Liverpool is situated on the estuary of the River Mersey. It is the fourth largest city in the United Kingdom. It is a main port and chief commercial centre. The city forms a crescent on the eastern bank of the Mersey.

Long stretches of docks and warehouses line the waterfront area.

The Mersey estuary is linked by a ship canal with Manchester and other nearby industrial cities.  The economy of Liverpool is based largely on shipping and related businesses. Liverpool has a rich seafaring heritage and is highlighted by the famous song ‘Ferry across the Mersey’ and this certainly is the best way to see the amazing waterfront.  The Three Graces, The Liver Building, and The Cunard Building are all famous landmarks.  The Pier Head area forms part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, which is a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site.  Liverpool is famous for having two Cathedrals as well as two Premiership football teams, Liverpool and Everton. Their stadiums are situated at either end of Stanley Park.  Liverpool is also home to the famous Beatles, both John Lennon and Paul McCartney had their childhood homes in the Allerton area of Liverpool, and this was the inspiration for some of their most famous songs including Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.