Merseyside Classs
Liverpool Poetry Space: Matt Simpson Annual Reading (2026)
Today
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Join us as we welcome the widely published poet Ian Seed to Liverpool to share his work and celebrate the legacy of Matt Simpson...
Debjani Banerjee: Jalsaghar
Today to Sun 6 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Jalsaghar is a solo exhibition by Debjani Banerjee that explores the relationship between the artist’s Bengali heritage and her 1980s upbringing in...
Seeking Serpents: A Secret Garden Trail
Today to Sun 6 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Inspired by artist Debjani Banerjee’s vibrant and playful work, children from our Out of the Blue Art Club at Leamington and Four Oaks Primary...
Home Front Exhibition at the LAKE Gallery
Thu 3 Sep to Sat 5 Sep, Thu 10 Sep to Sat 12 Sep, Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
52 Grange Road
West KIrby
Wirral CH48 4EF
In the latest exhibition at the LAKE Gallery, four artists celebrate the beauty of the world in our homes and gardens...
Jalsaghar Closing Event with Jennifer Lee Tsai
Thu 3 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Join us for an evening of pop-up poetry readings by Bluecoat’s Artist in Residence Jennifer Lee Tsai. A number of Tsai’s poems that share themes with...
Talking Culture: Public Discussion Group
Thu 3 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Talking Culture is a series of friendly discussions where curious people can come together to think, talk, and explore today’s major issues...
Liverpool Model Railway Exhibition
Sat 5 Sep
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo L22 1RE
With many quality layouts, full trade support, demonstrations. Including remote controlled vehicles.
Disabled access throughout, disabled toilets,...
Book Launch: Outward Bound from Liverpool: Reading Malcolm Lowry
Tue 8 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Poet, writer and LJMU creative writing lecturer Helen Tookey discusses and reads from her new book Outward Bound from Liverpool: Reading Malcolm...
Bluecoat After Hours: Print Social
Tue 8 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Join us to create block-printed postcards using pre-made designs inspired by the Bluecoat garden. Meet fellow artists and learn more about Bluecoat’s...
An evening with Stephen Bunting | 8th September, Linghams
Tue 8 Sep
248, TELEGRAPH ROAD, HESWALL, WIRRAL CH60 7SG
We're excited to be hosting darts legend, Stephen Bunting for an evening event in celebration of his biography 'Bulletproof'
At...
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
Benthams Way, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4HX
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
1a Speke Hall Avenue, Liverpool L24 1UX
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
Heritage Open Day plus Waterloo Flea Market & Vintage Fair
Sat 12 Sep
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo L22 1RE
Heritage Open Day featuring local history displays with archival photographs and documents on view to the public...
Liverpool Memory Walk 2026
Sat 12 Sep
Otterspool Promenade, Liverpool L17 5AL
Liverpool Memory Walk is back for 2026 at a new venue!
Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk...
Sponsored Dog Walk 10k along Liverpool loopline
Sun 13 Sep
Bright Park
81 Thomas Lane L14 5NS
Here's a nice way to support Bright Park ,Thomas Lane lL14 5NS (opp Ken Dodds house) to help us with our community projects in the park; and...
Heritage Open Days: Polish Heritage Tour Presentation
Sun 13 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Explore the history of Liverpool’s Polish community through historic photographs and stories of migration, resilience and community...
Book Launch: The Slave Trader
Wed 16 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
The Bluecoat building began as a charity school for orphans, co-founded by Bryan Blundell in the early eighteenth century...
FREE taster session with the Southport Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, and more dates until Wed 11 Nov
The Prince of Wales Hotel, Lord Street, Southport PR8 1JS
Do you want to join a choir near you?
The Southport Rock Choir is led by choir leader Luke Freeney...
FREE taster session with the Liverpool Rock Choir
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 24 Sep, and more dates until Thu 26 Nov
Liverpool College Theatre, New Lodge, Queens Drive, Liverpool L18 8DD
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
FREE taster session with the West Kirby Rock Choir
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 24 Sep, Thu 22 Oct, Thu 12 Nov, Thu 19 Nov
St Andrew's Church Hall, West Kirby, Graham Road off Meols Drive, West Kirby CH48 5DE
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The local West Kirby choir is run by choir leader Rebecca...
Introduction to UV Screen Printing
Sat 19 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in...
Heritage Open Days: Open Studios
Sat 19 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Explore our open studios, meet some of the Bluecoat’s creative community and find out about their practices, which range from painting and...
Heritage Open Days: Archive Drop-In Day
Sat 19 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
A unique opportunity to dig deeper into the history of the Bluecoat!
We’re interested to hear your own Bluecoat stories and how you’d like to make...
Beads Up North Craft Fair - Haydock Racecourse Sun 20th September 2026
Sun 20 Sep
Haydock Racecourse, Newton-le-Willows WA12 0HQ
After successful 2025 shows, we're back! With many exhibitors selling everything for the home jewellery maker and other crafts - at this long...
Premium
FREE taster session with the Southport Rock Choir
Mon 21 Sep, Mon 28 Sep, and more dates until Mon 23 Nov
Family Life Centre, Ash Street, Southport PR8 6JH
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Southport?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Fringe Flicks: Love Is Strange - Short Film Night
Fri 25 Sep
DoES Liverpool, 1st Floor, The Tapestry, 68–76 Kempston Street L3 8HL
Fringe Flicks returns to DoES Liverpool with Love Is Strange, a programme of 13 short films about warped romance, awkward desire, tenderness,...
Becky Beasley: A Gentle Man (Part II) (1975-2029)
Sat 26 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
This touring exhibition by Becky Beasley transforms the gallery with a large green linoleum artwork covers the gallery floor, and features hand-cut...
North West Ship Show
Sat 26 Sep
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo L22 1RE
Traders throughout the UK will be selling books, photos, postcards, paintings and other artwork, collectables and ephemera, models and kits and other...
Introduction to Woodcut Printing
Sat 26 Sep
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Wood-cut is a relief printmaking technique whereby your image is carved into a wooden block leaving a raised design...
Lauren Auder live at Birkenhead Central Library
Sun 27 Sep
Birkenhead Central Library
Borough Road
Birkenhead CH41 2XB
GILIL presents Lauren Auder live at Birkenhead Central Library for all ages matinee gig.
In collaboration with Get It Loud In Libraries Lauren...
Change the Scene Liverpool - An Inclusive Arts & Music Night
Thu 1 Oct
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
As part of their UK wide Change the Scene tour, Club Soda are teaming up with Liverpool’s inclusive arts communities and showcasing three artists for...
NCT Nearly New Sale
Sat 3 Oct
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo L22 1RE
A sale of baby's, children's and maternity clothes, toys, books, nursery equipment, prams and more...
Introduction to UV Screen Printing
Sat 3 Oct
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in...
Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop
Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct
Benthams Way, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4HX
Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...
Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop
Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct
1a Speke Hall Avenue, Liverpool L24 1UX
Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...
Wirral Hospice St John's 'Glow with the Flow' evening family walk
Fri 9 Oct
Vale Park
New Brighton
Wirral CH45 1LZ
‘Glow with the Flow’ Friday 9th October 2026
Our fun, fluorescent, family-friendly & dog-friendly walk is back by popular demand!...
Pye Corner Audio
Sat 10 Oct
Capstone Theatre
17 Shaw Street, Liverpool L6 1HP
The acclaimed project of British producer Martin Jenkins comes to Liverpool's Capstone Theatre.
Known for his haunting blend of vintage...
Waterloo Flea Market & Vintage Fair
Sat 10 Oct
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo L22 1RE
An all-indoor market with over 70 stalls selling a variety of products.
Disabled access throughout, disabled toilets, café, on-site free...
FREE taster session with the Wirral Rock Choir
Tue 13 Oct, Tue 20 Oct, Tue 17 Nov
St Anselm’s College, Egerton Road, Prenton, Wirral CH43 1UQ
Do you want to join a choir near you?
The Prenton Rock Choir is led by choir leader Rebecca Broadbere...
Sefton's Big Draw & Craft Workshops
Sat 17 Oct
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo L22 1RE
A community festival showcasing arts and crafts along with interactive workshops for children of all ages,
Disabled access throughout, disabled...
Pup-kin Patch
Sat 17 Oct to Sun 25 Oct
Benthams Way, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4HX
Dobbies’ popular Pup-kin Patch will return this autumn for lots of tail-wagging fun for dogs. Bring your furry friend along to the dog-friendly...
Pup-kin Patch
Sat 17 Oct to Sun 25 Oct
1a Speke Hall Avenue, Liverpool L24 1UX
Dobbies’ popular Pup-kin Patch will return this autumn for lots of tail-wagging fun for dogs. Bring your furry friend along to the dog-friendly...
River of Light
Fri 23 Oct, Sun 1 Nov
Liverpool waterfront
River of Light - the iconic light art festival - will return to the streets of Liverpool this autumn under the theme of ‘Together’
Between 23...
Waterloo Flea Market & Vintage Fair
Sat 14 Nov
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo L22 1RE
An all-indoor market with over 60 stalls selling a variety of products.
Disabled access throughout, disabled toilets, café, on-site free...
Electronic Music Double Bill: Jo Johnson / Polypores
Sat 14 Nov
Capstone Theatre
17 Shaw Street, Liverpool L6 1HP
The Capstone Theatre hosts an Electronic Music Double Bill showcasing two artists at the forefront of experimental electronic composition...
Liverpool Poetry Space: Pig Data with Anne Vegter
Thu 19 Nov
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
We are delighted to welcome Anne Vegter and translator Astrid Alben to Liverpool, in partnership with UK publisher Prototype...
The Fair Before Christmas
Sat 21 Nov
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo L22 1RE
A festive fair with over 60 stalls selling a wide variety of unique hand-made goods, cakes, jewellery and more, all suitable for Christmas gifts...
Scanner
Fri 27 Nov
Capstone Theatre
17 Shaw Street, Liverpool L6 1HP
Step into a world where sound becomes architecture and memory dissolves into signal. British electronic musician Robin Rimbaud (Scanner) brings his...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Fri 11 Dec
St George's Hall Concert Room, Liverpool L1 1JJ
Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of St George's Hall Concert Room in Liverpool...
The Waterloo Flea Market
Sat 12 Dec
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, Merseyside. L22 1RE
An all indoor event with up to 60 stalls selling a variety of products. Disabled access throughout, disabled toilets, café, on-site free parking.
FREE taster session with the Liverpool Rock Choir
Thu 14 Jan 27
Liverpool College Pre Prep School, Queens Drive, Liverpool L18 8BU
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
Things to do around Merseyside
Here's a curated list of exciting activities for a day out in Merseyside, perfect for both locals and visitors:
1. Day out in Liverpool:
- Explore the Beatles Story Exhibition to learn about the iconic band's meteoric rise. See John Lennon's round glasses, George Harrison's first guitar, and other rare memorabilia.
- Take a tour of Anfield Stadium, home to Liverpool FC. Visit the changing rooms, view trophies, and even slap the logo in the player's tunnel.
- Stroll along Albert Dock, a well-preserved industrial heritage site with bars, restaurants, and entertainment options.
2. Wirral Peninsula:
- Located between the River Dee and the River Mersey, the Wirral offers scenic beauty, coastal walks, and charming villages.
- Visit Hilbre Island, accessible during low tide, for stunning views and wildlife spotting.
3. Family-Friendly Museums and Play Centres:
- Explore Knowsley Safari Park for a thrilling wildlife experience.
- Visit the Liverpool Cathedral, an architectural marvel.
- Discover the Southport Model Railway Village for miniature train enthusiasts.
4. Outdoor Adventures:
- Take a boat trip along the River Mersey for scenic views of the coastline.
- Try climbing at local indoor climbing centres.
- Enjoy segway tours through picturesque landscapes.
- Head to country parks for nature walks and picnics.
5. Zoos and Wildlife:
- Visit the Chester Zoo, a short drive from Merseyside, to see a diverse range of animals.
- Explore Blue Planet Aquarium for underwater wonders.
6. Cultural and Historical Sites:
- Discover Speke Hall, a Tudor manor house surrounded by gardens.
- Explore Croxteth Hall and Country Park, a stately home with beautiful grounds.
Remember to plan ahead and book any tours or activities in advance to make the most of your day out in Merseyside!
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