Things to do with the kids at Strawberry Field Liverpool

Strawberry Field Liverpool is a fab day out for the whole family!  Whatever the weather, Strawberry Field is the perfect way to spend a day with the kids. Discover the history of Strawberry Field and explore the beautiful, peaceful gardens. 

Visit the Strawberry Field exhibition

Did you know kids go free to the Strawberry Field Visitor Exhibition? Learn the history of The Salvation Army children’s home and discover how a young John Lennon was inspired throughout his childhood. See the piano John Lennon used to compose ‘Imagine’ and learn to play ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ on our virtual mellotron! Under 16s for free when accompanied by a paying adult and tickets bought 24 hours in advance save 10%. Book your visit here.

Three young girls playing the virtual mellotron in the Strawberry Field exhibition

Do the Garden Explorer tour

Our garden isn’t just a peaceful place to reflect, it’s also a hub of biodiversity and a safe, enclosed space for children to run free! Pick up a free Garden Explorer map from the gift shop and follow the activity trail to discover all the ways we encourage wildlife. Stop by the bug hotel and check out who's living in our bird houses. Explore mindfulness by walking the labyrinth and discover symbols of peace throughout the garden.

Get Back to Play in the Summer

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 lawn. Find out what Get Back to Play sessions are coming up here.

A little boy eating cake in the Imagine More cafe at Strawberry Field

Enjoy a bite to eat in the Imagine More café

Our award-winning café offers hot drinks, cakes, breakfast and lunch and Cheshire Farm ice cream! Ask your server about our children's packed lunch boxes.

Accessibility at Strawberry Field

Our site is built with accessibility in mind. Inside and outside are wide paths easily navigated by wheelchairs or pushchairs. The car park has dropped curbs and our facilities include baby changing facilities, disabled toilets and a Changing Places toilet.

Plan your visit

Find opening hours and information on how to find Strawberry Field.

Visitor exhibition

Delve into Strawberry Field and John Lennon’s history in an experience where ‘nothing is real’.