subject: Liverpool and Oxford; Vacation Destinations [print this page] Liverpool Vacations: Liverpool Vacations:
A city that held the title of 2008 European City of Culture, Liverpool's early claims to fame were due to its position as being one of the busiest trading seaports in the world. Located on the River Mersey, the city is home of one of the world's most famous musical groups, The Beatles.
No visit to the city is complete without indulging in some Beatlemania, and the best place to do so is to visit the wonderful Albert Dock alongside the waterfornt, which houses the Beatles Story Museum, The International Slavery Museum, the Maritime Museum and also the Tate Gallery. Find out more about The Beatles Story. You could also visit the Cavern Club on Matthew Street, where the band began their career, and where a new club has been built on the original site. Liverpool is not all about nostalgia " it is a city famed for its nightlife and shopping!
Oxford is home to Oxford University, one of the oldest establishments of its kind in the world, dating back to the 11th century! As you stroll through the streets of the vibrant University City you will be walking in the footsteps of presidents, kings, prime ministers and Nobel Prize winners who attended the famous University.
Some of the most famous attractions that are well worth visiting include the Ashmolean Museum, the Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Cathedral, the University itself and Bodleian Library.
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