Celebrate John Lennon’s birthday with a special full-day guided tour exploring some of the South Liverpool locations connected to Lennon, The Beatles and their early years.
Beginning at Strawberry Field, guests will meet their accredited Green Badge guide and driver before setting off by minibus to discover locations that played a part in the story of John Lennon and The Beatles.
The tour visits Woolton Village and St Peter’s Church, followed by an external stop at Mendips, Lennon’s childhood home. Guests will then return to Strawberry Field for lunch with special guests, with time to explore the exhibition, gardens and shop.
Later in the afternoon, the tour continues to Sefton Park Hotel, a restored Victorian villa that was once the home of original Beatles bassist Stuart Sutcliffe. The hotel houses a curated collection of photographs and letters connected to Sutcliffe and his life.
The day also includes a guided visit to Calderstones School, formerly Quarry Bank High School, where John Lennon was a pupil.
Expert commentary from accredited guides will accompany guests throughout the day, offering more insight into Lennon’s childhood, The Beatles and their connections with South Liverpool.
What’s included
- Minibus transport around South Liverpool
- Accredited tour guides and expert commentary
- Visits to Woolton Village and St Peter’s Church
- External visit to Mendips, John Lennon’s childhood home
- Lunch with special guests at Strawberry Field
- Time to explore the Strawberry Field exhibition, gardens and shop
- Guided tour of Sefton Park Hotel
- Guided visit to Calderstones School
Itinerary
9.30am – Meet at Strawberry Field and introduction to your guide
10.00am – Visit Woolton Village and St Peter’s Church
11.30am – External visit to Mendips, John Lennon’s childhood home
12.00pm – Return to Strawberry Field for lunch with special guests, plus time to visit the exhibition, gardens and shop
2.30pm – Guided tour of Sefton Park Hotel
3.30pm – Guided visit to Calderstones School
4.30pm – Tour ends
What’s not included
- Travel to and from Strawberry Field
- Gratuities for the guides and driver

