Welcome To Wirral

17th - 18th April

Into the Little Hill  UK Premier of this opera by George Benjamin, presented by the Liverpool Culture Company at Pacific Road Arts Centre, Birkenhead, Box Office 0151 647 0752 www.pacificroad.co.uk   

 

13th - 15th May

Into the Cool Jazz Festival  Pacific Road Arts Centre, Birkenhead, Box Office 0151 647 0752 www.pacificroad.co.uk     

 

18th May

Wirral Coastal Walk  Charity walk around the coast of Wirral from Seacombe to Thurstaston.  Details 0151 643 7275  www.visitwirral.com

 

6 - 8th June

Wirral Folk on The Coast Festival  concert featuring Martin Carthy, Chris While & Julie Matthews, Jez Lowe and the Tom Topping Band.  Box Office and enquires 0151 652 0734.  www.wirralfolkonthecoast.com

 

7th - 8th June

Kites over the Mersey   Wirral International Kite Festival featuring kite flyers from across Europe, the Far East and USA. Free admission. The Dips New Brighton,, Details 0151 666 3188   www.visitwirral.com

 

15th June

Mersey Tunnel Big Walk  through the Queensway (Birkenhead) tunnel from Liverpool to Birkenhead. Details 0151 666 3188 www.visitwirral.com

 

9th - 12th July

All Along the River  musical extravaganza as local communities celebrate the River Mersey, produced by Hand in Hand Theatre.  St Mary's College, Wallasey Village. Details: 0151 638 5482.  www.handinhandtheatreproductions.co.uk

 

12th - 13th July

Wirral Show  one of the largest free shows in the North West with arena displays all day, stalls and funfair. The Dips, New Brighton, Car parking charges apply Details 0151 666 3188  www.wirralshow.com

 

21st July

The Tall Ships Parade of Sail  Watch these magnificent ships sail out of the Mersey at the start of the Tall Ships Race.  Viewing from Woodside Birkenhead to New Brighton.  Details 0151 666 3188  www.visitwirral.com

 

27th July

Wirral Historic Vehicle Rally  A cavalcade of Vintage, Veteran & Classic Cars drive around Wirral with stops at Carr Farm in Meols and finish at Port Sunlight Village. Details 0151 666 3188  www.visitwirral.com

 

Port Sunlight Village Festival  featuring live entertainment, fairground, fun dog show in Port Sunlight Village. Details 0151 644 6466 www.portsunlightvillage.com                 

 

10th -15th August

Wirral Festival of Golf   Mens, Ladies, Seniors, Junior & mixed competitions at Caldy Golf Club, Details 0151 625 5660.  www.caldygolfclub.co.uk        

 

24th - 25th August   

Wirral Food & Drink Festival  a foodies paradise, specialist food stalls, cookery demonstrations etc.  Claremont Farm, Clatterbridge, Details 0151 666 3188 www.wirralfoodfestival.co.uk

 

25th August

Hoylake RNLI Open Day  A day out for all the family with air displays stalls, fairground and family entertainment all day on The Promenade, Hoylake.  Details 0151 666 3188 www.visitwirral.com

 

11th - 21st September

Heritage Open Days  Special guided tours and the opportunity to access properties not normally open to the pubic. Various venues in Wirral. Details 0151 666 3188

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7th - 23rd November

The International Guitar Festival of Great Britain  Annual celebration of guitar music, concerts and workshops at various venues in Wirral. Details 0151 666 2756 www.bestguitarfest.com