The pilgrimage map
Four stops every fan should make at least once — two cities, one river of music between them.
London, England
3 Abbey Rd, London NW8 9AY
The zebra crossing outside the studio where nearly everything was recorded. It has its own 24-hour webcam, and yes — everyone does the walk.
Go before 9am for a photo without the crowd. Traffic is real, so look both ways.
Liverpool, England
10 Mathew St, Liverpool L2 6RE
The brick cellar where the band played nearly 300 lunchtime shows. Rebuilt with many of the original bricks, and still hosting live music every day.
Afternoon sessions are quieter and often free; evenings sell out on weekends.
Liverpool, England
Penny Lane, Liverpool L18
The barber shop, the bus roundabout, the shelter in the middle — the whole song is still standing, and the street signs keep getting stolen (they are painted on now).
Pair it with a Magical Mystery bus tour to hit every childhood haunt in one afternoon.
Liverpool, England
Beaconsfield Rd, Liverpool L25 6EJ
The Salvation Army garden where John played as a boy is now a visitor centre with the famous red gates, an exhibition, and a very peaceful café.
The garden is the quietest Beatles site in Liverpool — bring a coffee and stay a while.