Strawberry Fields (John Lennon Memorial) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Strawberry Fields (John Lennon Memorial). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Central Park Pedicab Tour
• Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours
• Official NYC Horse Carriage Rides in Central Park since 1979 ™
• Central Park Guided Pedicab Tours
• Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour

While it’s free to visit Strawberry Fields independently, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the John Lennon memorial. Strawberry Fields is a mainstay of Central Park tours; horse-and-carriage tours start at around US$10, pedicab tours begin at US$27, and bike tours are about US$45.

Strawberry Fields is a memorial to John Lennon, the former Beatles member who was shot and killed in 1980 near the park. The memorial features an “Imagine” mosaic and 5 acres (2 hectares) of landscaped gardens. It’s a popular pilgrimage destination for Beatles fans and music lovers.

Strawberry Fields is located on the western edge of Central Park, near the intersection of 72nd Street and Central Park West. To get there using public transportation, take the A, B, or C trains to 72 St, located moments away.

Strawberry Fields is located in Central Park and its visiting hours are the same as the park’s: 6am to 1am. The best time to visit is during regular daytime hours—preferably on a good-weather day to make the most of the memorial’s gardens.

Yes, there are special events held at Strawberry Fields. Recurring guided tours, hosted by the Central Park Conservancy, visit Strawberry Fields alongside other park sights. An annual vigil is held every year on John Lennon’s birthday, October 9, and fans come to lay flowers and honor his memory.