Liverpool is a well-known port city, city of culture and city of sport. Although the city is now has a diverse economy focused on finance and tourism, Liverpool’s history is one centred around trade. Liverpool was one of the key port locations involved in the slave trade, with connections to the West Indies and America. Cotton was also traded, with Liverpool the gateway for cotton imports destined for factories in Manchester.

Liverpool is home to two of England’s biggest Premiership football teams, Liverpool football club and Everton football club. Liverpool is also home to England’s golf coast, with three royal linked golf courses.

A popular attraction in the city is Liverpool’s World Museum which features millions of years of the Earth’s history. Other attractions include the Walker Art Gallery, the Lantern Theatre and the Echo Arena.

Liverpool is perhaps best known for being the home of the world famous band The Beatles. The city is awash with many ‘Beatle themed’ attractions including The Beatles Story, a tour taking in such famous sites as the Cavern Club . In addition to the Beatles, other famous past residents include Kim Cattrall (Sex in the City actress).

Neighbouring towns to Liverpool include; Birkenhead (4 miles), Wallasey (6 miles) and Crosby (9 miles).