Liverpool

Start your journey with a visit to Liverpool's main club on Mathew Street and once a favourite venue for the Beatles: according to resident DJ Bob Wooler, the Beatles have performed 292 times. Since their last concert the club changed hands several times and in 1973 it was demolished because of the construction of a new subway line. It took years to rebuild, and bricks from the original building were used to create an exact replica. The club reopened to the public in 1984 and since then has attracted many fans of the band and music lovers from all over the world. Visitors are welcomed by a sculpture of Lennon leaning against the wall at the entrance, and inside it is always possible to catch a performance by a tribute band. The Cavern is now a network of club, pub, shopping centre and hotel venues.

Next, head to Matthew Street for a visit to the legendary pub where the Beatles used to relax between gigs at The Cavern Club. Other famous Liverpool bands also stopped by here: Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Big Three, The Searchers and The Swinging Blue Jeans. Today, the pub's interior showcases a variety of items related to the work of the mercibit musicians. At The Grapes Pub you can listen to live music, sing karaoke or play a vinyl record in the jukebox, all proceeds from which go to the local homeless charity.