2026
Christmas Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Festive film fun returns to Calderstones this Christmas. As the park turns into a winter wonderland, snuggle up in a deckchair under twinkly lights inside our magical heated tent and enjoy some timeless Christmas classics with your loved ones. We’ll have live music, delicious freshly made street food and festive specials, a full bar and...
Family Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
Come down the rabbit hole for a magical adventure where anything is possible! Join Altru Drama for an exciting and playful retelling of Alice in Wonderland, bringing Lewis Carroll’s much-loved story to life at The Reader. Mrs Liddel is busy tidying the shop when a family bursts in, looking for directions. But before long, they’re...
Mini Movies: The Snowman
“And I knew then it was to be a magical day” Short and sweet screenings for the littlest cinema lovers inside our cosy Mansion House Theatre Room. The Snowman follows a young boy builds a snowman that comes to life at midnight, leading to a magical flight to the North Pole. This timeless animated Christmas...
Movers n Soul Shakers – Sober Cosmic dance-off and Hypnotic Sound Bath at The Palm House
Movers n Soul Shakers is an alcohol-free dance and wellbeing experience bringing music, movement and connection to Sefton Park Palm House. Taking place on Wednesday 4 November from 5pm to 8pm, The Revival combines DJ sets and live vocals with somatic shaking, hypnosis, meditation, a closing sound bath and music created from the natural electrical...
Cosy Pumpkin Carving
Back by popular demand and bigger than ever! Get ready for spooky season and craft a pumpkin that’ll be the envy of your street! We’ll be cosying up to listen to a spooktacular story before heading into the magical Mansion House Garden to pick your very own pumpkin to carve and take home in time...
Halloween at the Storybarn
Show off your frightful fancy dress, play ghostly games, and create a spooktacular craft to take home at our Storybarn specials just for Spooky season. In partnership with Nosy Crow (publishers of beautiful children’s books), our Storyhunters will be reading Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Robber Ghost, the perfect read for a Halloween adventure....
Mini Movies: Room on the Broom
Short and sweet screenings for the littlest cinema lovers inside our cosy Mansion House Theatre Room. “There’s always room on the broom for my friends and me!” Soar away with this beautiful, animated film of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s charming story about a kind witch, friendship and making space for others.
Bookshop After Dark
Dare to discover your next chilling read this Halloween… Whether you’re a curious newcomer looking for a gentle shiver or a seasoned horror fan hunting for your next nightmare, our Bookshop team will guide you through the dark and delightful world of spooky fiction. To start the evening, we will chat through some beloved gothic...
Seasonal Supper Club: Gothic
You have been summoned to a night of fiction, frights and feasts. Sip a welcome drink and soak up the spooky atmosphere at the ultimate Halloween experience for book lovers. Gather for a candlelit, three-course supper with beloved tales of mystery, suspense and the supernatural. Come dressed to impress, browse of our haunted library and...
Glow in the Park
Brand New for 2026! Light up the night. Explore, create, dance and discover at Glow in the Park. As twilight falls, join us for an unforgettable evening packed with dazzling entertainment, hands–on activities, and cosy woodland magic for all ages. During your two-hour experience, you can marvel at Halo Glow, a spectacular illuminated performance by...
