Museums · North Wales
Cavern Mecca
The Cavern Mecca was a Beatles museum in Liverpool. Founded in 1981 and named for the Cavern Club, it was instrumental in the birth of Beatles fan-based tourism in Liverpool. It was located on the cor
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Cavern Mecca was a Beatles museum in Liverpool. Founded in 1981 and named for the Cavern Club, it was instrumental in the birth of Beatles fan-based tourism in Liverpool. It was located on the corner of Rainford Square and Mathew Street.
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The Cavern Mecca was a Beatles museum in Liverpool. Founded in 1981 and named for the Cavern Club, it was instrumental in the birth of Beatles fan-based tourism in Liverpool. It was located on the corner of Rainford Square and Mathew Street.
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Background
History
The museum was founded and run by Liz and Jim Hughes, who "single-handedly jump-started" what became the annual Beatles Convention in Liverpool, now part of the Beatles Week festival. When the museum and fan club were founded, the Beatles had been out of fashion and little acknowledged in Liverpool. The Cavern Club itself, where the Beatles had frequently played in their early years after returning from Hamburg, was closed in 1973 and later filled in as part of construction of the Merseyrail underground rail loop. In the same year as the opening of the Cavern Mecca, plans were announced to excavate and reopen the Cavern Club. The Cavern Club, complete with excavation of the original club,…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4064, -2.9868
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L2 6RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Official site
- liverpoolbeatlesmuseum.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Cavern Mecca (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cavern Mecca?
- Cavern Mecca is in North Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.4064°, -2.9868°.
- Is there an entry fee for Cavern Mecca?
- Yes — Cavern Mecca charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.
- Is Cavern Mecca wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Cavern Mecca. Check ahead for specific facilities.