Things to do: Liverpool in one day

10am: start your day off at the Museum of Liverpool at the waterfront. This is the world's first national museum devoted to the history of a regional city. Explore Britain and the world through the eyes of Liverpool.

11.30am: take a three minute walk to Tate Liverpool at Albert Dock, home of the national collection of modern art in the North. After admiring the gallery's works of art, why not enjoy lunch at the cafe, which was transformed by Sir Peter Blake.

3pm: next stop is Victoria Gallery & Museum, a 16 minute walk from FACT. The museum holds an assortment of curiosities from the 120-year history of the University of Liverpool, while the gallery is home to a significant collection of fine art.

4pm: last stop is World Museum, 18 minutes from Victoria Gallery and Museum. Filled with fascinating objects from around the world, this is one of the UK's best multidisciplinary museums.