The top 20 biggest cities in Britain have been ranked by The Telegraph, with Liverpool taking the top spot.
The rankings see each major city given a ‘visitor appeal’ score out of ten, with a higher score indicating better offerings for tourists.
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While Southampton took the bottom spot with a score of one, Liverpool topped the charts with an impressive score of nine out of ten thanks to its top shopping choices, culture, architecture and more.
As someone who hails from Merseyside and lives in the heart of Liverpool city centre, here are 11 reasons why I agree that Liverpool is truly the best big city in Britain.
1. The people
What truly makes Liverpool special is the amazing people. Whether you're visiting an independent coffee shop - like Antonio's in the Metquarter - or just walking down the street, I guarantee someone will strike up conversation or give a you big grin. | Emma Dukes
2. Lark Lane is unmatched
I visit Lark Lane regularly throughout the year and always have a lovely time. Coffees and doughnuts from Doogles, vegan ice cream from Gelato, drinks at Petit Cafe or a mooch around Freida Mo's - unmatched. | Emily Bonner
3. The beautiful views
Liverpool boasts beautiful views and stunning photo opportunities, with a magnificent skyline and historic buildings. | shaunjeffers - stock.adobe.com
4. Our beautiful green spaces
While the city centre is brilliant for a day out, other parts of Liverpool are home to a number of gorgeous parks and green spaces such as Sefton Park, Croxteth Park, Calderstones Park and more. Many are free to visit and filled with local history, perfect for exploring. | Emma Dukes