A Night at George Harrison’s Childhood Home in Speke

There are some places where history isn’t just remembered, it’s felt. George Harrison’s Childhood Home in Speke, Liverpool, is one of them - and the best part? You can actually stay there, as it’s now an Airbnb.

On Saturday, 25th October, I was invited along to the special opening evening, where guests were treated to a pretty unforgettable night. The Paperback Writers, familiar faces from the iconic Cavern Club where The Beatles performed, played in the back garden where George Harrison, Paul McCartney and John Lennon once played together.

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And if that wasn’t surreal enough, Colin Hanton, drummer of Lennon’s Quarrymen, was there with his wife, sharing stories and singing along. It was a brilliant reminder that The Beatles started out as local kids with guitars and big dreams.

Walking around the house feels like stepping into young George’s world. You can actually sleep in his childhood bedroom, the same room where George first heard himself on the radio, now set up with a comfy double bed and fresh linen. The other bedrooms, which belonged to his sister and parents, are also just as cosy and thoughtfully furnished, while the bathroom still has the original bathtub from George’s time here, alongside a modern shower.

Downstairs, the living room has been styled to give you an idea of how it may have looked when George lived here, while still having everything you’d want from a modern stay. There’s floral wallpaper inspired by 1970s interiors, comfy seating, a guitar ready to be picked up and a TV with streaming services.

The kitchen is modern and fully equipped too. There’s also fast Wi-Fi throughout the house and free parking nearby, so despite all the history, it’s still a really comfortable place to stay.

But what makes it so special is the little moments. Picking up a guitar in the same house where The Beatles once rehearsed. Listening to early Beatles records on the retro record player. And recreating that famous photo of young George Harrison with his guitar case as he headed out to play with The Quarrymen right outside the same front door.

Of course, I had to get that photo too - how do you think I did?

This is the only Beatles childhood home in history where you can actually stay overnight.

Book your stay today on Airbnb, here.