Thur 1st April Brian Fortuna & Kristina Rihanoff From BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing. Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton
Details (0151) 666 0000
www.floralpavilion.com

Sunday 4th April Easter Adventure in Port Sunlight Village
Easter trail in the village with family activities.
Details (0151) 644 6466
www.portsunlightvillage.com

Sat 3rd - Mon 5th April Easter Egg Hunt Church Farm , Thurstaston.
Details (0151) 648 7838
www.churchfarm.org.uk

Sunday 4th - Mon 5th April Ness Easter Trail
Family fun at Ness Gardens.
Details (0151) 353 0123
www.nessgardens.org.uk

Mon 19th - Sat 24th April Witness for the Prosecution The Agatha Christie 
Theatre Company.
Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton
Details (0151) 666 0000
www.floralpavilion.com

May to October Wirral Chef Shine 
Chefing competition in Wirral restaurants
See www.visitwirral.co or www.wirralnews.co.uk or Wirral News for details 

Sat 1st May to Thur 30th Sept 100 Years of Girl Guides in Wirral 
Exhibition in Port Sunlight Museum
Details (0151) 644 6466
www.portsunlightvillage.com

Sunday 2nd May Merseyside Rugby Sevens
Caldy Rugby Club, Caldy 
Details (0151) 625 8043
www.caldyrugby.co.uk

Tue 4th. to Sat 8th.May
'Once Upon a Time at The Adelphi' West Kirby Light Opera Society.
Phil Willmott's brilliantly entertaining feel-good family musical.
Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton. Click for details or more details
7.30pm start, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets £18, Concessions £15
Box Office: (0151) 666 0000

Sunday 9th May Noddy in Toyland. A lively show for all the family. 
Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton
Details (0151) 666 0000
www.floralpavilion.com

Mon 3rd - Sunday 9th May National Honey Week, Roses Tea Rooms Honey themed 
afternoon teas and a selection of honey cakes, scones and sandwich.
Details (0151) 644 8133
http://www.rosestearooms.co.uk

Fri 7th, Sat 8th & Sunday 9th May The British Open Team Racing Trophy,
The Wilson Trophy international dinghy racing on the MLrine lake, West Kirby.
Details (0151) 625 5579
www.wksc.net 

Sunday 9th May Secret Gardens of Oxton 
Visit the beautiful gardens in the lovely surroundings of Oxton Village Conservation Area.
Details 07963248268
www.oxtonsociety.org.uk

Sat 15th May A Night at the Museum
Late night opening at Port Sunlight Museum with torch light 
tours of the village.
Details (0151) 644 6466
www.portsunlightvillage.com

Sunday 23rd May Wirral Coastal Walk 
Charity walk around the coast of Wirral from Seacombe Ferry to Thurstaston 
Details (0151) 643 7275
www.wirralcoastalwalk.org.uk

Mon 24th - Sunday 30th May National Vegetarian Week 
The Vegi-Table at Claremont Kitchen. A competition for local restaurants to create the best Vegetarian dish, with a cook off at the Claremont Kitchen.
Details on 07780 943 938
http://www.claremontfarm.co.uk

Throughout June Afternoon Tea at the Woodcote Hotel.
Details (0151) 327 1542
http://www.woodcotehouse.co.uk

Pick Your Own at Claremont Farm during the peak of the fruit season.
Details on 07780 943 938
http://www.claremontfarm.co.uk

Thur 3rd to Sunday 6th June Wirral Folk on the Coast Festival featuring concerts, workshops and dance at the OC Sports and Leisure Centre, Bromborough.
Details (0151) 652 0734
www.wirralfolkonthecoast.com

Sat 5th & Sunday 6th June New Brighton Carnival. 
Details (0151) 639 5798

Sat 5th & Sunday 6th June World Environment Day Celebrations
Displays and activities in Ness Gardens
Details (0151) 353 0123
www.nessgardens.org.uk

Sat 12th June Wirral Moonlight Walk 
Charity walk from West Kirby to Leasowe Lighthouse. 
Details (0151) 643 9976

Sat 12th & Sunday 13th June Kites Over the Mersey - Wirral International Kite Festival
Two day festival in New Brighton featuring top UK and International kite flyers 
Details (0151) 691 8269
www.visitwirrral.com 

Sunday 13th June Tranmere Show 
Victoria Park, Tranmere
Details (0151) 644 1100
www.tranmerealliance.org.uk 

Sunday 13th June Wirral Bikeathon 
A charity bike ride around Wirral starting at Arrowe Park
Details (0151) 632 0548
www.wirralbikeathon.org.uk 

Sat 19th June Illyria present Romeo & Juliet 
Outdoor theatre in the lovely surroundings of Ness Gardens
Details (0151) 353 0123
www.nessgardens.org.uk

Mon 21st June Chef and Farmer Asparagus Evening 
with Chef Brian Mellor and Farmer Andy Pimbley.
Claremont Kitchen, Claremont Farm, Clatterbridge Old Road,
Bebington 
Details 07780 943 938 
www.claremontfarm.co.uk 

Mon 21st - Sunday 27th June National Jam Week workshops at Claremont farm.
Claremont Kitchen, Claremont Farm, Clatterbridge Old Road,
Bebington 
Details 07780 943 938 
www.claremontfarm.co.uk

Sunday 27th June Afternoon Tea in Port Sunlight 
Take afternoon tea sitting out on The Green in historic Port Sunlight Village to the sound of a string quartet
Details (0151) 644 6466

Sunday 27th June Afternoon Tea at Mere Brook House 
Take afternoon tea in the lovely surrounding of Mere Brook House Thornton Hough
Details 07713 189949
www.merebrookhouse.co.uk/

Tuesday 29th June - Saturday 3rd July. The Birkenhead Tale by Brian McCann.
The Active Drama Company, Birkenhead, brings you another home-grown musical.
The play looks at the lives of a group of teenagers, the adults around their lives and what they get up to in school and on the streets of the town!
Suitable for 15 years+ due to moderate language and themes
Little Theatre, Grange Road West, Birkenhead
Evenings: 7.30pm, Saturday Matinee: 2.30pm
Tickets: £6 and £5 concessions (All tickets £5 on 29th June)
Box Office: 0151 652 0100
email: info@activedrama.com   web: www.activedrama.com

Throughout July Wirral Fish Month
Speciality fish dishes showcased at Julian's Restaurant,
Birkenhead Road, Hoylake
Details (0151) 632 6241
www.visitwirral.com/julians

Thur 1st to Sat 3rd July The Birds by Aristophanes
Outdoor theatre with Off the Ground Youth Theatre in the lovely Ness Gardens.
Details (0151) 353 0123

Sat 10th July Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (To be confirmed)
Classics in Ness Gardens
Details 0151 353 0123
www.nessgardens.org.uk

Tue 13th to Sat 17th July Stepping Out 
Musical at the Floral Pavilion Theatre
Details 0151 666 0000
www.floralpavilion.com

Fri 16th July St. Johns Hospice 'Rouge Noir' Ball
Charity Ball at Thornton Hall Hotel
Details 0151 343 0778
www.stjohnshospice.org

Sunday 18th July: Seals and Stunning Sea Views
A sponsored walk for all the family to raise £5,000 for Claire House
(in association with West Wirral Walks)
2 hour guided walk across West Kirby sands to Hibre Island 11am - 1pm
Details 0796 324 6071 or 0151 648 0840 or email contact@westwirralwalks.co.uk
Tickets only £5 per peron and includes a famous Marigold fish and chip dinner!
BOOKING ESSENTIAL - minimum raise £50
More information HERE

Sunday 25th July Port Sunlight Festival. Stalls, fun fair, dog show and entertainment throughout the day in the lovely surroundings of Port Sunlight Village
Details (0151) 644 6466 

Sunday 25th July Wirral Historic Vehicle Rally a cavalcade of historic vehicles drive around the borough finishing at the Port Sunlight Festival.

Sunday 25th July Illyria present James and the Giant Peach
Outdoor theatre in the lovely Ness Gardens
Details (0151) 353 0123
www.nessgardens.org.uk

Wed 28th & Thur 29th July Children's Fun Days in Ness Gardens
Family activities in Ness Gardens.
Details (0151) 353 0123
www.nessgardens.org.uk

Fri 6th & Sat 7th August As You Like It 
Outdoor theatre presented by Off Ground Theatre Company
in Ness Gardens.
Details (0151) 353 0123
www.nessgardens.org.uk

Sunday 8th August Illyria present Pride & Prejudice 
Outdoor theatre in Ness Gardens
Details (0151) 353 0123
www.nessgardens.org.uk

Sat 14th - Sunday 15th August Wirral Flower & Vegetable Show, 
Birkenhead Park

Sunday 29th & Mon 30th Aug Wirral Food & Drink Festival, a foodies paradise featuring food stalls, chef demos and refreshments at Claremont Farm, Bebington.
Details 07877 921 276 

Mon 30th Aug Hoylake RNLI Open Day featuring air displays, sideshows, stalls and funfair on the promenade at Hoylake.
Details (0151) 632 3884

Sept Annie
The musical staring Su Pollard

Sat 11th Sept Printmatters Promenade Stages Rally at New Brighton Promenade.
Details 07802 294948
www.promrally.bun.com 

Mon 13th to Fri 17th Sept Wirral Golf Classic, amateur golf tournament staged on the four challenging courses of Caldy, Heswall, Wallasey and Royal Liverpool.

Sat 18th & Sunday 19th Sept Birkenhead Park Festival of Transport a celebration of historic vehicles including steam traction engines.
Details (0151) 652 5197 

Sunday 19th Sept Port Sunlight Founders Day 
Events with vintage and classic car display in Port Sunlight Village.
Details (0151) 644 6466
www.portsunlightvillage.com

Sat 25th Sept Bidston Heritage Day 10am -4pm. in Bidston Village. Family Entertainment all day including Taiko drummers.
Details (0151) 652 3141

Sat 25th Sept St. John's Hospice Ladies Midnight Walk
5.5 Mile Wirral night time charity walk from Moreton to West Kirby
Details (0151) 343 0778
www.stjohnshospice.org

Sunday 3rd October Wirral Bus & Tram Show
Displays of heritage buses, trams and commercial vehicles
Woodside, Birkenhead
Details (0151) 639 4929

Fri 29th to Sunday 31st October Merseyside Model Railway Annual Exhibition
Pacific Road Arts Centre, Birkenhead
Admission £4.50 Child £2.50 Concession £3.50 free guide book 
Details 0788 152 4946 
Details www.MerseysideMRS.co.uk 

Sunday 31st October Halloween Spooktacular at Port Sunlight Village
Halloween fun at Port Sunlight Garden Centre
Details (0151) 644 6466
www.portsunlightvillage.com

November IllumiNESS (date to be confirmed)
See the gardens illuminated at night.
Details (0151) 353 0123
ww.nessgardens.org.uk

Fri 5th November Bonfire Sweets and Treats with Brian Mellor Cookery Courses 
at Claremont Kitchen, Claremont Farm, Clatterbridge Old Road, Bebington 
Details 07780 943 938 
www.claremontfarm.co.uk

Fri 5th November Wirral Community Firework Displays.
Displays in many parks throughout Wirral.
Details (0151) 648 4371
www.visitwirral.com

Sat 20th - Sunday 21st November The Perfect Christmas Menu 
Brian Mellor Cookery Courses at Claremont Kitchen
Details 07780 943 938 
www.claremontfarm.co.uk

Nov The International Guitar Festival of Great Britain Annual celebration of guitar music, concerts and workshops at various Wirral venues.
Details (0151) 666 0000
www.bestguitarfest.com

Sat 4th & Sunday 5th Dec. Christmas Gourmet Fair in Port Sunlight featuring food marquee, chef demos, father Christmas and entertainment.
Details (0151) 644 6466
www.portsunlightvillage.com 

Sunday 12th Dec Floral Pavilion Panto
Details (0151) 666 0000
www.floralpavilion.com