May 2010 events
Saturday 1 to Sunday 23 May
Eccentric Gadgets and Inventions
10.30am to 5.00pm daily.
Have you ever wondered how our everyday household implements came about? Eccentric Gadgets and Inventions, an exhibition of all manner of curios, is displayed amongst the rooms in Croxteth Hall. These 150 quirky gadgets were manufactured by adventurous inventors during the Victorian and Edwardian age to make everyday life easier! Some have stood the test of time, such as the early teasmade, coffee maker and food processor. Others, however, didn't quite catch on. Self pouring teapot and alarmed door knobs, anyone? Not to mention the moustache spoon, to enable the hairier gentleman to drink soup in polite society... This unique collection of crazy contraptions is not to be missed! Free with Hall, Saver or Family ticket.
Exhibition items are part of the private collection of Maurice Collins.
Sunday 2 May 2010
International Dawn Chorus Day
5.00am 
Learn about our wild woodland bird population and experience the delights of a rousing 'dawn chorus' with Liverpool's Ranger Interpretation Service. This is the best time of the year to hear birds singing as they vie with each other to establish breeding territories and attract a mate. Woodlands at Croxteth are home to many of our native songbirds; you are likely to hear many different species from Blackbirds, Robins and Thrushes to Warblers, Nuthatches and Woodpeckers.
Mornings can be quite cold, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Please purchase tickets in advance from the Hall Gift Shop (no tickets available on the day). Use the Conference and disabled car park, off Croxteth Hall Lane. Meet outside the Gift Shop at the front of the Hall.
Tickets are £3.00 (no concessions)
Sunday 9 May 2010
Liverpool Association of Women's Clubs Annual Walk
11.00am
A popular charity walk in the Park. For more details please telephone 0151 724 3046.
Saturday 29 May to Sunday 6 June
Croxteth Hall Toy Challenge
10.30am to 5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm)
'Learning is Fun at Croxteth Hall'
The Molyneux children who live in the Hall have lost their favourite toys. Can you help find them and write down the name of the room in which they are hidden? A worksheet is provided free of charge with each child's Hall admission ticket purchased. All entries can enter a prize draw. Normal Hall admission prices apply. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Saturday 29 - Sunday 6 Jun - Spring Half Term
Horse Drawn Bus Rides and Donkey Rides
Mr Wheeler will be bringing his ever popular horse drawn bus to give rides around the Hall. Experience a true one horsepower vehicle!
Look out for donkey rides near the ice cream van - younger children will love this extra attraction.
There is a small charge payable.
Sunday 30 May 2010
In the Butler's Pantry
1.00pm
Meet 'His Lordship's' butler and find out about his importance, status and role within the in the household as one of the 'upper servants'. Learn bygone rules of etiquette, and maybe pick up a few handy household hints and tips for running a smooth dinner party or keeping the silver clean! With Liverpool's Ranger Interpretation Service.
Numbers are limited and this event is likely to be popular so please call in to the Hall Gift Shop or telephone our ticketline on 0151 233 6930 to reserve your tickets (no additional charge from normal Hall admission charge) as we cannot guarantee there will be any available on the day.
Don't forget all our regular events throughout the month:
- Sundays 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Wednesdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 May, 2.00pm - 4.00pm our costumed Heritage volunteers bring the Hall display rooms to life.
- Wednesdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 May, 1.30pm Walk for Health - enjoy a healthy walk through the park
- Thursdays 6, 13, 20 and 27 May, 6.00pm Walk for Health - enjoy an evening healthy walk around the park
- Sundays 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May - West Derby Courthouse is open (time by arrangement)
- Tuesdays 4, 11, 18 and 25 May - 10.00am Cycle for Health - booking essential.
New for this year - FREE 3 month gym passes now available in conjuction with our Walk for Health walks.
To obtain your free gym pass ask your Walk Leader for a 'Passport to the Gym' card. Simply collect a stamp after each walk from your Walk Leader and when you've collected 5 stamps you're eligible for a 3 month pass at a Lifestyles Gym. For more information see your Walk Leader or contact the Walk for Health Office.