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Contents 01 Welcome02 North West centre map03 Local contact numbers04 Local historical interests08 Local attractions for families12 Nature and national parks14 Sporting17 Theatres and entertainment 20 Shopping experience22 Accommodation25 Transport links

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Welcome to the Rutherford Cancer Centre North West

North West centre map

AddressRutherford Cancer Centre North West,2 Mason Street, Liverpool, L7 3EW

Contact number0151 459 0323

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Local contact numbersLocal taxi services:

Delta 0151 922 7373Alpha 0151 722 8888Excel 0151 728 8888

Local hospital contact number:

The Royal Liverpool University Hospital 0151 706 2000

NHS 111 - for urgent medical concerns

NHS 111 is much more than a helpline – if you're worried about an urgent medical concern, you can call 111 to speak to a fully trained adviser.

Depending on the situation, the NHS 111 team can connect you to a nurse, emergency dentist or even a GP, and can arrange face-to-face appointments if they think you need one.

NHS 111 advisers can also assess if you need an ambulance and send one immediately if necessary.

Admiral Street Police Station (Merseyside Police)

Admiral Street, Liverpool, L8 8JN 0151 709 6010

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Localhistorical interests• Merseyside Maritime Museum

• World Museum

• Museum of Liverpool

• Speke Hall - National Trust

• Liverpool Cathedral

• Walker Art Gallery

• St George's Hall

• International Slavery Museum

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Liverpool Cathedral

Walker Art Gallery

Maritime Museum

Local historical interestsMerseyside Maritime MuseumThe Merseyside Maritime Museum is located in the heart of the Albert Dock; it’s the ideal location to explore and uncover the development of the world-famous port. There is plenty to see, including boats, paintings, ship models, shipwrecked objects, uniforms and more.

World Museum The World Museum has extensive collections covering archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. Special attractions include the Natural History Centre and a planetarium. It is the oldest of the museums and galleries in Liverpool, opening in 1853.

Museum of Liverpool The Museum of Liverpool is the newest addition to the National Museums Liverpool group having opened in 2011 replacing the former Museum of Liverpool Life. The Museum tells the story of Liverpool, its people and reflects the city’s global significance.

Speke Hall - National TrustSpeke Hall is a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house in a most unusual setting on the banks of the River Mersey. Restored and brought back to life in the 19th century, it is a unique and beautiful mixture of Tudor simplicity and Victorian Arts and Crafts' aesthetics.

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Liverpool CathedralLiverpool Anglican Cathedral is Britain's biggest Cathedral and the 5th largest in Europe. Travel to the top of the tower on the 'Tower Experience' and enjoy unrivalled panoramic views from 500ft above sea level! Here visitors can see the city and way beyond, it's also one of the best places to catch a Mersey sunset.

Walker Art GalleryThe Walker Art Gallery is home to a national collection of paintings, decorative art and sculpture from the 13th century to the present day. Originally developed for the people of the city, it now holds the best collection of historic art outside of London.

St George's HallSituated opposite Lime Street station, St George’s Hall provides a magnificent welcome to Liverpool, reflecting the pride and passion of the Victorians who built this landmark venue. The Hall is one of the finest examples of a neoclassical building in the world and stands majestically over the city skyline.

International Slavery MuseumThe International Slavery Museum is located within Liverpool's Albert Dock, inside the Merseyside Maritime Museum building. It is the only one of its kind and looks at the aspects of historical and contemporary slavery. It looks at the people of West Africa and their rich and varied history and culture developed, long before European slaves.

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Good to know:

You can find out more about English heritage and inspiring landmarks by visiting visitengland.com.

Museum of Liverpool

Local attractionsfor families• Royal Albert Dock

• Ferry across the Mersey

• Beatles childhood homes - National Trust

• The Beatles Story (Museum)

• Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

• Royal Liver Building 360 Tour

•City Explorer 'Hop on Hop off' bus tour

• Radio City tower tour - St Johns Beacon

• Tate Liverpool

• Knowsley Safari

• Wheel of Liverpool

• Beatles Statues

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Ferry across the Mersey

Royal Liver Building

Royal Albert Dock

Local attractions for familiesRoyal Albert DockThe vibrant heart of Liverpool's historic waterfront, the Albert Dock's the place to play, to see, to eat, drink and stay. Liverpool's docks dominated global trade in the 19th century, with the Albert Dock at their heart. To this day the Mersey continues to play a central role in the city's cultural life, with the Dock an integral part of the World Heritage waterfront.

Ferry across the MerseyMersey Ferries offer a fantastic range of cruises all year round including a 50-minute River Explorer sightseeing cruise, which departs daily from Pier Head, Liverpool calling at Wirral terminals, Seacombe and Woodside, during the trip. Guided by expert commentary throughout the cruise, there is no better way to see the UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront and Liverpool’s skyline than from the deck of a Mersey Ferry.

Beatles childhood homes - National TrustTake a trip down Penny Lane to visit the childhood homes of two men who changed the face of pop culture: John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It is here where John and Paul grew up, bought their first guitars and wrote some of the Beatles’ world-famous songs.

The Beatles Story (Museum)An award-winning exhibition, the Beatles Story takes you on a journey through the lives of Liverpool’s most famous export. It brings the Beatles to life through an array of atmospheric exhibitions, including Abbey Road, the early days at the Casbah Coffee Club and a real Yellow Submarine.

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Beatles Magical Mystery TourStep aboard the colourful Magical Mystery Tour bus for a fun and fascinating 2 hour tour of Beatles Liverpool. You’ll see all the places associated with John, Paul, George and Ringo as they grew up, met and formed the band that would take the pop world by storm.

Royal Liver Building 360 TourThe world-famous Royal Liver Building takes pride of place at the heart of the city’s iconic waterfront, standing as a symbol of Liverpool, its history and its people. As one of the stunning ‘Three Graces’ on Liverpool’s waterfront, Royal Liver Building 360 is a must-see attraction for local, national and international visitors to the city.

City Explorer 'Hop on Hop off' bus tourGo sightseeing in Liverpool, a city of great tradition, fabulous humour and stunning architecture. Scousers are serious about culture, comedy and style. Discovering the city in style couldn't be easier than with Liverpool City Explorer.

Radio City tower tour - St Johns Beacon Take the opportunity to view Merseyside's ever changing skyline over 400 feet above the heart of the city centre. St Johns Beacon, one of Liverpool's most iconic landmarks, offers breath taking panoramic views of the Wirral, North Wales, Lancashire and as far as Snowdonia and Blackpool on clearer days.

Tate LiverpoolSince its opening at the spectacular Grade I listed Albert Dock in 1988, Tate Liverpool has become one of the most visited art galleries outside of London. Its proximity to the city centre by foot and the sheer amount of special exhibitions it hosts every year make it a must-see stop.

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Wheel of LiverpoolBeatles Statues

Knowsley Safari Set among 12,000 acres, Knowsley Safari in Merseyside provides visitors with fantastic opportunities to learn about wildlife close-up. Its five-mile-long Safari Drive offers the chance to see some of the world’s most amazing animals such as white rhinos, lions, wolves and bison. Its Foot Safari allows visitors to find out more about giraffes, meerkats and birds of prey, amongst many other species.

Wheel of LiverpoolVisit the Wheel of Liverpool for stunning panoramic views of the city's famous landmarks including fascinating commentary while enjoying views of Liverpool like you've never seen before.

Beatles StatuesAn iconic statue of the Fab Four, in their hometown. The Beatles Statue arrived on Liverpool's Waterfront in December 2015. Donated by the famous Cavern Club, the placement of the statue coincides with the 50th anniversary of the band's last gig played in Liverpool, at the Liverpool Empire Theatre.

Nature and national parks• Sefton Park & Sefton Park Palm House

• Calderstones Park

• Crosby Beach

• Formby - National Trust (walks & beach)

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Sefton Park

Crosby Beach

Formby

Nature and national parksSefton Park & Sefton Park Palm HouseClassified as a Grade One listed park by English Heritage, the magnificent 200-acre Park looks like a natural landscape rather than a man-made park. Amongst the park's many features are a boating lake, replica statues of Eros and Peter Pan and a café. The park is also home to the famous Palm House, a fabulous glass-panelled building that has been restored to its former glory.

Calderstones ParkCalderstones is a stunning 94-acre family park in South Liverpool boasting woodland, lake and fields (and a one thousand-year-old oak tree), and beautiful Japanese and old English gardens.

Crosby BeachVisitors can walk along Crosby Beach and the Coastal Path and take in views of the sea, the Wirral and North Wales. The 22 mile Sefton Coastal Path starts at Crosby Beach, and a section of the national cycle path network runs the length of the Park.

Formby - National Trust (walks & beach)The National Trust's Formby, Merseyside, is a glorious beach with dramatic sand dunes, surrounded by sweeping coastal pinewoods. Enjoy breath-taking sea views or a picnic; head out on a bracing coastal walk or find out about Formby's fascinating coastal history with links to asparagus growing and the early days of aviation.

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Sporting• Anfield - LFC

• Goodison - EFC

• Tranmere Rovers - Wirral

• Aintree Racecourse - Home of the Grand National

• Warrington Wolves

• Widnes Vikings

• St Helens RFC

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Anfield - LFC

Warrington Wolves

Aintree Racecourse

SportingAnfield - LFCAnfield Stadium is the home of Liverpool Football Club (LFC). The LFC Stadium Tour is a truly memorable experience for all, whether you're a fan of the game, or interested in the history of the Club and the city of Liverpool itself. Enjoy views of the pitch and city landscape from the top level of the Main Stand and use the handset's technology here to see and hear for yourself Anfield's famous matchday atmosphere.

Goodison - EFCGoodison Park has been the home of Everton Football Club (EFC). It was the first major football stadium to be built in England and opened in 1892.Everton's main rival is Liverpool, whose home stadium at Anfield is just under one mile away from Everton's home at Goodison Park, and the two clubs contest the Merseyside derby.

Tranmere Rovers - WirralTranmere Rovers is Wirral's local football team. In 1887 Tranmere Rovers relocated to Ravenshaws Field (later re-named as Prenton Park), but in 1912 they moved to the Prenton Park where they are known to play to this day.

Aintree Racecourse - Home of the Grand NationalAintree Racecourse is a racecourse in Aintree, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England, bordering the city of Liverpool. The racecourse is best known for annually holding the world-famous Grand National steeplechase. The Grand National meeting takes place in April over three days. Aintree also holds sessions in May and June (both on Friday evenings), October (Sunday), November and December (both Saturdays).

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Goodison - EFC

Warrington WolvesWarrington Wolves are a professional rugby league club in Warrington, England that competes in the Super League. They play rugby at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, having moved there from Wilderspool in 2004. They are the current Challenge Cup holders, after successfully beating St. Helens at Wembley Stadium on the 24th August 2019, to win their first trophy since 2012.

Widnes VikingsThe Widnes Vikings are an English professional rugby league club based in Widnes, Cheshire that plays in the Betfred Championship. The club plays its home matches at the Halton Stadium. Founded as Widnes Football Club, they are one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895, making them one of the world's first rugby league teams.

St Helens RFCSt Helens R.F.C. is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, Merseyside who compete in the Super League, the top tier of competition for rugby league in Europe. Formed in 1873, St Helens are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union and have been league champions on 14 occasions.

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Theatres and entertainment• Empire Theatre

• M&S Bank Arena

• Cavern Club

• O2 Academy

• The Everyman Cinema

• Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

• Baltic Market

• The Hot Water Comedy Club

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Cavern Club

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Theatres and entertainmentEmpire TheatreOver the years it has hosted many types of entertainment including variety shows, musicals, operas, pop concerts, and plays. This fantastic venue has hosted the Beatles in their early years. Many royal commands and variety shows have been enjoyed here.

M&S Bank ArenaThe arena opened in 2008 with the launch event for Liverpool’s year as European Capital of Culture. Part of The ACC Liverpool Group and purpose-built as one of the next generation of event venues, it has a track record of delivering high profile, world-class events and creating unforgettable memories.

Cavern Club The Cavern Club opened on 16 January 1957 as a jazz club, later becoming a centre of the rock and roll scene in Liverpool in the early 1960s. The club became closely associated with the Merseybeat music genre and, famously, regularly played host to The Beatles in their early years.

O2 Academy The O2 Academy Liverpool (formerly the L2 and Carling Academy Liverpool) is a music venue located on Hotham Street, that is run by the Academy Music Group. The main building consists of performance areas. O2 Academy1 can hold 1,200 people while O2 Academy2 can hold 500.

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The Everyman CinemaDiscover a new way to experience the latest releases or exclusive screenings with the 4 screen Everyman Cinema. The perfect place to sit back, relax (in the luxury seating) and enjoy the comfort of watching a film at home with the bonus of a big-screen experience. You can even enjoy drinks and premium cinema snacks served right to your seat.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic It is the home of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. Home to the UK’s oldest continuing professional symphony orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, in which there are more than 400 events each year, as well as an award-winning Learning Programme.

Baltic Market Baltic Market is a place for fussy friends and picky palates, zealous vegans and juicy meat lovers, the gluten-free and the never full. Home of halloumi fries, frozen gin slush and bubble waffles. Gyros and wood-fired pizzas. A place for everyone and everything - Liverpool's first street market.

The Hot Water Comedy Club The Hot Water Comedy Club was founded in 2010 by brothers Paul and Binty Blair, and since then has gone on to become one of the most successful comedy clubs in the world. In less than ten years, it has been on an incredible journey, from hosting a show in a nightclub to being one of the largest comedy chains in the UK.

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Shoppingexperience• Liverpool One

• The Metquarter

• Peters Lane

• New Mersey Retail Park - Speke

• Liverpool Shopping Park - Edge Lane

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Liverpool One

Peters Lane

The Metquarter

Shopping experienceLiverpool OneWith over 170 stores, bars and restaurants - Liverpool ONE is the ultimate shopping experience. With all your favourite high street stores as well as designer brands, there is something for everyone. There are over 35 restaurants to choose from serving international cuisines.

The MetquarterMetquarter is situated in the heart of Liverpool and plays host to aspirational brands such as MAC, Hugo Boss, Jo Malone London and A|X Armani Exchange, as well as the 2015 Harvey Nichols Christmas Pop Up. Based in Whitechapel, Liverpool, just a stones throw away from all main public transport and car parks, Metquarter provides a shopping experience like no other.

Peters LanePeter's Lane and its neighbouring Manestys Lane and College Lane are lined with high-end luxury fashion and beauty stores. The jewel in the crown of this part of Liverpool ONE is Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols - the only one in Europe.

New Mersey Retail Park - SpekeNew Mersey Shopping in Speke is the leading destination for retail and shopping with many high street brands, restaurants and cafes in Liverpool. The park is situated alongside the A561 road near to Liverpool John Lennon Airport 5 mi south-east of Liverpool city centre.

Liverpool Shopping Park - Edge LaneLiverpool Shopping Park is an out of town retail park located in Edge Lane, Liverpool, England. It is the biggest retail park in Liverpool and has the world's largest Liver Bird at 30 ft (9.1 m) made of Meccano.

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Accommodation• Hilton

• Crowne Plaza

• Titanic Hotel

• Pullman

• Hope Street Hotel

• Radisson Blu Hotel

• The Richmond Apart-Hotel (Self-catering)

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Hilton

Titanic Hotel

Pullman

AccommodationHiltonThe Hilton is a riverside hotel built on the site of the Old Customs House and located within a 10-minute walk of the Royal Albert Dock, The Beatles Story, and Liverpool ONE. World Museum, Anfield, and Liverpool Central Station can be reached in 15 minutes. The hotel features a 24-hour fitness centre, spacious rooms, and a bar with a seasonal terrace.

Crowne PlazaThe Crowne Plaza Liverpool Hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre, sitting adjacent to the iconic Royal Liver Building with stunning views of the River Mersey. Ideally located near a host of major attractions in Liverpool, including the BT Convention Centre, Marks and Spencer Arena, Liverpool ONE retail and leisure complex, Tate Liverpool and Anfield Stadium.

Titanic Hotel Located on Stanley Dock Liverpool, minutes away from Liverpool city centre, Titanic Hotel Liverpool is history in the making. The 4-star hotel is set within a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the city’s most iconic areas, Stanley Dock. Designed by Jesse Hartley (Albert Dock), Stanley Dock sits over the River Mersey and was part of the Port of Liverpool. It was once the largest and most complete system of historic docks in the world.

PullmanThe Pullman is located by Kings Dock on Liverpool's iconic waterfront, just a five-minute walk from the vibrant Albert Dock. Relax in stylish, elegant surroundings and enjoy the conveniences of this central hotel. Major transport links are close, as well as the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool ONE and the famous Cavern Club.

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Hope Street HotelHope Street Hotel sits in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian neighbourhood. With impressive, artistic and clever neighbours - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Everyman Theatre and a plethora of university departments, independent restaurants and infamous public houses. Two magnificent cathedrals bookend Hope Street and all are within a short stroll from the hotel’s front door.

Radisson Blu Hotel The modern Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool offers premium accommodation near the city's top attractions just 14 kilometres from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL). The River Mersey Ferry Station lies adjacent to the hotel, and there are two train stations within 1.4 kilometres. Guests can take in events at M&S Bank Arena, indulge in retail therapy at Liverpool One, relive music history at The Beatles Story, Liverpool or step back in history at seaside maritime museums.

The Richmond Apart-Hotel Located in the city’s Hatton Garden area, the Richmond boasts 151 hotel rooms, all of which can be sectioned into 52 apartments. Once the headquarters of Merseytravel, our Grade 2 listed building is only a 10-minute walk from any major attraction - you’ll be in a fantastic location to enjoy everything Liverpool has to offer.

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Transport linksBus Travel in Liverpool Bus travel in and around Liverpool is a green, convenient and cost-effective way to explore the destination. The bus network is managed by Merseytravel, with two main city centre bus terminal – Liverpool ONE and Queen Square – complete with helpful staff who can provide personal travel advice. Most buses are fully accessible, with various ticket options ensuring the very best value travel.

Visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk for the latest fare information and journey times.

Local Taxi ServicesDelta 0151 922 7373Alpha 0151 722 8888Excel 0151 728 8888

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