Home of the Beatles and the famous Liver Building, it's no surprise this energetic and exciting city was chosen as European Capital of Culture. The city centre boasts a wealth of big name high street stores and the recent Liverpool One retail development has more than 160 cafes, bars and designer boutiques to explore. And after a day of enjoying Liverpool's extensive arts, retail and sport attractions, you'll be ready to indulge in the wonderfully diverse nightlife on offer.

Things to do for less than £10

• The Anglican Cathedral and Metropolitan Cathedral are major attractions in their own right and fine examples of internationally recognised architecture.
• Listen to juke boxes, mix tracks and do your own thing on the dance floor at the 'Beat Goes On', an exhibition celebrating 60 years of Liverpool music. At the World Museum Liverpool until November. Free admission.
• For a modest fare, you can take the great value River Explorer and see Liverpool?s iconic waterfront from the deck of a Mersey Ferry.
• From its river front location at the Albert Dock, Tate Liverpool presents displays of work from the Tate collection alongside special exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. Free admission.