Mention Merseyside and most people think of Liverpool. Mention Liverpool and most people mention The Beatles.
The birthplace of the Fab Four is the main city in this part of England's North West and for fans it's a pop paradise.
At the £100 million re-developed Albert Docks find The Beatles Story or take a guided Beatles tour round the city, seeing all the significant places whic hare part of Fab Four folklore.
However, don't overlook some of the other areas of Merseyside - like the Wirral, spearated from Liverpool by the River Mersey.
For some country air head to Wirral Country Park or take a stroll along the seafronts at West Kirby and New Brighton.
