Activities in Liverpool
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Things to do in Liverpool
A Lovely Poetry Festival Coming To The Everyman Theatre This Summer
This summer, A Lovely Word in association with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse bring a brand new poetry festival to the city for everyone. A Lovely Poetry Festival features some of the UK’s top talent, from Liverpool and around the country. At the Everyman Theatre from 1 – 9 July, it will celebrate writing, different voices and showcase the wonderful creative community of Liverpool. Liverpool is a poetry city. A Lovely Poetry Festival celebrates this, uniting,…
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Open Water Swimming At Princes Dock This Summer With Her Spirit App
There’s no better way to enjoy the Great British Summer (come rain or shine!) than with a dip in the open water while taking in the awe inspiring beauty of a setting sun. And with female participation in outdoor swimming increasing from 65% to 73.5% in 12 months*, women are really embracing it. And this summer you can try open water swimming at Princes Dock. Her Spirit, a free to download community fitness app, that offers its community of 25,000 women…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Spring Art Classes From dot-art
dot-art announce their Spring Programme of Creative Courses. Discover your inner artist, try something new and develop your skills across a range of fantastic venues: The Bluecoat, The Reader, FACT, Baltic Creative, Liverpool Arts Bar and the dot-art Darkroom. At The Bluecoat, dot-art will be delivering popular 3 week courses in Portrait Drawing and Abstract Painting as well as 1 day courses in Drawing for Everyone, Introduction to Kintsugi (which sold out in record time last term!) and two new single day…
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Activities in Liverpool
Discover Smithdown Social: A Hub of Compassion and Creativity In Supporting The Arts
Smithdown Social Club, now Smithdown Social Arts Hub, has an impressive creative arts project developing on Smithdown Road in support of local artists – and it is growing quickly. Smithdown Social Club closed in March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, and they took the opportunity to introduce a new initiative for the Club. Having previously been a largely music industry ‘collective’ of bands, solo artists and all the supporting roles that make a performer survive and prosper, they pivoted to a…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Half Term Family Fun At The Royal Albert Dock This February
With Half Term in full swing, here’s some ideas of how to spend the time with some family-friendly activities at the Royal Albert Dock. Escape Hunt For children aged eight years and older, visit another world with some help from Escape Hunt. With five different immersive games on offer, families can chose from defeating ancient Japan’s evil warlord in The Fourth Samurai, or escape from a sinking ship with riches aplenty in Blackbeard’s Treasure. The…
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Activities in Liverpool
Forest Bathing In Liverpool with Journeys In Nature
Recently we were invited to try Forest Bathing in Liverpool with Journeys In Nature. Here we’ll tell you more about Forest Bathing and our experience of this traditional Japanese practice that is gaining in popularity in the UK. What is forest bathing? Claire Deeney, is the face behind Journeys In Nature. As a certified forest bathing guide through the Forest Therapy Hub, she expertly leads groups on Forest Bathing journeys in Liverpool. Below is her…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Step into ’22 at Royal Albert Dock
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has launched its new campaign, Step into ’22, inviting visitors to embark on a variety of feel-good things to do at the dock. From fitness trails around the waterfront with free dog treats for four-legged friends, to healthy menus from the bars and restaurants, and even an unmissable Valentine’s competition, the dock has everything needed to start the new year on a high. Visitors looking to increase their step count can…
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Activities in Liverpool
Celebrate Chinese New Year 2022 in Liverpool
Chinese New Year events in Liverpool are always extravagant, exciting and unique, and the Year of the Tiger celebrations promises the same. Liverpool’s Chinatown boasts the largest Chinese Ceremonial Archway in Europe, and is the entrance to many of the wonderful celebrations. On Sunday 6 February, the main events will take place and Chinese lanterns will decorate Chinatown, with buildings lit up red. Returning this year after 2021’s virtual event, the in-person spectacular will celebrate…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
The Best Escape Rooms In Liverpool
Escape Rooms are a great way of gathering your mates or family and working as a team to solve puzzles and challenges against the clock! If you’re looking for something a bit different to do at the weekend or during the school holidays have a look at the best Escape Rooms in Liverpool below. Game Over Escape Rooms With venues across the world Game Over know a thing or two about escape rooms. They’ve managed…
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Bar Hütte Is Officially Open At Liverpool ONE
Festive favourite Bar Hütte is now officially open at Liverpool ONE. Expect karaoke hüttes, new cocktails and an après ski atmosphere you won’t be able to get enough of. Bar Hütte’s alpine winter wonderland opened on 12 November right under the giant Liverpool ONE Christmas tree, and welcomes you for Christmas crackin’ celebrations, complete with cosy furnishings, twinkling lights, live music sessions, drinks flowing and the chance to sing your heart out in your own private hütte.…
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Liverpool’s Brightest Light Trail Returns To Royal Albert Dock
This Christmas, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool will be illuminated with the return of the much loved Light Trail around its historic colonnades from Friday 12th November and shining a spotlight on Liverpool’s Brightest independents with their festive menus, unique gifts and the dock’s world-class attractions. Visitors can download the Light Trail map from the albertdock.com/christmas along with a specially curated Royal Albert Dock Christmas Spotify playlist, and embark on a magical waterfront walk with a hot…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
LEGO City Stunt Show Tour Comes To Liverpool This Weekend
The LEGO® City Stunt Show Tour is an out of store experiential activation to support the launch of LEGO City’s new range of LEGO CITY Stuntz sets. The stunt show will take place in Liverpool City Centre on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 November. The must-visit LEGO® City Stunt Show Tour is a free family event that will unleash the creativity in all ages with a range of interactive experiences. Attendees will be able to do a number of…
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Halloween In Liverpool 2021 Events Guide
We take a look at the scarily good events happening this Halloween in Liverpool. Katumba Halloween Carnival Every October, Liverpool drumming and movement troupe, Katumba holds events across L8 and L1 that culminate with the Katumba Halloween Carnival in Liverpool City Centre. The Katumba Halloween Carnival will feature pop up performances and big, bold, visual shows. Taking place on Sunday, 31 October, between 5pm and 9pm there’ll be drums, fire, lights, dance, theatre and more. It’s part…
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River of Light Trail 22 Oct – 7 Nov Details & Route
The River of Light Trails returns to Liverpool today. The outdoor illuminated art gallery along Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront, will see 12 new installations in place in a celebration of light, art and music as we celebrate the colour and noise we have all missed. Download the River of Light Trail map here. This season’s installations combine the love of music in Liverpool with the incredible art and cultural scene in the city. Bring the family,…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Family Fun Coming to The Royal Albert Dock This Half Term
There’s plenty happening down at The Royal Albert Dock this half term. Find out what family-filled activities are happening when and where. Free Circus Skills sessions Youngsters aged 6 to 14 can pick up some fun circus skills like plate spinning, juggling, ribbon dancing, and the thrilling aerial hoop and trapeze, with free instruction from the experts in the Grand Hall next to Peaberry Coffee House & Kitchen, as part of the dock’s Feed Your…
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Fun Things to do in Liverpool
Royal Albert Dock Launches Feed Your Mind Campaign With Free Kids Circus Skills At Half Term
This Autumn, visitors to Royal Albert Dock Liverpool can embark on a journey of new experiences, learn new skills and taste new flavours with a series of events taking place from 1 October – 7 November, each designed to Feed Your Mind. Become a master of gin, learn how to salsa like a star, or even try your hand at circus skills, it’s all here on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront. The diverse collection of bars, restaurants…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Crosby Camera Club To Mix In-Person And Online Meetings For New Season
Crosby Camera Club will begin to hold in-person meetings once again from September as its new season starts this week. During the past year the club has been meeting online only, so the committee is pleased to be able to introduce in-person meetings once a month, alongside its regular online meetings. The club will hold its first in-person meeting in over a year this Thursday, September 9, at a new venue – the ground floor…
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Liverpool Nightlife
How Liverpool is well-known for its thriving nightlife
Liverpool has a diverse and thriving nightlife, from trendy bars to glamorous nightclubs, there are a huge range of options for those seeking a night out on the town. While drinking destinations are a big part of the city’s evening offering, there are many other types of entertainment venues for visitors to enjoy, just some options include casinos, arcades and mini-golf and escape rooms. Here are some of the top rated attractions for groups to…
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Activities in Liverpool
Tate Liverpool Reopens Family Space To Inspire Creative Young Visitors
This summer, Tate Liverpool reopens its family space with a programme packed full of free, creative, hands-on activities for children of all ages to look, make and play the school holidays away. At the free drop-in Creation Stations, kids are invited to take a look at the art on display in the gallery and take inspiration, whether this means creating their own collage, trying new techniques, or enjoying calming views of nature. Explore the gallery and…
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Activities in Liverpool
Make A Splash At This Liverpool Open Water Swimming Spot At Princes Dock
This Liverpool open water swimming facility has opened at Princes Dock for those who want to brave taking a cold dip this summer. The unique, 500m course is open throughout the month of August, thanks to WeSwimRun, which organises open water swimming and running events across North Wales. They also provide coaching in open water swimming. The course is clearly marked so swimmers can swim safely in laps around the dock. Additionally, there’s a short…
