Stag Weekend or Hen Weekend in Liverpool

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Liverpool may forever be best known outside the UK as the birthplace of The Beatles, but its history dates back to King John's charter of the Liverpool Borough in 1207. The region was slow growing, with a population of only around 500 by the mid 16th century. However, by the end of the 18th century, Liverpool had grown to be England's second largest port, after London, and it enjoyed many decades of prosperity as a center of world shipping and trade (including, infamously, being one of the major centres of the international slave trade). Liverpool saw 40% of the world's total sea trade pass through its docks at the beginning of the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution was a boon to already thriving Liverpool, bringing the world's first intercity rail link (with Manchester), and a significant manufacturing sector. However, during World War II, Liverpool suffered severe bombing damage, targeted in more than 80 bombing raids. The local economy began to decline during the 50s, and only recently have major rejuvenation efforts started to turn the area's economic malaise around. However, in the face of economic drought, Liverpool's local culture established itself as a centre of innovation and creativity. While the Beatles may be the best-known of Liverpool's post-war exports, many other musicians and poets have come out of Liverpool in recent decades.

During the 60's The Beatles were only one of many popular "Merseybeat" pop bands in the area. A crop of local poets also came to prominence during that time, including Roger McGough and Adrian Henri. In 2003, Liverpool was named European Capital of Culture 2008, in a nod to the city's cultural contributions.

Today, Liverpool is home to the celebrated Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and also a number of theatres and theatre companies (such as the Everyman and Unity Theatre). Also, Liverpool's numerous museums feature notable works from the pre-Raphaelites in the Walker Gallery through modern works at the Tate Liverpool. The Liverpool Biennial festival of arts is an excellent opportunity to see the city's cultural treasures in the limelight.

Accommodations in Liverpool may become scarce during the Biennial festival, but as a rule it is easy to book a holiday in Liverpool, as the area is under-appreciated among holidaymakers. In addition to excellent rail access to neighboring areas, Liverpool has an international airport. Check and see what performances or activities may be scheduled during your holidays, and discover what the 2008 European Capital of Culture has to offer!