Summer at Strawberry Field

Summer is finally here! There's no better place when the sun is shining then the Strawberry Field garden. We hope you'll come and join us for one of our summer events!

Global Beatles Day - 25th June

This year Global Beatles Day is being officially recognised by The Beatles! The theme is All You Need is Love, and in that spirit, we are sharing the love by giving you 50% off entry to our visitor exhibition!

Discover why Strawberry Field was so inspiring to a young John Lennon and learn more about the writing and recording of The Beatles hit song Strawberry Fields Forever. And when you visit, you will share the love too as proceeds from tickets sales support our work helping young people in our community. 

Book your ticket online and enjoy 50% off! Offer valid on Global Beatles Day June 25th 2026 only.

Strawberry Field Summer Fete - 4th July

The much-loved Summer Fete returns on Saturday 4 July 2026, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the children’s home that opened in July 1936 – an event a young John Lennon regularly attended with his Aunt Mimi in the 1940’s and 50’s. 

 This free event showcases all that Strawberry Field has to offer, with live music from Macclesfield Brass Band, Liverpool Rock Choir, and Strawberry Field’s very own Ukelele Band. Visitors can browse stalls from local makers, enjoy summer specials from the Imagine More Cafe, and take part in arts, crafts and family activities throughout the day. 

 The fete also offers the public a first chance to visit the new Sir George and Lady Judy Martin Rose Garden, featuring tributes to the late Beatles’ producer Sir George Martin and Strawberry Field patron, Lady Judy Martin. 

To mark the milestone anniversary, Strawberry Field is launching its ‘£90 for 90 Years’ fundraising campaign, inviting supporters to raise at least £90 to help continue The Salvation Army’s work on the site.  

Get Back to Play - From 21st July

Get Back to Play at Strawberry Field every Tuesday throughout the school summer holidays. Get Back to Play sessions are suitable for ages 4 to 11 and involve eco-friendly arts and crafts, and toys on the law (with a ukulele singalong on the final date).

Get Back to Play sessions:

• 21st July
• 28th July
• 4th August
• 11th August
• 18th August
• 25th August

Joint ticket with John Lennon's high school - 25th August

Visit the places where John Lennon did his dreaming, with our joint ticket offer for Calderstones School and Strawberry Field 

Enjoy a guided tour of Calderstones School (formerly Quarry Bank High School). Step inside the former school of John Lennon and explore the place where Beatles history began. See the original stage where John Lennon and The Quarrymen first performed and recreate John’s iconic school photo. 

From there, follow the very route John walked home from school to Strawberry Field, the place that inspired The Beatles hit song 'Strawberry Fields Forever'. Step beyond the famous gates for a media-guided tour to learn the history of the children's home and the influence it had on a young John Lennon. Explore the gardens where John sought solace as a child and see the piano upon which he composed the iconic peace anthem 'Imagine'.

International Beatleweek - From 28th August

International Beatleweek returns to Liverpool for an action-packed week of Beatlemania! No Beatleweek is complete without a trip to Strawberry Field, the place immortalised in song by John Lennon and The Beatles. Strawberry Field will be celebrating with 10% off the Visitor Exhibition and free events for Beatles fans to enjoy.

• 28th August - In Conversation with Adolfo Iglesias – a talk about John Lennon’s time writing ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ in Almeria, plus Beatles-themed ukulele group.
• 30th August - International Beatleweek Convention at Adelphi Hotel
• 31st August - Meet and greet book signing with Julia Baird, Beatles artist Shannon and music in the garden

Fancy coming along to one of our regular community events? Find out whats on and come and join us!