Activities in Liverpool
All kinds of activities you can do in Liverpool from crazy golf, bowling, sightseeing tours and much more.
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13 Sporting Challenges To Sign Up For In 2017
It’s the start of a brand new year and time to gear yourself up for a fresh set of challenges for the year. We’ve compiled 13 challenges to sign up for this year to keep your health goals firmly on track. Spring City Spring 5k or 10k (Sefton Park) – The 2017 event takes place over the weekend of Sat 6th May (5k and Kids 1k) and Sun 7th May (10k). Sign up here. Swim…
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Family Friendly Activities Coming Up At FACT
FACT (Foundation For Art & Creative Technology) have got plenty of activities coming up, accompanying their current exhibition No Such Thing As Gravity, which looks into the areas of science where the absence of established facts leave room for new theories, alternative science, and conspiracy theories. Join FACT on Saturday 17th December for a No Such Thing As Gravity themed Do Something! Saturday, where you’ll have the chance to take part in the Ghost Hand Experiment,…
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Virtual Reality Experience In Liverpool
Virtual Reality is now a reality. It’s one of the biggest growing technologies of 2016 and is predicted to have a huge year in 2017, so you can imagine our excitement when we stumbled upon a virtual reality gaming centre right here in Liverpool. VR-Here brings virtual reality gaming to a studio based just outside of the city centre. Here they have the latest and arguably the best in VR equipment – the HTC Vive.…
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The Snowflake Trail Returns To Liverpool
From 1 December – 3 January, The Snowflake Trail returns to Liverpool city centre. Follow the story specially created for you to follow the trail to find sculptural snowflakes and see local landmarks transformed into a festive wonderland. The Snowflake Trail will see children and adults alike trekking across the city centre in search of each giant snowflakes to unlock the story and be in with a chance of winning some incredible prizes. All you need…
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FACT Exhibition; No Such Things As Gravity
What is the nature of scientific truth? FACT’s new exhibition No Such Thing As Gravity explores the limits of science where the absence of established facts may leave room for new theories, alternative science, and conspiracy theories. This exhibition shines a light on those areas of science that can cause unease and controversy because of the public’s fascination with alternative science, conspiracy theories and irrational beliefs. Curated by Rob La Frenais, the exhibition features work by Tania…
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Laces Out! Trainer Festival Returns To Camp and Furnace
Liverpool has an undisputed long and storied history with trainer culture. Therefore it is obvious that the city would play host to one of the most exciting trainer festivals in Europe, Laces Out!, which presents its autumn-winter edition on Saturday 19th November at Camp and Furnace in the Baltic Triangle. The one-day festival enjoyed unprecedented success for its spring edition in March, where highlights included an eclectic display and sale of new, rare and vintage…
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Winter Arts Market held at Liverpool Cathedral
Merseyside’s largest arts and crafts market, the Winter Arts Market will return for an eighth year on Saturday 3 December 2016. Staged this year in the breathtaking surroundings of Liverpool Cathedral the market will see this awe-inspiring space, one of the most beautiful in the city, transformed into a bustling independent shopping experience that’s the perfect place to pick up unique Christmas gifts. This year’s market will feature work from more than 200 of the…
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Book Clubs in Liverpool
With the dark nights rolling in, there’s nothing better than curling up on the couch with a good book. Book clubs are on the assent and we have found some of the best ones in the city. The Garden at FACT – Keep an eye on their Twitter feed for the latest information on books and meetings here. Metropolitan Cathedral – Enjoy book club here with wine and nibbles. More info can be found…
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Darkstar Laser Placed Under ‘Quarantine’ Part of Halloween Zombiefest
Darkstar Laser is daring the North West to venture into its spine-tingling arena as part of its eerie Halloween adventure. The award-winning venue located in St Helens, is set to host a duo of devilish events as the ultimate laser arena is placed under ‘Quarantine’ between Friday, October 28 – Monday, October 31. Suitable for both families and valiant visitors alike, the ‘Halloween Zombiefest’ will include themed games, unlimited laser tag, a live action horror arena…
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Liverpool Halloween Guide 2016
Whether you want mild jumps, terrifying scares or an altogether alternative Hallows Eve affair , here’s your guide to Halloween 2016. Halloween Events Farmageddon – It’s back for it’s tenth anniversary so expect the biggest scares yet. There’s also a new addition ‘The Foundry’ for an added element of surprise. It always sells out so get your tickets quick, from the link here. The Asylum; Newsham Park Halloween Party Hosted by Cocoon – Massive Dance Party…
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Top Ten Things To Do In Liverpool In October
Here’s our guide to the top ten things to do in Liverpool this October. Stranger Things Themed 80’s Night at the Merchant – An 80’s themed club night based on the hit Netflix show. Hurry tickets are close to selling out here. Liverpool Organic Brewery Tour – A chance to take a tour of the brewery with unlimited cask beer? Yes please! More info and tickets here. Liverpool Disco Festival – A brand new festival…
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Rebel Soul Presents; ‘Day of the Dead’ At Constellations
Head to Constellations on Saturday 22nd October for a fun-filled day of Halloween games, activities and workshops for all the family. This year’s theme will focus on Mexican folk tales and traditions, to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Ditch the witch costume and embrace the sugar skull. Arts & Crafts // Dress Up // Games // Music // Face Painting // Performance // Food & Drink ‘Day of the Dead’ – Halloween fun for all…
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7 Reasons Why You Need To Go To The Liverpool Food & Drink Festival
The Liverpool Food & Drink Festival is back for its 9th year and you don’t want to miss out on the biggest foodie event of the season. We’ve put together 7 reasons why you need to get yourself down to Sefton Park next weekend. The Spirit Theatre – pieced together by 5 delicious spirit brands, all offering a unique tale and taster of their tipple! You’ll recognise a number of well-known British and European brands like Snow Queen Vodka, Hayman’s Gin, Pinkster Gin, Bourbon Brothers…
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Darkstar Laser Helps Students Kick Start The New Autumn Term
Darkstar Laser is offering an experience with a difference for North West students this September as the new autumn term begins. Ideal for freshers through to final year students, the UK’s largest indoor laser tag venue is providing a selection of fun and purse-friendly offers at its award winning central St Helens location. With a range of tempting student discounts and a calendar filled with exciting events, the venue allows up to 40 players to…
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Bill Ryder-Jones Announced As Patron of Liverpool Mental Health Festival 2016
Founder of The Coral will appear in Liverpool to announce the winner of ‘Mental Health And Me’ competition on World Mental Health Day, 10th Oct. The festival events will include a comedy night, an art exhibition in several venues across the city, a film night at FACT, training and creative workshops for all ages. Plus – don’t miss a full day celebration on Saturday, 8th October at Williamson Square. Festival Co-ordinator, Claire Stevens (Development Manager, Liverpool Mental Health…
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Top 10 Things To Do In Liverpool In September
September has some brilliant events lined up. Here’s are run down of the top ten things to do. Liverpool Pirate Festival – The annual Liverpool Pirate Festival at the Albert Dock returns with two days of swashbuckling fun on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September. More info here. Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia – This year’s big names include Super Furry Animals, The Horrors, The Wythces, Eagulls, Silver Apples and The Stairs. With four stages of music…
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The Grass Is Greener At The Brink Thanks To New Allotment & Garden Space
The Brink is set to offer its visitors a breath of fresh air with the introduction of its new allotment and garden. Located on Parr Street, the revolutionary social initiative has become the first in the city to have been selected by Bluegreen Liverpool, which is a Big Lottery funded project that aims to encourage and maximise the use of green-space. In a bid to provide a unique arm to the recovery process, the venue’s courtyard…
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Liverpool Girl Geeks & FACT Partner With CoopDigital To Tackle Gender Diversity
Liverpool Girl Geeks and FACT to launch The Girl Geek Academy this September at leading media arts centre FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) on Wood Street in Liverpool. Girls aged 11 to 16 will get to grips with basic digital skills and web design as part of a free eight-week course led by Jayne Moore Media’s digital marketing specialist, Dolly Williams. Currently only 17% of the UK technology workforce is female – the…
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Square Pegs To Host All-Day Event For Families In Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle
To celebrate turning one, Square Pegs invite you to party with them at their spiritual home, Constellations. As it’s their birthday they’ve got a little something extra for mums and dads; we’re talking full bar, street food and global grooves from world-renowned DJs. The kids will be kept entertained with a whole host of creative workshops, from collaging to DJ-ing and body-grooving to storytelling; whatever their creative preference, the Pegs will provide a day to…
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Summer Garden Party To Take Over Stanley Park
Stanley Park and The Isla Gladstone will come alive for the August bank holiday weekend as Liverpool prepares for a Summer Garden Party that all the family can enjoy. The free event will see plenty of entertainment for all ages, including live music, workshops, performances, screenprinting, storytelling, facepainting and a wellbeing tent ran by Positivity Inc.CIC who will be offering taster sessions of yoga, meditation and mindfulness for children and grownups. Other highlights include: –…
