Liverpool is more than just a city with a big reputation - It's at the centre of a vast area of beauty, culture and entertainment that is waiting to be explored. Many of the attractions, activities and things to do are incredibly cheap and at times, even free.

A stroll around the UNESCO-listed waterfront will take up a morning and is a remarkably picturesque area, perfect for photo shoots and holiday photography. The Three Graces, Albert Dock and Pier Head are as iconic as they are dramatic, and delving into their history in the city's museums is an enlightening (and free) experience.

Liverpool's commitment to art, both classic and contemporary, is quite popular. Liverpool’s Art scene plays a part in everyday life, through the Tate and Walker galleries as well as countless smaller, cutting-edge spaces and also in the city's musical culture that has drawn influence from all around the world.

The beaches and dunes in Sefton and around Wirral Peninsula should be pencilled in for a sunny day, and the villages and rural idyll that starts at the outskirts will make for a memorable day-trip.

Scale new heights at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral. Awesome views fromthe tower, breathtaking architecture and the new Great Space audio tour and fly through filmshow. Open daily, admission charge for tower and tour only.

Understand an important chapter in Liverpool’s history at the new International Slavery Museumon the 3rd floor of the Maritime Museum. With thought-provoking displays about the transatlantic slave trade and its impact. Open daily, free of charge.

For children, aged 2-10 visit Underwater Street a hands on experiential learning environment with a combination of fun and education. Open daily, admission charge.

Experience the greatest pop story the world has ever known at The Beatles Story. Journey through the life, times, culture and music of the Beatles. Open daily, admission charge.

Enjoy the Anfield Experience with a visit to the Liverpool Football ClubMuseum- see medals,memorabilia and the 5 European cups displayed in all their glory. Open daily, admission charge.

View the largest collection ofmodern and contemporary art outside London at Tate Liverpool in the Albert Dock. Open daily, free of charge but some exhibitions have an admission charge.

Marvel at St George’s Hall, the largest neoclassical building in Europe. Journey through the cells, the courts and view the splendour of the Great Hall. Open Daily except Mondays, free of charge.