20 Forthlin Road is a Vernacular Terrace landmark in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Late Late Show with James Corden (Carpool Karaoke) (2015-2023). Built in 1949, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.
Location: 20 Forthlin Road, Allerton, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Allerton, Liverpool
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0804, SRC-0805, SRC-3092 - Built in 1949
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0804, SRC-0805, SRC-6009, SRC-3092 - Architectural style: Vernacular Terrace
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0804, SRC-0805, SRC-3093 - Historic designation: Grade II listed
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0804, SRC-0805, SRC-3093 - Owned by National Trust
confidence 90/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0804, SRC-0805, SRC-3093, SRC-4049, SRC-4050 - Appeared in The Late Late Show with James Corden (Carpool Karaoke) (tv, 2015-2023)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0805, SRC-0806, SRC-3094, SRC-4051
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0804 — Historic England — National Heritage List for England, list entry 1405225 (20 Forthlin Road) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0805 — 20 Forthlin Road — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0806 — Variety — Paul McCartney Caught Filming 'Carpool Karaoke' in Liverpool With James Corden (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3092 — National Trust Collections — The Beatles' Childhood Homes, 20 Forthlin Road, Allerton, Merseyside (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3093 — GOV.UK / Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport — Lennon and McCartney's childhood homes listed (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3094 — NPR — Beep Beep, Yeah! Paul McCartney On Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke' Is TV At Its Best (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4049 — museumsandheritage.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4050 — nationalworld.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4051 — cbsnews.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4579 — Britain Express (David Ross, editor) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6009 — 20 Forthlin Road, Liverpool — audiala (Tier 3, travel_reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Interior access only via pre-booked National Trust minibus tour; tours 10.05am/10.45am from Liverpool South Parkway and 1.30pm/2.10pm from Speke Hall. Arrive 15 min early
Admission: Paid minibus tour (Beatles' Childhood Homes, also includes John Lennon's Mendips); prices higher in Jul-Aug peak. Bookings 0344 249 1895
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Late Late Show with James Corden filmed?
20 Forthlin Road, in Liverpool, Merseyside, is a real-world filming location used for The Late Late Show with James Corden.
Can you visit 20 Forthlin Road?
Yes — 20 Forthlin Road is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Interior access only via pre-booked National Trust minibus tour; tours 10.05am/10.45am from Liverpool South Parkway and 1.30pm/2.10pm from Speke Hall. Arrive 15 min early. Admission: Paid minibus tour (Beatles' Childhood Homes, also includes John Lennon's Mendips); prices higher in Jul-Aug peak. Bookings 0344 249 1895.
Where is 20 Forthlin Road located?
20 Forthlin Road is located in Liverpool, Merseyside.