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    The Living Room at No.20 Forthlin Road, Merseyside
    © NTPL / Dennis Gilbert
    20 Forthlin Road, Allerton
    Allerton, Liverpool L24 1YP
    Telephone: 0844 800 4791 (Infoline)
    House  Refreshments  Audio guide  1995 
    The childhood home of music icon Sir Paul McCartney
    • Terraced childhood home of Sir Paul McCartney and his brother Michael
    • One of the most important houses in the history of popular music
    • The Beatles composed and rehearsed some of their earliest songs here
    • Authentically furnished as it would have appeared during the 1950s and early 60s when Paul and his family lived here
    • Houses display of family photographs taken by Michael McCartney

    What's new this year
    Extended opening period. To reserve your place on the tour visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatles

    Points to noteThere is no direct access by car or on foot. Visits are by combined minibus tour only with Mendips, the childhood home of John Lennon (charge including NT members). Any photography inside 20 Forthlin Road or duplication of audio tour material is strictly prohibited. You will be asked to deposit handbags, cameras and recording equipment at the entrance to the house

    Opening arrangements
     28 Feb–15 Mar 09  10, 12:30 & 3  
     18 Mar–1 Nov 09  10, 10:50, 2:30, 3:20 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     7 Nov–29 Nov 09  10, 12:30 & 3 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Admission by guided tour only. Open Bank Holiday Mondays. 28 February–15 March and 7 November–29 November all tours depart from Liverpool city centre. 18 March–1 November, morning tours depart from Liverpool city centre, afternoon tours depart from Speke Hall. To guarantee a place on a tour visitors are advised to book. Last admission 30 minutes before closing

    Contact details

    0844 800 4791 (Infoline)
    Email20forthlinroad@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    Standard Admission Joint ticket Mendips and Forthlin Road: £16, child £3. NT members (to cover minibus): £7.50


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    Trust properties nearby
    • Formby
    • Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio
    • Mendips
    • Rufford Old Hall
    • Speke Hall, Garden and Estate
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    • To find out more about 20 Forthlin Road, Allerton buy the guide before you visit
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