Merseyside Classs
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...
Foraging & Folklore Walk
Thu 23 Jul
Calderstones Park (Calderstones RD end), Calderstones Road, Liverpool L18 3JB
Join us for an a summer stroll and learn about the fascinating stories and uses of the plants around us...
Summe Show at the LAKE Gallery
Thu 23 Jul to Sat 25 Jul, Thu 30 Jul to Sat 1 Aug, Thu 6 Aug to Sat 8 Aug
52 Grange Road
West KIrby
Wirral CH48 4EF
The 2026 Summer Show at the LAKE Gallery brings together a colourful collection of contemporary work from artists working with paint, printmaking and...
The Art of Screen Printing - 4 Week Course
Thu 23 Jul
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
The Art of Screen Printing is a comprehensive course suitable for beginners and intermediate printers alike...
3 Alexandra Mews - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul
3 Alexandra Mews, Southport PR9 9JH
Large corner plot with deep colourful cottage style beds transformed from an area totally covered in slate...
FRIED BANANAS presents: ALLEGRO NON TROPPO (1976)
Wed 29 Jul
The Ship & Mitre, 133 Dale St, Liverpool L2 2JH
Fried Bananas is a cinema club. We show fried films in Liverpool. No pretension. Just proper juicy cinema and a good pint.
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Knock Twice Cabaret
Thu 30 Jul
5 Newbird Street L1 0DN
Hidden behind drawn curtains and revealed only to those who know how to ask, this is no ordinary cabaret. This is a mission...
Summer Botanical Cyanotype
Sat 8 Aug
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Learn the intriguing process of Cyanotype Printing this Summer using our beautiful Bluecoat garden as a source of inspiration...
Black Tie Charity Gala Ball
Fri 14 Aug
The Century Pavilion, Liverpool Cricket Club, Aigburth Road, Liverpool L19 3QF
Fundraising for life saving treatment for a young man who needs essential medical treatment abroad
Introduction to Multi Colour Lino Cut
Sat 15 Aug
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Learn the basics of Linocut, a beginner friendly process that makes a perfect introduction to printmaking...
Summer Family Weekend
Sat 15 Aug and Sun 16 Aug
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Our popular Bluecoat Family Weekend returns this August! Join us for two days of FREE family-friendly fun, including creative activities inspired by...
Sefton Park Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 16 Aug
Sefton Park Gardens, Liverpool L17 1AS
A new private garden at 36 North Sudley Rd with a large collection of rare and unusual roses joins 3 beautifully planted gardens to open in early...
The Full Monty
Wed 19 Aug to Sat 22 Aug
The Gladstone Theatre, Greendale Road, Wirral CH62 4XB
They're back, they're bold, and they're baring it all. The boys are back at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight for a strictly...
PRESCOT PEOPLE'S CINEMA presents: PADDINGTON IN PERU (2024)
Sat 22 Aug
St Paul's Church Prescot, Bryer Rd, Prescot L35 5DW
Prescot People's Cinema is screening at St. Paul's Church.
2 — book to guarantee your spot, or pay on the door, same price...
PRESCOT PEOPLE'S CINEMA presents: JAWS (1975)
Sat 22 Aug
St Paul's Church Prescot, Bryer Rd, Prescot L35 5DW
Prescot People's Cinema is screening at St. Paul's Church.
5 — book to guarantee your spot, or pay on the door, same price.
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12 Huntsman Wood - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Aug
12 Huntsman Wood, Liverpool L12 0HY
An exotic and tropical garden with impressive and mature specimens of tree ferns, palms, banana plants and other plant rarities...
FRIED BANANAS presents: FRITZ, THE CAT (1972)
Wed 26 Aug
The Ship & Mitre, 133 Dale St, Liverpool L2 2JH
Fried Bananas is a cinema club. We show fried films in Liverpool. No pretension. Just proper juicy cinema and a good pint.
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Allerton & Grassendale Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 30 Aug
Allerton & Grassendale Gardens, Liverpool L18 5JA
The highly acclaimed Calderstones Park Nature Reserve, as featured on Gardeners' World, joins the Allerton and Grassendale group this year for...
Liverpool Poetry Space: Matt Simpson Annual Reading (2026)
Tue 1 Sep
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
FREE taster session with the Wirral Rock Choir
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 22 Sep, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov
St Anselm’s College, Egerton Road, Prenton, Wirral CH43 1UQ
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
FREE taster session with the Southport Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 23 Sep, and more dates until Wed 11 Nov
The Prince of Wales Hotel, Lord Street, Southport PR8 1JS
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Southport Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Liverpool Rock Choir
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 24 Sep, and more dates until Thu 19 Nov
Liverpool College Theatre, New Lodge, Queens Drive, Liverpool L18 8DD
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Liverpool Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher 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...
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 West Kirby Rock Choir
Thu 24 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, and more dates until Thu 12 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...
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...
FREE taster session with the Southport Rock Choir
Mon 28 Sep, Mon 2 Nov, Mon 9 Nov, Mon 16 Nov, Mon 23 Nov
Family Life Centre, Ash Street, Southport PR8 6JH
Do you want to join a choir near you?
Your local Southport choir is run by vocal tutor Luke Freeney...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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