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Kidsguide homepage > what's on for families?  > what's on June?                                                
what's on for families in June 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.

20th June

Kidsguide featured event

Mendell Primary Summer Fair
Allport Lane, Bromborough
An exciting Summer Fair! 20th of June from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

• fabulous stalls

• bouncy castle

• falconry display

• obstacle course

• balloon release

• beat the goalie

• hair ups

• facepaints and much more!

A fun filled afternoon for all at Mendell!
07914112727
celia_72@hotmail.co.uk

1st June

Going Green Day
Erddig, Wrexham
Demonstrations, displays and scientific children's activities all to help you reduce you carbon footprint.
12.00 - 4.00
01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

1st June

Green Garden Party
Wallasey
Come along to this beautiful enclosed garden within Central Park, Liscard Road, Wallasey and enjoy stalls, crafts, refreshments and music and games. Learn more about local environmental issues and what more you can do to help. Free admission and no need to book.
1.00 - 4.00
0151 639 2121

1st June

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

1st June

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

1st June

Mustelid Madness
Eastham Country Park
Join the Rangers for a fun day of arts and crafts at Eastham Country Park and discover more about our furry mustelid friends including weasels, stoats, badgers, polecats and ferrets. This event is suitable for all the family to enjoy. No need to book. Meet at Eastham Country Park Visitor Centre, Ferry Road.
11.00 - 3.00
 0151 327 1007

2nd June

Parent and baby morning
The Walker Art Gallery
Free session  for under 4s, with activities and the chance to explore the rest of the gallery. 
10. 00 - 11.15
0151 478 4178 to book - limited places available.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker

5th June

World Environment Day - Skies Eye View
Jodrell Bank
Book in advance.Take a walk around the Arboretum with a GPS to record your path. On your return download your walk onto our computer system and find out what pattern your walk took. Enter your pattern in our competition.
01477 571339
www.jb.man.ac.uk/scicen

5th June

Environmental Day
Grosvenor Museum, Chester
Environmental trail around the museum.
01244 402005
grosvenormuseum@chester.gov.uk
www.grosvenormuseum.co.uk

7th June

World Environment Day
Ness Botanic Gardens
10.30 - 4.00
0151 353 0123
nessgds@liv.ac.uk
www.nessgardens.org.uk

7th June

The Spirit of Liverpool
National Conservation Centre, Liverpool
Sculpture modelling. Booking required.
Suitable for 7yrs+.
1.30, 2.30 and 3.30
0151 478 4999
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/conservation

7th June

Teddy Bears Picnic
Rufford Old Hall, nr Ormskirk
Follow a teddy trail around the gardens and enjoy your picnic.
11.00 - 4.00
01704 821254
ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

7th & 8th June

Go Green! Environmental Sustainability Weekend 
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
A celebration of all things environmental. In partnership with Groundwork Merseyside. With willow weaving, chainsaw carving, tips on how to go green and lots of fun activities for all the family. Marking World Environment Day 08.
01928 569895
info@nortonpriory.org
www.nortonpriory.org

7th & 8th June

8th June

The Green Fayre
Court Hey Park, Huyton
Event promoting World Environment Day with a wealth of information on green issues, from solar power to composting, recycling to climate change. The event also features local craft and food stalls, recycled art and craft workshops, live music, circus show and a dedicated early years area too. The National Wildflower Centre, based in the park, will also open its doors free of charge for the day. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport to attend the event.
11.00 - 5.00
0151 443 3682

8th June

The Ugly Duckling
Pacific Road Arts Centre, Birkenhead
Family show.
0151 647 0752
pacificroad@wirral.gov.uk
www.pacificroad.co.uk

8th June

Wirral Leukaemia Research Bikeathon
Arrowe Country Park
Enjoy a family day out cycling around the west Wirral countryside, get some healthy exercise and help raise money through sponsorship to support the vital work of leukaemia research. A 14 or 28 mile course routes are available, starting and finishing at Arrowe Country Park, with over 80 marshals stationed along the route with free refreshments. Adults: £8.00; Under 17: £4.00 (£15.00 and £5.00 on the day). Receive an entry pack including a T-shirt, route map and an individual rider's number. Complete the ride, and receive a special commemorative medal!
9.30am start
For further enquiries and entry forms:
0151 632 0548
info@wirralbikeathon.org.uk
www.wirralbikeathon.org.uk

9th June

Parent and baby morning
The Walker Art Gallery
Free session  for under 4s, with activities and the chance to explore the rest of the gallery. 
10. 00 - 11.15
0151 478 4178 to book - limited places available.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker

14th June

Little Big Picture
Imperial War Museum North
Animation workshop.
1.00 - 4.00
0161 836 4000
iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk
http://north.iwm.org.uk

14th June

On closer examination...
National Conservation Centre, Liverpool
Take a close look at some collected objects and see how many secrets you can discover. Suitable for 7yrs+.
1.30, 2.30 and 3.30
0151 478 4999
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/conservation

14th June

Lymm May Queen Day
Lymm
Starts 1.30

14th - 15th June

Alice in Wonderland - Theatre in the Parks '08
Allerton Tower Park, Liverpool
Performed by a cast of 40 utilising puppetry, live music, and song, some of Merseyside’s lesser-known parks are transformed into a darkly magical Wünderland.
0151 233 2008
www.spiketheatre.com

14th - 15th June

Bats, bugs and beasts
Little Moreton Hall, Congleton
See the Bug Man with his box of creepy crawlies, admire the birds of prey in the orchard and discover the bats of Little Moreton Hall.
11.30 - 5.00
01260 272018
littlemoretonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

14th - 15th June

Medieval Fayre at the Old Hall
Tatton Park
The 10^th anniversary of this popular and stunning event – men-at-arms, archers, gunners and rag-tag of people. Much to see, smell, hear and smell.
Adult £5/Child£2.50/Family £14
11am – 5pm
01625 534400
tatton@cheshire.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk

14th - 15th June

Glorious Georgians
Dunham Massey, Altrincham
Family fun including dynamic drama by The History Team.
0161 9411025
dunhammassey@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

15th June

Fathers' Day

15th June

Chester Dragon Boat Festival
River Dee
Annual colourful charity event. Lots of fun to watch. Opportunity to raise money for charity.
www.chesterdragonboatfestival.co.uk

15th June

Close encounters with spiders and scorpions
World Museum Liverpool (Formerly Liverpool Museum)
Drop-in event
2.15 & 3.30pm
0151 478 4399
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/

15th June

Formby's Changing Coastline
Formby
Possibility of seeing the ephemeral footprints. Booking essential.
2.00 - 4.00
01704 878591
formby@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

15th June

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

15th June

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.
12.30pm – 3.30pm
0151 678 5488

16th June

Parent and baby morning
The Walker Art Gallery
Free session  for under 4s, with activities and the chance to explore the rest of the gallery. 
10. 00 - 11.15
0151 478 4178 to book - limited places available.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker

16th June - 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

20th June

Midsummer Cycle
Chester Zoo
Bring your bike & cycle  round the zoo.
6.00 pm - 9.00
01244 380280
reception@chesterzoo.co.uk
www.chesterzoo.org

20th June

20th - 22nd June

Lazytown Live!
Liverpool Empire
0870 606 3536
liverpoolempire@clearchannel.co.uk
www.getlive.co.uk

21st June

The Longest Day Garden Party
Jodrell Bank
Celebrate the Longest Day at Jodrell Bank.
01477 571339
www.jb.man.ac.uk/scicen

21st June

Delightful Dramas
Imperial War Museum North
Meet a range of First World War characters in costume in these short and lively performances. Connected to Horrible Histories exhibition.
0161 836 4000
iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk
http://north.iwm.org.uk

21st June

Picking up the Pieces
National Conservation Centre, Liverpool
Imagine being a conservator faced with the remains of a broken plate with pieces missing. Could you fix it? Come along and give it a go. Suitable for 7yrs+.
1.30, 2.30 and 3.30
0151 478 4999
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/conservation

21st & 22nd June

Alice in Wonderland - Theatre in the Parks '08
Stadt Moers Country Park, Whiston, Knowsley
Performed by a cast of 40 utilising puppetry, live music, and song, some of Merseyside’s lesser-known parks are transformed into a darkly magical Wünderland.
0151 233 2008
www.spiketheatre.com

21st & 22nd June

Art in the Age of Steam workshop
The Walker Art Gallery
Drop-in session. Suitable for 5yrs+
1.00 - 4.00
0151 478 4178
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker

22nd June

Anderton Nature Park Extravaganza
Anderton Nature Park
Family Fun Day. Live music, pond dipping, circus skills, craft activities, story telling, guided walks etc.
10:30 - 4.00
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/

22nd June

Family Concert - Sports Day
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Kick off with a sporting escapade of Olympic proportions. Come along in your sports gear – there’s music to match including themes from many TV sports specials as well as The Entry of the Gladiators, Chariots of Fire and of course a sensational soccer sing-along.
Booking essential.
0151 709 3789
www.liverpoolphil.com

22nd June

Wonderland in the Garden
Norton Priory Museum and GardensFantastic family fun activities with storytelling, a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, croquet games and more! Come dressed as a character from Alice in Wonderland! Author Lewis Carroll was born in nearby Daresbury.
01928 569895
info@nortonpriory.org
www.nortonpriory.org

23rd June

Parent and baby morning
The Walker Art Gallery
Free session  for under 4s, with activities and the chance to explore the rest of the gallery. 
10. 00 - 11.15
0151 478 4178 to book - limited places available.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker

23rd - 26th June

Creepy Crawly Collections Tour
World Museum Liverpool (Formerly Liverpool Museum)
Behind the scenes tour. Limited free tickets are available.
Suitable for 5yrs+
1.00pm
0151 478 4399
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/

26th June - 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

27th - 28th June

Sleeping Beauty
Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight
0870 7472742
www.gladstone.uk.com

28th June

Little Big Picture
Imperial War Museum North
Animation workshop.
1.00 - 4.00
0161 836 4000
iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk
http://north.iwm.org.uk

28th & 29th June

28th & 29th June

Alice in Wonderland - Theatre in the Parks '08
Wigg Island Community Park, Mason Street, Runcorn,
Performed by a cast of 40 utilising puppetry, live music, and song, some of Merseyside’s lesser-known parks are transformed into a darkly magical Wünderland.
0151 233 2008
www.spiketheatre.com

28th & 29th June

1940s Weekend at the Old Hall
Tatton Park
Battle re-enactments and the home front. Try your hand at make-do-and-mend, dig for victory, wartime cooking and dance with the entertainers. Adult £4/Child £2/Family £10
11am – 5pm
01625 534400
tatton@cheshire.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk

29th June

Tranmere Community Show
Victoria Park, Church Street, Tranmere
Live bands, funfair rides, arts and crafts and much more at this annual event.
11.00 - 6.00
0151 644 1100

29th June

Glutch & Slugs at the Hall
Little Moreton Hall, Congleton
Interactive performances throughout the day will bring history to life. Children will be encouraged to explore their imagination whilst being educated and excited through live performance.
01260 272018
littlemoretonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.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 1st June

Funfair
Croxteth Hall and Country Park, Liverpool
0151 233 6910
croxtethcountrypark@liverpool.gov.uk
www.croxteth.co.uk

Until 1st June

Classic and Performance Car Spectacular
Tatton Park
Over 2000 cars on show with over 80 top car club displays. The 22^nd year for one of Britain’s most popular classic car events. Adult £6.
9am – 5pm
01625 534400
tatton@cheshire.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk

6th June - 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 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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