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what's on for families in July 2008
Family events and kids'
activities
listed in order of their start date.
Listing is for guidance only - always check details with the event
organisers.
Ongoing children's activities and exhibitions and
family films are listed at the end.
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4th July
Pond Skaters and Water
Scorpions
Weaver Parkway
Pond dipping for 8 years plus.
Booking essential.
01606 593133
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/
5th July
NCT Nearly New Sale
St Johns United Reformed Church, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington
Purchase "Nearly New" Clothing, Toys and much more for children aged 0 - 4
years.
12.30 - 2pm
northcheshirenct@yahoo.co.uk
5th July
Illyria Open Air
Theatre : Pinocchio
Tatton Park
A hysterical satire on growing-up featuring a leading actor whose nose does
really grow and a 20-foot shark.
6.30pm
01625 534400
tatton@cheshire.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
5th July
Family Art Club
Manchester Art Gallery
Family art club for accompanied
6-11 year olds.
1.00 - 3.00
0161 235 8888
www.manchestergalleries.org
5th & 6th July
Stars and Stripes Classic American Car Show
Tatton Park
The North-West’s premier event for lovers of all things American. Huge Fines
‘n’ Chromes, cavalcades, trade stands and music. Adult £6
9am – 5pm
01625 534400
tatton@cheshire.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
5th & 6th July
Kids Fun Ideas Show
Manchester
Family-friendly exhibition aimed at helping those looking after children
aged two to twelve to find fun-filled activities to keep them entertained
during weekends and the school holidays.
www.kidsfunideasshow.com
6th July
Leasowe Lighthouse Open Day
Moreton
Climb the 130 steps to the top of the oldest brick built Lighthouse in
Britain. The guided tours led by the Friends of Leasowe Lighthouse run every
½ hour and last 20 minutes. (Last tour to the top is at 3.30pm). There is a
minimum height restriction of 1.06 metres for people wishing to visit the
top and a charge of £2 per adult and 75p per child (under 16 years old).
Alternatively why not spend some time in the ground floor Exhibition Area
where you can buy souvenirs and enjoy some refreshments. No need to book.
Just turn up at Leasowe Lighthouse, off Pasture Road, Moreton.
1pm – 4pm
0151 678 5488
11th July
Pond Skaters and Water
Scorpions
Pond dipping for 8 years plus.
Booking essential.
01606 593133
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/
12th - 13th July
Croxteth Country Fair
Family fun and activities.
0151 233 6910
croxtethcountrypark@liverpool.gov.uk
www.croxteth.co.uk
12th - 13th July
Wirral Show
New Brighton Dips
One of the biggest and best free shows in the north west with stalls, a
funfair and arena events taking place throughout the day together with
aircraft displays and other scheduled stunt shows and more. A fun day out
for all the family to enjoy at the New Brighton Dips. Car parking charges
apply.
0151 666 3188
www.wirralshow.com
12th July - 10th August
Children’s Funfair
12.00 -5.00
0151 233 6910
croxtethcountrypark@liverpool.gov.uk
www.croxteth.co.uk
13th July
Telegraph Station Open Day
Hilbre
The Friends of Hilbre will be opening the best preserved Holyhead to
Liverpool telegraph station which is now a small visitor centre on the main
island. Short Ranger-led tours of the island and seal watching will also be
taking place. The Friends will also be staffing the Wirral Council Parks and
Countryside Mobile Information Unit at West Kirby Marine Lake Car Park
(CH48 0QG) to provide advice about safe crossing times and other
information about the islands.
Children must be accompanied.
11.00pm – 3.30pm
0151 678 5488
16th - 19th July
Treasure Island
Liverpool Empire
0870 606 3536
liverpoolempire@clearchannel.co.uk
www.getlive.co.uk
18th - 21st July
The Tall Ships Race
Mersey
The Tall Ships will be berthed in Wellington,
Sandon, Albert, and Canning Docks.
The Parade of Sail on 21st is a spectacular sight. Good view on Wirral from
Woodside to New Brighton and from Liverpool at approximately 2pm as all the
vessels proceed along the Mersey.
19th & 20th July
Rare
Breeds Weekend
Tatton Park
Meet all our rare breed animals at the Farm. Adult £4/Child £2
12pm – 5pm
01625 534400
tatton@cheshire.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
19th & 20th July
Festival
of Modern Tramways
Greater
Manchester's Museum of Transport
Displays of operational model tramways and a free heritage bus
service.
0161 205 2122
www.gmts.co.uk
20th July
Leasowe Lighthouse Open Day
Moreton
Climb the 130 steps to the top of the oldest brick built Lighthouse in
Britain. The guided tours led by the Friends of Leasowe Lighthouse run every
½ hour and last 20 minutes. (Last tour to the top is at 3.30pm). There is a
minimum height restriction of 1.06 metres for people wishing to visit the
top and a charge of £2 per adult and 75p per child (under 16 years old).
Alternatively why not spend some time in the ground floor Exhibition Area
where you can buy souvenirs and enjoy some refreshments. No need to book.
Just turn up at Leasowe Lighthouse, off Pasture Road, Moreton.
1pm – 4pm
0151 678 5488
20th July
Wind in the Willows
Dibbinsdale Local Nature
Reserve
An activity day for all the family to enjoy. Centred on the theme of Kenneth
Grahame’s famous book there will be a riverside trail and readings from the
book taking place throughout the day.
Booking essential
0151 334 9851
22nd July
Victorian Tuesdays with Archery
Erddig, Wrexham
Experience a snippet of Victorian life with something different every
Tuesday throughout the children's Summer holidays. Learn how the Victorians
lived, worked and played at Erddig and get the chance to have-a-go
yourselves! Featuring have-a-go archery in the garden.
12.00 - 4.00
01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
24th - 26th July
CBeebies at the
Theatre
Liverpool Empire
0870 606 3536
liverpoolempire@clearchannel.co.uk
www.getlive.co.uk
25th - 27th July
Welsh
National Driving Trials and Country Fair
Erddig, Wrexham
Dressage, stalls and activities.
01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
27th July
Hedgehog Heaven
Eastham Country Park
Fun day of hedgehog arts and crafts and learn more about our spiky friends.
This event is suitable for all the family to enjoy. No need to book.
11.00 - 3.00
0151 327 1007
28th July - 1st August
Soccer Funweeks
Upton Recreation Centre, Chester
Football school holiday course.
01244 316493
soccerfunweeks1@btopenworld.com
www.soccerfunweeks.com
28th July - 1st August
& 4th - 8th August
Stagecoach Holiday Workshop
Macclesfield
Five day performing arts workshop. A week of fun and hard work which
includes classes in singing, dance and drama leading to a final performance
for family and friends.
Main Workshop 4th - 8th August 2008 for ages 8 - 16 years.
Junior Workshop 28th July - 1st August for ages 4 - 7 years.
01782 777345
macclesfield@stagecoach.co.uk
29th July
Victorian Tuesdays with Archery
Erddig, Wrexham
Experience a snippet of Victorian life with something different every
Tuesday throughout the children's Summer holidays. Learn how the Victorians
lived, worked and played at Erddig and get the chance to have-a-go
yourselves! Featuring have-a-go archery in the garden.
12.00 - 4.00
01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
29th July
Rivacre Valley Fun Day
Rivacre Valley LNR
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/
29th July - 29th August
Summer Activities at the Farm
Tatton Park
Donkey grooming, scarecrow making, farmyard collage, paint a picture and fun
quiz. Adult £4/Child £2
1pm – 5pm
01625 534400
tatton@cheshire.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
30th & 31st July
Children's Fun Days
Ness Botanic Gardens
Popular annual event - lots of fun activities for families.
10.00 - 4.00
0151 353 0123
nessgds@liv.ac.uk
www.nessgardens.org.uk
31st July
I-Spy Fun at Royden Park
Have fun discovering nature’s wonders at Royden Park. This event is suitable
for all the family to enjoy and all children under 8 years old must be
accompanied by an adult. Sorry no dogs. No need to book. Collect your
information sheets from the Coach House, next to the main car park.
1.30 - 3.00
0151 677 7594
31st July
Peter Pan
Croxteth Hall and Country Park, Liverpool
Open air play. Book ahead.
0151 233 6910
croxtethcountrypark@liverpool.gov.uk
www.croxteth.co.uk
ongoing plays, exhibitions
and kids' activities etc.
local theatres,
galleries,
museums & historical sites
All year 2008
Liverpool Capital of
Culture 2008
This year Liverpool is the European Capital of Culture. Keep up-to-date
with all the family activities and special events at
www.liverpool08.com.
Until 6th July
Lymm Festival
Lymm
Lots of activities including scarecrow rail, festival picnic, dance and
drama.
01925 758856
info@lymmfestival.org
www.lymmfestival.org.uk
Until 11th July
Infant Massage Course in Wallasey
Friday mornings (time tbc). Oil and manual included in charge with a "baby
cafe" at the end of each session.
07906816549
holisticmassage@homecall.co.uk
Until 20th July
Brmm Brmm Toot
Toot
Bersham Heritage Centre, Wrexham
Bersham hosts an annual vintage
car rally. Build your own wacky car to mark the centenary of the birth of
Ian Fleming, author of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’. Gallery activity for 7-11
year olds.
01978 261 529
bershamheritage@wrexham.gov.uk
www.wrexham.gov.uk/heritage
Until 1st Sept
Toy Soldiers
Wrexham County Borough
Museum
Make your own historic toy
soldiers in this gallery activity for 7-11 year olds.
01978 317970
museum@wrexham.gov.uk
www.wrexham.gov.uk/heritage
Until 4th January 2009
Horrible Histories:
Frightful First World War - The Exhibition
Imperial War Museum North
History with the horrible bits
left in. Find out what made up rotten rations for the soldiers in the
trenches, and how they dealt with fierce flies, lovely lice, gruesome gas
and all the other dangers.
0161 836 4000
iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk
http://north.iwm.org.uk
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