Join the team every Saturday morning for our rhyme time for little ones, with stories, songs and toys for the family to enjoy.
Rhymetime is best suited for pre-schoolers aged 0-4 years, although older siblings are welcome to attend too. The session will begin with the opportunity to join in with rhymes, songs and listen to stories led by our Learning and Participation team, followed by free play.
This is a free activity that takes place weekly at 11:15am in their Big Art gallery. Tickets can be collected at the front desk on the day, so no prebooking is required.
Dec 23, 30
Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
Get creative with this art activity especially designed for their youngest visitors, and then explore Little Liverpool gallery. Sail boats, fish in their mini ‘river’, then explore their alphabet wall before dancing with the Beetles.
Little Liverpool special sessions have a limited number of tickets available so they recommend that you book in advance. Tickets cost £2 per child with a maximum of two accompanying adults and can be booked above.
Scribble and splash takes place on Friday afternoons at 2.15pm and Saturday mornings at 11.15am.
Splatter and stick offers an inclusive environment with the aim to develop a child’s self confidence, natural exploration skills, hand eye co-ordination and manual dexterity, through the exploration of arts and crafts with sensory play.
They aim to create a fun and creative environment that supports families with children who may need additional support.
Tickets cost £2 per child and booking in advance is essential. Tickets will be released 2 weeks before the session each month and can be booked below.
Helen is very happy to answer any questions or concerns prior to your visit and work with you to find the best way to support your family. You can contact her through the splatter and stick Facebook page to find out more
Activities take place once a month on a Saturday morning 10 – 11.30am. The next dates are:
- 9 December
- 27 January
- 24 February
- 2 March
- 13 April
- 11 May
- 8 June
- 6 July
Baby Book Club is a is a great way to spend quality time with your baby, meet new friends, and develop your baby’s love of books through innovative storytelling techniques that will last a lifetime.
Facilitated by artist Roger Hill, each session includes discussion and sharing time, book recommendations and reviews, individual and group reading, and fun activities linked to the weekly core story.
Hot drinks are provided at each session.
Booking Information
Baby Book Club is a 6 week course beginning Thu 22 Feb 2024.
Course price: £45
Limited spaces, booking required.
6 week course: Thu 22 Feb- Thu 28 Mar 2024, 10.30am – 11.30am
https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/baby-book-club-2
Book onto this family friendly Collagraph Creatures print workshop, taking place in January 2024.
Inspired by the current exhibition, A New Kind of Animal by Tim Spooner, budding artists will have the opportunity to make their very own Tim Spooner-esque creature using a printing technique called Collagraphy.
Collagraphy uses a mix of materials with different textures to make unique and different shapes. The materials are then inked and printed onto paper using a printing press technique, which will be taught by their print experts on the day.
Looking for a unique gift this Christmas for your child?
Gift a child this hands-on experience that will keep their Christmas spirits high even after the big day is over.
For ages 4+
Sun 21 Jan, 10.30am – 12.30pm & 2pm – 4pm
Tickets
Adult and Child Ticket – £14
Additional Child Ticket – £8
Inspired by the works of Uma Breakdown and Jenkin van Zyl, their family-friendly workshops investigate the genres of horror and fantasy, and ask you to consider what we need to create spaces of care and support.
They will be exploring game design, creative writing, virtual reality and more.
This season, workshops will be held in a whole new location! Join them in Studio/Lab, a new space for artists to experiment located on the building’s top floor.
Do Something Saturdays are free and take place on selected Saturday afternoons throughout the year. These sessions are suitable for ages 6-12. This season, workshops take place on 9 Dec, 20 Jan and 3 Feb
Enjoy a free Christmas Trail for the whole family this Christmas at Liverpool ONE.
Your little ones will embark on a journey following clues to discover lots of magical installations including illuminated reindeers, angel wings, Christmas trees, and festive characters hidden in shop windows, waiting to be found!
Complete the trail for a special sticker for the kids and the chance to win a £250 Liverpool ONE Gift Card for the parents!
Find out more on www.liverpool-one.com/christmas-trail/
Join Bluecoat this December for an extra special Christmas edition of Makers & Shakers.
Bring the whole family for a session of festive moving, making and shaking. Create Christmas decorations with the Bluecoat, and follow Santa’s trail across the globe in a dance session led by artists from Movema. Yule be sad to miss out! Book Now to avoid disappointment.
They have two sessions available:
Sunday 10 December 2023
Session 1: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Session 2: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Please be aware this event is for adults and children ages 6+. Due to the nature of the behind the scenes environment this is to ensure the safety of visitors. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ever wanted to know what it takes to look after all the amazing animals in our aquarium?
Wonder no more! Why not book onto this 20 minute guided tour with one of our knowledgeable aquarium team members.
You’ll be taken into back of house facilities to see how they look after the animals in our care.
Each tour will have a maximum of 10 visitors and is for years 6+ they also ask for a minimum ratio of 3 children to 1 adult.
* Please can you collect a consent form at the front desk when you arrive at the museum, please hand this to your guide at the meeting point (level one by the fish tank) 10 minutes before your tour starts.
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!
