Free Things to Do in Liverpool for Beatles Fans

Liverpool is a dream destination for any Beatles fan. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, there's so much to explore. While the costs of travel can add up quickly, you don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy the birthplace of the Fab Four. Here are the best free things to do in Liverpool for Beatles fans.

1. Visit the Strawberry Field Garden

Strawberry Field in Liverpool inspired the legendary Beatles song Strawberry Fields Forever. Today, it's a peaceful garden space with a visitor exhibition, café and shop. When it was a Salvation Army children's home, John Lennon often visited the gardens to escape his troubled home life.

While the exhibition has a modest entry fee, access to the gardens is free. Inside, you’ll find the original red gates, a Sgt. Pepper-inspired bandstand and a beautiful Imagine mosaic. Families can pick up a free Garden Explorer map to learn more about the biodiversity of the area.

2. Explore John Lennon’s childhood places

Take a self-guided walking tour of Woolton, the village where John Lennon grew up. With a free Woolton Walking Tour map from the Strawberry Field gift shop, you can visit iconic spots like:

• St Peter’s Church – where John Lennon met Paul McCartney
• Eleanor Rigby’s grave
• Mendips – John Lennon’s childhood home

Walk the same streets John did and discover the real-life locations behind Beatles history.

3. See The Beatles’ childhood homes

A must for any Beatles fan visiting Liverpool. While the National Trust owns John and Paul's homes which require a paid tour to enter, you can still visit the exteriors for free:

• John Lennon’s house (Menlove Avenue)
• Paul McCartney’s house (Forthlin Road)
• Ringo Starr’s house (Admiral Grove)
• George Harrison’s house (Arnold Grove)

Please be respectful when visiting. The houses are in residential areas and Ringo and John's childhood homes are occupied by local families.

4. Walk down Penny Lane

Penny Lane, made world famous by the Beatles song, is one of the most visited Beatles landmarks in Liverpool. Explore street art, including a mural on the “shelter in the middle of the roundabout” painted by illustrator Susannah-Rachel Gorman.

Don't miss the Penny Lane sign, personally signed by Paul McCartney and the John Lennon statue created by artist Laura Lian. The Penny Lane Wombles and Penny Lane Development Trust also help preserve the area for fans, tourists and residents alike.

5. Pose on a Beatles album cover

Head to Grafton Street in the Baltic Triangle for a unique Beatles photo opportunity. Street artist Paul Curtis has recreated the iconic Abbey Road album cover (minus the band members) so fans can take their own version of the famous crossing photo.

6. Visit the Museum of Liverpool

Located on the city’s waterfront, the Museum of Liverpool offers free entry and has several Beatles exhibits. Discover early memorabilia, stories from the band’s time at The Cavern Club and insights into their solo careers. It’s a must-see stop for any Beatles itinerary.

7. See The Beatles statue at Pier Head

Take a photo with the incredible life sized Beatles statue at Liverpool’s Pier Head. With the iconic Three Graces in the background and the River Mersey in front, it’s one of the most photogenic Beatles landmarks in Liverpool.

During summer, enjoy live music from local buskers playing Beatles classics right nearby.

8. Explore Mathew Street and The Cavern Quarter

Mathew Street is home to the Cavern Club, where the Beatles played nearly 300 times. Even if you don’t go inside, the street is full of Beatles energy with:

• Statues of John Lennon and Cilla Black
• The Cavern Wall of Fame
• Live music echoing from the bars and clubs

It’s the heartbeat of Liverpool’s Beatles scene and completely free to explore.

Plan your Beatles tour of Liverpool on a budget

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering The Beatles for the first time, Liverpool is packed with free things to see and do. From Strawberry Field to Penny Lane, these must-visit spots prove you don’t need to break the bank to experience Beatles history.