About Liverpool

Liverpool is an energetic and exciting city.

2007 is Liverpool's 800th birthday, marking 800 years since King John signed the city's charter in August 1207. Liverpool has come a long way since then, evolving from a tiny fishing port to second city of the Empire.

Liverpool boasts some of the largest big-name High Street stores in the country.

Head down to the sensational Met Quarter. This is where you'll find all the hottest brands and many of them are exclusive to Met Quarter.

The Albert Dock houses some of the city's trendiest stores together with a number of art shops and gallery outlets such as Tate Gallery gift shop, Apple store and the Beatles Story gift shop.

For High Street fashion check out Church Street in the heart of the city.

Bold Street offers an array of high street stores including Karen Millen, Dune, Kookai, Microzine and Body Shop along with a number of household stores.

St. John's Shopping Centre boasts over 100 shops selling everything from budget, high-street and designer brands, jewellery to home furnishings.

Clayton Square is home to shops ranging from the Disney store to the Virgin Megastore under a magnificent glass construction. Other shops include Oasis, Principles, JD Sports, Quest and Monsoon.

Live music venues, clubs, restaurants, cafes, and an enormous variety of drinking bars ranging from superb, traditional public houses to the latest designer-chic cafes and cabaret venues, all combine to make Liverpool's night scene one of the liveliest in the UK.

Home to super clubs Garlands and Chibuku, Liverpool is growing in popularity as a nightlife city. If you're looking for a funky night out with an electric atmosphere, try Society or Heebie Jeebies.

For a different style of music and atmosphere try out Krazyhouse or Barfly. Packed to the rafters every Friday and Saturday night, you'll be sure to have a night to remember in Liverpool.

The bars in Liverpool are second to none with amazing boutique style venues all unique in character, attracting a wide range of people. The Albert Dock boasts a range of high class bars such as BabyCream, Pan Am and Baby Blue where you'll be sure to spot a celeb or two!

Or why not hit the heart of the city for more exclusive hideaways such as Newz bar, The Living Room and Mosquito. Playing a mixture of sounds, these sophisticated bars are the talk of the city.

Concert Square and Mathew Street offer a range of chain and individual bars to ensure there is something for everyone. Playing a range of music, these main bar strips are sure to be crowd pleasers.