THE BEATLES
MATHEW STREET
They sprang to fame from The Cavern, a cellar club in
Mathew Street. It took a long time for the city to
realise that many Beatles fans might wish to visit
this narrow street to see where it all began. In
fairness, there was little to see. To make matters
worse, permission was given for The Cavern to be
closed to make way for a new rail tunnel and a small
car park. However, a steady stream of pilgrims from
all over the world continued to make their way to
Mathew Street. But some far-sighted locals set out to
cater for the visitors. The area began to flourish and
now it is a hive of activity with Beatles shops, a
re-created Cavern and a wide range of bars and
restaurants in the surrounding streets, making the
Mathew Street area a focal point for the city's night
life.
THE BEATLES STORY
A walk-through experience that recreates the sights
and sounds of the formative and chart-topping years of
the Fab Four. Tour takes most visitors from one hour
to 90 minutes, depending on how long you wish to
linger. Situated at the Albert Dock, it is a 10 to
15-minute walk from Mathew Street. Beatles Story is
open eight days a week, April to September, 10am to
6pm; October to March, 10am to 5pm. Admission: adults,
£8.45 - ask about our discount rates. Phone 0161 773 0692.
We can also arrange tickets for the famous
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR
This two-hour bus trip shows you The Beatles'
birthplaces, schools and former homes, plus landmarks
such as Penny Lane and Strawberry Field. Price:
£14.50. Two tours each day, departing Tourist
Information Centre, Queen Square, at 12.30pm and
2.40pm, and The Beatles Story, Albert Dock, at 12.30pm
and 3pm. Tour finishes at Cavern Club. Tickets
available in advance only. Phone 0161 773 0692, Or contact us by e-mail : wiseguides@merseymail.com
Our Beatles Combo ticket, includes the Magical Mystery
Tour and The Beatles Story, £20.
20 FORTHLIN ROAD
This terraced house was the family home of Paul
McCartney through the early Beatles years. This is
where The beatles composed and rehearsed their
earliest songs. It was also from here that Paul's
brother Mike formed The Scaffold.
To minimise disturbance to neighbours, visitors are
only allowed inside the house if they go on the
official minibus trips which operate from Albert Dock
and Speke Hall.
The visit includes mini-bus trip with introductory
video, photographs of family life, audio tour music
and memories, viewing of official Beatles'
memorabilia.
Tours run on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays until October 28. From November 1 to
December 12, Saturdays only.
Tour times: From Albert Dock, 10am, 10.50am, 11.40am
and 12.30pm. Phone 0161 773 0692.
Cost: adults, £9.95, child £5.95.
Photography inside 20 Forthlin Road is prohibited. Tickets are not issued, and our vouchers
can only be bought in advance.
BEATLE WEEK
Held every year at the end of August, it has grown
into a festival featuring 200 bands playing at venues
throughout the city centre, climaxing on Bank Holiday
Monday. Also includes a convention, art exhibitions,
flea markets, tours and auction. Various tickets and
packages available. For a brochure, contact the
organisers, Cavern City Tours, The Cavern Club, 10
Mathew Street, Liverpool L2 6RE.
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