Liverpool ’08

Liverpool, one of Britain’s finest cities is gearing up for 2008, when it will become the European Capital of Culture. The city will be hosting a year-long celebration of its title, during which time you’ll be able to see just why Liverpool beat 11 other UK cities to the title, and what the title has done for the city.

Tate Gallery at Albert Dock

What is the European Capital of Culture?

You may know who won, but what does it mean? How and why did it start and what does it mean to a city? Find out all there is to know about the European Capital of Culture here.

What is the European Capital of Culture?
St Georges Hall

Why Liverpool?

12 British cities bid for the title, but it was Liverpool that won. Find out why it was the winning city, and see what it has to offer.

Why Liverpool?
Albert Dock towards Liver Building

Liverpool Music Week

Finally the time has come to unleash the full jam packed 11 day schedule for this years Liverpool Music Week.

liverpool cathedral

Liverpool 2008: Events

Liverpool is renowned for its energy, vibrancy and overall public enthusiasm, so the city’s 2008 celebrations are bound to be an unforgettable year-long festival. There are an unbelievable 300 new things happening in Liverpool in 2008. Here are just a few highlights – many of them free!

Liverpool 2008: Events
Mersey Ferry towards the Three Graces

Liverpool 2008 Itinerary

This itinerary will show you the city’s cultural gems and the fantastic results of the city’s regeneration work, so you can see just why Liverpool is the European Capital of Culture.

Liverpool 2008 Itinerary
Albert Dock towards Liver Building

Liverpool: traveller’s tips & tales

See Liverpool through the eyes of Helen, a student who’s lived in Liverpool for 3 years. Discover the secrets of the city and the best things to see & do. 

Liverpool: traveller’s tips & tales
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