August 2008 events at Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Friday 1 August 2008
Round the World Safari at Croxteth Park
1.30pm and 3.30pm - Sorry - Both shows are now SOLD OUT
Join the Ramshackle Theatre Company on an expedition trip through Croxteth Park and discover creatures from round the globe including some of our own British Wildlife. Imagine yourself as an intrepid explorer following the wildlife experts on a nature trail crossing the five major continents of the world! This event is suitable for all the family to enjoy. Aimed primarily at children aged 4 to 11 years.
Limited numbers so please book quickly to avoid disappointment.
Adults £1 Children 50p. Tickets available from Croxteth Hall Gift Shop (0151 233 6930)
Sunday 3 August
Free Children's Entertainment in the Old Riding School Cafe
11.00am - 4.00pm
Come along and enjoy a good cup of tea, hot coffee and a snack, or have your lunch or mid afternoon snack in the Old Riding School Cafe, and enjoy a range of children's entertainment free. Throughout the day there will be juggling, stilt walking and balloon modelling!
Tuesday 5 August
Open-air theatre 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'
Grounds open for picnics 6.30pm
A favourite of children of all ages, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', complete with the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts and a tea party with the most bewildering bunch of guests! This is a new version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; a perfect show for a summer evening with its mixture of comedy, absurdity and music. Follow Alice and the White Rabbit into the enchanting world of Wonderland where music, fun and the most incredible characters are always just around the corner.
Don't be late for this very important date, and children - remember to come as your favourite 'Alice' character and join in with the fancy dress parade in the interval. Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for an evening of magical theatre in a spectacular setting.
Performance at 7.30pm, grounds open for picnics on the lawns at 6.30pm. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating.
'The perfect evening' The Daily Express
Adults £12, Concessions £10. For more information and to book your tickets please call the Croxteth Ticket Line 0151 233 6930
Tuesday 12 August
Open-air theatre 'King Arthur & The Knights of The Round Table'
Grounds open for picnics 6.30pm
Specially written for this season, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table brings the court of Camelot to colourful life. King Arthur, a legendary king of England and his brave knights face sword and sorcery as Arthur establishes the most famous kingdom in literary history in 'King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table'. Magical theatre in some of the most beautiful gardens throughout Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Performance at 7.30pm, grounds open for picnics on the lawns at 6.30pm. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating.
'Exhilarating' Edinburgh Evening News
Adults £12, Concessions £10. For more information and to book your tickets please call the Croxteth Ticket Line 0151 233 6930
Friday 15 August
BEATLES Murder Mystery Night Special Event - THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!!
7.30pm
Roll Up! Roll Up! For The Magical Murder-Mystery Tour!
Join the Pre-FAB Three on this psychedelic trip to discover who killed their drummer Bingo. so that they can say thanks!
Was it Maxwell with his Silver Hammer? Could it be Rita the Parking Maid? Sgt Pepper or a member of his BAND? Join the Magical Murder-Mystery Tour and help solve the murder, solve the riddle, the cat and the fiddle and find out just Who is The Walrus, just what happened down Penny Lane and who did what to whom in Strawberry Fields before running down Abbey Road in this Helter Skelter ride into murder, mystery and comedy!
Tickets £22 which includes a light buffet. A pay bar is available.
Ticket information - please call the Croxteth Ticket Line 0151 233 6930
We have a series of 'Victorian Murder Mystery Nights' on Thursdays 13, 20 and 27 November and 4 December. Tickets for these will be available from 4 August.
Wednesday 20 August - 20-08-2008
SLPS Photography Exhibition
The South Liverpool Photographic Society will be exhibiting some of their top quality photographic art in the atmospheric oak panelled Old Dining Room at Croxteth Hall. Free admission to Croxteth Hall to celebrate 20/08 Day!
Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August
Croxteth Hall Garden Society Flower Show
(Sunday 24 1.00pm to 5.00pm, Bank Holiday Monday 11.00am to 5.00pm, last admission 4.30pm)
The best of local flowers, fruit and vegetables on display inside Croxteth Hall. Classes for crafts, cookery and art too. In conjunction with Myerscough College.
Why not exhibit? All information about entry classes can be found on the Croxteth Hall Garden Society's own website. Alternatively call 07866 079614.
Hall admission charge applies.
Sunday 24 August
Free Children's Entertainment in the Old Riding School Cafe
11.00am - 4.00pm
Come along and enjoy a good cup of tea, hot coffee and a snack, or have your lunch or mid afternoon snack in the Old Riding School Cafe, and enjoy a range of children's entertainment free. Throughout the day there will be juggling, stilt walking and balloon modelling!
World Firefighters Games Liverpool 2008
Over 5,000 Firefighters and their families are coming to Liverpool between 24 August and 2 September 2008 for the 10th World Firefighters Games. Previous Games have been held in New Zealand, America, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Australia and Sheffield.
World Firefighters Games Liverpool 2008 - Iron Dog Competition
The world's best search and rescue dogs in action.
This will be the first time in the 20-year history of World Firefighters Games that the four-legged friends of the Fire Service are eligible to take part. The three day event will take place at Croxteth Country Park and the Albert Dock, and consists of three disciplines:
Day 1 Tuesday 26 August - Agility - at Croxteth Country Park
10.00am - 4.00pm
Consists of:
50m Sprint, 50m Hurdles, Long Jump and High Jump.
These are timed events. Best of three attempts.
Day 2 Wednesday 27 August - Casualty Water Rescue - at the Albert Dock
10.00am - 4.00pm
Consists of:
30m swim by K9 towing casualty to side. Casualty is connected to K9 via D-ring on Personal Floatation Device. Handler on side to encourage K9.
Timed event.
Day 3 Thursday 28 August - Cross Country Challenge - at Croxteth Country Park
10.00am - 4.00pm
Consists of:
One mile run through woods, fields, water by both K9 and handler, negotiating obstacles on the way!
Timed event with points deducted for non-negotiation of obstacles.
The Iron Dog is set to be a real spectacle to watch, featuring some of the Fire Service's most skilled animals - come along and join in the fun.
Monday 1 September 2008
World Firefighters Games Liverpool 2008 - Cross Country Championship
Croxteth Country Park is extremely proud to host the Cross Country Championship for men and women on Monday 1 September 2008. Womens race 1100hrs. Mens race 1200hrs
Don't forget all our regular events throughout the month:
- Sundays 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 and 27 August 2008, 2.00pm - 4.00pm our costumed Heritage volunteers bring the Hall display rooms to life.
- Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 and 27 August, 1.30pm Walk for Health - enjoy a healthy walk through the park
- Thursdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 August, 6.00pm Walk for Health - enjoy an evening healthy walk around the park
- Sundays 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 August - West Derby Courthouse is open (time by arrangement)
- Tuesdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 August - 10.00am Cycle for Health - booking essential.
- Every day at 3.45pm Feeding time in the Home Farm