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LIVERPOOL - European City of Culture 2008
Friday 6 June - Sunday 8 June
A centre of maritime, cultural and sporting excellence, Liverpool’s successful bid to be crowned European Capital of Culture 2008 is underpinned by its unrivalled architecture and heritage, including its world-famous waterfront, itself named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The magnificent architecture of the waterfront is complimented by more listed buildings and monuments than any other UK city outside London reinforcing the city’s reputation as a place of true aesthetic excellence. And let’s not forget The Beatles, Liverpool FC and the city’s many comedians.

TRAVEL
Euston to Liverpool

Out:
Friday 6 June
Depart 18.17
Arrive 20:47

Return:
Sunday 8 June
Depart: 17.25
Arrive 20:53

THE HOTEL
Jury’s Hotel
Located at Kings Waterfront, Keel Wharf, adjacent to the Albert Dock, this hotel is only a few minutes’ walk from city centre attractions. Featuring large spacious bedrooms, Jury’s Inn Liverpool is the ideal base from which to explore the exciting city. Also at the hotel you will find Innfusion Restaurant, Inntro Bar & Il Barista Coffee Bar.

COSTS
TRAIN: currently £72 return
TWIN ROOM (single occupancy): £85 per night
TWIN ROOM (shared occupancy): £45 pp/night
BREAKFAST: £10.00 per day
Single rooms are limited so early booking advised.

EXAMPLE COSTS FOR TRIP
Based on TWIN SHARING, 2 tours, exhibition & comedy show: £247
As above based on SINGLE ROOM £327
Meals other than breakfast are not included.

Please state which of the above options you would prefer.

TERMS OF PAYMENT
25% non-refundable deposit on booking a further 50% 4 weeks prior to departure. Balance of 25% 10 days prior to departure. Further details from the EEC office on 020 8450 3343

HOW TO BOOK
Click here to be taken to the events section and reserve your place in the usual way.

THE PROGRAMME
FRIDAY NIGHT :
Informal supper locally.

SATURDAY MORNING :
1 hour “City Explorer” tour. £15

Relax and enjoy this sightseeing tour of all of Liverpool's famous landmarks on an open top bus. You will see the city's historic waterfront, take in the Cathedrals, Museums & Galleries, visit bustling Chinatown, and of course The Cavern. Each trip is accompanied by a registered tour guide providing live and informative commentary.

REST OF DAY :
Free explore the city.

Optional suggestion: Gustav Klimt:
Painting, Design and Modern Life in Vienna 1900. Tate Liverpool presents the first comprehensive exhibition of Gustav Klimt’s work ever staged in the UK. The exhibition focuses on the life and art of one of the world’s most influential and revered artists. It will explore Klimt’s role as the founder and leader of the Viennese Secession, a progressive group of artists and artisans. The work and philosophy of the Secession embraced art, architecture, fashion,dazzling decorative objects and furniture in their search for identity. Major paintings and drawings from all stages of Klimt’s career will be shown alongside the work of Josef Hoffmann, the architect and designer and a close friend of the artist. Advance booking essential. Cost £15

SATURDAY NIGHT :
Early supper then comedian Jimmy Carr’s show at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Tickets £25

“Fresh from presenting the 5th series of 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), writing his first book, and recording his 3rd DVD British Comedy Award winner Carr is back on the road doing what he does best with a brand new show: Repeat Offender. Not suitable for the easily offended. In fact not even a show for people that are quite difficult to offend. Essentially this is a show for people without a moral compass, keen to engage with one of the biggest faces in comedy”!

SUNDAY MORNING :
Anthony Gormley @ Crosby Beach. £10

‘Another Place’ is a massive installation on Crosby Beach that consists of 100 cast-iron figures, moulded from the artists own body in the style that has become synonymous with his work. The ghostly life-size figures are dotted along three kilometres of the Crosby shore, sparse in some areas and getting more congregated as they reach the sea front, so onlookers can catch the detail of those near and the shadow of sculptures in the distance out to sea in one eyeful.

SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON :
Return to city centre: free to explore more of the city or enjoy a long, lazy jazz lunch before departure.