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Please note you need to book tickets for a combined tour of the Beatles' Childhood Homes in advance.
The Beatles' Childhood Homes
A combined tour of Mendips and 20 Forthlin Road in Liverpool
Woolton and Allerton, Liverpool
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £13.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £6.50 Non-National Trust member
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- Assistance dogs only
- Audio guide
- Car park
Free parking available at Speke Hall. Limited parking available in the car park at Liverpool South Parkway or on nearby streets, but please be considerate of local residents
- Guided tour
Entry is by guided tour only
- Toilet
Toilets at Speke Hall, Liverpool South Parkway and 20 Forthlin Road
Adapted toilet. Braille and large print guides available. Tour minibus fully accessible. Steps to entrances, stairs to first floors.
- Accessible toilet
Adapted toilets available at Speke Hall, Liverpool South Parkway and 20 Forthlin Road
- Braille (guide or menu)
- Designated parking
Designated parking spaces available at Speke Hall and Liverpool South Parkway
- Induction loop
- Large print (guide or menu)
- Level access to food outlet
- Photograph album
- Steps/uneven terrain
Mendips: two steps to entrance, ground floor also has steps with access to first floor by stairs only. 20 Forthlin Road: steps to entrance and only some of the ground floor is accessible due to narrow doors, with access to first floor by stairs with handrail.
- By road
Access is by pre-booked minibus tour only and visitors arriving at the houses will not be allowed access unless part of one of these tours. Speke Hall - 1 mile off Speke Boulevard (A561). Follow road signs to Liverpool airport or brown tourism signs for Speke Hall. Liverpool South Parkway - Follow A561, turn onto Horrocks Avenue (B5171) and follow signs to Liverpool South Parkway.
Parking: Speke Hall - Free parking available for visitors. Liverpool South Parkway - Parking is available at the station but spaces may be extremely limited as it is a busy commuter station. Free parking is available on nearby residential streets but please be considerate of local residents.
Sat Nav: Speke Hall - L24 1XD Liverpool South Parkway - L19 5NE
- On foot
Access is by pre-booked minibus tour only and visitors arriving at the houses will not be allowed access unless part of one of these tours
- By train
Access is by pre-booked minibus tour only and visitors arriving at the houses will not be allowed access unless part of one of these tours. Speke Hall - Speke Hall is 2 miles away from Liverpool South Parkway and Hunts Cross train stations. Liverpool South Parkway - Journey from Liverpool city centre takes 13 minutes on the Northern Line. Liverpool South Parkway is easily accessible from many train routes from local cities. Please see Merseyrail website for further details.
- By bus
Access is by pre-booked minibus tour only and visitors arriving at the houses will not be allowed access unless part of one of these tours. To get to Speke Hall or Liverpool South Parkway, the 80, 86, 86A and 500 bus services are the most direct and they depart from Liverpool city centre on a regular basis. For further details of timings and available bus routes, please visit the Merseytravel website.
- Pickup from Liverpool South Parkway
If your pre-booked tour departs from Liverpool South Parkway, please wait at bus stand 2 around 10 minutes before your scheduled tour start time.
Planning your visit
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Planning your visit to the Beatles' Childhood Homes
Book a tour of the childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney. Lots of other tours will take you to look at the outside but this is the only way to see inside the places where John and Paul grew up and the Beatles were born. Find out more and plan your visit.
Highlights
Mendips
The childhood home of John Lennon, kept as it was when he lived there with his house-proud Aunt Mimi, in the 1950s.
20 Forthlin Road
The childhood home of Paul McCartney. Smaller and plainer than Mendips, but filled with memories of the Beatles' early days.
Things to see and do
Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
Follow the journey of conservation at the places in our care in Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, broadcast on the BBC. Look out for 20 Forthlin Road, Paul McCartney's childhood home, along with the Hardmans' House and Dudmaston Hall in Episode 3.
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Beatles' Childhood Homes win Visitor Experience of the Year
Find out how the Beatles' Childhood Homes won Visitor Experience of the Year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards.
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Inside the childhood homes of the Beatles
Book a guided tour to explore the birthplace of the Beatles as you visit the childhood homes of John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney in Liverpool. See where they rehearsed many of their earliest songs.
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About The Beatles' Childhood Homes
Book your tour tickets 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 tour guides 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.
Latest news
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Beatles' Childhood Homes win Visitor Experience of the Year
Find out how the Beatles' Childhood Homes won Visitor Experience of the Year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards.
History
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History of the Beatles' Childhood Homes
Two ordinary houses in suburban Liverpool saw the birth of a revolution in music and identity that would shape a generation.
Art and collections
The Beatles' Childhood Homes objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at The Beatles' Childhood Homes on the National Trust Collections website.
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