Fun things to do in Liverpool

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    Experience Christmas Magic At Liverpool’s Kings Dock With Christmas-Shire Adventure

    A unique and interactive festive adventure is set to light up Liverpool’s Kings Dock this Christmas season, offering families an extraordinary journey through the enchanted world of Christmas-Shire. Running from Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December 2024, this one-of-a-kind event promises a theatrical experience filled with fun, festive magic, and heartwarming encounters. In the heart of Christmas-Shire, Nutmeg the elf has been in charge of looking after the Christmas magic. Unfortunately, it seems Nutmeg…

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    ‘Island of Foam’ Immersive Experience To Take Over Liverpool ONE

    An explosion of rainbow-coloured foam is set to take over Liverpool ONE this August. ‘Island of Foam’, a dynamic and temporary art installation by German artist Stephanie Lüning, will transform the Sugar House Steps near Liverpool ONE’s John Lewis on Saturday 31 August, from 2pm onwards. Commissioned by Culture Liverpool in partnership with Global Streets, this immersive spectacle will see vibrantly coloured foam grow, flow, and ultimately engulf the steps, completely altering the familiar space.…

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    Festival of Summer Comes To Royal Albert Dock - Disco Turtle

    Festival of Summer Comes To Royal Albert Dock With Music, Food & Drink Festivals Taking Place

    Having kicked off summer in style with a weekend of jam-packed colourful Pride celebrations, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is continuing its programme of feel-good activities throughout August with its ‘Festival of Summer’. Offering a brand new music, food and drink festival, family-friendly activities and the perfect summer selfie spots, it’s all here on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront.  At the centre of the festivities is Soundbites, the dock’s new festival showcasing some of Liverpool’s finest musical talents…

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    HotShots Liverpool Now Open

    HotShots Darts Now Open At Cains Brewery Building – First Look Inside The Venue

    HotShots, Liverpool’s Drink, Dine and Darts experience at Cains Brewery Building, opened on Friday night (2 August) to rave reviews from their first competitive customers with guests hailing the new venue as ‘absolutely brilliant’ and ‘the most fun night out in a long time’. With experiential leisure growing in popularity HotShots has brought the magic of darts into the 21st century with 9 lanes of the highest quality Augmented Reality darting equipment, 4 interactive darts lanes, shuffleboard and…

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    Chill The Fang Out This Summer At Golf Fang Liverpool

    Seriously twisted crazy golf course, cocktail bar & graffiti house, Golf Fang Liverpool, has announced the launch of a brand new mix-it-yourself drinks menu and iconic Summer Jam offer this season – perfect for keeping golf fans in the city swinging and sipping all season long.  DIRTY SODAS @ GOLF FANG Inspired by the boom of popularity in the USA, Golf Fang Liverpool has announced the launch of a Dirty Soda station at the bar,…

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    Splash Tours Liverpool - Amphibious Vehicle in the water at Royal Albert Dock

    Splash Tours Liverpool Arrives At Royal Albert Dock In Time For Summer

    Liverpool’s newest and most exciting visitor attraction, Splash Tours Liverpool has arrived and will launch next week as one of the best things to do in Liverpool this summer holiday. The eye-catching pink and blue amphibious vehicle will welcome its passengers on board at the Royal Albert Dock and delight them with a 60-minute land and water tour across Liverpool’s city centre, taking in the must-see landmarks. Splash Tours Liverpool will launch to the public…

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    HotShots Darts Liverpool's Cains Brewery Village

    HotShots: Drink, Dine And Darts Venue To Open In Cains Brewery Building

    HotShots – Liverpool’s Drink, Dine and Darts experience is opening in Cains Brewery Building on Thursday 1 August. This unique experiential leisure venue is bringing the magic of darts into the 21st century with 9 lanes of the highest quality Augmented Reality darting equipment, 4 interactive darts lanes, shuffleboard and 3 super stylish bars serving a range of small plates, burgers and pizzas along with a selection of classic and bespoke themed cocktails. The venue will open from…

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    Autumn Programme 2024 - The Reader's home The Mansion House, Calderstones Park, Liverpool

    The Reader Unveils Thrilling Autumn 2024 Events Programme 

    This Autumn, everyone is welcome to join The Reader for an abundance of inspiring cultural – and horticultural – events, as well as more family-friendly fun than you can throw a pumpkin at. The Reader showcases an array of events from new gardening masterclasses, and Twilight Heritage Tour to compelling author talks, a free four-week deep dive intothe classic novel Frankenstein, wellbeing workshops, andfun-filled family-friendly Halloween activities with books at their heart, plus much more. …

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    Free Family Festival, Last Days of Summer, Coming To Liverpool Waterfront

    Free Family Festival, Last Days of Summer, Coming To Liverpool Waterfront

    As summer 2024 comes to a close, a new free family festival on Liverpool’s famous waterfront will bring the city together to celebrate. The Last Days of Summer will be held on Saturday 31 August and is organised by Liverpool BID Company, Culture Liverpool, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool and Peel.  Watersport sessions, Swan pedalos, Silent adventure tours, street performances, music and more will fill Liverpool’s waterfront as the programme for The Last Days of Summer…

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    Trotters Dog Fest Coming to Calderstones School This Month

    Trotters Dog Fest is a one day event taking place at Calderstones School this month, with competitions, food and drink, dog goody stalls, music and entertainment for kids. There will be 10 dog competitions, including the likes of cutest pup, best rescue and even a Pride Fancy Dress competition. The winner from each category will go through to Best in Show and win the 2024 trophy and a cash prize. In the show ring there…

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    Gravity Max Liverpool

    Gravity MAX Liverpool Celebrates Its First Birthday With A Weekend of Fun

    Gravity MAX is inviting the city to celebrate its first birthday with an exciting weekend of events at its Liverpool ONE site. Join the Gravity MAX team on Friday 9 August and Saturday 10 August, for two days filled with family fun and an unforgettable neon party on the stunning roof terrace. The festivities kick off on Friday 9 August with a Family Fun Day from 12pm to 4pm. Bring the whole family and enjoy a variety of…

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    Roxy Lanes Offer £5 Bowling For Kids During Summer Holidays

    Competitive gaming venue Roxy Lanes, located on the School Lane, will be offering £5 ten-pin or duck pin bowling for kids during the summer holidays. The offer will be available from 1st July to 15th September on bookings made before 5pm when joined with an adult.  Kids will also be able to enjoy dishes from their new ‘Mini Ballers’ menu, where they can choose a main, side dish and free soft drink for £7.95.  Mains range from Jumbo Pizza Slice (Vegan cheese and GF…

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    ArCains 18+ Adults Only Gaming Arcade Opens

    ArCains 18+ has opened in Cains Brewery Village in the heart of the trendy Baltic Triangle. The brand new over 18’s only venue is the 4th level addition to the very popular ArCains gaming complex located on Grafton Street. ArCains, is one of Europe’s biggest gaming experiences with hundreds of retro and modern games spread over multiple floors. Pay to enter and stay as long as you like, with all games set to free play!  ArCains has three…

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    There’s So Much To Do At Liverpool ONE This Summer

    Summer is finally here and Liverpool ONE has an exciting line-up of activities to enjoy. Whether you’re a regular visitor or it’s your first time in the city, Liverpool ONE is the ideal family destination for an unforgettable summer filled with fun, entertainment, and lasting memories. From thrilling sporting events to delightful dining experiences, and plenty of entertainment options, Liverpool ONE offers a summer packed with events for you and your loved ones. The sound…

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    Discover 20+ Activities To Do As A Family At The Reader This Summer

    Liverpool’s national Shared Reading charity The Reader has over 20 brilliant things to do with every age, from babies to teens, at its home in The Mansion House and The Storybarn, Calderstones Park, Liverpool. From family-friendly outdoor theatre performances to a summer holiday club and special one-off events for four to nine-year-olds there is an exciting fun-packed programme, including a celebration of Liverpool Pride and the chance to meet a real archeologist in a Turn…

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    Liverpool ONE To Host Fourth Annual ChessFest 

    Liverpool ONE is set to transform Chavasse Park into a giant chess festival this summer as ChessFest makes a return for a fourth year.  The event, which takes place on Sunday 21 July, is being brought to Liverpool ONE by Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC), a charity that uses chess to enhance children’s educational and social development.   Held on the five-acre park, ChessFest promises a day full of free chess activities for everyone from…

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    Newsham Scream Park Is Back For 2024

    Newsham Scream Park Is Back For Halloween 2024

    Last year, Newsham Scream Park in Liverpool turned Halloween upside down and inside out. Three truly terrifying scare mazes wound through the historic and haunted building, with scare-seekers flocking from all over the UK and making it the new home for Halloween. And for 2024, Asylum Entertainment Limited is back with four new scare experiences which will wind through the historic and haunted building’s claustrophobic corridors and dilapidated dormitories. This Halloween is going to reach…

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    Croxteth Park Miniature Railway 2024

    Croxteth Park Miniature Railway Re-Opens This June

    The beloved Croxteth Park Miniature Railway is set to make a triumphant return! Tickets are now available for the official reopening on Sunday, 9 June. After months of dedicated effort, the railway will open to the public at 11:30 am. The restoration of this cherished 7 1/4 Miniature Railway has been a true community endeavour, spearheaded by local resident Kevin Brown, Liverpool City Council, Croxteth Hall and Park, and a committed team of volunteers. To…

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    The Little Circus Royal Albert Dock This Half-Term

    The Little Circus Is Coming To The Royal Albert Dock This Half-Term

    This half-term, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is welcoming children to learn the tricks of the trade and become mini entertainers at The Little Circus, available from Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 May 2024.  Offering the perfect free activity to keep youngsters entertained, The Little Circus will offer a series of exciting workshops with guidance from the experts, where they can try their hand at juggling, take on the dizzying spinning plates, or show off their…

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    Upside Down House To Open At Liverpool ONE

    Upside Down House To Open At Liverpool ONE

    Liverpool ONE is set to become even more exciting with the arrival of a brand new attraction – Upside Down House, opening its doors on Monday 27 May, just in time for half term. This quirky and fun-filled attraction promises to be a must-visit spot for families and friends looking to let their imaginations run wild. The Upside Down House is a unique museum of illusions that defies gravity, offering a plethora of unbelievable photo…