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Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus New Brighton
Today to Tue 14 Jul
The Dips, Coastal Drive CH45 3QW
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey’s K-Pop Dragon Circus — a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath...
Great British Bake Off - The Musical
Today to Sat 4 Jul
Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport PR9 0PA
Every body knows about the TV institution “The Great British Bake Off” which first aired on 17th August 2010...
FREE taster session with the West Kirby Rock Choir
Today, Thu 24 Sep
St Andrew's Church Hall, West Kirby, Graham Road off Meols Drive, West Kirby CH48 5DE
If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Rock Choir...
The Art of Screen Printing - 4 Week Course
Today, Thu 9 Jul, Thu 16 Jul, 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...
Burn the Floor: Supernova
Sun 5 Jul
King's Dock, Port of Liverpool, 16 Monarchs Quay, Liverpool L3 4FP
Following his show-stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing, Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high-octane new dance spectacular Burn...
FREE taster session with the Southport Rock Choir
Mon 6 Jul, Mon 14 Sep, Mon 21 Sep, Mon 28 Sep
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...
Join our choir in Wirral for a FREE taster session
Tue 7 Jul, Tue 15 Sep
St Anselm’s College, Egerton Road, Prenton, Wirral CH43 1UQ
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Rock Choir...
Four Poets at the Bluecoat
Wed 8 Jul
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Join us for an evening of live poetry with James Byrne, Jesse Hill, Chris McCabe, and Robert Sheppard...
FREE taster session with the Southport Rock Choir
Wed 8 Jul
The Prince of Wales Hotel, Lord Street, Southport PR8 1JS
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your local Southport choir is run by singing teacher Luke...
Introduction to Copper Sulphate Etching
Sat 11 Jul
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Learn the basics of etching, one of the oldest & most unique printmaking processes, at the historical Bluecoat Print Studios...
Jalsaghar Opening Celebration
Sat 11 Jul
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Celebrate the opening of 'Jalsaghar' with family activities, refreshments and an exhibition walk through with artist Debjani Banerjee and...
Bat Walk & Talk
Sat 11 Jul
Calderstones Park, Yewtree Road, Liverpool L18 3JN
Join us for an evening looking for bats (and other nocturnal critters) around Calderstones Park.
Your enthusiastic guides will teach you interesting...
Debjani Banerjee: Jalsaghar
Sat 11 Jul 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...
Jalsaghar Exhibition Walkthrough
Sat 11 Jul
The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Celebrate the opening of Jalsaghar with an exhibition walkaround led by artist Debjani Banerjee and Dan Brown, Head of Exhibitions at Dundee...
Ainsdale & Birkdale Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Jul
Ainsdale & Birkdale Gardens, Southport PR8 2AX
A group formed to showcase some of the beautiful gardens to visit around the Victorian seaside town of Southport...
Foraging & Folklore Walk
Thu 16 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...
PRESCOT PEOPLE'S CINEMA presents: WALLACE AND GROMIT SHORTS (1989)
Sat 18 Jul
St Paul's Church Prescot, Bryer Rd, Prescot L35 5DW
Prescot People's Cinema is screening at St. Paul's Church.
Last Saturday of the month.
2 — book to guarantee your spot, or pay on the...
PRESCOT PEOPLE'S CINEMA presents: I SWEAR (2025)
Sat 18 Jul
St Paul's Church Prescot, Bryer Rd, Prescot L35 5DW
Prescot People's Cinema is screening at St. Paul's Church.
Last Saturday of the month.
5 — book to guarantee your spot, or pay on the...
Allerton & Grassendale Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul
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...
39 Falcon Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul
39 Falcon Avenue, Liverpool L31 1FR
A small beautifully designed urban cottage garden. Started in 2025 and still under development this garden is a credit to the owner and demonstrates...
Maghull Station - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul
Maghull Station, Liverpool L31 3DE
Filled with colourful herbaceous plants, shrubs, rockery, hanging baskets, troughs and large planters tumbling with a wide variety of bedding plants...
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
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...
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.
...
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...
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.
...
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 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...
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...
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
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 Liverpool Rock Choir
Thu 1 Oct, Thu 8 Oct, Thu 22 Oct, Thu 19 Nov, Thu 26 Nov
Liverpool College Theatre, New Lodge, Queens Drive, Liverpool L18 8DD
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
Your friendly local Liverpool choir is run by choir leader Rebecca Broadbere...
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...
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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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!