Strawberry Field: Entrance

Contributing to the welfare of thousands of children and serving as the inspiration for one of The Beatles' most iconic songs? Undoubtedly an impressive achievement. Purchase your ticket to the fascinating Strawberry Field exhibit and delve into the local history behind the iconic red doors of this well-known Salvation Army building. Thanks to a comprehensive multimedia guide, you will be able to walk through historical images and view photographs that tell the story of the evolution of the site and the relationship with its most famous visitor in his childhood. A must-see experience for fans of The Beatles. In addition, Strawberry Field features the Imagine More café, a cozy space offering breakfast, snacks, Sunday brunches, hot drinks and other options, both indoors and outdoors. Among its accolades, Strawberry Field has been awarded Small Tourist Attraction of the Year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards and has earned the distinction of Silver Partner in Green Tourism, reflecting its commitment to sustainability. Music once again fills the gardens of Strawberry Field during the Summer Program. Visitors can enjoy performances at an original bandstand, inspired by the drum on the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover and the musical tradition of the Salvation Army, designed by pop artist James Wilkinson. Before he became a worldwide legend, John Lennon was a restless child who used to play in the gardens of the nearby Strawberry Field Children's Home. On this self-guided tour, you'll discover a key site in the cultural history that influenced one of the most prominent artists of the 20th century. The tour begins at the famous red doors - which were once stolen and later returned - and continues inside the building, where you'll learn about his decades of work supporting vulnerable young people in Liverpool. You'll also learn about John Lennon's close relationship with the site and stroll through the gardens where he played music and possibly began to shape his early songs.