Liverpool is a fabulous location to visit this year with the major new developments taking place such as the new Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool One and the Cruise Liner landing point at the Pier Head.

Or if history is your thing, then Liverpool is blessed with a thriving maritime history as well as all of the cultural aspects of the city.

The architecture is world-class, with more listed buildings than any city outside London. Whether you're coming to Liverpool for arts and culture, sport or family outings, you'll be spoilt for choice in this great city.

There are numerous places to visit just a short walk from Liverpool Central Station.

FACT: Foundation for Art & Creative Technology has two galleries - plus an interactive space, three state-of-the-art cinemas, The Box, a shop - voted 14th hottest in Liverpool! - a cool bar and a friendly café. Entry to exhibitions is FREE, and the building also has FREE Wi-Fi access throughout.

As you enter LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL you truly enter a great space. Sir John Betjeman called it ‘one of the great buildings of the world.’ The great space film and audio tour allow visitors to see an HD panoramic film flying over the city and into the Cathedral.

CHINESE ARCH: Liverpool's Imperial Arch is the largest outside of China. Standing 15 meters tall and spanning Nelson Street, It has to rank as one of the most spectacular sights in Liverpool.

Since it was established in 1959, the BLUECOAT DISPLAY CENTRE has been recognised nationally and internationally as one of the UK’s leading galleries specialising in contemporary applied arts.

LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC HALL is home to 'The Phil' as it is affectionately known and has been at the heart of the Liverpool's music making for over 167 years. The superb art deco style, Grade ll listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, is one of the UK’s top arts and entertainment venues and is owned and managed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, one of the world’s oldest concert-giving organisations.