The Beatles Story, Britannia Vaults, The Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront L3 4AD
Details
Accessibility
https://www.beatlesstory.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility/
https://www.beatlesstory.com/app/uploads/2024/07/Visit-England-Accessibility-Guide.pdf
Brief description
https://www.beatlesstory.com/about-us/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles_Story
"The Beatles Story is a museum in Liverpool about the Beatles and their history. It was devised and created by Mike and Bernadette Byrne and officially opened on May 1st, 1990. It is located on the historical Royal Albert Dock,[2] and is owned by Mersey Ferries,[1] part of Merseytravel. The Beatles Story contains recreations of The Casbah Coffee Club, The Cavern Club and Abbey Road Studios among other historical Beatles items, such as John Lennon's spectacles, George Harrison's first guitar and a detailed history about the British Invasion and the solo careers of every Beatle. The museum was also recognised as one of the best tourist attractions of the United Kingdom in 2015.[3] The exhibition was preceded by the Cavern Mecca (1981-1984) and Beatles City (1984-1986).[4]"
Address
The Beatles Story, Britannia Vaults, The Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront L3 4AD
https://www.beatlesstory.com/contact/?enquiry_type=Education%20enquiry
Phone
0151 709 1963 and Exhibition, Café and Store Management 0151 705 6615
Website
Directions
"The Beatles Story is split across two sites. At The Royal Albert Dock you will find The Beatles Story Museum, a Fab4 Cafe, a Fab4 Store and The Discovery Zone. At The Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal, Pier Head, you will find our second Fab4 Cafe and Fab4 Store."
The Beatles Story Museum, Liverpool is easily accessible via road. We are located on Gower Street and our postcode is L3 4AD. Use the Sat Nav postcode - L3 4AD. From the South: Follow the M6 north to junction 21A, turning left onto the M62 in the direction of Liverpool. At the end of the M62 follow signs for the city centre and waterfront.
You’ll find parking on site at The Royal Albert Dock, plus supplementary car parks at both Liverpool ONE and ACC Liverpool."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://www.beatlesstory.com/plan-your-visit/opening-times/
Transport
2024 "On Foot
The Albert Dock is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street, Liverpool’s mainline train station, through Liverpool ONE shopping centre on the river Mersey waterfront. You can also reach us on foot from either the Museum of Liverpool and Cruise Liner terminal or the Echo Arena Liverpool. All pedestrian routes are well signposted.
By Bus: The 800, 500 and 25 bus services stop at the Albert Dock. The Liverpool ONE bus station is only a 7 minute walk from us too, where services in and out of the city centre start and finish.
Taxi: The Beatles Story Museum, Liverpool is easily accessible via road. We are located on Gower Street and our postcode is L3 4AD.
By Rail:
Liverpool Lime Street is the city's mainline station with routes from London and across the UK. The station is 20 minutes walk from The Beatles Story or you can transfer with Merseyrail from Lime Street to James Street Station, just a 5 minute walk from the Albert Dock. Trainline offer great rates on trains to Liverpool and railcards are available to save money on travel. Avanti West Coast offers good rates and operate a direct hourly service from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street, just over two hours journey time. London Northwestern Railway offers direct services from London, Birmingham and Stafford to Liverpool Lime Street with flexible ticket options available."
Amenities
Café https://www.beatlesstory.com/explore/fab4-cafe-liverpool/
Shop https://www.beatlesstory.com/explore/fab4-store/
See The Beatles Statue
Pier Head
Liverpool
L3 1BY
And The British Music Experience
Cunard Building
Canada Blvd
Liverpool L3 1DS
And Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
Anchor Courtyard
32 Gower St
Liverpool L3 4AS
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
Albert Dock. Free entry. Open daily.
111 metres*
Wheel of Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 4FN
139 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.