”. Visit www.liverpool08.com for a complete list of activities and events.
Taking the train
The trip from London Euston (EUS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is roughly 2.5 hours. Intercity services run from major towns and cities into Liverpool Lime Street Station. After taking the train to Liverpool, your first destination of interest will likely be St Georges Hall as it’s the first building you’ll see. It’s widely regarded as the finest neo -classical building in Europe, where Charles Dickens was a regular visitor, and represents the prosperity in Liverpool in the 19th century.
What’s on
ONLY A GAME? UEFA Football/ Soccer Exhibition
UEFA and World Museum Liverpool have a new exhibition titled ‘Only a Game?’ featuring Europe’s love affair with the game of football. Rare objects from legendary matches, top European trophies and memorabilia from star players are on display until March 1st 2009.
True fans will appreciate the display of UEFA trophies, including the Champions League trophy and UEFA Cup, and player memorabilia from the National Football Museum, including shirts, medals and trophies of great European players.
Attractions & Sites
Visiting Albert Dock is a must for all, where you will be treated to rich maritime history, and find the best of both worlds –old and modern. This location is also the home to two of the most popular visitor’s attractions, namely Tate Liverpool and The Beatles Story.
TATE LIVERPOOL
Tate Liverpool is home to the National Collection of Modern Art in the North. It’s also the largest gallery of modern and contemporary art outside of London. Currently on exhibition until March 29th, 2009 is The Twentieth Century: How it looked & how it felt. Nearly 200 pieces are displayed over three floors, including some key works from the Tate Collection. Capture the story of modern and contemporary art and don’t miss Pablo Picasso’s Weeping Woman 1937.
THE BEATLES STORY
A must-see for all Beatles fans! Step back in time and find out how 4 lads from Liverpool became the biggest band in the world. There’s an audio guide narrated by John Lennon’s sister, the world’s only ‘blue’ White Album, a never before heard interview with Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison’s first ever guitar, John Lennon’s iconic spectacles and much more. Tickets for the Beatles Story are available through www.britrail.com
Featured Restaurant
THE LONDON CARRIAGE WORKS
Enjoy a modern international menu with a strong emphasis on the use of local, organic and fresh seasonal produce. The building was once home to coach and carriage builders and doubles as Hope Street Hotel.
Address: 40 Hope Street,
Liverpool, Merseyside
Tel: 0151 705 2222
http://www.hopestreethotel.co.uk/eating
Featured Lodging
HARD DAYS NIGHT HOTEL
This 4* boutique hotel is Liverpool’s Beatles inspired hotel including the peace garden and select artwork. With a central location and a converted Grade II listed building (being of special architectural & historic interest), it has retained all the character of its original form, but now has all the features and facilities of a modern hotel.
Address: North John Street/Mathew Street,
Liverpool, Merseyside
Tel: 0844 870 0123
http://www.harddaysnighthotel.com/
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