On Aug. 18, 1962, Ringo Starr made his first appearance as the Beatles official drummer at Hulme Hall in the village of Port Sunlight, Wirral. The four members of the band had a two-hour rehearsal before taking to the stage as the headline act in the local Horticultural Society’s 17th annual dance.
On that night the Fab Four were born … the rest is history. Today, the Beatles continue to influence many musicians and artists as well as attracting a new generation of fans. In recognition, Liverpool has created an exciting and diverse program of events including performances from the renowned Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, exclusive anniversary concerts at the Cavern Club and a very special “50 Years of The Beatles” Mathew Street Festival.
There’s a fantastic range of Beatles attractions to visit in Liverpool. The award-winning Beatles Story, is a brilliant tour through the lives of The Beatles with fascinating memorabilia with insights from friends and family along the way.
The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour is another must for all music fans. This two-hour live guided coach tour takes you to all the Beatles Liverpool sites including Penny Lane, Strawberry Field as well as their birthplaces and schools. The Magical Mystery Tour conveniently concludes in the Cavern Club on Mathew Street, which is open seven days a week and still a popular live venue.
Beatles fans must also schedule time to visit Mendips and 20 Forthlin Road, the childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney, now managed by the National Trust.
We make it easy for you to work with family members by helping to create unique itineraries with activities that the whole family will enjoy, whether it’s tracing their family tree in Ireland or taking a cooking class in Spain, we can create opportunities that get all the generations involved and help make new special memories. We can help organize sightseeing tours for all ages – a visit to the movie locations of Harry Potter, a tour through the castles of Germany, or following the path of the recent Royal Jubilee Flotilla in a cruise down’s London’s River Thames.
The world’s largest Titanic-themed attraction has opened its doors to visitors in Belfast, on the 100th anniversary of the doomed ship’s sinking. Titanic Belfast has been built on the old shipyard where the liner was built.
Wellington Arch on Hyde Park Corner re-opened earlier this month as London’s latest exhibition space. The Quadriga Gallery now hosts a fast-changing series of exhibitions that will explore the history and heritage of England, from the story of Stonehenge to the influence of Egyptian culture and design on the architecture of England.
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew have always been a must see for both casual gardeners as well as serious horticulturalists. You can now add a culinary twist to your visit.
Spain’s fashion industry is both revolutionary and trendsetting. Suitable for professionals, students or just folks with an interest in fashion and design, an affinity study tour to Spain can be eye opening. They can visit the homes, studios and museums of Spain’s fashion icons.
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