Arguably one of the main reasons visitors flock to Liverpool, the John Smith’s Grand National is very much a grown up day out.

Dating back to 1829, and in those days called the Grand Liverpool Steeple Chase, the Grand National represents the very best of British sport and offers a fantastic day out or short break in Liverpool.

This year, held from Thursday 2nd to Saturday  4 April, the event attracts around 70,000 race goers annually, from small time flutterers to professional pundits.  On the Saturday, three races take place; the John Smith’s Grand National Steeple Chase, the Scottish and Newcastle Aintree Hurdle and the John Smith’s Maghull Novices’ Steeple Chase – plenty of opportunity for you to place your bets and take your chances.

Almost as famous as the Grand National race itself, Ladies’ Day, held on the Friday, is renowned for people watching; seeing the beautiful elegance yet sometimes extravagant styles being worn by the ladies in attendance.

A brand new VIP lounge was opened at Aintree Racecourse in 2008, which has now become the most exclusive bar on the racecourse.  For those really looking to make a day of it, the Grand National Winner’s party, held on the final day, offers  you the chance to meet winning jockeys, owners and trainers.  You will be welcomed with a Winner’s Cocktail and enjoy live entertainment all evening, for just £30 per ticket.

Of course, everyone who rents our apartment in Liverpool wants to visit what is undoubtedly one of the best and certainly the most famous band to come out of Liverpool… The Beatles.

Listened to and adored by millions across the entire world, thousands of tourists flock to the Fab Four’s home city each year, some making the trip to Liverpool especially, others simply adding it to their itinery.

Located at the Albert Dock just minutes from our apartment to rent in Liverpool,  the full Beatles story from the early years to Paul McCartney’s solo work is told in detail.  Including a full-size replica of the Cavern Club, Abbey Road studios and a walk-through Yellow Submarine in its underwater setting, the interactive displays will use all of your senses; sight, sound, touch – and yes, even smell!  Accompanying audio narrative, by John Lennon’s sister, Julia, also includes the actual voices of Paul McCartney, Brian Epstein and Cynthia Lennon.

The exhibition itself includes many rare artefacts, including George Harrison’s first guitar.  Its interactive displays bring the music to life and some, including the “Lenses of Lennon”, where you can look through his famous round glasses, raise strong emotion in many.

Expanded in 2008, The Beatles Story, one of Liverpool’s most famous tourist attractions, includes a gift shop, interactive Discovery Zone for the kids (so they can also learn to appreciate the music of The Beatles) and themed cafe.

The Beatles Story is one of the jewels in the city’s crown.  Make sure you don’t miss it on your stay in Liverpool.

Renting an apartment in Liverpool gives you great choices of places to visit.

It may be a little known fact that Liverpool has more museums and art galleries than any other city in the country, truly making it “The Capital of Culture”!  The largest gallery of contemporary art outside London, Tate Liverpool, showcasing the works of twentieth century artists, is a centre of national importance.

Renting our apartment in Liverpool gives you easy access.

Situated in Albert Dock and opening in 1988, with an average attendance of around six hundred thousand visitors each year, the gallery has played host to over 150 exhibitions and collections, including “Summer of Love:  Art of the Psychedelic Era” and “Contemporary Art from China”, as well as showcasing examples of work by Gustav Klimt – the first ever such exhibition in the UK.
The building’s redevelopment began ten years later, in 1998, increasing its range of activities and integrating new technologies.  Tate Liverpool places great emphasis on hands-on participation, holding seminars and workshops for adults and children alike.

And it doesn’t end there.  The gallery continues to work with other cultural organisations in bringing contemporary art to not only the people who live in and around the city, but also to the thousands of visitors to Liverpool each year.  In 2007, the Tate hosted the Turner Prize, a suitable introduction to Liverpool’s year as “European Capital of Culture”.

On the last Thursday of every month, the Tate opens late, offering food, music, drink and entertainment, to enhance your enjoyment of the collections.

Rent our apartment in Liverpool for a great stay.

Admission is free and  a cafe and book shop are available.

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