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Liverpool Travel Guide

Liverpool, with its famous waterfront on the River Mersey, is a great shipping port and industrial center. King John launched it on its road to glory when he granted it a charter in 1207. Before that, it had been a tiny 12th-century fishing village, but it quickly became a port for shipping men and materials to Ireland. In the 18th century, it grew to prominence because of the sugar, spice, and tobacco trade with the Americans. By the time Victoria came to the throne, Liverpool had become Britain's biggest commercial seaport. Read More

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Hotels

Atlantic Tower By Thistle

Chapel Street
Liverpool L3 9RE Map

Distance: 0.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Express By Holiday Inn LIVERPOOL-ALBERT DOCK

BRITANNIA PAVILLION, ALBERT DOCK
Liverpool L3 4AD Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Holiday Inn LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE

LIME STREET
Liverpool L1 1NQ Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars


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Attractions

Cathedral Church of Christ

St. James Mt
Liverpool, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

The great new Anglican edifice overlooking the River Mersey was begun in 1904 and was largely... Read More

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Albert Dock
Liverpool, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Set in the historic heart of Liverpool's waterfront, this museum provides a unique blend of... Read More

Mueum of Liverpool Life

Albert Dock
Liverpool, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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This museum of Mersey culture tells the story of Liverpudlians and their contribution to British... Read More


Airports

Major Airports near Liverpool

Distance (mi.)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 8.0 map
Manchester International Airport 30.6 map
Nottingham East Midlands Airport 80.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Liverpool

Distance (mi.)
Barrow-In-Furness Walney Island Airport 49.4 map
Bradford/Leeds Airport 63.5 map
Harrogate Linton-On-Ouse Airport 83.9 map

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