Liverpool is world-renowned for its industrial heritage and cultural contribution to modern life across the globe. Having celebrated this heritage as European Capital of Culture 2008 the city has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years.

Liverpool has been named in the top three UK city break destinations for the second successive year by readers of travel bible, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine as part of their Awards 2009. Readers were impressed by its architecture, awarding it even higher marks than London.

Liverpool is bursting with history, culture and life. The city boasts two great Cathedrals, many great sporting heroes, talented musicians and brilliant artists. There are few cities where the locals display such pride in their regional identity.

The triathlon takes place in and around Liverpool's most visited attractions, the stunning Albert Dock which showcases the best of the city in a World Heritage, waterfront setting.

Situated in the largest group of Grade I listed buildings in the UK, the Albert Dock houses many award winning visitor attractions including Tate Liverpool, the famous Beatles Story, Merseyside Maritime Museum and the new International Slavery Museum. You can join a number of fascinating Liverpool tours, including the creepy Shiverpool Ghost Tour or a city and water tour on the Yellow Duckmarine. There are also a great selection of Liverpool bars and restaurants including the new What's Cooking? restaurant, Raven, Circo, Babycream, Blue, Gusto, Panamerican Club, Ha!Ha! Bar and Canteen, Vinea and Spice Lounge. Accommodation is also available with the Premier Inn and Express by Holiday Inn using the converted warehouses to provide visitors with rooms in a Grade I listed building.

Accommodation Partner

L3 Living offer an exclusive range of Serviced Apartments, Penthouse Suites and Luxury Apartments in Liverpool. Their flexible accommodation is located in some of the most stylish and sought after buildings in the city, at The Tower, The Albany, the Unity Building & Trafalgar Warehouse.

Our apartments are on average ten times larger than a typical hotel room, providing an ideal base for visiting the Albert Docks or exploring some of the other famous attractions, restaurants, bars and clubs across Liverpool or Merseyside. The central location means that you are only a few minutes walk from the triathlon venue as well as all the city centre attractions. For further details visit their website L3 Living