The City
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Liverpool is a world city which is famous all over the world. It has an instantly recognisable waterfront, a unique accent, and famous sons and daughters.
Based in the heart of North-West England, Liverpool is also the most famous place in Britain to go for a day trip, according to the National Tourist Board.
The waterfront area attracts millions of visitors each year. They come to see the rejuvenated Albert Dock, home to the Tate Gallery and Maritime Museum; and to take a trip on the famous Mersey Ferry.
The city centre is packed with magnificent buildings and splendid architecture including St George's Hall, Liverpool Museum, Walker Art Gallery, and its two cathedrals - the Anglican Cathedral and Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King.
The Liverpool Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre opened in January 2008. A range of theatres offer first class productions to rival London's West End. And many tourists just come to Liverpool for its exciting nightlife.
Liverpool is a major shopping centre. The fantastic Liverpool One shopping development is home to John Lewis and Debenhams, the Liverpool Hilton, a new bus station, public park and cinema. The more intimate setting of the Met Quarter is host to a wealth of designer shops. Both are within walking distance of each other in the heart of the city.
The city centre has a wide choice of cafes, bars, pubs and clubs. Mathew Street, the home of the Cavern Club, still attracts thousands of Beatles fans from all over the world.
The city is alive with musicians, poets, writers, artists, painters, sculptors, designers and architects. The city's Childwall area is home to Lime Pictures, the television production company that produces popular series "Hollyoaks" and "Grange Hill", and until 2003 produced "Brookside".
Our three universities University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Hope University are providing our citizens with new talents and skills.Liverpool is also a serious sporting city. Liverpool and Everton football clubs are known all over the world. The world's most famous horse race, the Grand National is held immediately adjacent to the city boundary at Aintree Racecourse but remains forever linked to the city.
In this section:
(Access the following pages by using the navigation bar, top left)- Census 2001
The Census is a count of all people and homes in the UK. It provides important figures that help in the planning and funding of public services, including education, health and transport. We have extracted the figures for Liverpool. You can also find more statistical and economic data elsewhere on this website. - City Centre
Find out about what Liverpool city centre has to offer, and how its various zones are developing. - City Suburbs
Find out about Liverpool's suburbs; how green and pleasant our city is with its award winning parks and tree-lined streets; where our most popular housing is located; and where and how we are tackling those areas of the city that are not doing so well. - Our Regeneration Partners
Liverpool City Council is working with a number of local partnerships and other agencies as part of its commitment to urban renewal and the regeneration of the city. Find out who these partners are. - Regeneration and Development
Find out more about the major schemes being built in the city, including: Paradise Street, Kings Dock, Lime Street Gateway, City Living, Housing Market Renewal Initiative, Strategic Investment Areas and Major Highway Schemes.
Other useful information:
You can download a copy of Regeneration and Development in the City Centre 1995-2004.
There are many books published about the City of Liverpool. See a selection of books on the Liverpool Plus website.