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A combined tour of 'Mendips' and 20 Forthlin Road, Liverpool

Book your tour online now and enjoy the unique experience of a visit to the childhood homes of John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney. This is your only opportunity to see inside the places where the Beatles met, composed and rehearsed many of their earliest songs.

Imagine walking through the back door into the kitchen where John's Aunt Mimi would have cooked him his tea, or standing in the spot where Lennon and McCartney composed 'I Saw Her Standing There'.

Join our custodians on a fascinating trip down memory lane, and take a moment to reflect on these incredible individuals. Visiting the Beatles' childhood homes in Liverpool is an absolute must for fans of any ages. The tours provide a real insight into Lennon and McCartney's humble beginnings.

Please note that the houses are closed for winter conservation work from 26 November 2012 and reopen on 23 February 2013. 2013 tickets are available for sale now via our online booking system or over the phone on 0151 427 7231.

The childhood homes of John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney in Liverpool © Arnhel de Serra

The childhood homes of John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney in Liverpool

© Arnhel de Serra

Get your ticket to ride

These fascinating tours are the only way to get inside the childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney. Other tours may take you to see the outside but the National Trust tours are the only way to see inside. Places are limited to 15 per tour, so we strongly recommend that you book online in advance.

During 2013, tours will run Wednesday to Sunday and on Bank Holiday Mondays. They last for approximately 2 1/2 hours.

From 20 March to 27 October tours will run at:
10am, 11am & 2.15pm departing from Jurys Inn hotel, Liverpool city centre
3pm departing from Speke Hall

From 23 February to 17 March and then from 30 October to 24 November tours will run at:
10am, 11am & 2.15pm departing from Jurys Inn hotel, Liverpool city centre

Please book by phone on 0151 427 7231 if:

  • You have no access to the internet
  • You have special access needs ie you require a wheelchair or carer ticket
  • You want to book a place for a child under 5
  • You will need to borrow a booster seat for a child

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'Thrilling and unforgettable'

Liverpool is a city full of fabulous things to see and interesting places to visit, so we're very proud of the fact that users of Trip Advisor rate Mendips and 20 Forthlin Road as #2 and #3 on the list of top visitor attractions in Liverpool.

Some recent comments include:

'It's one of those places on Earth visiting which makes your heart skip a beat... And then it begins to beat faster and faster... When you see the place where John spent his childhood: his living room, kitchen, his bedroom with the bed on which he used to sit, play and compose... It's simply the feeling that cannot be described... One of the most amazing places I've been to.'

'Only on the National Trust tour can you gain access to inside this property and it was well worth it, even if you aren't a Beatles/McCartney fan. It's like stepping back in time. The guide was very knowledgeable and as if she knew the Beatles, it meant her stories were personal and factual. Fantastic.'

For more information see Tripadvisor.co.uk