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.
5. Its stunning surrounding areas
I'll never get bored of living in Liverpool as there are so many incredible nearby areas to visit - like the gorgeous green spaces over the water or Sefton's stunning coast. | Emma Dukes
6. Its filled with art and creativity
All you need to do to see the creativity of Liverpool people is walk around the city and spot the colourful, powerful murals adorning our streets. Whether you are in the city centre, Baltic Triangle or Anfield, there is no shortage of expression through art - from the celebration of successful Liverpudlians to important messages. | Submitted
7. The River of Light festival
Every autumn, Liverpool City Council organises a free festival along the waterfront. The event features a whole host of amazing illuminate artworks and is truly one of the highlight's of the year for me. | Visit Liverpool | Artist: Koros Design, presented by Light Art Collection.
8. The independent food scene is incredible
There are so many amazing independent bars and restaurants to explore in Liverpool, with Bold Street, Lark Lane, Allerton Road, Lodge Lane and more offering a whole host of amazing eateries serving unique food. | Emma Dukes