What's On and Things To Do Around Widnes

A fun morning out for all the family, Dash for Dad will consist of a 1K and 2K fun run for children and adults within the park to raise money for the local charity, Child Bereavement UK. To register, please visit childbereavementuk.

FREE ENTRY to this popular plant fair showcasing highly respected specialist nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, rare species and old heritage varieties. All the nurseries are happy to offer advice and tips on selecting the best plants for the time of year.

Beautiful 2½-acre Georgian Walled Garden, with fruit trees, herb garden, colour borders and rose walk. Home to the National Collection of Tree Quince (Cydonia Oblonga) and surrounded by historic pear orchard and wild flower meadow. Norton Priory is also home to medieval ruins and a brand new museum.

At the rear of the Grade ll listed C16 cottage (not open) are acre, organic and wildlife friendly garden featuring many aspects that support various forms of wildlife. Steps lead up to a large vegetable and herb garden, with further mixed planting in herbaceous borders. Wildlife pond and bog garden.

The view of a Night Watchman, is the culmination of a two-year project undertaken by artist Kevin Casey.

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.

Victorians loved bringing medieval history to life, from knights in shining armour to marvellous maidens. Join us for a half-term fit for a fairytale. Booking Not Needed.

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.

Join us as we recreate the celebrations of the marriage of Richard and Ada Watt - a true romance straight from the pages of a Victorian novel. Booking Not Needed.

Try out this great whole-body exercise in the beautiful surroundings of Speke Hall. No experience needed - our instructor can even supply equipment! Booking Advisable. Phone: 07845780986.

This evening lecture will be delivered by Dr. Matt Foley, Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Literature at Manchester Metropolitan University, as part of our partnership series. Your ticket includes a warming meal in the Home Farm restaurant.

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company, invite you to join them this summer for Shakespeare’s spellbinding masterpiece, The Tempest.

Four separate Antique emporiums each with numerous dealers. Lots to see Tea shop on site Camping and Caravaning Plenty of parking Search Lady Heyes Crafts and Antiques Centre

Four separate Antique emporiums each with numerous dealers. Lots to see Tea shop on site Camping and Caravaning Plenty of parking Search Lady Heyes Crafts and Antiques Centre

Back again, due to popular demand. Our Marquee is in the centre of Town opposite the entrance to Marks & Spencer. Very busy event with prime location. Car parking is 2 minutes walk away at a cost of £3.50 per day. (Correct at time of printing).

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world renowned solo artist) Gary Moore.

Join tutti frutti as they celebrate the joy of the beautiful game and ignite children’s imagination with visual and physical storytelling. Keepy Uppy is a play for the 2018 world cup year, for football fans, children and families.

Join tutti frutti as they celebrate the joy of the beautiful game and ignite children’s imagination with visual and physical storytelling. Keepy Uppy is a play for the 2018 world cup year, for football fans, children and families.

One third acre plantwoman’s suburban garden planted since 2011 within the framework of part of an established garden. It is planted to give some colour 12 months of the year and to require no watering even in dry spells. Peonies are a passion of the owner and are at their best in June.

An abundant garden containing many unusual plants, trees and a mini orchard. A waterfall, ponds and planting encourage wildlife. There are also vegetable and herb plots and many roses in various forms. The garden has been split into different areas, each with their own vista drawing one through the garden.

Dive into the fantasy fun of creating your own enchanted fairy doors locket. Work on your own design as we guide you through the basic construction techniques to build your door and frame, then design and create what lies beyond the doors. Is it a secret garden or a hidden message?

Arts and Crafts garden created early 1900s. Covering 6 acres, divided into different rooms encompassing parterres, clipped yew hedging, ornamental ponds and herbaceous borders. Banks of rhododendron and azaleas frame a far-reaching view of the Cheshire Plain.

Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival.. June 15th & 16th 2018 Gin Festival with over 80 Gins & now introducing Rum Enjoy an evening 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 Fabulous Queen Anne Suite at Croxteth Country Hall,...

A lovely country style, ¾ acre garden with backdrop of mature trees and shrubs. The planting is based around azaleas, rhododendrons, mixed shrub and herbaceous borders. There is a small vegetable garden, supported by a greenhouse and hens providing eggs for all the afternoon tea cakes!!

Trafford Hall is the home of the National Communities Resource Centre. The grounds and gardens are managed using organic methods with sustainability in mind. They cover roughly 14 acres and include woodland, lawns, meadow, Arts and Crafts style sunken garden.

Ellesmere Port Civic Hall plays host to Manford’s Comedy Club. This live comedy show features four brilliant comedians from around the UK, personally selected by Jason Manford. A great evening of original stand-up comedy with some top names from the UK touring circuit.

Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. So which event is for you? A 5k is great for all ages. Run, jog or walk the only thing that matters is that you’re part of it.

Spectacular fire-breathing stunts, thrill-seeking acrobats, death-defying motorbike riders, powerful hand-balancing, and much more awaits you at Circus Funtasia!

Join us on a walk to chase out the tide and investigate marine life around the Ionic Star shipwreck. All ages are welcome. Ticket 5. Booking online essential. Booking Essential. Phone: to leave a message 01704 878591. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Join us on the dunes at Lifeboat Road to look out for marine mammals. Bring binoculars and scopes if you have them, we will have a limited number to loan. All ages are welcome. Free event. Booking Essential. Phone: to leave a message 01704 878591. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dip into the fascinating story of Formby’s prehistoric footprints and search for traces on the foreshore with your younger friends and family. Ideal for 8 to 12 year olds. Booking online is essential. Booking Essential. Phone: on-line. Children of all ages welcome, accompanied by an adult.

Discover the fascinating story of Formby’s prehistoric footprints and search for traces on the foreshore with one of our archaeology experts. Booking Essential. Phone: to leave a message 01704 878591. Children aged 12 and over welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

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.

Explore the sands and shallows at low tide to identify the organisms that thrive in this richly diverse habitat. Thanks to Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Marine Officer who will bring her expertise to this partnership event. Ideal for over 18 to 80 year olds. Booking essential. Booking Essential.

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.

In this workshop, your child will explore pitch and rhythm, using songs and activities to help them develop their creativity. They will also explore percussion instruments and learn about instruments of the Orchestra. Suggested age: 3-5 years.

We’re excited to be running courses at Marbury Country Park, a beautiful new Cheshire venue on the edge of Budworth Mere. The mixture of open grassland, woodland and brooks makes this park perfect for foraging.

The Rutles. Artists performing: The Rutles.: Tickets avaiable.

Peaceful, pastel shades in early summer. Beautifully structured ¼ acre south facing garden carefully terraced and planted as it rises to the Bridgewater towpath. Hazel arch opens to clay paved courtyard with peach trees.

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.

This walking tour explores the distinctive architecture of the buildings in and around Rodney Street. Explore this stunning part of Liverpool with one of our experienced volunteers. Booking Essential. Phone: 0151 709 6261.

This tour will focus on Margaret’s life before working at the Photographic Studio and the early years of her marriage to Edward. Discover more about this fascinating woman who had a skill for business which drove the studio to success. Booking Essential. Phone: 0151 709 6261.

2-acre garden in attractive and secretive rural setting in secluded part of Arley Estate, with ancient yew hedges, herbaceous and mixed borders, shrub roses, climbers, leading to woodland garden and unfenced pond with gunnera and water plants.

Birchwood’s annual showpiece offers something for everyone – talented performers, exciting displays, free kids activities, hands-on nature and history exhibitions, as well as the ever popular funfair.

Traders buying and selling collectable vinyl,cds,dvds,etc.

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’

Kelsall Gardening Club Plant Sale. Lots of plants all locally grown for you to buy! Come early for the best plants.

Conductor Edward Peak and Orchestra dell’Arte continue their journey through the world of music with their next concert in their fourth series as Orchestra-in-Residence at the magnificent St George’s Hall in Liverpool. Liverpool has been awarded the honour UNESCO Creative City of Music.

The UK’s favourite singing show, The X Factor, is back and on the lookout for the next big breakout music stars with the audition team back on the road, scouring the country for talented singers to take part in series 15 of the hit music show.

No need to book. No traders - No plants - No food - No new goods (weather permitting). Gates open at 7am -2pm SUNDAY 29th April, 27th May, 24th June, 29th July, 26th August, 30th September, 28th October