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Heritage Trail at Liverpool ONE

The Heritage Trail invites visitors on a journey to explore more than 300 years of Liverpool’s history. Discovering the events, places and people that shaped Liverpool.

W: www.liverpool-one.com

Return of the Gods

Discover the stories of the original influencers, the Olympian gods, and a world where they were a part of everyday life. Enter their mythical world and explore the lives, loves and legacies of the Ancient Greek and Roman gods, in the epic exhibition Return of the Gods at World Museum, Liverpool. Book online, members and under 17 years olds go free.

W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Nature Trail

Liverpool ONE’s Nature Trail is the perfect excuse to get outdoors and tour Chavasse Park’s vast array of resident plants and wildlife. The trail is guided by a free map available online or at the Information Centre on Wall Street. The Nature Trail allows young visitors to discover the park’s natural environment, while simultaneously learning about conservation.

W: www.liverpool-one.com

Tracs Shop and Hire

Tracs (UK) Ltd is based in the heart of Delamere Forest and offers individuals of all ages and ability the opportunity to experience cycling through the scenic forest either on wide open family friendly forest roads or for the more skilled there are miles of uninterrupted single tracks to discover.

W: www.delamerebikes.co.uk

PING!

Liverpool ONE’s PING! Tennis tables are a fun open-air opportunity to get competitive! The tables, are free to use, the perfect excuse to get the whole family out for some fresh air and battle it out.

W: www.liverpool-one.com

Have a Hoot at BeWilderwood

Have a hoot at BeWILDerwood Cheshire this half term and enjoy their sparkly new event Such a Hoot, running until 30th June, including during half term. Meet new characters, see a brand-new story at the Storytelling Stage, get your faces painted and get crafty in the Big Hat - all included in your ticket! 10am-5pm.

W: www.bewilderwood.co.uk

May

Sunday 21st

Pony Riding

Pony riding in Croxteth Country Park.

W: www.croxteth-hall.co.uk

Wednesday 24th

Gandeys Glitterati Circus

Gandeys Circus Returns with a spectacular new show ‘Glitterati’ in a non-stop choreographed theatrical production. At Aintree Racecourse until 5th June. Offers on tickets are available online now!

W: www.gandeyscircus.com

Saturday 27th

Tote Roman Day

A spectacular day of racing at Chester Races, alongside the racing the Open Course is turned into a Roman-themed hotspot for families and groups. Filled with free activities for attendees to take part in, this is a race day which appeals to everyone.

W: www.chester-races.com

Make at Tate Liverpool: Family Workshop

Drop into this free workshop for families over the school holidays. You’ll be encouraged to create your own artworks inspired by the art in the free displays. Free Explore and Draw sketchbooks are also available every day. Running until 4th June, 11am-3pm. Tate Liverpool.

W: www.tate.org.uk

Construction Club

Young inventors, creators and builders are invited to drop in and play with the massive supply of LEGO. The Atkinson.

W: www.theatkinson.co.uk

Sheep Shearing at the Farm

Local sheep shearer David Norcott will be shearing some of the flock on a daily basis, don’t miss this opportunity to see them shed their woolly coats. Also on 28th May. Tatton Park, Knutsford.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Monday 29th

New Rides, New Area!

Visit Gulliver’s World this half term to experience their new rides, now open! Gulliver’s World, Warrington.

W: www.gulliersworldresort.co.uk

Wednesday 31st

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Activity Morning

A fun morning of party games, crafts and storytelling in the gardens inspired by the much-loved story of Tiger Who Came to Tea. Tatton Park, Knutsford.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Story Time - Polar the Bear

Listen to the adventures of Polar the Titanic bear with the storyteller. Maritime Museum.

W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

June

Thursday 1st

Musical Theatre Workshop

Explore and learn scenes from smash hit musicals with singing, dancing and acting in this uplifting, fun and highly creative workshop. Ages 8+. Crewe Lyceum.

W: www.crewelyceum.co.uk

Friday 2nd

Southport Food and Drink Festival

This annual event returns to Victoria Park on 2nd-4th June.

W: www.visitsouthport.com

Street Dance and Rap Workshop

Tuesday 30th

Flower Fairies

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Flower Fairies from Cicely Mary Barker’s well-loved, natureinspired storybooks, at the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight. The new exhibition features more than 40 original illustrations and celebrates 100 years of the Fairies. Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm and Mondays during local, school holidays until 5th November. Book online. Tickets are free with a suggested donation of £3 to £5.

W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Art Week

Be inspired by the emerging artists’ work on display in the Museum and create your own artwork to take home! 10.30am-12.30pm. Grosvenor Museum, Chester. Running until 1st June.

W: www.events.westcheshire museums.co.uk

Join artist in residence Dope Male Performance Company (DMPC) and learn different styles of street dance and how to write and perform your own raps. Ages 8+. Crewe Lyceum.

W: www.crewelyceum.co.uk

Saturday 3rd

Car Show

Celebrate the golden age of motoring at The Classic and Performance Car Spectacular, one of the UK’S most loved classic car shows. Also on 4th June. Tatton Park, Knutsford.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Saturday 10th

We’ll Meet Again

1940’s Vintage and Victory Weekend at the Farm. Step back in time and celebrate all that was great from the 1940s & 50s! Also on 11th June. Tatton Park, Knutsford.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Wirral Farmer’s Market

Runs on the 2nd Saturday of every month. 9am-1pm in New Ferry.

W: www.wirralfarmersmarket.org.uk

Saturday 17th

DogFest Cheshire

Treat your dog at DogFest, the nation’s favourite dog friendly festival. Also on 18th June. Tatton Park, Knutsford.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Flower Fairies Family Art Club

Make a hanging chime to attract mythical creatures to the garden. These will be made from recycled materials and have a strong emphasis on colour and sound to attract fairies. These can be hung in the garden or by the window. 11am-12.30pm. Lady Lever Art Gallery. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Father’s Day Weekend

Celebrate Father’s Day at Gulliver’s World. Adult tickets are 50% off throughout Father’s Day Weekend! This special offer is available at all Gulliver’s Theme Parks on both the Saturday and the Sunday.

W: www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk

Car Championship

Oulton Park’s traditional Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship summer party is back in June for three headline races on the Island circuit. An annual calendar highlight with thousands of fans camping out across the weekend.

W: www.oultonpark.co.uk

Thursday 22nd

Belvedere Academy Open Evening

Discover what makes Belvedere special at this open evening from 4-6.30pm. There will be three talks given by Mrs Taylor, Principal explaining how Belvedere plans to support students in their transition to secondary school, together with tours from current pupils.

W: www.belvedereacademy.net

Saturday 24th

Pretty Muddy Kids

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is a brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. Take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for life-saving research. Free for adults, £12 for children (children must be at least 1.2 metres tall). Tatton Park, Knutsford.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip … or promise!

Thursday 29th

St Julie’s Catholic High School

St Julie’s Catholic High school is a popular and vibrant learning community where academic excellence is standard and traditional values shape the delivery of a curriculum that is innovative and exciting. You can meet the staff and students at the open event on Thursday 29th June from 4-6pm.

W: www.stjulies.org.uk

July

Saturday 1st Supercar Pageant

Oulton Park circuit will be packed with the finest cars you can imagine, with Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Bentleys, Porsches and more filling the infield of the historic circuit. W: www.oultonpark.co.uk

The Classic American’s Stars and Stripes Car Show

Celebrating all things American from across the decades, the Classic American Stars & Stripes Car Show is the biggest and best of its kind in the UK. Family entertainment including live music and a children’s funfair, as well as specialist traders, parts suppliers and jumble stands. Tatton Park, Knutsford. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Friday 7th

Foodies Festival

Foodies Festival returns with celebrity chefs and headliners Sophie EllisBextor and Scouting for Girls. Running 7th-9th July. Tatton Park, Knutsford. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Discover What Makes Belvedere Special At An Open Evening

Belvedere Academy is holding their Open Evening on Thursday 22nd June from 4-6.30pm. There will be three talks given by Mrs Taylor, Principal, explaining how Belvedere plans to support students in their transition to secondary school. You will hear from pupils who will give their first-hand experience. Tours are available and will show the new Year 7 base, Forget Me Not building. They look forward to seeing you and hope that the evening gives you a taste of what makes Belvedere special.

W: www.belvedereacademy.net

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND PUPIL DEVELOPMENT IS RECOGNISED AT ST JULIE ’S

St Julie’s Catholic High School is a popular and vibrant learning community where academic excellence is standard and traditional values shape the delivery of a curriculum that is innovative and exciting. In recent years students have left St Julie’s Sixth Form to go to universities in places such as Liverpool, Manchester, Oxford, Cambridge and the Royal Academy for Dramatic Art. Their last Ofsted inspection judged the school to be good, with outstanding leadership and management and pupil welfare and development. To find out more about a place for your daughter, please visit their website or go and meet staff and students at their open event on Thursday 29th June from 4-6pm.

W: www.stjulies.org.uk

Ljmu Offers Qualifications Designed For Future Teachers Wishing To Enter The Profession

Liverpool John Moores University’s Learning Development and Support degree provides professionals, such as teaching assistants, nursery staff and mentors who work in an educational setting, an opportunity to study for a part-time qualification while working. This course can be studied flexibly, with teaching sessions on Saturdays enabling you to work and study to a timetable that suits you. Graduate, Dawn commented: “The course opened my eyes to a variety of educational topics relevant to my job role, providing me with the knowledge and skills required to do it more effectively. I now feel equipped and empowered to explore a career which involves supporting ‘vulnerable’ children.” Find out more by visiting the LJMU website and book yourself on to an open day in Liverpool.

W: www.ljmu.ac.uk

LIVERPOOL COLLEGE - ADMISSIONS FOR RECEPTION & YEAR 7 FOR 2024

Liverpool College is keen to give you timely and accurate information about themselves and their admissions process. Their school is the most oversubscribed school in the region and it is important to them that you have all the information you need to make an informed decision about applying to their school. The school seeks to develop the whole person through an exceptionally broad programme of academic and life learning and a visit to one of their Open Events will give you a good flavour of what they are about. Please also look at the admissions page of their website where you will find Admissions Information Booklets and details of the Open Events.

W: www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk

The Atkinson

Southport

01704 533333

Wednesday 24th May

An Evening Of Magic With Richard Jones

Richard Jones rose to fame as the only magician to ever win Britain’s Got Talent and has since won the prestigious Gold Star accolade within the Inner Magic Circle, the highest honour in The Magic Circle. Known as ‘The Military Illusionist’ he represents the very best in Cutting edge magic, mind-reading and psychological illusion.

Wednesday 31st May POP

Princesses

A musical spectacular starring four fabulous fairy tale princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix.

Friday 2nd-Saturday 3rd June

Goldilocks And The Three Bears

This hilarious and spectacular pantomime-style show will include some of the best seasoned performers alongside top circus and speciality acts. Expect high energy choreography, loveable characters, colourful set and costumes.

The Brindley Arts

www.thebrindley.org.uk

Tuesday 30th May

The Little Mix Show

A highly energetic show, suitable for kids, tweens, teens, and adults alike, with lots of added extras including dance competitions, free giveaways and a meet & greet with the girls after the show.

Saturday 10th-Sunday 11th June

Matilda The Musical Jr

Roald Dahl’s gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination. This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.

Wednesday 21st-Saturday 24th June

The Wind In The Willows

The unforgettable characters from Grahame’s classic novel spring to life in this musical adaptation. Mole, a curious creature who leaves his underground life for one of adventure meets Water Rat who agrees to show him the world. More than a show about animals, it is about the surpassing value of friendship.

Monday 3rd July

North Liverpool

DANCE ACADEMY

Cathi Conroy-Jones productions are proud to present a dance event charity. Go along and support these amazing children raising funds for the Brain Tumour Charity.

Crewe Lyceum

www.crewelyceum.co.uk

Wednesday 17th-Saturday 20th May

The Little Mermaid

Based upon one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is an incredibly beautiful love story for audience members of all ages.

Thursday 1st June

Ministry Of Science Live

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!

Epstein Theatre

www.epsteintheatre.co.uk

Saturday 24th June

Pop Princesses

Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor, and internet sensation, JoJo Siwa, plus songs from all your favourite films and musicals.

Liverpool Arena

www.mandsbankarena.com

Monday 29th May

CIRQUE - THE GREATEST SHOW

The award-winning, smashhit circus musical that is fun for all the family.

Tuesday 30th May

STRICTLY COME DANCING: THE PROFESSIONALS

This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of TV’s hugely popular professional dancers, performed within the wonderful world of the BBC show, with its stunning costumes and sparkling sets.

Friday 2nd June

DISNEY 100 - THE CONCERT

Featuring legendary film scenes on giant screen, whilst the magical musical moments are brought to life by the Hollywood Sound Orchestra along with star soloists, for a multimedia experience.

Liverpool Empire

www.atgtickets.com

Monday 5th-Saturday 10th June

Annie

The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, returns to Liverpool for one week only.

We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!

Saturday 24th June

SING-A-LONG-AENCANTO

From the producers of Sing-aLong-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a Frozen, the brand new smash hit film musical of 2021 about the Family Madrigal with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing.

Liverpool Everyman And Playhouse

www.everymanplayhouse.com

Tuesday 30th May-Saturday 3rd June ZOG

The smash-hit stage adaptation from Freckle Productions is back in Liverpool. With lively songs from Joe Stilgoe and directed by Emma Kilbey, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog is a magical production for all ages.

Tuesday 4th-Saturday 22nd July

LEWIS CARROLL’S ALICE IN WONDERLAND

A funked-up remix of Lewis Carroll’s classic, where musical streams and digital dreams collide in a riotous adventure for all the family!

The Lowry

www.thelowry.com

Sunday 28th May

Dinosaurs And All That Rubbish

An imaginative adaptation of Michael Foreman’s environmental tale with dancing dinosaurs, fuelled by rock’n’roll. This riotous hour, packed with signature Roustabout silliness, will have you tapping your toes from start to finish. Ages 3+.

Wednesday 31st May-Friday 2nd June

You Choose

Using the picture book as inspiration and through a series of games and challenges each show will be unique with different characters, locations, costumes and much more every time!

Saturday 3rd-Monday 5th June

The Snail And The Whale

Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book.

Manchester Home

www.homemcr.org

Thursday 1st-Saturday 3rd June

Starchitects

Five children dream of reaching the moon from their bedroom… join the ‘Starchitects’ as they plan their daring mission. Will they succeed? And if they do, what will they find there? Ages 3-12.

Saturday 3rd June

THE HERO NEXT DOOR

Ground-breaking new production created especially for 7-10 year olds celebrating difference, friendship and working together to do the right thing.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

0151 709 3789 www.liverpoolphil.com

Sunday 18th June

PETER AND THE WOLF

Join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Gaspard and his furry chums in a warm-hearted adventure. With captivating storytelling and live on-stage painting. 2.30pm.

ST HELEN’S THEATRE

ROYAL www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com

Saturday 17th June

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE

Contact the venue for details.