Liverpool 3-day Itinerary
United Kingdom (UK)
Where to go and what to see in Liverpool to get the most from your trip – a 3-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer David Atkinson.
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Overview >Bucket list experience:
Beatles Story
Last updated: 06 November, 2022
This popular museum tells the story of the Fab Four, the lads from Liverpool who went on to dominate the charts.
It’s presented via a trail through a series of galleries, recreating key landmarks in their story, such as the Hamburg club residency and the Abbey Road recording sessions. Of particular interest is a gallery devoted to The Beatles’ 1968 trip to Rishikesh, India, where they collaborated with sitar player Ravi Shankar to popularise the use of Indian instruments in 1960s pop music.
Overall, it’s a good, all-round introduction to the world’s most famous band and suitable for all ages.
Don’t miss
The museum is continually adding to collection of rarities. The latest display is a rare notebook, belonging to The Beatles’ Tour Manager Mal Evans, which includes Paul McCartney’s handwritten draft lyrics for Hey Jude.
While you’re there
Nearby is the Open Eye Gallery, a small but fascinating little photography gallery often overlooked by visitors shuttling between the main Beatles attractions. Pop in for challenging, thought-provoking exhibitions.
Dodge the Albert Dock crowds and head to the Grade II-listed Baltic Fleet pub. This gloriously authentic pub serves local craft ales and steaming plates of scouse, a mutton stew adopted by seafaring Scousers from a traditional a Norwegian dish.
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Price from: £18
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 13+
When: All year around
Getting there & doing it
The museum is located at the Royal Albert Dock, close to the Tate Liverpool art gallery and a 10-minute walk from James Street train station – simply walk along the waterfront.
While popular with tour groups, it’s easy to visit independently at your own place, with plenty of interpretation and anecdotes for casual fans and serious Beatle-maniacs alike. The ticket includes a multimedia guide.
When to do it
The museum is open all year round, seven days. Try to avoid the peak periods, such as school holidays.
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The Beatles Story Experience Ticket
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The Beatles & Liverpool Magical Mystery Tour, Beatles Story Museum & Cavern Club
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Our writer’s picks of the best places to stay near this experience, closest first
Baltic Hotel
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[0.8 miles]
Urban chic and good vibes are always on the menu at this stylish, contemporary hotel in the city’s up-and-coming Baltic Quarter. One for the night owls and people seeking plenty of ‘vibes’.
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Hard Days Night Hotel
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[0.8 miles]
For a frisson of Beatlemania, get back to this Cavern Quarter hotel for a night surrounded with memorabilia from Liverpool’s swinging Sixties.
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Malmaison Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[1.1 miles]
Sexy rooms, cool cocktails and a waterfront location, handy for the Albert Dock, make this a great base for a weekend away. The cheeky, boudoir-chic vibe is one for couples seeking privacy.
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Hope Street Hotel
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[1.4 miles]
Cool Scandinavian-chic style and the best food in town create an unbeatable city centre hotel.
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Destination guides including or relevant to this experience
Liverpool
Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)
Home of the world’s most successful ever-band and one of the world’s top football clubs, the reborn city is also a cultural powerhouse, with top-notch museums, rich maritime heritage and cultural events galore.
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Tate Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[0.2 miles]
The northern counterpart of the world-renowned Tate enterprise, showcasing an eclectic collection of British art.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
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Museum of Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[0.5 miles]
Fascinating waterside museum exploring Liverpool’s industrial, cultural and social heritage – including the Beatles and football.
Best for ages: 8+ | Free
British Music Experience
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[0.7 miles]
A colourful, interactive museum dedicated to the story of chart-toppers – from The Beatles to Freddie Mercury. Highlights include outfits worn by David Bowie, hand-written song lyrics from Adele and an interactive gallery where you can play instruments along to your favourite tracks.
Best for ages: 8+ | £16
Walker Art Gallery
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[1.5 miles]
The largest collection of art outside London, with works of European art from the 14th-20th centuries.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
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International Slavery Museum
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[0.2 miles]
A sobering visit, this thought-provoking museum (part of the Maritime Museum, below) has contemporary artworks responding to the history of transatlantic slavery and its legacy. The modern slavery collection contains oral histories and objects to highlight forms of modern slavery.
Best for ages: 6+ | Free
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Liverpool Maritime Museum
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[0.3 miles]
This museum celebrates Liverpool’s seafaring heritage, including links to the Titanic story and a collection of vintage cruise posters. Don’t miss the Life on Board gallery, which documents the golden age of ocean liners from the 20th century to the current day.
Best for ages: 8+ | Free
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Baltic Quarter Murals
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[0.6 miles]
The vibrant Baltic Quarter is home to a new urban art trail with a series of street-art murals and graffiti-art installations, featuring the work of local artists such as Paul Curtis. It’s a colourful introduction to the city’s in-vogue suburb.
Best for ages: 8+ | Free
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Three Graces
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)[0.7 miles]
A waterfront stroll along the River Mersey banks via the Albert Dock showcases Liverpool’s maritime-heritage architecture. The Pier Head is home to Liverpool’s iconic Three Graces, namely The Royal Liver Building, The Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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