Mendips

Mendips at 251 Menlove Avenue is John Lennon’s former Liverpool home, where he spent his childhood with his Aunt Mimi and Uncle George, voraciously read the ‘Just William’ books, listened to Elvis and played his guitar in the porch. The house has been carefully restored back to how it probably was in his teenage years, with an incredible amount of attention to detail. It is like stepping back in time, recognisable to anyone who can remember the 1950s or 1960s. Photography is forbidden inside. Entry into Mendips is only possible by booking a minibus tour with the National Trust. This also takes in Paul McCartney’s former home at 20 Forthlin Road. It is a must-see for any Beatles or John Lennon fan. Knowledgeable guides greet you at both properties. You can also view Mendips from the outside – many do – though it is best to park on a backstreet and walk round, because it is located on the busy A562. It is a relatively short distance to St Peter’s, Woolton, where John and Paul met.