Things to do between Christmas and new year Liverpool 2025
Find all the things to do between Christmas and new year Liverpool 2025. Includes free, low cost, pantos, light shows and more. This post is part of a series on Christmas Events North West.
I’ve done my best to add the details of all these events accurately and keep them up to date but I strongly advise you to click through and check on the organiser’s website to ensure the dates and times have not changed. Many of these events require pre-booking so I’d recommend you do that as soon as you decide you want to in order to avoid disappointment.
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Christmas trail at Liverpool ONE – 2025 details
When: 26th – 31st December 2025
The popular Christmas Trail returns, creating a fun adventure around Liverpool ONE’s decorations and shop windows.
This interactive journey takes families on a magical quest discovering festive characters across the destination, complete with riddles and games for youngsters to enjoy. Perfect for keeping little ones entertained while Christmas shopping.
Full details and more here – Christmas at Liverpool ONE
Christmas story trail at The storybarn – book now for 2025
Where: The Storybarn, Calderstones Park, Liverpool, L18 3JB
When: 27th to 31st December 2025
Cost: £15 for 1 adult and child, additional children £3, additional adults £1
This festive family trail brings to life the charming book Mr Santa by Jarvis.
This self-led trails around Calderstones Park last around 60 minutes and is perfect for all ages. The trail starts at The Reader Bookshop.
Book here – Christmas Story Trail
12 days of Christmas trail – Southport – details for 2025
When: from 15th November 2025
This year there are crochet displays celebrating the theme of the 12 days of Christmas.
The displays will be in place in windows of town centre businesses from 15 November, with visitors encouraged explore the town centre in search of all twelve trail points. More details on the trail will be announced in the coming weeks.
Details as they are released here – Southport BID Christmas
Icebox Liverpool – temporary ice rink in Liverpool – Details for 2025
When: 26th – 31st December 2025
Where: located in the Baltic Triangle just opposite from BOXPARK Liverpool.
Family of 4 – £34
Nestled in the heart of the Baltic Triangle, this enchanting ice rink is set to bring the joy of winter to life.
Whether you’re gliding gracefully with loved ones or laughing with friends, there’s something for everyone!
Sessions are 45 minutes long.
Book here – Ice Skate in Liverpool – BOXPARK
Liverpool indoor funfair – book now for 2025
When: 27th – 31st December 2025
Where: M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
With jaw-dropping rides and amazing attractions for all ages, Liverpool Indoor Funfair offers all the fun of the fair in an indoor, climate-controlled and family-friendly environment.
Book here – Liverpool indoor funfair
Liverpool Winter Festival
When: 27th – 31st December 2025
Where: Pier Head
Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head will transform into a sparkling Christmas village this winter – full of festive lights, rides, large ice rink, markets, food, Bavarian bar, tipis and live entertainment.
Entry is completely free, so everyone can enjoy the atmosphere, but the real magic happens when you book our special experiences.
Skate beneath the stars on the ice rink or celebrate in style inside your own Luxe Dome Pod.
Full details here – Liverpool Winter festival
Dick Whittington, St Helen’s Theatre Royal – book now for 2025
When: 26th – 31st December 2025
Where: St Helen’s Theatre Royal
Get ready for an unforgettable festive experience, filled with larger-than-life characters, vibrant costumes, and an exhilarating, West End-inspired 3D underwater adventure!
The production stars Emmerdale’s Matthew Wolfenden as Dick Whittington, alongside St Helens favourites Lewis Devine as Idle Jack and Timothy Lucas as the villainous King Rat.
Book here – Dick Whittington
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New years eve family events Liverpool
If you’re looking for things to do specifically on new years eve then you need this guide – New Years Eve family events Liverpool.
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