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England Rocks
England Rocks
The 1960's are remembered nostalgically in Britain as the 'rock and roll' years. This was the decade that British pop music erupted with energy, and through creating big stars of this phenomena, like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, British pop music exploded onto the world scene. This was the flower power generation, when folk were encouraged to dance, smoke strange things, wear wild clothing, and dig the music. This was the seminal time of social rebellion in the UK, led by the young, and music was leading the way in this social and cultural revolution. Live it for the first time or re-live it. Other music tours are available and can focus on any band or genre. Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Heavy Metal, Punk, Opera and Classical.
SAMPLE DAILY ITINERARY BELOW
SOME OF THE TOUR’S SIGHTS.
Day 1 — Arrival London
On arrival meet with your professional tour guide for the transfer in to the city centre to experience an introductory tour of one of the world"s most popular cities. People have flocked to the city for tourism and business alike for over two thousand years. Today London has the greatest concentration of major attractions in Britain, boasts four World Heritage Sites, and is renowned throughout the world for its shops, museums, parks and cosmopolitan life. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening to unwind. Overnight stay in London.
Day 2 — Musical London
London has been at the forefront of of every musical movement, be it Britpop, Punk, Glamrock. The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Queen, T-Rex, The Who, Elvis Costello, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Fleetwood Mac, Spandau Ballet, The Police and The Jam all made their mark here before conquering the world. Abbey Road is London's most famous Rock 'n' Roll landmark. In August 1969 The Beatles stepped outside the Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood for a 10-minute photo shoot and created one of music's most iconic images which Beatles Fans have tried to recreate ever since by walking across the famous zebra crossing. Other visits include The Handel/Hendrix House, The Royal Albert Hall, Carnaby Street, The Kings Road in Chelsea and Denmark Street near Covent Garden in London that became known as "'Britain's Tin Pan Alley"' in the 1920's., due to the large number of music shops, a title it holds to this day. The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and The Kinks all recorded in basements here in the 1960's. Overnight stay in London.
Day 3 — London Eye
Full free day and night in London. Clubs, pubs, venues large and small they are all yours. Overnight stay in London.
Day 4 — Brighton
Enjoy a full day excursion to Brighton. Brighton is Britain's favourite seaside city. Nestling between the South Downs and the Channel on England's south coast, Brighton is a rich mix of Regency heritage, specialist shopping, lively arts, beachfront fun and its very own royal palace, the exotic Royal Pavilion. Moreover, everything is within walking distance making it a great place to spend some time exploring. The seaside town of Brighton became notorious in the 60's for the running battles between the Mods and Rockers, which were immortalised in the film Quadrophenia. Bands from Brighton include the likes of Fatboy Slim and The Kooks. Dusty Springfield is buried in nearby Rottingdean, and fans from around the world meet annually in nearby pubs to celebrate her life and music on ''Dusty Day'', the closest Sunday to her birthday in April. Overnight stay in London.
Day 5 — Liverpool
Depart London by fast train and be in Liverpool in 2 and half hours. The historic city of Liverpool lies at the mouth of the River Mersey. Its historic port once saw great cruise liners sail for the New World, but today Liverpool is a city of culture, music and sport. It witnessed the meteoric rise of the Beatles in the heady days of the 1960's, is home to one of Britain's most successful soccer teams, Liverpool FC, and in recent years has undergone major redevelopment with a number of excellent museums and attractions opening. Liverpool artists and bands have had more number one records than any other city on the planet. After The Beatles took the music world by storm in the 60's and inspired millions with their tuneful songs, others followed suit. Enjoy a tour of Liverpool of the 1960's, a time when the city was bouncing to the beat of the incomparable Beatles. This tour will introduce us to the lives of the Fab Four, Penny Lane, Strawberry Field and many other landmarks associated with their music, including visits to their childhood homes. Overnight stay in Liverpool.
Day 6 — The Mersey Beat
Visit the Beatles Story at Albert Dock. Charting the story of the world's most famous group from humble beginnings in Liverpool to worldwide superstardom, the Beatles Story is the definitive Beatles museum with some superb memorabilia and interactive displays. Discover the ultimate history of British Rock and Pop, through over 600 artefacts on display in Liverpool’s iconic Cunard Building. From the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Bowie to The Spice Girls, Oasis, Adele and X-Factor, the BME boasts an unrivalled collection of memorabilia, stage outfits, instruments, images and footage. It charts the beginnings, rise and influence of British pop from 1945 to the present day. See outfits worn by artists from Freddie Mercury and Dusty Springfield, to the Spice Girls, Adam Ant and Little Mix and musical instruments played by some of the world’s most renowned artists from Noel Gallagher to the Sex Pistols. Witness hand written song lyrics from Adele, the original statues from the Brits and the Apple Corp front door from Saville Row. The museum includes galleries, interactive zones, audio visual experiences and hologram performances. You can get hands-on in the Gibson Brands Interactive Studio by learning to play guitar, drums or keyboards. Try your hand at being a rock star by testing the vocal booth and dance your way through the eras in our Dance the Decades studio..
This evening explore The Cavern Quarter, which encircles world famous Mathew Street, and which is a vibrant city centre area at the focus of Beatle history, but there's so much else on offer to people of all ages, whether Liverpudlians or tourists. For Fab Four fans there's the Cavern Club - where the lads played 292 times - Cavern pub and the actual pubs, The Grapes and White Star, where the lads drank during the early 60's. The most recent attraction is The Wall of Fame depicting Liverpool's rightful place as the origin of more Number One records than any other city. Overnight stay in Liverpool.
Day 7 — Manchester
Famous for its proud industrial heritage, high profile music scene, world class football, prestigious theatres, historic architecture and influential artistic community, Manchester remains one of Britain's key musical meccas, a city of diverse musical styles from Freddie and Dreamers, The Bee Gees, The Hollies, Joy Division to The Smiths, Happy Mondays, Stone Roses, New Order and The Chemical Brothers. Enjoy some time at leisure to enjoy the great shopping opportunities that Manchester has to offer, and maybe browse the famous record shops! Overnight stay in Liverpool.
Day 8 — Departure
An executive motor coach is provided for the transfer to Manchester airport.