Liverpool Journals

Liverpool Beatles Tour

A September 2000 trip to Liverpool by Tombrew

Quote: A day in Liverpool to see Beatles sites and sights, followed by a crazy way to get to Dublin

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Liverpool Beatles Tour

Overview

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Be sure to get to Liverpool by early afternoon, so you can join one of the organized tours that end around 3. DO NOT EVEN THINK OF SELF-GUIDING!!! Be sure to start at the Beatles Experience, a wonderful museum at the Albert Dock. You will want to spend at least an hour there, probably two. You will see some great memorabilia, as well as original art by Stu Sutcliffe, and the famous John Lennon 'Imagine' piano. Then go outside to catch a tour. The great sites are scattered all over Liverpool. You will start with the famous Cavern district, where nearby is located a 'Lonely People' statue depicting Eleanor Rigby. Other sites are the places where all four Beatles were born and grew up, noteworthy...Read More

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Holiday Inn Express Albert Dock

Hotel | "Holiday Inn Express"

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Very conveniently located at the Albert Dock. A little noisy (every young person for miles parties in the area), but very reasonable and nice. As usual, a nice free breakfast in the morning. You can walk to many sights.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on October 23, 2000

Holiday Inn Express Albert Dock
BRITANNIA PAVILLION ALBERT DOC
Liverpool, England
441517091133

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Downtown Nightlife

Attraction | "Avoid downtown on Friday Night"

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If you wish to be beaten up, go to downtown Liverpool (around the famous Jacaranda) on Friday night. You will immediately notice that the bouncers at the bars all have black eyes, and then if you listen you can hear the Irish screaming at the English across the street, and vice versa. Then the bottles start flying. My friend and I boogied right on out of there, and crept to safer ground.

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on December 19, 2000

Downtown Nightlife
Throughout Downtown Liverpool
Liverpool, England

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Tate Liverpool

Attraction | "Tate Gallery (annex)"

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What a neat surprise! This annex of the famous London gallery was free, and contained a great exhibit of the collage work of Peter Blake. This is the man who did the Sgt. Pepper cover, among other things. Also, there were many collages created by celebrities, including Sir Paul himself. There are several floors of work presented, but not all are free, for whatever reason. There is a nice little tearoom next door as well.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on December 19, 2000

Tate Liverpool
Albert Dock
Liverpool, England L3 4BB
+44 151 702 7400

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Mathew Street Gallery

Attraction

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This tiny gallery specializes in the art of John Lennon - for real! Many limited edition prints and drawings are contained here, for a royal price. Admission is free. This place is right next to the Cavern Club, and close by is the sculpture paying homage to "All the Lonely People," which is on a bench on the street. Maybe a mile walk to the northeast from the Albert Dock amid some interesting sights.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on December 19, 2000

Mathew Street Gallery
31 Mathew Street
Liverpool, England L2 6RE
+44 151 236 0009

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Riding the Ferry to Ireland

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You haven't lived until you have ridden a boat full of English and Irish folks getting drunk on Guinness at 8:30 AM. This is a most amusing way of getting to Dublin from Liverpool. The price is right (30 pounds or so during the summer for foot traffic), and the four hour trip takes you into the center of Dublin. There is plenty of gambling (blackjack), drinking and dancing on board, and a neat Duty Free shop.

Get to the ferry dock, maybe a half mile north of the Albert Dock, and get there by 7:30 to avoid the lines.