Family attractions in Liverpool this autumn
The Railway Children
15-26 October, The Epstein
A new adaptation of the much loved family favourite ‘The Railway Children’ comes to the The Epstein this October. The story of siblings Roberta, Peter and Phyllis, forced to leave their London home and move to a railway cottage in Yorkshire when their father is wrongly imprisoned, this heart-warming tale charts their new friendships and life in the country. Tickets are priced at £10 adults and £9 children while a family ticket (two adults and two children) is available at £34.
Beastie
20-22 October, Unity Theatre
There’s a mysterious creature roaming the streets of Liverpool and this October the Unity Theatre is asking you to help find it. View the secret footage and begin the search! Beastie is an interactive performance from theatre company Lone Twin, which takes your youngsters on a magical adventure. Tickets are £8. Children must be aged between six and 10.
The Chris and Pui Show
28 October, The Floral Pavilion
CBeebies favourites and hosts of the popular ‘Show Me Show Me’, Chris and Pui will delight your little ones with appearances from the likes of the Gingerbread Man, the Ugly Duckling and Miss Mouse along with the ever popular ‘toys’ Tom, Momo, Teddington and Stuff. Songs, sketches and lots of laughs are in store. Tickets are priced at £13.50 for adults and £11.50 for children with a family ticket available for £46 (two adults, two children).
L to R: The Railway Children at The Epstein; Family Saturday at Victoria Gallery & Museum; Liverpool ONE Christmas lights switch on
Family Saturday
29 October, Victoria Gallery & Museum
The Victoria Gallery & Museum plays host to a series of family fun days this autumn and our pick of the bunch takes place on 29 October. Featuring a screening of hit film ‘Osmosis Jones’ there’s also plenty of family crafts to take part in including creating a creepy ‘plague mask’ inspired by the book ‘Micrographia’, famous for its drawing of the flea which carried the deadly plague. Just in time for Halloween! The event is free and no booking is required.
Intergalactic Journey
6 November, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Take your budding astronauts on a journey that’s truly out of this world as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra presents music from sci-fi favourites such as ‘Doctor Who’, ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ and ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. Tickets range from £11 to £19 for adults and £8 to £12 for children.
Liverpool ONE Christmas lights switch on
10 November, Liverpool ONE
It may seem like only yesterday that you were taking down the Christmas decorations but the festive season is just around the corner and Liverpool ONE will be marking it in style once again with the UK’s tallest Christmas tree and plenty of festive fun for all the family. The big switch on takes place on 10 November.
> Can’t wait for Christmas? Read our guide to the perfect festive weekend (2015)
