Merseyside Educational & Theatres

Haunted Liverpool
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Haunted Liverpool
Let costumed experts take you to a part of the city untouched by time or season. Locked firmly in the past, the Georgian Quarter gives up its darkest secrets on these Ghostly Tours. Will you join them for a tense but pleasurable meander down cobbled streets and past Gothic Gravestones? Strictly for the big and brave ones these charismatic,...
Best of Liverpool Sightseeing Tour
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Best of Liverpool Sightseeing Tour
This private 3-hour guided tour is the perfect introduction to this vibrant city     Explore Liverpool's UNESCO World Heritage Site waterfront including the iconic Royal Albert Dock and the architectural masterpieces known as the Three Graces     Discover the city’s chequered history as a hub of the...
Classic Beatles Tour of Liverpool
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Classic Beatles Tour of Liverpool
Return to the Swinging Sixties on a 3-hour Beatles tour of Liverpool What's included 3-hour Classic Beatles Tour of Liverpool Tour from a local, knowledgeable guide Private cabin All Beatles' childhood homes Penny Lane & more Strawberry Fields Woolton village     Visit one of the most important locations in musical...
Discover Liverpool Walking Tour
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Discover Liverpool Walking Tour
Follow in the footsteps of the Beatles and discover Liverpool     Join a friendly local guide for entertainment and an authentic Liverpool experience as you explore the city's famous locations and hidden gems     Have an intimate experience with a small group tour that will take you past statues of Liverpool's...
British Music Experience
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British Music Experience
Follow the history of British music, from The Beatles to Adele and beyond!     See costumes, instruments, performances, and memorabilia from the likes of The Beatles and Bowie to Adele, Oasis, and X Factor     Follow the history of British music, from post-war jazz to the Summer of Love, right through to today...
Mersey Ferry River Explorer Cruise
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Mersey Ferry River Explorer Cruise
Cruise along Liverpool's famous river on the Mersey Ferry     Enjoy a 50-minute Mersey River cruise aboard the Mersey Ferry     Listen to a dedicated audio guide about the history of the waterfront     See waterside sights like the Tate Liverpool, the Royal Albert Dock, and more Embark on a...
Royal Liver Building 360
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Royal Liver Building 360
Enjoy Liverpool in all its glory from one of the city's most iconic sites     Get advanced tickets to go inside Liverpool's historic Royal Liver Building and learn about its history     Join an intimate presenter-led tour up to the 10th and 15th floors for sweeping views of Merseyside and beyond    ...
Curious About Liverpool
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Curious About Liverpool
Curious About Liverpool gives a different glimpse into what makes Liverpool what it is today: the events, people and places that have shaped it. Resident or just visiting, you are bound to spot things you’ve never noticed before. Walks take 1 to 2 hours each, though our suggestions for things to see and do along the way may distract you! ...
the Bluecoat
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the Bluecoat
Explore at The Bluecoat From Thu 25 July – Sat 31 August Thursdays, Fridays (1-3pm) & Saturdays (1-4pm) In the Hub or front courtyard (weather dependent) Creative activities for families linked to our exhibition led by artists and members of our Blue Room project. Drop in between 1 and 4pm and stay as long as you like! Visit...
Liverpool Beatles Museum
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Liverpool Beatles Museum
See over 300 genuine Beatles exhibits in the band's hometown     Visit one of the largest singularly owned authentic Beatles collections in the world     See vintage clothes, letters, telegrams, posters, flyers, jewellery, and more in the heart of Liverpool     Get close to authentic instruments like...
Magical Mystery Tour
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Magical Mystery Tour
Step aboard the colourful Magical Mystery Tour bus for a fun and fascinating 2 hour tour of Beatles Liverpool. You'll see all the places associated with John, Paul, George and Ringo as they grew up, met and formed the band that would take the pop world by storm. The tour takes you to see their childhood homes, schools and colleges and you'll...
Liverpool City Walks
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Liverpool City Walks
Liverpool City Walks give you a chance to hear about the fascinating history of this city and its culture and also how it has changed over time. There are a number of guided tours to choose from, from an Introduction to Liverpool, a Beatles walk (the band, not the insects!) and a chance to Discover the Waterfront and it’s heritage. ...
Western Approaches Museum
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Western Approaches Museum
Explore an underground bunker that helped win World War Two     Visit the Western Approaches Museum to explore a once top-secret WWII bunker     Discover the role Derby House played in plotting victory in the Battle of the Atlantic     See authentic artifacts and documents while you explore an eerie...
The Anfield Origins Tour
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The Anfield Origins Tour
Delve into the history of Liverpool FC on a guided walking tour What's included 60-minute guided walking tour of Anfield Stadium English-speaking tour guide Free souvenir guidebook     Join a certified Liverpool FC expert for a guided walk around the Anfield exterior     See the pitch from the famous Kop...
Strawberry Field
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Strawberry Field
Explore the inspirational place behind the hit Beatles song     Discover the real-life location that inspired one of The Beatles' most beloved songs, Strawberry Fields Forever     Explore the Strawberry Field former children's home, and use a multimedia guide to bring the building's inspirational history to life...
Charleys Ceramics
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Charleys Ceramics
Charleys Ceramics is a craft workshop where you and all of the family can spend a few relaxing hours being creative, producing a unique painted item to treasure. Paint together a range of crafts including ornaments, plates, mugs, teapots and cake stands. Place babies hand and footprints on a plate or mug, memories to treasure. The shop also...
Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio - St Helens
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Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio - St Helens
Pots to Paint is a new pottery painting ceramic studio in St Helens which opened its doors on 14th May 2011. We offer a fun relaxing atmosphere for people of all ages to come along and create their very own masterpiece of which you don't need to be an artist as we have ideas books and friendly staff who will help you along the way. We have shelves...
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
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Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
Experience an amazing journey of discovery in Catalyst's new Interactive Theatre and enter a colourful world of science and technology in our three hands-on galleries. Catalyst is an interactive science centre and museum devoted to chemistry and how the products of chemistry are used in every day life. Our key aim is to make science exciting and...
Caferamics - Wirral
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Caferamics - Wirral
Caferamics is a ceramic cafe where children can express themselves with creative pottery painting. Children of all ages are welcome at Caferamics. Simply choose the undecorated pottery and Caferamics provide the paint, brushes, a technical talk and lots of encouragement! Pieces are ready for collection in 7 days. There is a wide range of pottery...
China Butterfly Craft Centre
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China Butterfly Craft Centre
The pottery painting studio and workshop area is now open with a huge range of pieces to choose from why not paint your own mug, money box, plate, teapot, collectable figure & more, we have 100's of pieces to choose from, you can create something gorgeous to treasure forever or why not make a gift for someone special? (more info can...
Just Pottering About - Wigan
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Just Pottering About - Wigan
We cater with everything you need to produce your own unique hand-painted masterpiece.  Choose from a range of our excellent quality pottery: - tableware, figurines, money boxes and a large range of items for children. You paint, we glaze and fire your item in our kiln and have it ready for collection a few days later.
City Sightseeing Chester Open Top Tour
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City Sightseeing Chester Open Top Tour
City Sightseeing Chester Open Top Tour The bus tour is great for any time of year – in nice weather you can enjoy the thrill of sitting out in the open air and soaking up what sunshine we get, and if it starts to rain then you can retreat under the covered part of the bus while still enjoying great views of the city. Most kids love the...
Pots U Paint
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Pots U Paint
We can seat upto 24 children and can tailor make your visit. Whether its a class reward or school trip, its an exciting adaption to the national curriculum thats suitable for all key stages. Paint a piece of pottery in the style of the Romans, Greeks or Eqyptians. Plan a design on the computer as part of a tech project and then reproduce it...
Ghost Hunter Trail - Chester
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Ghost Hunter Trail - Chester
Welcome to Chester...The Ghost City Steeped in 2000 years of history, and with hundreds of Ghost sightings, Chester can quite rightly claim to be one of the most haunted cities in Britain All houses wherein men have lived and died Are haunted houses. Through the open doors The harmless phantoms on their errands glide With feet that make...
The Chester Treasure Trail
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The Chester Treasure Trail
As you follow our clear Trail directions on the Chester self-guided Treasure Trail, you will be hunting to solve the clues to find the location of the missing treasure! We’ve set the answers to these clues on things like historical buildings, signs and important plaques around Chester so the kids will have to look high and low to solve the...
The Southport Treasure Trail
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The Southport Treasure Trail
Can you and the kids find the answers to the clues which will solve the Southport self guided Treasure Hunt themed Treasure Trail?  As you follow the directions, keep your eyes peeled to search out the answers to the clues, which can be found on existing structures, buildings and monuments. Each time you find an answer to a question, you...
Lymm Ducks and Drakes Spy Mission Trail
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Lymm Ducks and Drakes Spy Mission Trail
A perfect way to get families and friends out exploring - the Lymm self-guided themed Treasure Trail. On this Trail, your mission is to foil the fiendish plans of evil property developer Ivor Newholme! Kids from as young as 6 can join in with solving the clues, but the responsible adults won’t get off lightly - everyone will need to help out...
Blakemere Craft Centre - Cheshire Falconry - Sandiway
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Blakemere Craft Centre - Cheshire Falconry - Sandiway
At the falconry centre there are daily bird of prey flying displays from Easter to September and aviaries that are open year round. You’ll fall in love with the delightful Edwardian courtyard, home to numerous craft shops offering gifts galore, beautifully handcrafted either on site or around the world including Mexico, India, Kashmir and...
If your looking for educational activities for your kids in and near to Merseyside then why not try some of these suggestions we have listed near this area. This could be a jaunt to the theatre for the more dramatic kids :)

For all ages of kids and adults included, there are sight seeing tours or pottery making classes to face painting that can be found here, so why not try some of these suggestions we have listed near this area.