10 Best Things to Do in Liverpool This Christmas
Christmas is back in Liverpool now more than ever in full effect, with so much to do in such little time it can be quite overwhelming after all the city is well known for its entertainment!
To get you in the festive spirit we have created a list of some amazing events that are and will be taking place over the next few weeks.
Ranging from: magical walks, skate rolling, going to the market, meeting Santa, watching quality theatre shows and a great deal more equals a recipe for the perfect mix to choose from for all ages in the city.
Invisible Wind Factory’s Skatemas
Skatemas at Invisible Wind Factory is a world away from being crammed into a bar with work colleagues wondering how has it come to this, saddened by a particularly harsh Secret Santa gift. And no awkward conversations by the photocopier the day after, either.
Or perhaps it’s the family who deserve a festive treat like nothing they have ever experienced – especially on four wheels. Or maybe it’s simply getting friends and loved ones together for a party which will have everyone beaming from ear to ear.
It’s time to get the skates on and join the action this December for the first Christmas at IWF Rollerdrome and explore the Skatemas packages available for anyone wanting to celebrate things a bit differently. Bookings are now open from 2 – 19 December.
Find out more at www.iwf-rollerdrome.com
Santa’s Stories At Duke Street Market
This year Duke Street food and drink market is hosting Santa’s Stories over the festive period. The venue has been transformed with Christmas decorations including beautifully made garlands and twinkling fairy lights for a magical experience.
On Saturday 4 and 11 December, Santa will be visiting the market for a special story time from 11.30am-12.30pm. For £15 per child, the children will gather around Santa to read a couple of stories before receiving a present and having their photograph taken with Santa himself.
Guests can stay after they’ve visited Santa and soak up the festive atmosphere and beautiful Christmas decorations with lunch from any of the six kitchens and enjoy a few mulled wines.
To book tickets visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/santas-stories-tickets
Royal Albert Dock Light Trail
Make your way to the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool and commence a journey on their magical light walk of the stunning Grade 1 listed buildings, the perfect family-friendly activity to brighten up winter nights in the run up to Christmas.
Download the map to your phone or print it off to be guided around the most magical parts of the dock, and see if you can spot Neptune, Triton, Bella and Bertie.
Not to mention the beautifully-lit Colonnades which has each of its 86 iconic columns wrapped in over 1 million twinkling lights! Once you’re home you can also download a colouring-in sheet with your favourite light installations from the walk.
Top tip…perfect your Light Walk with a festive hot drink from Rough Hand Made, Costa Coffee or the token red bus, the best way to keep hands warm!
Christmas Countdown
From stories & songs to dancing & drag, 12 festive pop up events counting Liverpool down to Christmas 2021. Keep an eye out on Church street, Williamson Square, Whitechapel, and Clayton Square at 6pm in the evenings this December for surprise celebrations for all the family.
Christmas Countdown is a Paperwork Theatre production in partnership with Open Culture. Supported by Liverpool BID Company, Culture Liverpool Without Walls Funding and Marks & Spencer.
Thursday 2 December – Thursday 23 December.
More details can be found at paperworktheatre.co.uk/christmas-countdown/
Breakfast with Santa at GPO
Father Christmas has planned in not one, not two but THREE visits to The GPO this Christmas season.
Tickets are £15 per child and include:
– Time spent with Father Christmas – take him a letter & tell him what you want for Christmas!
– A photo opportunity with Father Christmas
– A small gift and a children’s breakfast dish
– A £10 code for their app to be spent anywhere in The GPO – whatever takes your fancy!
Tickets are sold in half hour windows; children will be called up one by one in the time period booked for.
Ginificent Productions Presents A Christmas Carol
A true to the book stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol, audiences are invited to join Ginificent Productions at St George’s Hall for a truly magical performance of this inspirational tale.
Ginificent Productions return to St George’s Hall again this winter to bring this much loved classic to life. The very stage where Charles Dickens himself graced numerous times to recite his books.
Join them for an evening of festivities, with live music and a live performance by a very talented bunch of actors and musicians. Chapter by chapter, they journey through one of the greatest stories ever written.
Find out more and book tickets at www.stgeorgeshallliverpool.co.uk
Outdoor Trail – Harvey Slumfenburger’s Christmas Present
The Storybarn has partnered with Walker Books to bring families a brand new self-led outdoor story trail around Calderstones Park this Christmas from now until 23 December.
Father Christmas has one final, almost-forgotten, gift left to deliver – but the reindeers are sick in bed and Harvey Slumfenburger lives on the top of the Roly Poly Mountain, which is far, far away. How will Father Christmas deliver the gift? Perhaps by boat or helicopter, buggie or hot air balloon?
Follow the path marked on the map to complete the activities, and help Father Christmas delivery his very last present. Sessions cost £12.99 for a family, and each child in your group will receive a map to take part. As you reach the end of the trail, each family will receive a gift-wrapped copy of Harvery Slumfenburger’s Christmas Present to take home.
Find out more and book tickets here.
It’s A Wonderful Life At Liverpool Philharmonic
Festive favourite, It’s A Wonderful Life will be shown up on the big screen at the Philharmonic this Christmas Eve. Starring James Stewart as George Bailey – a desperate man offered salvation by an impish guardian angel. Beset with personal and professional problems, George finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve. His guardian angel shows him what his beloved hometown of Bedford Falls would be like without him.
Elfie Selfie at St Johns
St Johns Shopping Centre are taking part in the festive fun as their Elfie Selfie returns! Families are invited by the cheeky elves for fun and Christmas games.
You can meet the cheeky elves from in the run up to Christmas from 12-4pm on:
- Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December
- Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 December
- Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December
Elfie Selfie at St Johns is a Paperwork Theatre production in partnership with Open Culture. Supported by Liverpool BID Company and St Johns Shopping Centre.
All activities are free and suitable for children and adults alike.
Find out more at www.liverpoolbidcompany.com/christmas-2021/
Claire House Christmas Concert
Join Claire House for the Claire House Christmas Concert on Tuesday 14 December. Hosted by a special guest and featuring the Vale of Clwyd Singers performing alongside Allerton Brass and Bronze Carillon this is the perfect evening to start your Christmas festivities.
Buy your tickets from www.stgeorgeshallliverpool.co.uk/events/claire-house-christmas-concert/
Amna Akram
