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Liverpool is a modern and vibrant city located in the North West of England, with great transport links to the rest of the UK. Serviced by Liverpool John Lennon International Airport, Liverpool Lime Street mainline station and a National Express bus station, Liverpool can be reached by train from London in less than 2.5 hours and less than an hour by air.

Famous for heritage, culture and the arts

Known for its historical significance in the arts, industry and architecture, Liverpool has a heritage stooped in 700 years of history.

In June 2003 the Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced that Liverpool will be the UK's nomination for European Capital of Culture 2008, a very proud moment for those who hold the city dear to their hearts. Now, alongside its proud and colourful past, Liverpool has a bright future ahead of it as a modern, cosmopolitan European city with a world-class reputation.

If you love culture Liverpool has it all. Whether you are interested in watching live bands, finding out about relics from around the world or new exhibits from cutting-edge artists, there are many venues, both large and small, that cater for all tastes.

Liverpool has a bustling café and restaurant culture featuring cuisine and styles from around the globe to suit all budgets. Whatever your taste in food and dining experiences, your every desire can be realised, and because Liverpool is a compact modern city, everything is within easy walking distance or a short taxi journey away.

Merseyside and Cheshire feature areas of outstanding natural beauty, with parts of west Merseyside and the outlying Wirral coastline surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and unspoilt countryside walks.

To Get a taste for Liverpool and find out more about what the city has to offer visitors, click on www.visitliverpool.com