Hi,

I'd definitely stay in Liverpool City Centre. There are some fabulous museums, art galleries etc and you can trip on the Mersey or go on an open top bus for a tour. Liverpool is a fabulous city especially the all new Liverpool One and the Albert Dock. Your 12 year old wll probably love the huge Primark store there (if it's a girl 12 yr old). It's all about a 10 minute bus or car from Bootle as well. Not much to do in actual Bootle though I'm afraid.