Thursday 15 July 2010
Vacation in Blackpool By Maria W.
Introduction
Blackpool is a seaside town in England, on the coast of the Irish Sea.
It is traditionally part of Lancashire but on April 1, 1998 was made
into an independent unitary authority. It is believed to get its name
from a long gone drainage channel which ran over a peat bog. The water
which ran into the sea at Blackpool was black from the peat and formed
a "black pool" in the relatively clean waters of the Irish Sea.
History
During Roman times, the Fylde, was an area of oak forests and
impassable bogs. The Romans built a road through Preston to a
settlement outside Kirkham fort and this continued westwards, probably
towards a Roman port. In 1602 entries in the Bispham parish baptismal
register mention "de Poole" and "de blackpoole", at that time a
collection of cobble and clay huts spread along the coast near to the
"Pool". In 18TH Century The Fylde coast began to attract visitors from
the landed gentry by the 1720's and in 1735 a cottage owned by Ethart
a' Whiteside became the first 'guest house' used especially for
visitors. The 19th Century saw the rapid development of Blackpool as a
major resort for the industrial working classes of Lancashire and
Yorkshire. The 1970's and 80's brought competition from continental
holidays and from the consequent higher expectations of visitors.
Blackpool adjusted as it has throughout its history, by providing mini
breaks, en-suite facilities, and major indoor facilities such as the
Sandcastle, Sea Life Centre and most recently the World of Coronation
Street.
Place of interest
Blackpool is heavily dependent on tourism. Major attractions include:
# Blackpool Tower, built in May 1894, is a 518-foot-tall copy of the
Eiffel Tower. It was painted gold for its centenary.
# The Blackpool Pleasure Beach amusement park, near to the South Pier.
# Blackpool Zoo - provides a home to over 1500 animals from all over
the world.
# Blackpool Dance Festival - World famous annual ballroom dance
competition of international significance: home page
# Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Theme park with lots of different
attractions including the tallest rollercoaster in Europe.
# Tower World - A huge complex of leisure facilities, entertainment
venues and restaurants. Included is the famous Blackpool Tower, Tower
Ballroom and Tower Circus.
# Winter Gardens - Large entertainment and conference venue in the
town centre.
# North Pier - The northernmost of Blackpool's three piers. It
includes a small shopping arcade, a small tramway and a theatre at the
end. It was damaged by a 1997 Christmas windstorm
# Central Pier - The middle pier. It includes a large theme park and
shopping.
# South Pier - The southernmost pier. Almost directly opposite the
Pleasure Beach, it houses a large theme park.
One controversial proposal, which has the involvement of the local
council, is to transform Blackpool into a casino resort along the lines
of Las Vegas and Atlantic City, making it the centre point of gambling
in the UK.
Blackpool remains a major summer entertainment venue, specialising in
variety shows featuring entertainers such as Ken Dodd. Outside the main
holiday season, Blackpool's Winter Gardens routinely hosts major
political and trade union conferences, ranging from that of the
Conservative Party and the TGWU with thousands of delegates and
visitors, to substantially smaller gatherings such as the CWU or NUS
conferences.
Museums & Art Galleries
The world famous Waxworks exhibition is situated on Central Promenade
and is open throughout the season from Easter to the end of October.
Famous personalities such as film stars, television personalities, pop
idols and politicians are all portrayed in wax. Why not visit the
Chamber of Horrors and the Anatomy Exhibition for adults where new
figures are introduced every season. Toy and Teddy Bear Museum is
another attraction for visitors.
Shopping
Like other popular cities Blackpool has a number of shopping center
chain. Among them : Littlewoods Extra with a massive range of 40000
products, ranging from toys and clothes to electrical goods and sports
equipment and Marks & Spencer for womenswear, menswear, gifts,
flowers and a wide range of delcious food. Except this two, Bhs Plc,
Clifton Arcade, Hearnshaw Of Fleetwood, Stringer Jw, Woolworths Plc,
Lancastrian Shopping Mart etc., are some famous shoping centers in
Blackpool.
Food & Drink
Blackpool hosts a number of restaurants offering all range of food and
all verities of food from different place of the world. Blue Room,
Cottage, Giggis Taverna, Grosvenor Casino, Galley Café, House of
Spice, Il Corsaro Restaurant are some of the famous restaurants in
Blackpool. Blackpool has a number of night clubs. Among them Barney's,
Heaven and Hell, Flamingo, Gaitety's and Walcot's Bar are some names to
mention.
Education
Blackpool & Flyde College, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Lytham St
Annes High Technical College are some of the famous institutes in their
respective fields.
Sports
From the outset in 1994, the Blackpool Cup has enjoyed an overwhelming
interest. The number of participants and nationalities is still growing
every year. This year, their eleventh edition of the tournament, they
have another huge entry with over 140 teams taking part. Blackpool
Rugby Union Football Club (BRUFC) has enjoyed phenomenal success over
the last six years. Blackpool also has a cricket club.
Hotels & Accommodation
There is a large range of hotels in Blackpool to suit all budget. Here
is a selection of Blackpool
hotels:
# Norwood Hotel
# The Danescourt Hotel ( PLEASURE BEACH)
# The New Guilderoy Hotel
# Cliffs Hotel
# The Woodley Hotel
# The Merecliff Hotel
# Clifton Hotel
# Arandora Star Hotel
# The Carlee
# The Norbreck Castle Hotel
# Middleton Hotel
# The Dudley Hotel
# Warwick House Hotel
# Courtneys of Gynn Square
# Vidella Hotel
# Hotel Elizabeth North Euston
# Revills Hotel
# Viking Hotel
# Glenshee Hotel & Leisure
# Chelston Hotel
# Claremont Hotel
# Warwick Hotel
Tours and Sightseeing
Organised tours in Blackpool have variety in their theme and according
to the theme the contents also changes. The most widely chosen tours
are based on waxworks museum and other sightseeing subjects. These
tours contains place of interests, famous buildings, museums etc.
Transport
The town's tramway was for a long time Britain's only working tramway
outside of museums. Other cities have been rebuilding their networks
since the late 20th century.
Blackpool had two railway terminals with a total of over 30 platforms,
mainly used by excursion traffic in the summer. Blackpool Central,
close to the Tower, was closed in 1964, whilst Blackpool North was
largely demolished and rebuilt as a smaller facility.
Blackpool Airport operates regular charter and scheduled flights. The
airport is actually in St Annes although a proposal to reorganise
Blackpool's borders would see the airport incorporated into Blackpool
Borough.
Biography
Name: Maria Williams
Occupation: Traveller
Website: http://www.sleepuk.com
Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of discounted hotels to make your stay in tde UK as comfortable as possible.
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Blackpool is a seaside town in England, on the coast of the Irish Sea.
It is traditionally part of Lancashire but on April 1, 1998 was made
into an independent unitary authority. It is believed to get its name
from a long gone drainage channel which ran over a peat bog. The water
which ran into the sea at Blackpool was black from the peat and formed
a "black pool" in the relatively clean waters of the Irish Sea.
History
During Roman times, the Fylde, was an area of oak forests and
impassable bogs. The Romans built a road through Preston to a
settlement outside Kirkham fort and this continued westwards, probably
towards a Roman port. In 1602 entries in the Bispham parish baptismal
register mention "de Poole" and "de blackpoole", at that time a
collection of cobble and clay huts spread along the coast near to the
"Pool". In 18TH Century The Fylde coast began to attract visitors from
the landed gentry by the 1720's and in 1735 a cottage owned by Ethart
a' Whiteside became the first 'guest house' used especially for
visitors. The 19th Century saw the rapid development of Blackpool as a
major resort for the industrial working classes of Lancashire and
Yorkshire. The 1970's and 80's brought competition from continental
holidays and from the consequent higher expectations of visitors.
Blackpool adjusted as it has throughout its history, by providing mini
breaks, en-suite facilities, and major indoor facilities such as the
Sandcastle, Sea Life Centre and most recently the World of Coronation
Street.
Place of interest
Blackpool is heavily dependent on tourism. Major attractions include:
# Blackpool Tower, built in May 1894, is a 518-foot-tall copy of the
Eiffel Tower. It was painted gold for its centenary.
# The Blackpool Pleasure Beach amusement park, near to the South Pier.
# Blackpool Zoo - provides a home to over 1500 animals from all over
the world.
# Blackpool Dance Festival - World famous annual ballroom dance
competition of international significance: home page
# Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Theme park with lots of different
attractions including the tallest rollercoaster in Europe.
# Tower World - A huge complex of leisure facilities, entertainment
venues and restaurants. Included is the famous Blackpool Tower, Tower
Ballroom and Tower Circus.
# Winter Gardens - Large entertainment and conference venue in the
town centre.
# North Pier - The northernmost of Blackpool's three piers. It
includes a small shopping arcade, a small tramway and a theatre at the
end. It was damaged by a 1997 Christmas windstorm
# Central Pier - The middle pier. It includes a large theme park and
shopping.
# South Pier - The southernmost pier. Almost directly opposite the
Pleasure Beach, it houses a large theme park.
One controversial proposal, which has the involvement of the local
council, is to transform Blackpool into a casino resort along the lines
of Las Vegas and Atlantic City, making it the centre point of gambling
in the UK.
Blackpool remains a major summer entertainment venue, specialising in
variety shows featuring entertainers such as Ken Dodd. Outside the main
holiday season, Blackpool's Winter Gardens routinely hosts major
political and trade union conferences, ranging from that of the
Conservative Party and the TGWU with thousands of delegates and
visitors, to substantially smaller gatherings such as the CWU or NUS
conferences.
Museums & Art Galleries
The world famous Waxworks exhibition is situated on Central Promenade
and is open throughout the season from Easter to the end of October.
Famous personalities such as film stars, television personalities, pop
idols and politicians are all portrayed in wax. Why not visit the
Chamber of Horrors and the Anatomy Exhibition for adults where new
figures are introduced every season. Toy and Teddy Bear Museum is
another attraction for visitors.
Shopping
Like other popular cities Blackpool has a number of shopping center
chain. Among them : Littlewoods Extra with a massive range of 40000
products, ranging from toys and clothes to electrical goods and sports
equipment and Marks & Spencer for womenswear, menswear, gifts,
flowers and a wide range of delcious food. Except this two, Bhs Plc,
Clifton Arcade, Hearnshaw Of Fleetwood, Stringer Jw, Woolworths Plc,
Lancastrian Shopping Mart etc., are some famous shoping centers in
Blackpool.
Food & Drink
Blackpool hosts a number of restaurants offering all range of food and
all verities of food from different place of the world. Blue Room,
Cottage, Giggis Taverna, Grosvenor Casino, Galley Café, House of
Spice, Il Corsaro Restaurant are some of the famous restaurants in
Blackpool. Blackpool has a number of night clubs. Among them Barney's,
Heaven and Hell, Flamingo, Gaitety's and Walcot's Bar are some names to
mention.
Education
Blackpool & Flyde College, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Lytham St
Annes High Technical College are some of the famous institutes in their
respective fields.
Sports
From the outset in 1994, the Blackpool Cup has enjoyed an overwhelming
interest. The number of participants and nationalities is still growing
every year. This year, their eleventh edition of the tournament, they
have another huge entry with over 140 teams taking part. Blackpool
Rugby Union Football Club (BRUFC) has enjoyed phenomenal success over
the last six years. Blackpool also has a cricket club.
Hotels & Accommodation
There is a large range of hotels in Blackpool to suit all budget. Here
is a selection of Blackpool
hotels:
# Norwood Hotel
# The Danescourt Hotel ( PLEASURE BEACH)
# The New Guilderoy Hotel
# Cliffs Hotel
# The Woodley Hotel
# The Merecliff Hotel
# Clifton Hotel
# Arandora Star Hotel
# The Carlee
# The Norbreck Castle Hotel
# Middleton Hotel
# The Dudley Hotel
# Warwick House Hotel
# Courtneys of Gynn Square
# Vidella Hotel
# Hotel Elizabeth North Euston
# Revills Hotel
# Viking Hotel
# Glenshee Hotel & Leisure
# Chelston Hotel
# Claremont Hotel
# Warwick Hotel
Tours and Sightseeing
Organised tours in Blackpool have variety in their theme and according
to the theme the contents also changes. The most widely chosen tours
are based on waxworks museum and other sightseeing subjects. These
tours contains place of interests, famous buildings, museums etc.
Transport
The town's tramway was for a long time Britain's only working tramway
outside of museums. Other cities have been rebuilding their networks
since the late 20th century.
Blackpool had two railway terminals with a total of over 30 platforms,
mainly used by excursion traffic in the summer. Blackpool Central,
close to the Tower, was closed in 1964, whilst Blackpool North was
largely demolished and rebuilt as a smaller facility.
Blackpool Airport operates regular charter and scheduled flights. The
airport is actually in St Annes although a proposal to reorganise
Blackpool's borders would see the airport incorporated into Blackpool
Borough.
Biography
Name: Maria Williams
Occupation: Traveller
Website: http://www.sleepuk.com
Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of discounted hotels to make your stay in tde UK as comfortable as possible.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Maria_W.
Seaside Resorts in Lancashire By John L Jones
Lancashire County is in the north-west of England and has stretches of sandy beaches. This is one of the most popular seaside resorts in Britain, and it also forms a beautiful contrast with the eastern side of the county which has amazing landscapes and picturesque countryside.
Lytham St Annes is the perfect place to go for a seaside vacation when you are looking for calm and peaceful environment. It has world renowned golf courses that even host some championship tournaments. It also has a quaint windmill and a great promenade to walk on. If you are visiting in May, you can even watch the British Sand Yacht Championships that take place here.
Blackpool is another seaside resort that is extremely popular with tourists due to its Blackpool Sea Life Centre and Blackpool Tower. The resort site has an endless sandy beach and other attractions like walks to Anchorsholme in the north. Stanley Park, with its formal gardens also has a lake for boating along with pretty fountains. If you are looking for culture, visit Grundy Art Street in Queen Street.
Another seaside resort in Lancashire County is Morecambe which has a gorgeous bay which offers water sports as well as other forms of fun. It is more than just a tourist spot. Morecambe is also a wildlife site and has many bird species as well as marine life creatures. It is also one of the largest bays in Britain, second only to the Wash.
The best time to visit Lancashire for some seaside enjoyment is in summer months, specifically from May to July when the weather is better and the sun is out. At this time, you can enjoy the many water sports available and truly enjoy the seaside. Since Lancashire is very popular among tourists, it is a good idea to get your booking in advance so that you can be sure to get cheap accommodations in good places.
If you get bored on the beach, you can also see other things in this beautiful county. You should visit Lancashire Castle which is open to tourists. It has a priory next to it that dates back to Saxon times. Lancashire City Museum will show you the history of the area.
The Bowland Forest and Pendle Hill are a part of the "Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty," and they truly live up to their name with their charming contours, valleys, quaint towns, and villages. While here, you can walk around and explore the area, or hire a bike and view even more of the countryside. The county has many natural parks so you can really enjoy your time here if you are nature enthusiast.
If you are headed to Lancashire County for a seaside vacation make sure you plan this beforehand, so you can plan out a way to really see this beautiful county and do more than just spend time on the beach. However, since the beaches are so beautiful no one can blame you if you head no further inland than the hotel.
For great offers on Blackpool holidays go to Ribby Hall
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Lytham St Annes is the perfect place to go for a seaside vacation when you are looking for calm and peaceful environment. It has world renowned golf courses that even host some championship tournaments. It also has a quaint windmill and a great promenade to walk on. If you are visiting in May, you can even watch the British Sand Yacht Championships that take place here.
Blackpool is another seaside resort that is extremely popular with tourists due to its Blackpool Sea Life Centre and Blackpool Tower. The resort site has an endless sandy beach and other attractions like walks to Anchorsholme in the north. Stanley Park, with its formal gardens also has a lake for boating along with pretty fountains. If you are looking for culture, visit Grundy Art Street in Queen Street.
Another seaside resort in Lancashire County is Morecambe which has a gorgeous bay which offers water sports as well as other forms of fun. It is more than just a tourist spot. Morecambe is also a wildlife site and has many bird species as well as marine life creatures. It is also one of the largest bays in Britain, second only to the Wash.
The best time to visit Lancashire for some seaside enjoyment is in summer months, specifically from May to July when the weather is better and the sun is out. At this time, you can enjoy the many water sports available and truly enjoy the seaside. Since Lancashire is very popular among tourists, it is a good idea to get your booking in advance so that you can be sure to get cheap accommodations in good places.
If you get bored on the beach, you can also see other things in this beautiful county. You should visit Lancashire Castle which is open to tourists. It has a priory next to it that dates back to Saxon times. Lancashire City Museum will show you the history of the area.
The Bowland Forest and Pendle Hill are a part of the "Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty," and they truly live up to their name with their charming contours, valleys, quaint towns, and villages. While here, you can walk around and explore the area, or hire a bike and view even more of the countryside. The county has many natural parks so you can really enjoy your time here if you are nature enthusiast.
If you are headed to Lancashire County for a seaside vacation make sure you plan this beforehand, so you can plan out a way to really see this beautiful county and do more than just spend time on the beach. However, since the beaches are so beautiful no one can blame you if you head no further inland than the hotel.
For great offers on Blackpool holidays go to Ribby Hall
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Lytham St Annes-Lancashire - A Wonderful City to Explore By Simon Haughtone Platinum Quality Author
Lytham St. Annes is an urban area in the district of Fylde in Lancashire, England. This area used to consist of two separate towns; Lytham and St.-Annes-on-Sea, but has since congealed into one. It is an area known for being a seaside resort and also known worldwide for its four golf courses; Fairhaven, Lytham Green Drive, Royal Lytham and St. Annes, and St. Annes Old Links. Much of the architecture is of Edwardian and Victorian design, which many have also been changed into apartments.
Bird watchers will enjoy the Ribble Estuary and its 250, 000 birds that migrate through it every year. There is also the RSPB Discovery Centre with interactive displays, as well as volunteers who are full of information about the Ribble Estuary and its inhabitants. The landmark windmill in Lytham St. Annes, besides being a popular site for visitors, houses an exhibit of the town's history. Lowther Gardens is a popular place to have an enjoyable picnic lunch.
The Lytham Heritage Centre offers exhibits of amateur works by locals, plus historical information, and the Fylde Gallery also has donated art from local residents. For those who desire a relaxing moment, there is a sandy beach where an afternoon stroll may be taken.
Fairhaven Lake is also a wonderfully entertaining spot with row boats, sailing dinghies, water skiing, and motor boats. Of course, there is always shopping to be done at the many stores in the town center.
The Lowther Pavilion offers regular shows, musicals and plays, plus concerts throughout the year. Another yearly event in the town of Lytham St. Annes is Lytham Club Day and the Rose Queen Festival in June, which is filled with entertainment at Lowther Gardens. With continental markets, magnificent gardens, and rich history, Lytham St. Annes is truly a marvelous haven where everyone can find something memorable.
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Bird watchers will enjoy the Ribble Estuary and its 250, 000 birds that migrate through it every year. There is also the RSPB Discovery Centre with interactive displays, as well as volunteers who are full of information about the Ribble Estuary and its inhabitants. The landmark windmill in Lytham St. Annes, besides being a popular site for visitors, houses an exhibit of the town's history. Lowther Gardens is a popular place to have an enjoyable picnic lunch.
The Lytham Heritage Centre offers exhibits of amateur works by locals, plus historical information, and the Fylde Gallery also has donated art from local residents. For those who desire a relaxing moment, there is a sandy beach where an afternoon stroll may be taken.
Fairhaven Lake is also a wonderfully entertaining spot with row boats, sailing dinghies, water skiing, and motor boats. Of course, there is always shopping to be done at the many stores in the town center.
The Lowther Pavilion offers regular shows, musicals and plays, plus concerts throughout the year. Another yearly event in the town of Lytham St. Annes is Lytham Club Day and the Rose Queen Festival in June, which is filled with entertainment at Lowther Gardens. With continental markets, magnificent gardens, and rich history, Lytham St. Annes is truly a marvelous haven where everyone can find something memorable.
Check here for a selection ofLytham St. Annes Hotels
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About the City of Southport - Merseyside, UK By Simon Haughtone Platinum Quality Author
Southport came as a replacement to Blackpool. People who looked for quiet places to spend their vacations soon choose Southport - Merseyside when the Blackpool started getting overcrowded. Southport, located in Merseyside, UK has now gained its fame for being a classic seaside resort.
This place has got everything for its visitors. The people spending their vacations here can now participate in the cultural activities and they can play golf. They can also find exclusive shopping options to spend their money. Abundance of flora and fauna has given a chance to the botanists to examine nature closely and children find themselves indulged in the Theme Park. It is a fact that this place has something for every one.
The model village situated here gives a chance to relax and the visitors often find peace there. The model village provides excellent model houses and building and a railway miniature. The town also offers exotic shopping opportunities and hence the visitors can enjoy a lot of window shopping as well.
Southport suits to all whether you are making a day trip or spending a whole weekend here. This place stretched its hands for everyone and it boasts correctly as the best holiday destination. Whether you are a music lover or an admirer of natural beauty, this place suits you as you can find musical fireworks, air shows, flower shows and lots of international jazz festivals here.
A festival for cultural purposes is never accepted by the tourists unless it has a food and drink event at the festival. The festival at Southport comprises of excellent food and drink events. It makes it very popular among the tourists and visitors and they always enjoy coming to the festival. Golf lovers can also find their desires being met here as they can enjoy the wonderful Golf Open in Southport. With all this available, a tourist can make a memorable trip to this place and collect life long memories from here.
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This place has got everything for its visitors. The people spending their vacations here can now participate in the cultural activities and they can play golf. They can also find exclusive shopping options to spend their money. Abundance of flora and fauna has given a chance to the botanists to examine nature closely and children find themselves indulged in the Theme Park. It is a fact that this place has something for every one.
The model village situated here gives a chance to relax and the visitors often find peace there. The model village provides excellent model houses and building and a railway miniature. The town also offers exotic shopping opportunities and hence the visitors can enjoy a lot of window shopping as well.
Southport suits to all whether you are making a day trip or spending a whole weekend here. This place stretched its hands for everyone and it boasts correctly as the best holiday destination. Whether you are a music lover or an admirer of natural beauty, this place suits you as you can find musical fireworks, air shows, flower shows and lots of international jazz festivals here.
A festival for cultural purposes is never accepted by the tourists unless it has a food and drink event at the festival. The festival at Southport comprises of excellent food and drink events. It makes it very popular among the tourists and visitors and they always enjoy coming to the festival. Golf lovers can also find their desires being met here as they can enjoy the wonderful Golf Open in Southport. With all this available, a tourist can make a memorable trip to this place and collect life long memories from here.
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10 Tips For a Perfect Weekend Away in Liverpool By M James Platinum Quality Author
you're looking for a weekend away with a difference then perhaps you haven't got the time or the budget to stretch to a weekend abroad, so why not consider a weekend in Liverpool?
Here's what you need to know to have the perfect weekend away in Liverpool.
1. You'll need to know when you are coming, so that you can find out what's going on here. You might, or might not, want to be in town when the Merseyside Derby takes place, or when a certain exhibition is on at Tate Liverpool.
2. Booking your Liverpool city centre hotel well in advance is a good idea. There are many visitors to Liverpool, both on business and for pleasure, on a daily basis, so whilst there are a lot of hotels and other Liverpool accommodation, you won't to miss out on your choice of Liverpool hotel, or be out of the city centre.
3. You're activities might be dictated by time specific events, such as a football match on a Saturday afternoon, or a show or concert one evening.
4. There are many restaurants, bars and cafés here in Liverpool, so you're never far from something to eat, no matter whether you want a fantastic meal in a world class restaurant, or a sit down and a cup of coffee whilst you're out shopping. It might be an idea to book your table in advance if you want to go to a popular restaurant on Friday or Saturday night.
5. Friday Night might see you getting ready to go to a show at the Liverpool Empire, or at the newly opened Liverpool Arena. Whether you enjoy plays and theatre performances, or lavish stage shows from some of the world's most famous entertainers, you'll have an amazing time.
6. Your Saturday could be spent taking a tour of the city, or going on a Beatles themed tour. You won't want to miss out on the fabulous shopping facilities offered by Liverpool One, and the designer boutiques in the city, and the unmissable Bold Street.
7. After a hard day shopping, you'll want to prepare for your Saturday night out in Liverpool. As well as choosing from a great number of places to eat, including Chinatown, why not go to a music venue such as the Cavern Club or the Philharmonic Hall if the idea of exploring Liverpool's incredible nightlife doesn't really appeal to you?
8. Sunday Morning is an excellent time to go the hugely impressive World Museum in Liverpool. With many hands on exhibits, and lots to see and do it really is well worth a visit, whether you bring your children or not.
9. Your Sunday Afternoon could be spent enjoying the Albert Dock and the Tate Liverpool Gallery. There is always plenty to see here, and with many important artworks from some of the most influential artists, including Picasso, Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollack. If you appreciate art, then you've got to go to Tate Liverpool
10. After a busy Sunday, you'll eventually have to think about heading back home. Liverpool has an excellent transport infrastructure, and with Liverpool John Lennon Airport only 7 miles from the city centre, it's not hard to get to or from Liverpool by air. With a comprehensive train and motorway network, however you're travelling to or from Liverpool, it'll be easy.
Now you know more about what there is to see and do here, and how to plan your weekend, when are you coming to Liverpool?
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Here's what you need to know to have the perfect weekend away in Liverpool.
1. You'll need to know when you are coming, so that you can find out what's going on here. You might, or might not, want to be in town when the Merseyside Derby takes place, or when a certain exhibition is on at Tate Liverpool.
2. Booking your Liverpool city centre hotel well in advance is a good idea. There are many visitors to Liverpool, both on business and for pleasure, on a daily basis, so whilst there are a lot of hotels and other Liverpool accommodation, you won't to miss out on your choice of Liverpool hotel, or be out of the city centre.
3. You're activities might be dictated by time specific events, such as a football match on a Saturday afternoon, or a show or concert one evening.
4. There are many restaurants, bars and cafés here in Liverpool, so you're never far from something to eat, no matter whether you want a fantastic meal in a world class restaurant, or a sit down and a cup of coffee whilst you're out shopping. It might be an idea to book your table in advance if you want to go to a popular restaurant on Friday or Saturday night.
5. Friday Night might see you getting ready to go to a show at the Liverpool Empire, or at the newly opened Liverpool Arena. Whether you enjoy plays and theatre performances, or lavish stage shows from some of the world's most famous entertainers, you'll have an amazing time.
6. Your Saturday could be spent taking a tour of the city, or going on a Beatles themed tour. You won't want to miss out on the fabulous shopping facilities offered by Liverpool One, and the designer boutiques in the city, and the unmissable Bold Street.
7. After a hard day shopping, you'll want to prepare for your Saturday night out in Liverpool. As well as choosing from a great number of places to eat, including Chinatown, why not go to a music venue such as the Cavern Club or the Philharmonic Hall if the idea of exploring Liverpool's incredible nightlife doesn't really appeal to you?
8. Sunday Morning is an excellent time to go the hugely impressive World Museum in Liverpool. With many hands on exhibits, and lots to see and do it really is well worth a visit, whether you bring your children or not.
9. Your Sunday Afternoon could be spent enjoying the Albert Dock and the Tate Liverpool Gallery. There is always plenty to see here, and with many important artworks from some of the most influential artists, including Picasso, Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollack. If you appreciate art, then you've got to go to Tate Liverpool
10. After a busy Sunday, you'll eventually have to think about heading back home. Liverpool has an excellent transport infrastructure, and with Liverpool John Lennon Airport only 7 miles from the city centre, it's not hard to get to or from Liverpool by air. With a comprehensive train and motorway network, however you're travelling to or from Liverpool, it'll be easy.
Now you know more about what there is to see and do here, and how to plan your weekend, when are you coming to Liverpool?
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Vacation in Liverpool - A City Guide By Maria W.
Introduction
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in the North West of
England. Liverpool is one of England's core cities, situated along the
eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, with the city centre located about
5 miles inland from the Irish Sea. Liverpool has a varied topography
being built across a ridge of hills rising up to a height of around 70
metres above sea-level at Everton Hill.
History
In 1190 the place was known as 'Liuerpul', meaning a pool or creek with
muddy water. Other origins of the name have been suggested, including
'elverpool', a reference to the large number of eels in the Mersey. The
origins of the city date back from August 1207 when patent letters were
issued by King John advertising the establishment of a the new borough
of Liverpool, and inviting settlers to come and take up holdings. In
the 18th century, as trade from the West Indies grew on top of that
from Ireland and Europe, Liverpool began to grow.
The first wet dock in Britain was built in Liverpool in 1715. Liverpool
expanded significantly in the 19th century and a number of major
buildings were constructed. In the 1960s Liverpool became a centre of
youth culture. The city produced the distinctive Merseybeat sound, and,
most famously, The Beatles. In recent years, the city has emphasised
its cultural attractions, winning the accolade of European City of
Culture for 2008.
Place of interest
The infrastructure of Liverpool contains over 2,500 listed buildings.
It is the inheritance of high-minded public spirit since the later 18th
century, largely with Dissenter impetus, that has resulted in more
public sculptures created than in any UK city besides Westminster in
London.
The Anglican Cathedral has the longest nave, largest organ and heaviest
and highest peal of bells in the world.
Architects well represented in Liverpool:
o Giles Gilbert Scott,
o Peter Ellis,
o Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, and
o John Foster
Sir Edwin Lutyens is represented by the completed crypt of his
projected Metropolitan Cathedral, which was built to a simpler design
by Frederick Gibberd.
Some of the famous places to visit are:
o Albert Dock
o Bluecoat Arts Centre
o Cast Iron Shore
o Cunard Building
o Lime Street Station
o Royal Liver Building
o Oriel Chambers design by Peter Ellis.
o The Philharmonic Dining Rooms
o Pier Head
o Quiggins
o St George's Hall
o The Beatles Story
o Town-Hall
o Williamson's tunnels
Museums & Art Galleries
Liverpool has some greatest museum and art galleries. Bluecoat
Arts Centre, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Museum of Liverpool Life, the
Beatles Story, and Walker Art Gallery are some of them. Besides museum
and art galleries Liverpool possesses some famous theatres. They
represent Liverpool and its culture, and also a good tourist attraction
in Liverpool. Among all the theaters Empire, Everyman, Neptune,
Philharmonic Hall, The Playhouse, Royal Court, Unity are big names to
mention about.
Shopping
Pedestrian shopping areas with boutiques, specialty shops, and
department stores include Church Street, Lord Street, Bold Street,
Whitechapel, and Paradise Street. On the river, Albert Dock also houses
a collection of small shops. For shopping centers Cavern Walks on
Mathew Street, the heart of Beatleland, or Quiggins Centre.
To buy that special piece of Beatles memorabilia, wander through the
Beatles Shop, or the Heritage Shop.
For a huge selection of British crafts, famous places are Bluecoat
Display Centre, with its gallery of metal, ceramics, glass, jewelry,
and wood pieces by some 350 British craftspeople.
Frank Green's is where one can find prints by this famous local artist
who has been capturing the Liverpool scene on canvas since the 1960s.
These art works includes city secular buildings, churches, and street
life.
Food & Drink
For such a world-famous city, Liverpool has yet to host a world-class
restaurant. Listed are the best non-hotel restaurants it has to offer:
60 Hope St., Bar Italia, Far East, Shangri-La, Simply Heathcote's, Tate
Café.
Education
Primary education is available in various forms supported by the state
including Secular, Church of England, Islamic, Jewish and Roman
Catholic. Currently no specific Islamic secondary education is provided.
Liverpool has three universities:
o The University of Liverpool
o Liverpool John Moores University
o Liverpool Hope University
It also has a university college, Edge Hill College of Higher
Education. Liverpool John Moores University is one of the polytechnics
given university status in 1992 and is named after the owner of the
Littlewoods retail group. The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine was
founded to address some of the problems created by trade; today it
continues as a post graduate school and is one of only two institutions
on world that house the de facto standard anti-venom repository.
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, which was set up by Sir
Paul McCartney in 1996, is famous for training the artistes and
technicians.
Sports
In sporting terms, it boasts two internationally known football clubs,
Everton F.C. and Liverpool FC. Liverpool Football Club (often known
simply as Liverpool), an English football club based in the North-West
of England, are the current champions of Europe (2004-2005) and the
most successful English football team.
Liverpool has won five European Cups, and 18 Football League titles on
top of being the English club to have won the most number of UEFA Cups,
European Supercups and English League Cups.
Liverpool Football Club is not to be confused with Liverpool (Rugby)
Football Club, which was formed in 1858 and is now known as Liverpool
St. Helens.
Hotels & Accommodation
The dedicated team at SleepUK can assist and advise on all your
Liverpool hotel requirements. Online and offline access to Liverpool's
accommodation network ensures travelers will be offered the best
possible deal at the time of your visit whether you require luxury
hotels in Liverpool or budget hotels in Liverpool.
Hotels in all categories are opening in Liverpool all the time,
reflecting the city's renewed prosperity and popularity as a
short-break destination.
Or travelers may choose one of the fine hotels in Wirral, the
attractive peninsula between the River Mersey and the River Dee. As
well as some fine hotels, Wirral also boast large areas of National
Trust land, country parks and spectacular coastal scenery. To the north
of Liverpool, in the graceful resort of Southport, famed for the
splendour of its Victorian shopping arcades and promenade, there's a
great choice of hotels to suit every visitor.
Accommodation in the area frequently sells out so be sure to guarantee
your stay by booking online today. Some other hotels, listed here, vary
from affordable to luxury hotels -Hanover Hotel, Park Lodge, The Suites
Hotel, Regent Maritime Hotel,
The Dolby Hotel,
Radisson SAS
Liverpool, Hope
Street Hotel,Aachen
Hotel, Campanile
Hotel Liverpool, The
Feathers Hotel, Thistle
Liverpool, Days
Serviced Apartments Liverpool, Liverpool City Centre
Premier Travel Inn, The Sir Thomas Hotel,
Throstles Nest Hotel.
Tours and Sightseeing
Organised tours in Liverpool have variety in their theme and according
to the theme the contents also changes. The most widely chosen tours
are based on Sports or on The Beatles. These tours contains place of
interests, famous buildings, museums etc. Cavern City Tours is
the most comprehensive tour operator in the city.
Transport
There are three tunnels under the River Mersey: one railway tunnel, the
Mersey Railway Tunnel, and two road tunnels, Queensway Tunnel and
Kingsway Tunnel. There is also the Mersey Ferry, made famous by the
song Ferry Cross the Mersey by Gerry and the Pacemakers. In fact the
song is now played on the ferryboats themselves every time they prepare
to dock at Liverpool.
Speke Airport was renamed Liverpool
John Lennon Airport, in honour of the late Beatle John Lennon.
Liverpool has a train system called Merseyrail, the sections in the
city centre are mostly underground. The lines terminate at Southport,
Ormskirk, Kirkby, Hunts Cross, Ellesmere Port, West Kirby, New Brighton
and Chester.
Biography
Name: Maria Williams
Occupation: Traveller
Website: http://www.sleepuk.com
Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of discounted hotels to make your stay in the UK as comfortable as possible.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Maria_W.
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in the North West of
England. Liverpool is one of England's core cities, situated along the
eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, with the city centre located about
5 miles inland from the Irish Sea. Liverpool has a varied topography
being built across a ridge of hills rising up to a height of around 70
metres above sea-level at Everton Hill.
History
In 1190 the place was known as 'Liuerpul', meaning a pool or creek with
muddy water. Other origins of the name have been suggested, including
'elverpool', a reference to the large number of eels in the Mersey. The
origins of the city date back from August 1207 when patent letters were
issued by King John advertising the establishment of a the new borough
of Liverpool, and inviting settlers to come and take up holdings. In
the 18th century, as trade from the West Indies grew on top of that
from Ireland and Europe, Liverpool began to grow.
The first wet dock in Britain was built in Liverpool in 1715. Liverpool
expanded significantly in the 19th century and a number of major
buildings were constructed. In the 1960s Liverpool became a centre of
youth culture. The city produced the distinctive Merseybeat sound, and,
most famously, The Beatles. In recent years, the city has emphasised
its cultural attractions, winning the accolade of European City of
Culture for 2008.
Place of interest
The infrastructure of Liverpool contains over 2,500 listed buildings.
It is the inheritance of high-minded public spirit since the later 18th
century, largely with Dissenter impetus, that has resulted in more
public sculptures created than in any UK city besides Westminster in
London.
The Anglican Cathedral has the longest nave, largest organ and heaviest
and highest peal of bells in the world.
Architects well represented in Liverpool:
o Giles Gilbert Scott,
o Peter Ellis,
o Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, and
o John Foster
Sir Edwin Lutyens is represented by the completed crypt of his
projected Metropolitan Cathedral, which was built to a simpler design
by Frederick Gibberd.
Some of the famous places to visit are:
o Albert Dock
o Bluecoat Arts Centre
o Cast Iron Shore
o Cunard Building
o Lime Street Station
o Royal Liver Building
o Oriel Chambers design by Peter Ellis.
o The Philharmonic Dining Rooms
o Pier Head
o Quiggins
o St George's Hall
o The Beatles Story
o Town-Hall
o Williamson's tunnels
Museums & Art Galleries
Liverpool has some greatest museum and art galleries. Bluecoat
Arts Centre, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Museum of Liverpool Life, the
Beatles Story, and Walker Art Gallery are some of them. Besides museum
and art galleries Liverpool possesses some famous theatres. They
represent Liverpool and its culture, and also a good tourist attraction
in Liverpool. Among all the theaters Empire, Everyman, Neptune,
Philharmonic Hall, The Playhouse, Royal Court, Unity are big names to
mention about.
Shopping
Pedestrian shopping areas with boutiques, specialty shops, and
department stores include Church Street, Lord Street, Bold Street,
Whitechapel, and Paradise Street. On the river, Albert Dock also houses
a collection of small shops. For shopping centers Cavern Walks on
Mathew Street, the heart of Beatleland, or Quiggins Centre.
To buy that special piece of Beatles memorabilia, wander through the
Beatles Shop, or the Heritage Shop.
For a huge selection of British crafts, famous places are Bluecoat
Display Centre, with its gallery of metal, ceramics, glass, jewelry,
and wood pieces by some 350 British craftspeople.
Frank Green's is where one can find prints by this famous local artist
who has been capturing the Liverpool scene on canvas since the 1960s.
These art works includes city secular buildings, churches, and street
life.
Food & Drink
For such a world-famous city, Liverpool has yet to host a world-class
restaurant. Listed are the best non-hotel restaurants it has to offer:
60 Hope St., Bar Italia, Far East, Shangri-La, Simply Heathcote's, Tate
Café.
Education
Primary education is available in various forms supported by the state
including Secular, Church of England, Islamic, Jewish and Roman
Catholic. Currently no specific Islamic secondary education is provided.
Liverpool has three universities:
o The University of Liverpool
o Liverpool John Moores University
o Liverpool Hope University
It also has a university college, Edge Hill College of Higher
Education. Liverpool John Moores University is one of the polytechnics
given university status in 1992 and is named after the owner of the
Littlewoods retail group. The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine was
founded to address some of the problems created by trade; today it
continues as a post graduate school and is one of only two institutions
on world that house the de facto standard anti-venom repository.
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, which was set up by Sir
Paul McCartney in 1996, is famous for training the artistes and
technicians.
Sports
In sporting terms, it boasts two internationally known football clubs,
Everton F.C. and Liverpool FC. Liverpool Football Club (often known
simply as Liverpool), an English football club based in the North-West
of England, are the current champions of Europe (2004-2005) and the
most successful English football team.
Liverpool has won five European Cups, and 18 Football League titles on
top of being the English club to have won the most number of UEFA Cups,
European Supercups and English League Cups.
Liverpool Football Club is not to be confused with Liverpool (Rugby)
Football Club, which was formed in 1858 and is now known as Liverpool
St. Helens.
Hotels & Accommodation
The dedicated team at SleepUK can assist and advise on all your
Liverpool hotel requirements. Online and offline access to Liverpool's
accommodation network ensures travelers will be offered the best
possible deal at the time of your visit whether you require luxury
hotels in Liverpool or budget hotels in Liverpool.
Hotels in all categories are opening in Liverpool all the time,
reflecting the city's renewed prosperity and popularity as a
short-break destination.
Or travelers may choose one of the fine hotels in Wirral, the
attractive peninsula between the River Mersey and the River Dee. As
well as some fine hotels, Wirral also boast large areas of National
Trust land, country parks and spectacular coastal scenery. To the north
of Liverpool, in the graceful resort of Southport, famed for the
splendour of its Victorian shopping arcades and promenade, there's a
great choice of hotels to suit every visitor.
Accommodation in the area frequently sells out so be sure to guarantee
your stay by booking online today. Some other hotels, listed here, vary
from affordable to luxury hotels -Hanover Hotel, Park Lodge, The Suites
Hotel, Regent Maritime Hotel,
The Dolby Hotel,
Radisson SAS
Liverpool, Hope
Street Hotel,Aachen
Hotel, Campanile
Hotel Liverpool, The
Feathers Hotel, Thistle
Liverpool, Days
Serviced Apartments Liverpool, Liverpool City Centre
Premier Travel Inn, The Sir Thomas Hotel,
Throstles Nest Hotel.
Tours and Sightseeing
Organised tours in Liverpool have variety in their theme and according
to the theme the contents also changes. The most widely chosen tours
are based on Sports or on The Beatles. These tours contains place of
interests, famous buildings, museums etc. Cavern City Tours is
the most comprehensive tour operator in the city.
Transport
There are three tunnels under the River Mersey: one railway tunnel, the
Mersey Railway Tunnel, and two road tunnels, Queensway Tunnel and
Kingsway Tunnel. There is also the Mersey Ferry, made famous by the
song Ferry Cross the Mersey by Gerry and the Pacemakers. In fact the
song is now played on the ferryboats themselves every time they prepare
to dock at Liverpool.
Speke Airport was renamed Liverpool
John Lennon Airport, in honour of the late Beatle John Lennon.
Liverpool has a train system called Merseyrail, the sections in the
city centre are mostly underground. The lines terminate at Southport,
Ormskirk, Kirkby, Hunts Cross, Ellesmere Port, West Kirby, New Brighton
and Chester.
Biography
Name: Maria Williams
Occupation: Traveller
Website: http://www.sleepuk.com
Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of discounted hotels to make your stay in the UK as comfortable as possible.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Maria_W.
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