Britain's What's On Event Guide
What's On Hoylake
Today to Sun 20 May, by distance, closest first.
Paul Costello with Price Roberts Classical Guitar Duo
Paul Costello has performed, in Europe and the UK, with musicians from the worlds of jazz, classical, folk, and world music. His solo guitar performances defy easy categorization, weaving together the many strands of his own musical journey, to create music that is beautiful, compelling, and very much his own.
West Kirby Arts Centre
29 Brookfield Gardens
Sat 28 Apr
Tennessee Waltz with their guests Helsby String Band
Jimmy and Sarah-Lou (also of Jimmy Rae & the Moonshine Girls) are a highly experienced and professional acoustic vocal harmony duo with a passion for all things country and Americana.
Tennesse Waltz are joined by the fantastic Helsby Mountain String Band.
West Kirby Arts Centre
29 Brookfield Gardens
Sat 5 May
Dylan at the Gaslight cafe, Bob’s coffee House Days recreated
Part of our annual ’Dylan Festival’ centred around Bob’s birthday on the 24th May with musician Dean Johnson. A year after officially changing his name to Bob Dylan in 1962, the future voice of a generation was still virtually unknown outside Greenwich Village.
West Kirby Arts Centre
29 Brookfield Gardens
Sat 19 May
Choir in a Day at West Kirby Arts Centre - Songs of the Seas Special
Come and experience the joy of singing at this one-day workshop in the beautiful acoustics of West Kirby Arts Centre. Led by experienced vocal practitioner James Sills, you will learn a variety of traditional and contemporary songs from around the world in 3/4 part harmony.
West Kirby Arts Centre
29 Brookfield Gardens
Sun 20 May
CodeBusters escape room game for children
We are a Wirral based company who specialise in creating ’Escape Room’ style games for kids.
If your child is 8 to 12 and loves logic, adventure and role play .... then this game is for them.
Westbourne Hall, Westkirby
Sun 29 Apr
Hi-de-Hi! by Wirral Community Theatre
Wirral Community Theatre presents Hi-de-Hi at Westbourne Hall, from Thursday 10th May - Saturday 12th May 2018 at 7:30pm. Tickets are £6.00 each! Tickets can be booked online visiting www.wirralcommunitytheatre.com/tickets or by calling 07906 265 317.
Westbourne Hall, Westbourne Road, West Kirby
Thu 10 May to Sat 12 May
Inglewood - Open Garden for NGS
Beautiful ½ acre garden with stream, large koi pond, ’beach’ with grasses, wildlife pond and bog area. Brimming with shrubs, bulbs, acers, conifers, rhododendrons, herbaceous plants and new hosta border.
Inglewood, Heswall
Sat 19 May and Sun 20 May
Planet Circus the wow factor!! New Brighton!
Planet Circus The Wow Factor!!!
This year’s super show features:
The world’s most dangerous circus act Team Brazil in The Globe of Death, with motorcyclists speeding around inside a steel cage at over 60mph, this act has to be seen to be believed.
The Dips
New Brighton
Wallasy
Today
craft and gift fair
with over 15 stalls of craft art and jewellery stalls
st lukes church, Breck Rd, Wallasey
Sat 5 May, Sat 2 Jun
craft and gift fair
with over 15 stalls of craft art and jewellery stalls
heswall british legion 78 Pensby Rd, Heswall, Wirral 11am to 4pm
Sun 6 May, Sun 3 Jun, Sun 1 Jul
Mort
Terry Pratchetts MORT
Adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs, this tells the story of Mort, who has been chosen as Death’s apprentice. He gets board and lodging and free use of company horse, and doesn’t even need time off for his grandmother’s funeral.
9 Grange Road West
Tue 24 Apr to Sat 28 Apr
PALS with Coffee and Plants
PALS are holding a Coffee Morning and Plant Sale.
You will find plants for sale. There is also always a delicious selection of homemade cakes and bakes to tempt you, along with tea, coffee and drinks for children. It is an opportunity for you to relax with a hot drink, toast and friendly faces.
St Paul with St Luke’s Church, Old Chester Rd, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Wirral
Sat 12 May
Peaky Blinders filming locations Tour - full day
Full day tour of Peaky Blinders filming locations in Liverpool, Wirral and Cheshire.
This is THE tour for the ultimate Peaky Blinders fan. For 8 hours on our coach/minibus we will visit filming locations not just in Liverpool and on the Wirral but also in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.
Depart Albert Dock
Today
Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra
Live steel music performance by this popular youth group from Stockport
Liverpool One
Sat 28 Apr
Speed Dating in Liverpool
Speed Dating in Liverpool
How speed dating in Liverpool works
By simply arriving at venue for the Speed Dating in Liverpool event, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts. They will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the evening and confirm how many people you will be dating.
Browns, Unit 1 MSU7, Liverpool One
Tue 1 May
Lennon’s Banjo
The play is based on the 2012 novel ‘Julia’s Banjo’ by Rob Fennah and Helen A Jones and will mark the 60th anniversary of Julia Lennon’s death and the disappearance of the banjo she taught her son to play.
Epstein Theater
Tue 24 Apr to Sat 5 May
Bach Brandenburg Concertos
The fourth instalment in our 2018 Brandenburg Concertos by Candlelight Season sees the London Concertante traveling to St George’s Hall, Liverpool, to perform two hallmark works of the Baroque era: J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto no. 4 & 5.
St George’s Pl, Liverpool
Thu 10 May
Vintage Saturdays at The Shipping Forecast
Vintage Fair offering Vintage Clothing - men and womens - vinyl - accessories, jewellery and homeware. A great choice of drinks and food available from the Shipping Forecast - ’Make us your regular vintage Shop’
The Shipping Forecast, Slater St Liverpool
Sat 5 May, Sat 2 Jun
The Waterloo Farmers & Artisans Market
An all indoor market with stalls selling a variety of produce from farms and other traders located in Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Wales and elsewhere. Disabled access throughout, disabled toilets, café, on-site free parking.
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, Merseyside.
Fri 11 May
The Waterloo Flea Market
An all indoor event with up to 90 stalls selling a variety of products. Disabled access throughout, disabled toilets, café, on-site free parking.
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, Merseyside.
Sat 12 May
Toddler Tunes
In this workshop you’ll use songs and games to help your child develop their musicianship and creativity. Children will lead the music making, with you responding and ‘tuning in’ to the sounds.
Suggested age: 18-36 months. For workshops for children of other ages, please click here.
Music Room Sugnall Street Liverpool
Today to Tue 15 May
Shalamar featuring Howard Hewett Jeffrey Daniel & Carolyn Griffey at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Celebrating 35th anniversary of the multi-million selling "Friends" album,USA Soul legends Shalamar featuring Howard Hewett,Jeffrey Daniel and Carolyn Griffey are coming back to perform at their favourite Liverpool venue – The Philharmonic Concert Hall on Bank Holiday Monday 7th May
‘We’ve had 2 of our best uk
Hope St, Liverpool
Liverpool Philharmonic, Address
Mon 7 May
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Toddler Tunes
In this workshop you’ll use songs and games to help your child develop their musicianship and creativity. Children will lead the music making, with you responding and ‘tuning in’ to the sounds.
Suggested age: 18-36 months. For workshops for children of other ages, please click here.
Music Room Sugnall Street Liverpool
Wed 16 May
Poulton Hall - Open Garden for NGS
3 acres; lawns fronting house, wild flower meadow. Surprise approach to walled garden, with reminders of Roger Lancelyn Green’s retellings, Excalibur, Robin Hood and Jabberwocky. Scented sundial garden for the visually impaired. Memorial sculpture for Richard Lancelyn Green by Sue Sharples.
Poulton Hall, Bebington
Today
Ness Botanic Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Looking out over the dramatic Dee Estuary from a lofty perch of the Wirral peninsula, Ness Botanic Gardens boasts 64 spectacular acres of landscaped and natural gardens overflowing with horticultural treasures.
Ness Botanic Gardens, Neston
Sun 29 Apr
Hightown Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
A group of gardens in the village of Hightown. Visit a courtyard with a ’quaint sweet shop’, and nearby a quirky garden full of surprises then three gardens in the same Riverside location.
Hightown Gardens, Liverpool
Sun 20 May, Sun 8 Jul
Framley - Open Garden for NGS
This 5 acre garden holds many hidden gems. Comprising extensive mature wooded areas, underplanted with a variety of interesting and unusual woodland plants - all at their very best in spring. A selection of deep seasonal borders surround a mystical sunken garden, planted to suit its challenging conditions.
Framley, Neston
Mon 7 May
Wedding Open Evening at Wedding Venue - Weddings On The Waterfront Liverpool
Wedding Open Evening - Tuesday 24th April 6pm till 9pm.
This is a FREE event, come along and view this marquee venue Weddings On The Waterfront, set in the ground or Riversdale Police Club, Aigburth, Liverpool.
HUGE Savings on normal marquee hire prices.
Riversdale Police Club
Riversdale Road
Liverpool
L19 3QF
Tue 24 Apr
Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival Liverpool - All White Theme
Life Is Too Short For Single Gins..
All white themed Gin Festival
#AFGFEST2018
Friday 11th and Saturday 12th May 2018
Enjoy an evening or Afternoon of sampling some of the best Gin’s served with a variety of Fever Tree Tonics and Garnish in your very own Gin Glass at the Marquee at Riversdale Police...
Riversdale Police Club, Riversdale Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L19
Fri 11 May and Sat 12 May
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Baby and childrens market Deeside
**NOW OPEN FOR SELLER STALL BOOKINGS**
What’s on offer?
Lots of stalls bursting with top quality LIKE NEW and NEW baby & children’s items from birth to 8 Yrs.
Coleg Cambria, Deeside College, Kelsterton Road, Connah’s Quay, Deeside, Flintshire
Sat 12 May
St Kentigern Hospice Garden Party
Join us for afternoon tea within the stunning grounds of Bodrhyddan Hall this May. Due to popular demand we are doing two sittings this year with entertainment, and of course a raffle.
12 - 2pm with Holywell Town Band
3 – 5pm with Colwyn Bay Ukulele Group
Bodrhyddan Hall, Dyserth Road, , Rhuddlan
Sun 13 May
Maghull Methodist Spring Fayre 2018
Fourth annual Fayre. A variety of stalls: Crafts, Children’s activities, Plants, Books, CDs/DVDs, Cakes, Bric-a-Brac, Face Painting, Donkey Rides, Hand Knitting.
Music, Dance, Drama and much more.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea or Lunch served all day.
Something for everyone.
Free Parking.
Maghull Methodist Church, Liverpool Road North, Maghull
Sat 12 May
Speke Hall - Trust10 Run
A free monthly way-marked 10K run around Speke Hall estate. A chance to enjoy traffic free routes, great views and have a great training opportunity. Join us for Trust10 which is held on fourth Sunday of each month. You can run on your own or with running friends or family.
Speke Hall, The Walk
Today
Speke Hall - Romance and Revival: The Gothic at Speke Hall
Join us this spring and visit our new exhibition which reveals the tragic life of Ada Watt and the legacy left by her short time living here.
Speke Hall, The Walk
Today, Wed 25 Apr to Sun 29 Apr
Speke Hall - Romance and Revival: The Gothic at Speke Hall
Join us this spring and visit our new exhibition which reveals the tragic life of Ada Watt and the legacy left by her short time living here.
Speke Hall, The Walk
Wed 2 May to Sun 6 May, Wed 9 May to Sun 13 May, Wed 16 May to Sun 20 May, Wed 23 May to Sun 27 May, Wed 30 May, Thu 31 May
Speke Hall - Tudor May Day
Take a step back in time and join us in celebrating May Day with the Tudors. You’ll have a historical spring in your step as you browse through our Tudor market stalls, see our Great Hall beautifully dressed for the occasion and our Tudor gentleman and ladies glide through Elizabeth I’s favourite dance.
Speke Hall, The Walk
Sat 5 May to Mon 7 May
Speke Hall - Creating Historic Interiors: Gothic and Elizabethan
This evening lecture will be delivered by Dr. Peter Lindfield, Early Career Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University, as part of our partnership series. Your ticket includes a warming meal in Speke Hall’s Home Farm restaurant. Medieval furniture was in short supply in Georgian and Victorian Britain.
Speke Hall, The Walk
Tue 8 May
Lydiate Scouts Car Boot Sale
Long established Outdoor Car Boot Sale with indoor café/toilet facilities. Run by 1st Lydiate Scout Group with all proceeds towards Scouting for young people. No prior booking necessary, dogs welcome. Bring your own table. No sales of tobacco, alcohol, meat or conterfeit goods permitted.
Lydiate Parish Hall Field, 288 Southport Road, Lydiate
Sat 5 May
Joeys, Joshers and James
Chester & Merseyside Inland Waterways Association Monthly Talk/Meetings - Phil Clayton of the BCN Society will give us an introduction to the Birmingham Canal Navigations, their history, development and changes in recent years
Holiday Inn, Centre Island, Waterways, Lower Mersey St, Ellesmere Port
Tue 8 May
Gandeys Circus
The UK’s biggest and most spectacular Big Top show, GANDEYS – YOUR CIRCUS is coming to Ellesmere Port with an all new action-packed star-studded production for all the family.
Boat Museum (National Waterways Museum), South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port
Thu 26 Apr to Tue 1 May
Clwydfryn - Open Garden for NGS
¾ acre plantswoman’s garden, well worth a visit any time of the year. Collection of snowdrops, epimediums, hellebores and daffodils in spring. Many unusual bulbs, shade loving plants and perennial borders in summer. Alpine house with sand plunge beds new in 2016 to house alpine plants and bulbs.
Clwydfryn, Bodfari
Wed 9 May, Wed 13 Jun
Formby - Ranger Ramble
Join one of our Ranger to find out about our site and what we do to look after it. Booking Essential. Phone: to leave a message 01704 878591. Dogs on leads welcome.
Formby
Wed 9 May
Hare Hill - Walk with the Ranger: April
Join the Hare Hill Ranger for an insight into Ranger life. An informative walk around the varied landscape of the Hare Hill estate with one of our Rangers. You’ll learn about the day to day running of the park, and find out more about the life of a National Trust Ranger. The walk will last 1-2 hours.
Hare Hill
Mon 23 Apr
Hare Hill - Spring Bird Walk
Would you like help identifying Spring birdsong' Join our local bird watching experts Brian and Alison for an informative two hour walk through Hare Hill garden and parkland. You’ll discover much more about bird activity at this time of year. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome accompanied by adults.
Hare Hill
Fri 27 Apr
Hare Hill - Garden Tour: May
Join one of our expert gardeners for a relaxed and informative walk around the garden. They’ll be able to point out the seasonal highlights, talk you through the plans for the garden, and help with any questions you may have. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Hare Hill
Wed 2 May
The Assassination of Katie Hopkins
A smart, witty new musical by Chris Bush and Matt Winkworth about truth, celebrity and public outrage. A shocking crime divides the nation. Fingers are pointed, sides are drawn, facts are hard to come by.
Theatr Clwyd Mold, Flintshire
Today to Sat 12 May
Oh What a Night!
Bringing together a selection of the finest and best loved songs from the most successful West End musicals of all time. From Jesus Christ Superstar to Wicked, Jersey Boys to Les Miserables, join Dee & Alyn for a glitzy night of show tunes.
Theatr Clwyd Mold, Flintshire
Fri 27 Apr and Sat 28 Apr
Mayor’s Concert 2018
As part of his “Inspirations and Legends” theme Mayor Bob Gaffey invites you to an Evening with Dafydd Iwan & Guests in the Anthony Hopkins Theatre.
Theatr Clwyd Mold, Flintshire
Sun 29 Apr
Louder is not always Clearer
Jonny is a teacher, a workshop leader and an avid football fan. Jonny is deaf. He was born deaf to hearing parents who were afraid that disability would stigmatise their son. ‘Louder Is Not Always Clearer’ is an honest portrayal of the vulnerability of a deaf man, created and performed by a deaf man.
Theatr Clwyd Mold, Flintshire
Tue 1 May and Wed 2 May