Woolton Liverpool Musical Walking Tour, Beatles and History
Description
Get back to where it all began with this ‘Fab Four’ of a guided musical walking tour of Woolton. Discover the history of this beautiful English village on the outskirts of Liverpool, that dates to the Domesday book & where John famously met first met Paul in 1957. Stroll through historic streets & see iconic sites like John Lennon's childhood home & Strawberry Field. With expert guides accompanied by their Ukuleles or guitars, who share their passion for the Fab Four, enjoy a fun-filled experience, complete with opportunities to sing along to their legendary songs. This tour is perfect for Beatles fans & history fanatics alike, offering insights into the lives of John and Paul in their teenage years. - Guided walking tour 135 minutes - Visit significant Beatles locations including St. Peters Church & Eleanor Rigby’s gravestone - Small group sizes with a maximum of 20 participants for a personalized experience - Accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, making it suitable for all ages
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Itinerary
Your guide (who will be wearing purple) will meet you in the centre of this historic village, at 22b Woolton Street, Woolton.
WOOLTON PICTURE HOUSE: This lovely Art Deco styled picture house first opened in 1927 and would have been the local cinema for Paul & John to see the latest movies.
ST PETER'S CHURCH HALL, CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD: St Peters Church, where John Lennon was a choir boy, Church Hall and graveyard are a special place for all Beatle's fans to see and visit. You will see the church hall where John and Paul famously met for the first time, and you may even get the chance to step inside the hall and stand on the spot where they were first introduced. Your guide will show you around the nearby graveyard, pointing out several gravestones that are rumoured to have influenced Beatles songs including famously Eleanor Rigby. (For any Liverpool Football Club fans you can also see the gravestone of Bob Paisley-one of the most successful manager in Liverpool Football Club's history).
REYNOLDS PARK: Close your eyes and imagine hanging out with John Lennon and his gang ' The Outlaws' in this lovely park and gardens that date back over 200 years.
STRAWBERRY FIELD: On this tour you will visit many iconic locations that inspired Beatles songs, none more so than Strawberry Field that had such an influence on the Beatles and especially on John Lennon in later life. You will have free time to visit the garden where you will see the original and famous red gates, cafe & gift shop.
VALE ROAD LIVERPOOL: On your way to see John Lennon's childhood home you will pass by the former home of probably the most famous musical matchmakers in history- Ivan Vaughan.
JOHN LENNON'S CHILDHOOD HOME: The tour will stop outside Mendips, 251 Menlove Avenue, the house where John Lennon lived there with his house-proud Aunt Mimi, in the 1950s, is a memorable experience for all Beatles fans. The house is now a National Trust property and is not part of this tour- this can only be arranged directly with the National Trust.
DAIRY COTTAGE: Dating from the 1830's and once a dairy supplying the village this pretty cottage was once a home where John Lennon lived as a small child.
WOOLTON LIBRARY & BATHS: As you make your way back to the village centre you will see some great examples of victorian and Georgian buildings and houses including the old village library and baths that were once childhood haunts of John Lennon.
WOOLTON VILLAGE CLUB: As you step towards the end of your tour you will visit the Village Club in Woolton where the Quarrymen played many years ago and is still the cultural heartbeat of this vibrant village.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(4)
Tracey our tour guide was brilliant. Friendly knowledge and informative. The tour was really interesting for all of us. We all said how much we enjoyed it. We learnt so much about the early Beatle days and how the Beatles evolved. Tracey is a true gem and great on the ukulele. Do not hesitate to book this tour. You wont be disappointed. 10 out of 10
thank you for this lovely review Tracey is a very talented guide and we ar so pleased she is part of our team. Best wishes LFWT Purple tours
Tracey was fabulous really knowledgeable friendly and informative. We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learnt so much from her. Lots of interesting things we didn't know about before. Tracey went above and beyond. Would highly recommend this tour Definitely 5 *
Thank you for this lovely review. Tracey is an amazing guide and we are so lucky she is part of our team. Best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours
We spent a very enjoyable few days in Liverpool visiting many of the attractions connected with The Beatles. The Woolton Walking Tour was the highlight of our trip. This walking tour is a treat for anyone interested in the back story of the early days of The Beatles, particularly of John and Paul’s teenage years.. Our guide, Tracey, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and we got a very good sense of what Woolton and the surrounding area was like in the late 1950’s, lots of anecdotes and stories that we had never heard before. We couldn’t recommend it more highly, outstanding!
Thank you for this lovely review Tracey is a fantastic guide. This is a new tour that we have just launched and we appreciate your feedback back. It is a lovely village and still has a village life and we are very proud that the village is also the place where it all began for one of the greatest groups of all time who change what was a black and white world recovering after World War Two into technicolour. Best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours
I had a fantastic time on the very first Woolton Beatles Tour, visiting the places that shaped the band’s early story. From St Peter’s Church, where John and Paul first met, to Strawberry Field, Mendips and more, it was a brilliant experience from start to finish. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the Beatles, which really brought everything to life. We were even treated to a few tunes on the ukulele, which really brightened an otherwise grey January morning. I would highly recommend this tour to any Beatles fan who wants to stand in the very places where it all began.
Thank you for this lovely review. So pleased you enjoyed the tour. Woolton is indeed where it all began for the Beatles and the story is fascinating but so is the history of this lovely village. Best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours
