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 iconic Summer Fete returns to Strawberry Field to celebrate the anniversary of The Salvation Army children’s home opening in 1936.

The summer fete, which was regularly attended by a young John Lennon and his Aunt Mimi in the 40s and 50s, is a free event on 5 July 2025 showcasing all that Strawberry Field has to offer, including live music, arts and crafts and family fun activities. Throughout the day, there will be free live music, play and stalls from local makers and summer specials from the Imagine More cafe.

Visitors are invited to celebrate the work of The Salvation Army at Strawberry Field within the local community, from its history of providing care to vulnerable children to its current ‘Steps at Strawberry Field’ programmes. There will be chance to find out about Steps to Work, which supports young adults with barriers to employment, as well as information on ways anyone can get involved through volunteering and community activities. Recycles Merseyside will be on hand for essential bike maintenance and to give information on the refurbished bikes they have for sale.

John Lennon’s Childhood Tour – 12th July

Guests are invited on a journey through the formative places that shaped John Lennon’s early life in Liverpool. Follow in John Lennon’s footsteps on an exclusive, private tour led by qualified Beatles Guide, Charlotte Martin of Livertours Liverpool. Visit his childhood home, his high school and the place where he sought solace as a boy, Strawberry Field.
 

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!