News

Liverpool council planners give the OK for uniquely designed bandstand to be installed in the grounds of Strawberry Field.

14th July, 2020

When one thinks of Strawberry Field, John Lennon or the Beatles, it is music that comes to mind. For many that is what they also first associate with the Salvation Army. 

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Strawberry Field remembers Little Richard

15th May, 2020

We are deeply saddened at the passing of Richard Wayne Penniman, known as ‘Little Richard’ and send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends at this sad time.

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Young woman with Down’s syndrome takes on the 2.6 Challenge to raise funds for Strawberry Field

7th May, 2020

Lauren, 19, is taking on the 2.6 challenge by learning to ride her bike, so that she can complete 2.6 miles in aid of the Strawberry Field Steps to Work programme, run by The Salvation Army in Liverpool.

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Strawberry Field Steps to Work trainees say ‘Love is All You Need’ and ‘We Can Work it Out’ as the programme becomes ‘Steps from Home’

1st May, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced us all to change the way we work and be more creative with our resources. The Strawberry Field Steps to Work programme have responded to this challenge by creating ‘Steps from Home’.

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First Strawberry Field graduates honoured at special event

19th January, 2020

The first cohort of young adults with learning difficulties or barriers to employment successfully graduates from the programme.

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Strawberry Field announced as a winner in the i Newspaper Staycation Awards

22nd November, 2019

Strawberry Field announced as a winner in the i Newspaper Staycation Awards.

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The Salvation Army’s UK leader officially opens the new Strawberry Field centre

12th November, 2019

The Salvation Army’s UK leader, Commissioner Anthony Cotterill, will officially open the new Strawberry Field training hub and visitors centre with a special ceremony of dedication and worship.

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Strawberry Field opens its gates for good

13th September, 2019

Strawberry Field opens its gates for good

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New, authentic and unique addition to Beatles tourism opens in September 2019, Responsible tourism arrives on Merseyside

18th July, 2019

With the opening of Strawberry Field, Liverpool now offers a unique and exciting attraction to members of the travel trade. Strawberry Field, a responsible tourism offering with a difference, opens its iconic red gates in Liverpool in September 2019.

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Strawberry Field Liverpool to feature in the upcoming Danny Boyle & Richard Curtis film, Yesterday

25th June, 2019

Strawberry Field, the iconic site immortalised in the Beatles hit, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ will feature in the upcoming film ‘Yesterday’, by Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis. Written by Curtis and directed by Boyle, the movie follows Jack, played by Eastenders’ actor Himesh Patel, as he wakes from a freak accident to find no one else in the world remembers the songs made famous by The Beatles.

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“I truly believe this is a wonderful and important project.”

Peter Hooton, Chair of the Beatles Legacy Group