October Half Term 2025

Are you looking for fun activities and things to do with kids this October Half Term? Head to the Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, where you will find The Beatles Story and the free-to-enter Discovery Zone - an interactive area for kids with creative workshops. Check out what's on below!

Opening times

Open 'Eight Days a Week' (well almost)! Please check the opening times for your visit date.

Opening times

Tickets

We recommend you purchase your 'Ticket to Ride' online by selecting the date and time of your visit in advance.

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How to Find us

The Beatles Story is located down the 'Long and Winding Road' on the stunning waterfront at the Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool.

How to find us
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Fun for all ages at The Beatles Story!

The Beatles Story is a fantastic place for the whole family to explore and learn together. We have plenty of exciting exhibits and original memorabilia which means there is something for everyone whilst you are taken on this immersive journey.

Younger visitors can enjoy the Fun Trail, packed with fun facts, questions, and a map that makes The Beatles Story a fab adventure. It’s an ideal destination for a family day out this October Half Term.

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Children in education on the piano in the Discovery Zone at The Beatles Story Museum in Liverpool

Is The Beatles Story, Albert Dock, good for children and families? Absolutely! There’s something for all ages at our museum. Pick up a fun trail to make your kids' visit interactive and engaging, and pop into the Discovery Zone to play our giant floor piano or get involved in fun creative workshops. There are plenty of fun things to do at The Beatles Story, Liverpool, this October Half Term.

FREE Creative Workshops!

There’s something spooky in the air at The Beatles Story’s Discovery Zone! From 25th to 31st October, come and celebrate Halloween with us and create Beatles-themed masks and ‘Magical Mystery’ spooky hats to take home with you!

Also join us on the 1st and 2nd November for Bonfire Night weekend! Create your very own sparkling bonfire artwork, inspired by ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’.

Not visiting our museum? Don’t worry, entry to the Discovery Zone is free! Simply enter through the Fab4 Cafe, Royal Albert Dock.

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Halloween October Half Term free activities for children in Liverpool

Music and fun in the Discovery Zone!

Learners of all ages are invited to explore The Beatles’ influential legacy with interactive activities and creative crafts. Play your favourite Beatles hits on our giant floor piano, or delve into the band’s history with our interactive timeline. Get creative with our arts and crafts area with Beatles and 1960s themed colouring and crafty makes or head to our replica NEMs record store to play some retro vinyl records. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

The Discovery Zone
Giant floor piano at The Beatles Story in Liverpool

Relax and unwind at the Fab4 Cafe

Finish your perfect historical music experience in one of two Beatles-themed Fab4 Cafes, serving a selection of delicious pastries and speciality drinks whilst listening to The Beatles’ music. Why not try our delicious Octopus’s Garden Hot Chocolate, perfect to make the little one’s day!

NEW Autumn/Winter menu now available, including a perfectly spiced pumpkin spice latte, and Maltesers hot chocolate.

Fab4 Cafe
Fab4 Cafe Beatles Story Hot Chocolate