Croxteth Hall & Country Park Web site

September 2010 events

Daily until Sunday 5 September
Lord Sefton's Teddy Bear Hunt
10.30am - 5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm)
'Learning is Fun at Croxteth Hall'
Popular annual summer event - younger children and parents will love this numeric fun. Count the Teddies you find in each room, add up the total number and enter our prize draw. (As featured on ITV's Granada Reports in 2009).
Normal Hall admission prices apply. There is a great prize for a lucky winner drawn from all the correct entries. Almond Restaurant have kindly donated a fabulous meal out at their restaurant in West Derby. Almond is a neighbourhood Restaurant , with local, simple, honest, foood.
Why not bring your own Teddy Bear and healthy picnic when the sun is shining and relax on the lawns surrounding the Hall. What better way to enjoy a summers day! In partnership with Liverpool's Children's Centres.

Saturday 4 September
Dancing Around the City - 'Bollywood' with Maria Malone 
Small Dance Performance and Workshop Event by 'Movema'. 
11.00 - 12.00 noon 
 Following their success at 'Africa Oye', Movema will be bringing a series of free world dance performances and workshops to Croxteth and other parks this month. The sessions are open to people of all ages and abilities, a chance to work out, learn about different dance and culture and have a great fun time!
All you have to do is shimmy down and join in! (bottle of water advised). Look for the Movema Dance Tent on the front lawn near the front of Croxteth Hall.

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September
Heritage Open Days
10.30am - 5.00pm
Free admission to Croxteth Hall as part of England's largest voluntary cultural event, sponsored by English Heritage.

Saturday 11 - Sunday 12
Walled Garden Photographic Exhibition
10.30am - 5.00pm
View a collection of photographs (mainly of the Walled Garden through the seasons), taken by members of South Liverpool Photographic Society. Photographs will be exhibited in the oak panelled Old Dining Room of Croxteth Hall. Free entry with normal Hall admission tickets.

Saturday 11 September
Dancing Around the City - 'Caribbean Dance' with Ithalia Forel 
Small Dance Performance and Workshop Event by 'Movema'. 
11.00 - 12.00 noon 
 Following their success at 'Africa Oye', Movema will be bringing a series of free world dance performances and workshops to Croxteth and other parks this month. The sessions are open to people of all ages and abilities, a chance to work out, learn about different dance and culture and have a great fun time!
All you have to do is shimmy down and join in! (bottle of water advised). Look for the Movema Dance Tent on the front lawn near the front of Croxteth Hall.

Saturday 18 September
Compost Giveaway
9.00am - 1.00pm
While stocks last! Bring your own shovel and bags. This excellent compost is made from all the recycled plant material from the roadside recycling collections throughout the year. It is one of the best soil improvers and garden plant foods there is - so dig it into your borders and pots watch the flowers, fruit and vegetables grow! Collect your own from the main car park off Muirhead Avenue.

Sunday 19 Septmeber
11.00am - 4.00pm
Croxteth Hall Wedding Show
With over 40 exhibitors, Croxteth Hall is the ideal venue to plan your perfect country wedding and a great day out for everyone involved. As well as exhibitors ranging from caterers to floral arrangers to wedding car hire companies, everyone knows the Bride must look fabulous - so there will be Catwalk shows in the stately Dining Room at 12.30pm and 2.30pm showing off dress ideas, and live entertainment throughout the day. We are offering free admission to the fair and complimentary 'goody bags' for all brides.

If you would like to attend this prestigious Wedding Show, you need to pre-register for your tickets as numbers are strictly limited.
Please visit Bliss Wedding Shows at Croxteth or contact Joanne or Rachel on 0151 227 9179 for all show information and details of pre-registration, tickets etc. 

Stately homes have long been associated with elegant functions and weddings. At Croxteth Hall and Country Park your wedding will be given a status and prestige that will ensure that your special day is remembered for years to come. Explore our Weddings and Functions pages to find details or rooms and facilities available at Croxteth Hall. If you are interested in having your big day in Croxteth Hall, please call 0151 233 6920 and ask to speak to the Hall Manager to arrange a date and time to come and look round our spectacular wedding venue.

Thursday 23 September
Murder Mystery Night Special with 'the Unusual Suspects'
The Godfather Maffia Murder!
7.30 pm
In Victorian times, Lord and Lady Sefton and their guests would often perform 'at home' plays for their entertainment. Our popular Murder Mystery Nights continue this dramatic tradition in the Library of Croxteth Hall.

Don Canelone the notorious mob boss is having a 'family' gathering!  Anyone who is anyone from the syndicate is there. 

But before the evening entertainment begins Don Canelone is found dead! He's been rubbed out and with this mob, everyone is in the frame.  Maybe it was Tony Tenor, who is a goodfella!  Or perhaps Maria Puzzo, his moll!  There's nothing wise about these guys!

So, let us make you an offer you can't refuse and join us to try to sort the goomba from the goons, in our Marvellous Mob whodunnit, with a twist!  Our spoof Murder Mystery will be a hugely enjoyable evening you won't forget.  We live up to our name; we really are the most Unusual Suspects!

Guest tickets are £19.50 which includes a light buffet. There will be a pay bar available on the night.
Tickets (limited number available so please book well in advance) are available from the Hall Gift Shop open daily. Call in or telephone our ticket line (0151 233 6930) to book yours (most credit cards accepted).

Friday 24 September
Annual Black Tie Charity Ball - hosted by The Friends Of Croxteth Hall & Country Park.
Croxteth Hall, West Derby, 7.00pm till late.
Welcome drink on arrival, 3 course dinner, live music, entertainment, bar and raffle.  Tables seating 8 available.
Tickets £45 each, payable in advance. Tickets are non refundable (£35 to members).
To reserve your tickets please contact either: The Friends Office on 0151 228 6309 (answer phone) or email: croxtethfriends@aol.com

Thursday 30 September
Hall and Walled Garden close. The Hall will open for October half term and weekends only during October. The Farm remains open weekends throughout the winter months.

Don't forget all our regular events throughout the month:

• Sundays 4, 11, 18 and 25 and Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 July at 2.00pm - 4.00pm our costumed Heritage Volunteers bring the Hall display rooms to life and are there to answer any questions.
• Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 July at 1.30pm Walk for Health - enjoy a healthy walk through the park
• Thursdays 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 July at 6.00pm Walk for Health - enjoy an evening healthy walk around the park
• Sundays 4, 11, 18 and 25 - West Derby Courthouse is open (time by arrangement)
• Tuesdays 6, 13, 20 and 27 April - 10.00am Cycle for Health - booking essential (0151 296 7054).