Strawberry Field

What's here

The interactive exhibition tells the story of Strawberry Field, John Lennon and the Beatles song. Outside you can walk the gardens, see the famous red gates, and find the 'Imagine' piano, a rose garden, a bandstand and a Ukrainian Peace Monument. A John Lennon walking tour is also offered. The exhibition is designed to be interactive, so allow time to explore rather than walk straight through.

Why it matters

Strawberry Field is the place Lennon immortalised in song, close to where he grew up in Woolton. Today the site's ticket income funds Steps at Strawberry Field, which helps young adults with barriers to employment build skills and confidence, so a visit has a purpose beyond nostalgia. The Salvation Army runs the site.

Planning your trip

It sits in Woolton, close to Penny Lane and Mendips, Lennon's childhood home, so many visitors make a half-day of Beatles sites in south Liverpool. Speke Hall, a National Trust Tudor house, is around five kilometres away if you want a change of century. The café and shop make it easy to linger after the exhibition. Liverpool Cathedral and the city centre are around six kilometres away, so plan transport between the two.

Highlights

• The famous red gates
• Gardens from Lennon's childhood
• Interactive John Lennon and Beatles exhibition
• Café and Beatles-themed shop
• Supports a youth employment programme

Good to know

• Buy exhibition and garden tour tickets online in advance.
• Close to Penny Lane and Mendips, so combine them in one trip.
• For parking and access, call 0151 252 6130 or check the Plan your visit page.

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