A DAY IN LIVERPOOL: THE BEATLES STORY & THE ALBERT DOCKS

Heading to Liverpool? We share tips for visiting The Beatles Story Liverpool, so you can plan a trip to the Albert Docks.

What is The Beatles Story Liverpool?

This is the world’s largest permanent exhibition that is entirely devoted to the story of The Beatles. Learn how the band formed and their rise in fame as you journey through a timeline of the band.

You learn about the humble upbringing of the lads and how they were propelled towards fame and fortune. You move through key moments of the band’s career, including a replica of The Cavern Club, Abbey Road Studios and The Casbah Club.

The Exhibit also includes plenty of authentic memorabilia including clothing, instruments and rare album sleeves.

The Beatles Story is a must do attraction and makes for the perfect day out in Liverpool.

Fab4 Store

Inside The Beatles Experiences is also a Fab4 Store (and note there is another Fab4 Store on the Pier head Waterfront). Here, you will find plenty of Beatles merchandise, including CDs, posters, books, t-shirts and gifts as well as some limited edition merchandise too.

There are plenty of Beatles merchandise found al over Liverpool and often for cheaper prices, so do not worry about buying all your souvenirs from this store; there will be opportunities elsewhere in Liverpool too.

Fab4 Cafe

The Fab4 Cafe is a great place to rest up, have a drink and enjoy a pastry or two. This is located in a Cavern-club styled cafe in the main exhibit at the Albert Dock and also at the Mersey Ferry terminal at the Pier Head.

The Beatles Liverpool Location

The Beatles Story Experience is located on the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool; this is the main waterfront area that many people visit Liverpool for.

From Liverpool Central Train Station, you can walk to the docks in 15 minutes or, those driving to Liverpool can park in the Q-Park Liverpool One parking garage. This is near plenty of restaurants, bars and shops too, making it a great place to locate yourself.

The Albert Dock is Liverpool’s most famous site. It was historically home to Britain’s revolutionary docking system, with ships loading and unloading directly to and from the warehouses. Now, the docks offer a variety of museums, restaurants and bars to enjoy.

Planning a visit to The Beatles Story

Prices: £17 per adult, £9.50 for children aged 5 – 15 or £44.50 for a family of 3 adults and 2 children.
Opening times: The exhibit is open from 10am – 5.30pm, with the last admission at 4pm.
Ticket bookings: Currently, tickets are required to be purchased online in advance. We recommend doing so in advance if visiting during the school holidays.
Experience length: The Beatles Story experience can take between 1 to.3 hours, with the average visitor taking just under 2 hours to explore the main exhibition and store.
Audio Guide: There are audio guides available in 12 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Brazilian Portuguese.

Other things to do at the Albert Dock

The Beatles Story Experience is a fun and interesting exhibit that makes for a great way to spend a day in Liverpool. Partner your visit with a trip around the Albert Dock then a visit to the City Centre during your Liverpool itinerary. Other things to do at the Albert Dock include:

Tate Liverpool – This free entry art gallery shares British and international modern art. The building itself is gorgeous and the collect of artwork is impressive.
Maritime Museum – Learn about the historic past of the world famous port as you explore the shop models, boats and ship wrecked objects.
International Slavery Museum – Be taken on a thought-provoking journey of historical and contemporary slavery.

Escape Hunt – Solve a series of clues with your friends to crack the code and escape from Albert Dock’s Escape Hunt.
Museum of Liverpool – Visit this local history museum with interactive displays that move you through the city’s heritage.
British Music Experience – Enjoy interactive exhibits, memorabilia and artefacts from British pop and rock legends.

Hotels near Albert Dock

There are plenty of places to stay in and around Albert Dock. For those travelling on a budget, the Travelodge Liverpool Central is a great option because of its central location decent prices. Ibis is another chain hotel with god rates and an excellent location whilst Seel Street Hotel is a modern, sleek option in the city centre.

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10 Comments

Michelle
October 28, 2017 at 3:54 PM
Oh my gosh, I’m SUCH a BIG fan of the Beatles, had no idea about this place – thanks for sharing peeps! Love reading about and learning about unique travel gems like these from your travels!
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Dorothy
October 28, 2017 at 4:36 PM
Great story, who doesn’t like The Beatles?
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lexieanimetravel
October 29, 2017 at 9:51 AM
What a nice visit in Liverpool! I love that you guys highlighted the Beatles Story on your vlog. Super amazing tour. love it!!
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Helene
October 29, 2017 at 10:27 AM
I didn’t know there was a Beatles museum in Liverpool!:P The only time I’ve ever been near there was Aintree for the Grand National… Guess I should consider visiting sometime! I have a friend who just moved there, so that’s the perfect opportunity:) I’ll be following your itinerary!
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Aditi
October 29, 2017 at 11:23 AM
I love boats!!!! In fact, I’m obsessed with them. I think a trip to Liverpool is inevitable. Gorgeous pictures. Cheers!!
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Travelquartz
October 29, 2017 at 4:39 PM
Wow nice to see the museum on Beatles, I once visited Rishikesh in India where they stayed and that area though in ruins is a tourist spot too. I loved the video too. I like UK my favorite visit was to the Leeds Castle it was grand !
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Holly
October 29, 2017 at 6:19 PM
I went to Liverpool for 1 day about 14 years ago and feel like I missed out on so much after reading this. Really wish I’d had a guide like this back then. Nice post! 🙂
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Tyra
October 29, 2017 at 7:53 PM
Wooooow! First of all these boats are super cool, secondly YOU WENT TO THE BEATLES MUSEUM?! I’m quite jealous. I would love to go there and have this experience. You did a wonderful job in that vlog! Do more of those!!
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