Love your music? Liverpool has long been the epicentre of pop – world-famous as the birthplace of the Beatles, it’s still rocking to a diverse music scene, decades later. From the Fab Four and The Beatles Story to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, there’s something for everyone in this lively city.
Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music and no wonder. Whether you go on a Beatles Magical Mystery Tour and see the city which changed pop music forever, dive into an interactive retelling of The Beatles Story, or check out some of the next big things in its many mighty music venues, you are guaranteed a rocking time in Liverpool. You can relive the Beatles’ story in the Liverpool Beatles Museum and take a musical tour of the whole British music scene at the British Music Experience. Dance to the Merseybeat at the famous The Cavern Club, or take a party ferry across the Mersey – whatever your musical taste, you’ll discover something delicious in this party city.
No Beatles tour of Liverpool is complete without a visit to the most famous club in the city – The Cavern Club. It was here in the 1960s that the Beatles met manager Brian Epstein and 60 years later, the club is still dancing to the beat of live performances.
Snap a selfie with the Beatles statue on Liverpool Waterfront, by the Pier Head. It was sculpted by Andy Edwards and unveiled in 2015 to commemorate 50 years since the band played their last gig in the city.
Immortalised by John Lennon in his song Strawberry Fields Forever, this former Salvation Army children’s home is a place of pilgrimage for Beatles fans. Strawberry Field has opened its iconic red gates to the public, with a Beatles exhibition, visitors’ centre and cafe.
Experience Beatlemania first-hand at this immersive experience, packed with recreations of key locations in the band’s career. See fascinating pieces of original authentic memorabilia as you journey through the lives and music of this iconic band.
No visit to Liverpool is complete without paying homage to The Fab Four. From John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes, to museums like The Beatles Story and legendary music venue The Cavern Club, here’s our pick of the top pop-tastic sites every “Day Tripper” will “Love Me Do”.
From their humble beginnings, song-writing duo John Lennon and Paul McCartney went on to change the musical landscape of the world, and you can tour their childhood homes to see where they penned their first hits. The National Trust has preserved the two post-war homes in Liverpool – Mendips, John Lennon’s home and 20 Forthlin Road, Paul McCartney’s house.
For a complete guide to the Beatles, visit The Beatles Story museum at the Royal Albert Dock. Embark on an interactive journey through the band’s early days, spy memorabilia such as John Lennon’s glasses, Ringo’s drums and George’s first guitar, and experience recreations of key locations like The Casbah Coffee Club, Cavern Club and Abbey Road Studios.
One of the simplest ways to take in all the sights is on a Beatles bus tour. The Magical Mystery Tour is a two-hour city tour of key locations, including Ringo’s childhood home and St Peter’s Church, where John and Paul met. It’s run by The Cavern Club and includes entry to the venue.
If you visit Liverpool in August, you’ll find the city buzzing with all-things Beatles, as it celebrates its annual International Beatle Week festival. Fans come from all over the world to listen to 70 tribute acts from across the globe.
Another groovy museum in the Cavern Quarter is the Liverpool Beatles Museum, which boasts 1,000 Beatles artefacts over three floors, including the band’s first drum kit, John’s Sgt Pepper medals, and the white cello from Blue Jay Way.
Hope onboard the Beatles bus tour with Beatles City Explorer and discover the history of the world’s most legendary band. The Beatles Explorer bus visits some of Liverpool’s most iconic Beatles locations, including Strawberry Field and Penny Lane, with plenty of photo opportunities to be had.
