City guide: Liverpool for music lovers By Louise Cahill Published on Tuesday 3 April 2012 00:00 THERE are masses of must-sees and experiences, many free, in ultra-friendly Liverpool. View Pier Head and waterfront, the Three Graces and Albert Dock. Immerse yourself in the sensational new £72 million Museum of Liverpool, the Walker Art Gallery, Tate Liverpool, St George's Hall and Chinatown. Shop at Liverpool ONE retail and leisure complex, and take the Mersey Ferries River Explorer for a snippet of Gerry on the ferry. But for many, Liverpool is famous for music. This City of Culture 2008 has had more artists with a number one hit than any other city worldwide. When our knowledgeable Blue Badge guide said, "This city grabs hold of your heart," I knew what she meant. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. INSPIRED by The Beatles and the only one of its kind, the 110-room Hard Days Night Hotel (www.harddaysnighthotel.com), a luxurious, four-star boutique accommodation, is paradise for fans. To a background of the Fab Four's music, admire exclusive artwork, the jukebox (one of only 100) and black-and-white lifts (signifying the Abbey Road crossing). You'll need to save for a night in the Lennon Suite - it's £950. Imagine. FANS have a double museum bonus of The Beatles Story (www.beatlesstory.com), with a delightful waterfront stroll to combine them. The first, the original, award-winning attraction, is at the 19th-century Albert Dock. Allow at least three hours for this wonderful exhibition of the Fab Four, from the Hamburg days to solo careers. Pier Head is the second site of The Beatles Story. Climb song-titled steps to enjoy the Hidden Gallery of photos discovered by photographer Paul Berriff in his attic, then marvel at glitzy costumes at Elvis and Us, much of it previously unseen. THE Magical Mystery Tour (www.cavernclub.org) was our Liverpool highlight. Hop aboard the decorated bus for a two-hour tour, with music and photo stops of Beatles landmarks - birthplaces, homes and schools. Penny Lane comes alive when you see the barber shop and more. The red, graffitied gates at Strawberry Fields shield a guitar lying on the ground. THE Cavern Club (www.cavernclub.org), birthplace of The Beatles, hosts daily live music from 3.30pm. There are two stages and, even with tickets, you need to get there early for a seat. "Saturday with the Beatles" was packed. From Please Please Me, belted out by the top-class tribute band, to Hey Jude at nearly midnight, it was one long Sixties sing/dance-along. APTLY named Hope Street has two awe-inspiring cathedrals. The Gothic Anglican Liverpool Cathedral (www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk) was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, who also designed the red telephone box. The organ is a must-see, and there are regular recitals. The Metropolitan Cathedral (www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk) has four bells, which are nicknamed John, Paul, George and Ringo, naturally.