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This October half-term is going to be a little different than usual but there are still plenty of ways to safely entertain the kids in Liverpool.
From exploring Liverpool’s museums and art galleries to walks in the park, a whole host of tours, learning about The Beatles or heading to the zoo, show the kids how to fall in love with Liverpool this half-term.
Venues across the city have worked hard to make sure they are Covid-safe and have introduced social distancing measures so your visit will be as safe and enjoyable as possible.
Liverpool is still open for business but there are some restrictions in place. For more information on these restrictions please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
50 FREE THINGS TO DO IN LIVERPOOL
There is so much to do in Liverpool that doesn’t require you to spend a penny. From museums to galleries, parks, street art and beautiful sights, there is so much to see and do with the family this half term. Have a look at our blog on 50 free things to do for a bit of inspiration.
TAKE PART IN ARTS & CRAFTS AT LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL
This half term, Liverpool Cathedral is inviting you to join its free family-friendly arts and crafts sessions. There will be lots of autumnal activities to enjoy and also the opportunity to write a message of peace on paper doves as part of the postponed Peace Doves project!
Each session is free and lasts up to 45 minutes. Groups from one household or support bubble will only be accepted per table and social distancing measures will be put in place. For more information on booking a free slot and their safety measures please see their website.
HEAD TO A MUSEUM
All of Liverpool’s museums are open and they have been working hard to make sure their venues are safe for everyone to visit. From the Museum of Liverpool to World Museum, International Slavery Museum and Merseyside Maritime Museum, there is so much to explore.
Entry to all of these museums is free but booking a time slot in advance of your visit is essential. For more information on visiting Liverpool’s museums please see their websites.
This half-term you can also join in with a Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search at the Museum of Liverpool. Find Wally hidden round the museum to receive a special “I found Wally!” bookmark. Visit their website for more information on their half term activities.
EXPLORE AN ART GALLERY
Liverpool’s art galleries are beautiful, full of amazing artwork and a fun way to learn too! Have a look at The Walker Art Gallery, FACT, Tate Liverpool, Open Eye Gallery or Bluecoat to explore some of Liverpool’s culture. For more information on visiting these venues please visit their websites.
The Walker Art Gallery has come up with lots of crafty ideas on how to get creative when visiting the gallery, with drawing ideas and a treasure hunt. They will also be hosting a digital zoom workshop inspired by the current Linda McCartney Retrospective exhibition and will explore Linda’s love of animals through collage. For more information visit their website.
TAKE A WALK AROUND THE PARK
There are so many beautiful spaces in Liverpool to head for a walk on a sunny autumnal afternoon this half term. Whether it’s Sefton or Stanley, Calderstones or Croxteth Country Park the changing colours of the leaves make for a lovely walk with your household or support bubble in the fresh air.
Have a look at our blog on Liverpool's open spaces for a bit of inspiration.
LEARN ABOUT THE BEATLES
This half term, why not learn all about The Beatles in Liverpool. Learn all about the history of the Fab Four at The Beatles Story, wander round the Liverpool Beatles Museum, go on a Magical Mystery Tour, head down to Strawberry Field or get your photo taken with the larger-than-life statues of The Beatles at Pier Head. There’s so much to safely do!
EXPLORE A SECRET WORLD WAR II BUNKER
This half term why not explore Liverpool’s secret WWII bunker at Western Approaches. The amazing underground bunker played a pivotal role in The Battle of the Atlantic, which you can learn all about as you walk through this piece of history. It’s perfect to keep the kids entertained whilst being educational too.
Lots of social distancing measures have been put in place which you can read about on their website.
GO PUMPKIN PICKING
There’s only a few days to go until Halloween so why not head along to one of the city region’s pumpkin patches to find a couple of pumpkins to carve up. Have a look at Church View Farm in Lydiate, The Pumpkin Patch in Hightown, Church Farm in Thurstaston or the Windmill Animal Farm in Burscough.
GO TO THE CINEMA
A trip to the cinema is always a great way to spend an afternoon during half-term. Have a look at what the Everyman Cinema on Victoria Street or the Odeon at Liverpool ONE are showing and enjoy an afternoon out with the kids.
EXPLORE THE HOME OF PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS LFC
If you and your family are fans of LFC then you will love a day out at Anfield on the LFC Stadium Tour. The club has introduced lots of social distancing measures to make the trip safe for everyone and there is lots to see. Explore the ground, see the museum and the new Boom Room exhibition and also have the opportunity to get your photo taken with all four trophies!
Find out more about booking tickets and their social distancing measures on their website.
GO ON A TOUR OF THE OLD DOCK
The Old Dock Tours at the Merseyside Maritime Museum are back with lots of social distancing measures in place. Households or support bubbled can now book onto a guided tour to discover the origins of Liverpool’s fortune which lies buried underneath Liverpool ONE. Revealed during excavations in 2001, the story of the world’s first commercial enclosed wet dock is explored.
For more information on booking tickets please see their website.
VISIT CHESTER ZOO OR KNOWSLEY SAFARI
Take a trip to Chester Zoo or Knowsley Safari this half term to visit their incredible animals, not only is it a great day out for the kids but it’s educational too! Both attractions have introduced a series of social distancing measures and tickets must be booked in advance.
CAPSULE OF CULTURE
Royal Liver Building 360 has launched an initiative to record what we will remember as one of the most pivotal and poignant years with a time capsule. The Capsule of Culture will be on display at RLB360 and they want your ideas and input on what should be put inside it. They are encouraging members of the public together with primary and secondary schools to take part and suggest items that represent the significant good, bad or difficult events or issues of the year.
The ideas will be judged by a panel of familiar faces with strong ties to Liverpool in December and will be installed in January. For more information please visit their website here.
For more information on businesses that are offering free lunches for children over half term in Liverpool City Region see the useful links below and follow them on social media.
The Guide - 7 Amazing projects helping Liverpool children in food crises during school holidays.
Independent Liverpool - For regular updates from local businesses
Liverpool Echo - A thread of local businesses offering free food for children in the Liverpool City Region
Due to venues having different guidelines, booking systems and opening hours we would always recommend checking ahead with each one before your visit.
Please be mindful and only visit venues that are Covid-safe. If you would like to share with us your experience of visiting a venue in Liverpool in regards to their Covid-19 safety measures, positive or negative, fill in our anonymous feedback form.
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In line with government recommendations, all National Museums Liverpool venues are temporarily closed to the public until further notice to support efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). For more information please visit the National Museums Liverpool website.
The International Slavery Museum will be opening on 19th August following the lockdown period.
The Merseyside Maritime Museum will be reopening on 19th August. For more information please visit the National Museums Liverpool website. Submerge yourself in Liverpool’s historic seafaring past at the Merseyside Maritime Museum.
The Walker Art Gallery holds a stunning collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts spanning over six hundred years. Home to outstanding works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin and Gainsborough, the Walker is also one of the finest art galleries in Europe.
FACT will remain closed from the evening of 17 March until further notice due to the current COVID-19 outbreak. FACT is the UK’s leading organisation for commissioning and exhibiting film, video, and new media art, with galleries, cinemas, a shop, bar and café, plus FREE exhibitions and Wi-Fi.
Tate Liverpool will be reopening on 27 July 2020 following the lockdown period.
Open Eye Gallery is an independent not-for-profit photography gallery located on Mann Island at the heart of the Liverpool Waterfront – next to the Museum of Liverpool, Tate Liverpool and Albert Dock.
A Grade I listed, 300 year old building in the heart of Liverpool’s city centre, Bluecoat offers a year-round programme of visual art, literature, music, dance and family activities.
The Beatles Story will re-open to the public on July 20th, 2020. The award-winning ‘The Beatles Story’ is the world's largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to telling the story of The Beatles’ rise to fame.
The newest Beatles attraction, packed to the rafters with real, rare and authentic Beatles items. For an unmissable Beatles experience put the Liverpool Beatles Museum on your list!
Due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Magical Mystery Tour will suspend activity from 17th March until further notice.See the sights and sounds of Beatles Liverpool on the Magical Mystery Tour, with entertaining commentary and music.
Strawberry Field is now open again following the lockdown period. Social distancing measures have been put in place and you will need to book a ticket in advance of your visit.
Explore the amazing secret World War II underground Headquarters an intricate labyrinth of rooms, once a top-secret nerve centre in 1940s wartime Britain.
See the player’s dressing room, press room, This Is Anfield sign, tunnel, pitch, manager’s dugout and the Kop – plus much more.
Experience the Liverpool’s wildest day out with a trip to family-favourite, Knowsley Safari.
A visit to Cheshire isn’t complete without a trip to the UK’s number one zoo. Chester Zoo is home to over 27,000 endangered and exotic animals based in beautiful, award-winning zoological gardens.
