The city of Liverpool sits by the mouth of the River Mersey in the North West of England. Due to its location, Liverpool has developed a rich maritime heritage. The famous shipping company, the White Star Line, was founded in Liverpool and based there throughout its duration. As well as being known as a famous port city, Liverpool is also world renowned for its culture. 2008 marked a fantastic year for the city; it became a European Capital of Culture as well as opening the shopping centre, Liverpool ONE. Car hire in Liverpool not only allows you enjoy a great city but also some fantastic countryside and coastline situated nearby.
One of the Liverpool’s most popular tourist destinations is Albert Dock. Here you’ll find an array of superb art galleries and museums including the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the TATE Modern and The Beatles Museum. Don’t forget to bring your camera too as you’ll be able to see Liverpool’s most famous building, the Royal Liver Building. Just over five miles north of the city centre is the peaceful Crosby Beach. Rent a car in Liverpool and drive out to this beautiful coastline where you can find Antony Gormley’s modern sculpture, ‘Another Place’, which consists of 100 hundred cast-iron figures spread out across the beach.
