Liverpool delivers a vibrant blend of art, architecture, music, sport and history, and well deserves the title European Capital of Culture 2008. Come and discover this wonderful city for yourself, with a break in one of its most stylish hotels. Check out the special offers page for our best deals.

Aintree hosts three race meetings per year including, in April, the world's greatest steeplechase, the Martell Grand National (accommodation packages available).

http://www.aintree.co.uk

Fans come from around the world to visit the hallowed turf of Anfield. If you're not lucky enough to obtain tickets for the match, you can always visit the museum at the ground and take a tour of the stadium.

http://liverpoolfc.tv

Home of the National Collection of Modern Art in the North of England and the largest gallery of modern and contemporary art outside London. It is housed in a beautiful converted warehouse, part of the historic Albert Dock.

http://www.tate.org.uk

Recently re-opened following a £4 million refurbishment programme., The Walker Art Gallery houses an internationally important collection of art from the 14th to the 20th Century, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin, Gainsborough and Hogarth.

http://www.walkerartgallery.org.uk

By day visitors flock to Albert Dock to enjoy the Victorian architecture and to sample the cafes, galleries, museums and speciality shops. By night some of the City's coolest bars and restaurants draw a different crowd.

http://www.albertdock.com

Liverpool is fortunate to have two very different, but equally stunning examples of ecclesiastical architecture.

Liverpool is steeped in Beatles folklore, and almost every street corner has an association with the fab four. Visit the Beatles Story Museum or take the Magical Mystery Tour to find out more about the City's most famous export.