Things to do in Liverpool summer holidays 2024
The summer holidays are almost here so it’s time to start thinking how we’ll keep the kids busy all summer. This post is filled with things to do in Liverpool in the summer holidays 2024. I’ve rounded up the best family days out and events in Liverpool this summer. Find more Things to do with kids in the North West summer 2024 here.
If you know of an event I’ve missed please do let me know at info@northwestforkids.co.uk. This guide will be updated up to and throughout the summer holidays.
Please check the event or attraction’s website or social media before visiting to make sure there are no changes or cancellations and to see if you need to book. I have done my best to ensure this page is correct and will update as often as I can but I can not be held responsible for changes.
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Family days out and events
Summer festival at Otterspool Adventure – book now for 2024
When – 20th July – 1st September 2024.
Your ticket includes an outdoor foam party, indoor Disco, outdoor party games and all-day access to all the usual park activities.
Book here – Summer Festival – Otterspool Adventure
£16 per child (£8 for 1-2 year olds), £8 adults
Intrepid explorers, Knowsley Safari – book now for 2024
When – Monday to Friday each week of the holidays from 22nd July to 27th August 2024
Intrepid Explorers is a fun, lively and creative holiday programme for 8 to 10 year-olds, filled with a range of activities!
Explore the natural world and how to look after it, through numerous different games, crafts and messy activities. Each day, we do an awesome animal activity! These activities may include things such as meeting animal keepers, cleaning out enclosures or delivering a tasty treat to a variety of animals. Our Intrepid Explorers programme is over 5 days, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Book here – Intrepid Explorers | Knowsley Safari
£170 for 5 days, for non-members
Summer at Knowsley Safari Park – Book now for 2024
Gruffalo – 21st July 2024
Dinosaurs – 22nd – 26th July and 29th July – 2nd August 2024
Bubblefest – 4th August
Dragons – 5th-9th August and 12th – 16th August 2024
Bubblefest – 18th August 2024
The realm (the UKs largest inflatable obstacle course) – 19th – 30th August 2024
Bluey – 31st August 2024
Full details of these evens and book here – Knowsley Safari
Knowsley Feelgood Festival, Court Hey Park – 2024 details
When – 3rd August 2024.
There’ll be health and wellbeing activities for you to improve your health and wellbeing while having plenty of fun no matter what your energy levels are! You can take part in physical activities to get your heart pumping as well as calmer activities designed to relax and de-stress your mind which is just as important for your health.
Find out more here – Knowsley feelgood festival
Summer of play at Speke Hall – details for 2024
When – 22nd July – 29th August 2024.
With sports day activities, archery, wild art, football training, crafting fun,and more besides, there is something for everyone to enjoy at our Summer of Play.
With a changing programme of events throughout the summer, you’ll be sure to have a great time and make some happy memories at Speke Hall in our summer of play.
Come rain or shine join us for a summer filled with play and fun for all the family.
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
National Trust admission charges apply.
Please note, events take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays only between 22 July and 29 August, except w/c 26 August, when there will be activities on Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 because of the bank holiday.
Find out more here – Summer of Play at Speke Hall
Secret garden Summer science at Eureka science + discovery – 2024 details
When – 20th July – 1st September 2024
Dazzling shows, thrilling workshops, and uncover the magic of a secret garden art installation… plus a whole lot more this summer!
Full details here – Summer Holidays: Secret Garden Summer Science! – Eureka! Science + Discovery
Liverpool Arab Arts festival – family day, Palm House Sefton Park 2024
When – 21st July 2024
Immerse yourself in a FREE afternoon of authentic Arab art, culture and community during this joyful celebration.
Featuring music and performance by leading musicians, Family Day also brings an array of creative workshops, mouthwatering cuisine and exciting children’s activities.
There will be over 20 stalls featuring authentic crafts, traders and so much more.
Full details here – Liverpool Arab Arts Festival – Family Day – Palm House Sefton Park
Craft club at Palm House Sefton Park 2024
When – 30th July, 20th August 2024
Join local artist, Rachel, to make and create with a spring twist. Everyone is welcome to join this artist led drop-in session as part of our family programme. Expect spring crafts and time to make under the palms.
Free event
Full details here – 30th July Craft Club – Palm House Sefton Park
20th August – Craft Club – Palm House Sefton Park
Natural wonders – family outdoor art, Palm house Sefton Park 2024
When – 31st July 2024, 7th, 14th, 21st August 2024
Explore creative processes in harmony with nature, spending time looking, making sharing and connecting with the living world in a beautiful setting. Explore art making outdoors – play with colour, textures, shapes and a variety of art materials each week.
Suitable for ages 5-10 accompanied by and adult. Free
Full details – 31st July Natural Wonders – Family Outdoor Art – Palm House Sefton Park
7th August – Natural Wonders – Family Outdoor Art – Palm House Sefton Park
14th August – Natural Wonders – Family Outdoor Art – Palm House Sefton Park
21st August – Natural Wonders – Family Outdoor Art – Palm House Sefton Park
Story time with Liverpool Libraries, Palm House Sefton Park 2024
When – 13th August 2024
Join us for story time with Irene from Liverpool libraries. Sharing stories and rhymes with children from a young age is great for their development and communication skills.
Full details here – Story Time with Liverpool Libraries – Palm House Sefton Park
Story & rhyme time on the East Lawn, Sefton park 2024
When – 6th August 2024
Join the palm house team for story and rhyme time! Sharing stories and rhymes with children from a young age is great for their development and communication skills our team at the palm house have been leading these in house sessions and this one will take place out on the lawn in the lovely summer sunshine.
Free event
Full details – Story & rhyme time on the East Lawn – Palm House Sefton Park
Teddy bears picnic, Sefton Park (Palm House) 2024
When – 27th August 2024
Bring your Teddies, your families and friends for a fun filled Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Join us on the grass surrounding the palm house for stories, songs and games
Prizes will be given for Best dressed Teddy and Best Teddy’s name. We love a bit of fancy dress too so a prize will be given to the best dressed bear owner!
*Please bring along your own rug, folding chairs and picnics to enjoy!
1 – 4pm
Full details here – Teddy Bears Picnic – Palm House Sefton Park
Liverpool indoor funfair, Exhibition centre Liverpool 2024
When – 1st -18th August 2024
You can expect jaw-dropping rides and amazing attractions all under one roof! We have assembled a great mix of children’s rides and large rides for all age groups to enjoy! Age and height restrictions apply.
Book here – Liverpool Indoor Funfair Summer
Books and Brambles, The storybarn, Calderstone park 2024
When – 27th July – 31st August 2024
Set off with the Storyhunters to explore the wonder of Calderstones Park in the summer, share stories and get stuck into the great outdoors with imaginative play, arts and crafts.
Each child will receive a Storybarn Passport at the first session they attend and if they collect four or more stamps (one stamp for each session they attend) they will receive their own Books and Brambles badge!
This adventure takes place around the park so don’t forget your sun cream or welly boots.
Meet your Storyhunter outside of the Storybarn.
Best suited for 4-9 year olds, younger siblings welcome.
Book here – Books and Brambles
Storybarn Holiday club, Calderstones park 2024
When – 22nd July – 9th August 2024
Suitable for children aged 5- 10 years old. £30 per child, £25 per sibling
Book here – Storybarn Summer Holiday Club
Storybarn celebrates Pride 2024
When – 27th July 2024
Did you know that there is only one YOU in the whole world? Let’s celebrate all the things that make us you-nique!
To celebrate Liverpool Pride 2024, we’re sharing stories all about friendship and community and getting busy in the Craft Room creating something special to take home.
Best suited for 4-9 year olds
Book here – Storybarn Celebrates Pride
How to catch a star, The Storybarn 2024
When – 13th – 22nd August 2024
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Oliver Jeffers’ iconic book How to Catch a Star with games, a special reading of the story and crafts.
Best suited for 4-9 year olds,
Book here – How to Catch A Star
Turn back time to the stone age, The storybarn 2024
When – 24th August 2024
Have you ever wondered what animals lived in the Stone Age? Curious about the past?
Dive with us into the past to the land of sabretooth tigers and big woolly mammoths the Stone Age.
In this session we’ll meet a real archaeologist and journey back in time. There’ll be stone age, bones to wonder at and we’ll share stories before creating our own prehistoric animal masks.
Best suited to 4-9 year olds
Book here – Turn Back Time to the Stone Age
Big bright feelings, The storybarn 2024
When – 23rd August – 1st September 2024
Jump into the colourful world of Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings books.
We’ll be trying to figure out what is Ruby’s worry? Who is Milo’s monster? and what’s Finn fibbing about? Together we’ll explore our emotions through imaginative play, stories and craft.
Best suited for 4-9 year olds
Book here – Big Bright Feelings
Calderstones beach and fun fair, Calderstones park 2024
When – 20th July – 1st September 2024.
No pre-booking is required, £1 entry per person this includes the use of the beach, deck chairs, toilet facilities and Tuesdays and Thursdays Barry’s Discos and character days.
Ride prices all rides big and small are 1 token each
Daily special – 10 ride tokens for £25 (making rides 2.50 each)
Super saver deal -30 rides tokens £60 (making rides only £2 each)
Tokens are valid any time over the summer holidays.
The Autism and Disability friendly – children’s sessions will be every Wednesday with times changing each week either 10.30-12.30 or 4-6pm this year, due to the weather and sometimes we need to re schedule, tickets will be available on a weekly basis unless we need to carry them forward should we need to cancel! Hopefully not and we are getting lots of sunny days.
Tickets will be available next week for the first Wednesday 24th July 4-6pm.
Full details here – Calderstones beach
Acorn farm experience days 2024
When – 25th, 30th (Horse day) July, 7th, 14th (Horse day), 23rd August 2024
£20 per day, suitable for kids aged 8 -11.
Booking essential.
Full details and book here – Acorn Farm
Liverpool museums and art galleries for families – no details yet for 2024
There’s always loads of free things to do at Liverpool museums. I will add details nearer to the summer here due to the uncertainty and on going strikes. Find all their summer events here – What’s on | National Museums Liverpool
The leaving of Liverpool, Maritime Museum
When – 29th July, 26th August 2023.
Liverpool has played an important role as the port of departure for millions of people seeking new lives.
Travel back in time to Liverpool 1854 and meet our travellers on their way to a new land. Listen to their stories of tales of hope and fear, as our roleplayers bring to life the stories of emigrants who came through the port.
Find out more here – The leaving of Liverpool
Free Make it! craft workshop, The Atkinson 2024
When – 1st, 15th, 17th, 24th, 31st August 2024
Be inspired by the museum, gallery and theatre programme in an arts and crafts workshop suitable for all the family. There’s something for all ages, with all materials supplied and all for free!
Drop-in any time between 11am – 3pm and get creative.
Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult.
Find out more here – Make it! Craft Workshop – The Atkinson
Free Construction Club, The Atkinson 2024
When – 27th July & 31st August 2024
Young inventors, creators and builders are invited to drop in and play with the massive supply of LEGO.
Ages 5+. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more here – Construction Club – The Atkinson
Young curators summer sessions, The Atkinson 2024
When – 9th August 2024.
In these free summer sessions, you will work with industry professionals to develop your creative skills and understanding of museum collections. Across the 4-week programme, you will get hands-on experience working with The Atkinson’s own collections. You will learn life skills such as evaluation techniques, teamwork practices and gain workplace experience.
Find out more here – Young Curators Summer Sessions
Free
Roxy Topia and Paddy Gould: Let Your Ideas Come Back As Children, Bluecoat 2024
When 21st July – 29th September 2024
Explore the world of work and what the workplace might look like in the future, through the eyes of children. Advances in Artificial Intelligence and technology have rendered some occupations obsolete, which could mean fewer options for children as they choose a career path. This brand new exhibition suggests that the creativity of humans is an irreplaceable skill which will become more important in years to come.
Full details here – Bluecoat | Roxy Topia and Paddy Gould: Let Your Ideas Come Back As…
Family theatre in Liverpool
The boy king, The Atkinson 2024
When – 20th July 2024.
An autobiographical, vibrant and educational one man show celebrating 100 years since the discovery of Tutenkhamun’s Tomb. Get to know The Boy King, the team who excavated his tomb and Jordan – A boy whose love of history transformed his life growing up with Autism.
Packed with playful characters, fun and facts, this relaxed performance is perfect for families, lovers of history and Neurodivergent audiences.
Recommended age – 7+
Book here – The Boy King – The Atkinson
Tickets from £3
Outdoor theatre Liverpool
There are loads of Outdoor theatre Liverpool this year. Find the most family-friendly below but click the link above for the full list.
Reynard the fox, The Fabularium at Calderstone park 2024
When – 20th August 2024
eynard is the woodlands’ most infamous scoundrel who prides himself on being the trickster of the forest. But when the Woodland Court announces the theft of the King’s Crown Jewels, the animal kingdom immediately blame the fox. Will the gift of his silver tongue be enough to save his tail?
Expect storytelling, puppetry and original live music as the festival favourites capture imaginations with their beautifully intricate set and stunning animal headpieces.
Book here – The Fabularium presents…Reynard the Fox
Family theatre show
Visit your local library and join the summer reading challenge
The reading agency’s Summer reading challenge is back and launches officially on the 22nd June 2024. Find out more about this great initiative here.
Find your nearest library here – Liverpool Libraries
Go to the park
Parks make great days out in the summer. We’re lucky to have loads to choose from across Liverpool.
Many parks in our area even have paddling pools. Find your nearest here – Outdoor paddling pools and splash parks in the North West.
Go for a walk
There are loads of great walks in Liverpool to choose from.
Pick your own strawberries and other fruit
There are loads of places to pick strawberries and other fruit this summer near to Liverpool. Fruit picking is a fantastic family summer activity. Find them all here – Pick your own farms in North West England
Enjoy an ice cream
Find the best places to eat ice cream in my guide to Ice cream parlours Liverpool here.
More things to do with kids in the North West summer
Fancy a discount on days out? find Discounts on days out North West here.
I also have a guide to Things to do in Cheshire summer holidays
And here is my guide to Summer holiday activities Lancashire
Find more great Family days out North West England here.
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