Liverpool Home of the Beatles
Liverpool is a city in Merseyside, England and it
is famous for its great and vibrant nightlife, football teams and the world
popular Beatles. It was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture in
2008 and the city’s famous Pier Head Waterfront is a UNESCO World Heritage
site. Lots of popular rock and roll artists come from Liverpool and were part
of the British Invasion to the U.S. in the 1960s. Among the attractions which
draw tourists is Europe’s Oldest Chinatown and the famous Grand National Horse Race
held on the outskirts of the city in Aintree.
Tourists come to see St. George’s Hall on Lime
Street. This is a gargantuan building in the Greco-Roman style built by wealthy
merchants to the people living in the city. Inside you can see one of the best
church organs in Europe.
The World Museum has a wonderful collection of
British rocketry exhibits and the best Egyptology collection outside of London.
A must see is Albert Dock and is located in the
largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the U.K. Here old warehouses
have been converted into apartments, shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels,
galleries and museums.
At Albert Dock you will also find the Beatles
Story which is the only museum in the world to be entirely themed on the
Beatles. On display are their instruments and other artefacts. Other
attractions based on the Beatles include their homes, Penny Lane, commemorative
statues, Strawberry Fields and much more.
Tourists can also choose to take guided tours
including “hop-on, hop-off” buses or guided walking tours. Also a great way to
see Liverpool on one of the city’s open-top buses. Tours include:
·
The Magical Mystery Tour for Beatles fans. It
takes tourists around to the places associated with the popular four both in
the city centre and in the suburbs.
·
Liverpool Entente Cordial Tours guide people
around the city and offer tours in both English and French.
·
The Beatles Fab Four Taxi Tour takes you to the
childhood homes of the Fab Four.
When touring is done for the day it’s time to
find a place to relax and sleep. One place which won’t cost too much is
Belvedere Hotel which is a bed and breakfast. It offers tourists a basic room
with a shared toilet and shower. Included in the price is a full English
breakfast in the downstairs living room. The hotel is centrally located.
The Embassie Hostel offers free coffee, tea and
toast with jam and peanut butter. There are comfortable beds in dormitory
style. The proprietor of the hostel tells some Beatle stories and on Thursday
evenings leads a free Beatles tour which ends up at The Cavern Club.
The Nightingale Lodge has cheap hostel accommodations close to town. There is a communal kitchen and dining area. You
can get free hot showers; look at plasma TV with satellite, computer kiosks and
Wi-Fi access. Also included is full central heating and free bedding. Tourist
can make use of the garden and there is a secure cycle storage and lockers and
luggage store. Laundry facilities are available and Continental breakfast is
included in the price.
