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The National Trust looks after two suburban houses in Merseyside, 20 Forthlin Road and Mendips. These unassuming houses are the childhood homes of two Beatles, Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
Visiting the Beatles houses in Liverpool is an absolute must for fans of the band of any ages. The tours provide a real insight in to Lennon and McCartney's humble beginnings. Beatles tours are available from February to November and get booked up quickly.
If your child requires a car/booster seat then you must provide and fit one yourself.
Please call +44 (0) 151 427 7231 in advance of booking if the following applies to you:
- You have special access needs i.e. require a wheelchair, space for a carer or a hearing induction loop.
- You want to reserve a space for a child under 5 or will need a child seat.
Tour details
Tours in 2009 operate from late February to the end of November, Wednesday to Sunday and on Bank Holidays.
Between 18 March and 1 November 2009
Between 28 February - 15 March and 7 November - 29 November 2009
* Please note that at weekends during the period the 3pm tour departs from Speke Hall.
Mendips
© NTPL / Dennis Gilbert
John Lennon lived at Mendips with his Aunt Mimi and Uncle George. This is where his passion for music began and where some of his early songs were written.
20 Forthlin Road, Allerton
© NTPL / Dennis Gilbert
The McCartney family home, this is where the Beatles met, rehearsed and wrote many of their earliest songs. Displays include early Beatles memorabilia.
Booking a tour
Some dates sell out well in advance, so book your tour online now.
Alternatively, call Operator Sales on +44 (0) 151 427 7231, 9am-5pm Monday - Friday.
Getting to and around the houses
Please note that there is no direct access by car or on foot to either of these properties. Visits are by combined minibus tour of both houses.
Other things you need to know:
- There is no direct access to either house - you must book on one of our tours to see the properties
- The houses are not adapted for disabled access to the first floor rooms, but a photograph album is available
- Passengers are required to arrive 15 minutes in advance of the tour departure time and the bus cannot wait for late arrivals
- For security reasons, bags and cameras are left in secure facilities at both houses and internal photography is not permitted
- There are no storage facilities for suitcases on the bus or at either house.
- If you wish to visit the houses on the day of departure please call +44 (0) 151 707 0729 for the two morning tours and +44 (0) 151 427 7231 for afternoon tours
- Speke Hall is located 7 miles to the south of Liverpool city centre and is well signposted
- School groups should call +44 (0) 151 427 7231 to make a booking
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