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Beatles’ Childhood Homes Tour - Speke Hall Pickup - Beatles Week August 2019
Combined visits by minibus tour only to Mendips, the childhood home of John Lennon and 20 Forthlin Road, the former home of the McCartney family. Tours last approx. 2 hrs 30 mins including transfer time. Tour departing from Speke Hall reception, L24 1XD at 3pm.
Beatles Childhood Homes
Today to Tue 27 Aug
Drama Weeks
Run by our experienced youth theatre directors, children will be introduced to a theme for the week and build on it using lots of imagination, storytelling, improvisation and drama skills. The fun-filled week culminates in a performance - completely of their own creation - in our studio space on Friday afternoon.
Liverpool & Merseyside Theatre Trust Ltd 13 Hope Street Liverpool
Mon 29 Jul, Mon 5 Aug, Mon 12 Aug, Mon 19 Aug
Beatles’ Childhood Homes Tour - Jury’s Inn Pickup - Beatles Week August 2019
Combined visits by minibus tour only to Mendips, the childhood home of John Lennon and 20 Forthlin Road, the former home of the McCartney family. 4 tours per day
Tours departing from Jurys Inn hotel, Liverpool waterfront, L3 4FN at 10am, 11am and 2.10pm.
Tours last approx. 2 hrs 30 mins including transfer time.
Beatles Childhood Homes
Today to Tue 27 Aug
Speke Hall - Summer of Sport at Speke Hall
Join us every week of the summer holidays for a summer of fun and games and enjoy the great outdoors with a fun-filled calendar of sporty activities. The grounds of Speke Hall will host a wide variety of outdoor activities this summer.
Speke Hall, The Walk
Today, Tue 27 Aug, Thu 29 Aug
Beatles Childhood Homes
Combined visits by minibus tour only to Mendips, the childhood home of John Lennon and 20 Forthlin Road, the former home of the McCartney family. Tours last approx. 2 hrs 30 mins including transfer time. Tour departing from Speke Hall reception, L24 1XD at 3pm.
Beatles Childhood Homes
Today to Sat 31 Aug
Beatles Childhood Homes - Beatles’ Childhood Homes Tour from Jurys Inn
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Beatles Childhood Homes
Today to Sun 15 Sep, Tue 17 Sep to Sat 5 Oct
Mr Hardman’s Photographic Studio - Developing History
In 2015, a chance discovery in the Hardmans cluttered darkroom unearthed a box containing 23 undeveloped rolls of film. This year, visit the Hardmans’ House and discover these never-before-seen photographs for yourself.
Mr Hardman’s Photographic Studio, 59 Rodney Street, Liverpool,
Today to Sat 24 Aug, Wed 28 Aug to Sat 31 Aug, Wed 4 Sep to Sat 7 Sep, Wed 11 Sep to Sat 14 Sep, Wed 18 Sep to Sat 21 Sep, Wed 25 Sep to Sat 28 Sep, Wed 2 Oct to Sat 5 Oct
Speke Hall - Tension, Turmoil and Traitors: The Story of Tudor Speke
Not every rebellion begins with a battle cry... Discover the turmoil of Elizabethan England and the life or death secrets that were kept within the walls of Speke Hall in a fascinating new indoor exhibition.
Speke Hall, The Walk
Today to Sun 25 Aug, Wed 28 Aug to Sun 1 Sep, Wed 4 Sep to Sun 8 Sep, Wed 11 Sep to Sun 15 Sep, Wed 18 Sep to Sun 22 Sep, Wed 25 Sep to Sun 29 Sep, Wed 2 Oct to Sat 5 Oct
Jazz in Liverpool - Speakeasy Bootleg Band Quartet at Petit Cafe Du Co
Jazz in Liverpool - Speakeasy Bootleg Band Quartet at Petit Cafe Du Coin. Dinner Swing and Cafe Jazz - Fill Yer Boots! Thurs 22nd Aug 2019 www.speakeasybootlegband.com
Petit Cafe Du Coin, 60 Berry Street. Liverpool
Today
Beatles Childhood Homes - Beatles’ Childhood Homes Tour from Speke Hall
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Beatles Childhood Homes
Today to Sun 15 Sep, Tue 17 Sep to Sat 5 Oct
Mr Hardman’s Photographic Studio - Then & Now Tour
This exciting walking tour begins with a look at some of Hardman’s photographs in the Exhibition Room at his home and studio in Rodney St, followed by a visit to buildings photographed by Hardman to learn about their architecture and history. Booking Essential. Phone: 0151 709 6261.
Mr Hardman’s Photographic Studio, 59 Rodney Street, Liverpool,
Fri 23 Aug, Fri 13 Sep, Fri 27 Sep
Mister Magnolia
A new family musical adaptation of the wonderful Quentin Blake story.
Mister Magnolia has many things, such as an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot, some very fat owls learning to hoot, a big purple dinosaur who’s a magnificent brute, two sisters who play the flute, and even a swimming pool.
Port Sunlight Village in The Dell)
PORT SUNLIGHT MUSEUM & GARDEN VILLAGE
23 KING GEORGE’S DRIVE
PORT SUNLIGHT
WIRRAL
Fri 23 Aug 19
Formby - Treasures and Castles
Explore the shore, from shells to shark eggs, with a beach hunt along the sandy Sefton Coast. Collect amazing treasures washed up and decorate your own sand castle... Booking Essential. Phone: to leave a message 01704 878591. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Formby
Fri 23 Aug 19
Mamma Mia
MAMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!! TRIBUTE!
A Celebration of Sing a long Songs! Scenes! Fab Dance Routines!
Amazing, high energy cabaret at the Royal Clifton Hotel
Experience this ‘Live Theatrical’, Super Trooper Production.
The Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa, Promenade, Southport
Sat 24 Aug 19
Harvey’s Army Midsummer Pawty @ The Dog Barn
With stalls and charity stands, secure off lead space for the dogs, bar and food, Fun Dog Show, music and much more, why not join us for our Bank Holiday Pawty for all the family. Entrance is free...lots for everyone to do.
The Dog Barn, Catchdale Moss Lane, St Helens
Sat 24 Aug 19
craft and gift fair
with over 20 stalls of craft art and jewellery stalls
lytham,assembly rooms
Sat 24 Aug to Tue 27 Aug
Speke Hall - Trust10 Run
A free monthly way-marked 10K run around Speke Hall estate. A chance to enjoy peaceful routes, great views and have a great training opportunity. If 5k is more your distance, feel free to run one loop of the course.
There is no run in Feb 2019. Join us for Trust10 which is held on fourth Sunday of each month.
Speke Hall, The Walk
Sun 25 Aug, Sun 22 Sep, Sun 20 Oct
Croxteth Park Walled Garden - Open Garden for NGS
The two acre Victorian Walled Garden at Croxteth Hall was built around 1850. It produced a year round supply of fresh fruit, vegetable and cut flowers for the Hall until the last Earl died in 1972.
Croxteth Park Walled Garden, Liverpool
Sun 25 Aug 19
Speke Hall - Archery Taster Sessions
Ready... aim... fire... with archery at Speke Hall! Fancy yourself as the next Robin Hood' Take part in archery taster sessions on selected dates between May and August. Challenge the whole family to see who’s the best, while learning a brand new skill.
There is a small charge of 1 per go for 6 arrows.
Speke Hall, The Walk
Sun 25 Aug 19
Alice in Wonderland
Join Alice on her magical and imaginative adventure through Wonderland. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s beloved “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Dodo and March Hare and are brought ’OFF THE PAGE’. ’ONTO THE STAGE’ by Say Two Professional Productions Ltd.
The Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa, Promenade, Southport
Mon 26 Aug 19
The Comedy of Errors
Open-Air Shakespeare production, bring along a picnic and enjoy this classic comedy in a beautiful setting.
Folksy Theatre present Shakespeare’s classic tale of mistaken identities. After being separated from their twins in a shipwreck, Antipholus and his servant Dromio go to Ephesus to find them.
Port Sunlight Village in The Dell)
PORT SUNLIGHT MUSEUM & GARDEN VILLAGE
23 KING GEORGE’S DRIVE
PORT SUNLIGHT
WIRRAL
Thu 29 Aug 19
Down Our Street by Brian McCann
Wirral writer Brian McCann’s Down Our Street is the musical play celebrating the life and times of Cammell Laird, from the industrial revolution to the present day.
Floral Pavilion
Marine Promenade
New Brighton
Thu 29 Aug 19 to Sun 1 Sep
Absolutely Fabulous Pink Gin tasting at the Liver Building
Absolutely Fabulous Pink Gin tasting at the Fabulous Liver Building.
Join us at the Fabulous Venue at the Iconic Liver Building for an evening of Pink gin tasting.
Royal Liver Building, Pier Head, liverpool
Thu 29 Aug 19
WORKSHOP | The Found Text: Writing for Devised Theatre
What is the role of the writer in a devising process? And what may be an analogue to the performers’ physical process of intuition and spontaneity?
The France-Hayhurst, Liverpool Waterfront
Sat 31 Aug 19
Summer Fair and Heritage Open Day
A summer fair with Heritage Open Day featuring local history displays with archival photographs and documents on view to the public plus stalls with an array of antiques, crafts and collectables for sale. Wheelchair access throughout, disabled toilets, café, on-site free parking.
Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, Merseyside.
Sat 31 Aug 19