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Liverpool
The home of the Beatles is one of the most popular northwestern cities with backpackers. It is a little run down with a lot of boarded up buildings but it is developing into a vibrant city with excellent – and affordable – nightlife, good shopping and popular attractions.
Liverpool makes a big deal of its musical heritage especially its connection with the Beatles, who originated in the city. There are plenty of Beatles related attractions such as the Beatles Story and walking tours around the band's old haunts.
Other attractions include Albert Dock, a redeveloped dockside area that is home to the Beatles Story, HM Customs & Excise Museum, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Museum of Liverpool Life and the Tate Liverpool.
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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Albert Dock, Liverpool
Train (Merseyrail) James Street
Tel (0151) 709 5111 or 0906 680 6886 (25p per minute)
Website www.visitliverpool.com
Open 10am-5.30pm daily
Queen Square, Roe Street, Liverpool
Train (Merseyrail) Lime Street
Tel (0151) 709 5111 or 0906 680 6886 (25p per minute)
Website www.visitliverpool.com
Open Mon 9am-5.30pm, Tue 10am-5.30pm, Wed-Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun 10.30am-4.30pm
INTERNET ACCESS
You can get free Wi-Fi access at the Maritime Museum (Albert Dock, Liverpool) and World Museum (William Brown Street, Liverpool) as well as at many branches of McDonalds including Lord Street (82 Lord Street, Liverpool), Ranelagh House (near Liverpool Lime Street Station) and St Johns Shopping Centre.
Internet cafes in Liverpool include:
Caffè Latte.net
4 South Hunter Street, Liverpool
Tel (0151) 708 9610
Open Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5.30pm
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