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Before the Beatles, John Lennon and Paul McCartney were two Liverpool boys raised under very different circumstances. Yet those differences may have been part of what drew them together—and sparked an extraordinary partnership.
On this two-hour journey, discover the surprising twists in John's family life at Newcastle Road, the childhood that followed at Mendips, and the contrasting home life Paul knew at Forthlin Road. Then visit St Peter's Church in Woolton, where John and Paul first met—a chance meeting that would change the course of popular music.
We then go on to visit two of Liverpool's most famous landmarks—Strawberry Field and Penny Lane—which inspired two songs released together as a double A-side single. Standing at these very locations, you'll hear the real stories behind the lyrics.
Explore in comfort in your own Liverpool taxi, with stops for photographs and a personal, engaging story told by your local guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your driver-guide will meet you at the agreed pickup location in a silver traditional Liverpool taxi. Full pickup details will be confirmed before your tour, and your driver-guide will be available to assist you if needed.
Pick up can be arranged from any Liverpool City Center hotel. However, pick-ups from outside Liverpool City Center will incur an additional cost subject to distance.
Please wait at the Copperas Hill Taxi Rank situated on the left as you face the hotel.
Itinerary
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Our journey begins at 9 Newcastle Road, the modest Liverpool terraced house where John Lennon spent his earliest years during the Second World War. Behind its ordinary appearance lies a complicated family story, with events that would leave a lasting impression on John's childhood and character. Here, we begin to discover the boy behind the famous name — long before the Beatles, and long before he met Paul McCartney. This is an exterior visit only. We stop outside the house to hear its story; entry to the property is not included.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mendips - John Lennon Home
Our journey continues to Mendips, the Woolton home where John Lennon grew up with his Aunt Mimi and Uncle George. Behind this respectable suburban house lies a childhood filled with contrasts, where John's imagination, humour and rebellious character began to emerge. Discover the influences that shaped the young Lennon, and why this seemingly ordinary house would later play such an important role in the beginnings of his musical partnership with Paul McCartney.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3St. Peter's Church, Woolton
At first glance, St Peter's Church in Woolton appears to be an ordinary village church. Yet its peaceful surroundings hold one of the most remarkable turning points in the history of popular music. Discover the extraordinary circumstances that brought John Lennon and Paul McCartney's separate worlds together — and why the events surrounding this seemingly ordinary place would change the course of music forever.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Strawberry Field
Few places are as instantly recognisable to Beatles fans as the famous red gates of Strawberry Field. Yet John Lennon's connection to this quiet Woolton landmark began during his childhood, long before it became known around the world. What was it about this place that stayed with John throughout his life, and why did its memories become so important to him? Discover the more personal story behind one of Liverpool's most celebrated Beatles landmarks.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5National Trust - Paul McCartney's Childhood House
Our journey now turns to Paul McCartney and his childhood home at 20 Forthlin Road in Allerton. Paul's upbringing was very different from John's, yet the experiences that shaped these two Liverpool boys would eventually draw them together in ways neither could have imagined. Discover why this modest family home became so much more than simply the place where Paul grew up — and the remarkable role it would play in the beginnings of the Lennon–McCartney partnership.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Penny Lane
Our final stop brings us to Penny Lane — a name recognised around the world, but once simply part of the everyday Liverpool that John Lennon and Paul McCartney knew. Beyond the famous name lies a fascinating connection to their childhoods, their surroundings and the memories they carried into their musical partnership. Discover how the ordinary sights and experiences of two young Liverpool boys would eventually become part of an extraordinary musical legacy.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Using a wheelchair will reduce the number of people on the tour to 3 including the user. This is purely due to space restriction.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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