Welcome to this week’s roundup of community events, activities, and local groups taking place right across Sefton. Whether you are looking to get outdoors for some fresh air, take in local fine art, catch live local theatre, or find an entertaining activity to keep the family busy, there is plenty happening across the borough over the coming days.
Here’s what’s on across Sefton this week:
Monday 24 August:
Netherton Feelgood Factory Wellbeing Walk
- Where: Netherton Feelgood Factory, Glovers Lane, Netherton, L30 6TY
- When: 10:00am – 11:30am
- Cost: Free
- Details: A volunteer-led group walk starting at the Feelgood Factory and exploring local green spaces across Netherton. The walk is suitable for all fitness levels and concludes with a warm drink.
- Booking: Free drop-in walk organised by Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Sefton; no advance booking needed.
Tuesday 25 August:
Waterloo & Rimrose Bike Rides and Repairs
- Where: Rimrose Valley Country Park (Chaffers Running Track, Glenwyllin Road Entrance), Waterloo, L22 4RN
- When: 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Cost: Free
- Details: Drop-in cycle repair and skills event hosted by Rimrose Valley Friends in partnership with HYPE Urban Bikes, featuring free bike safety checks, minor repairs, and cycling skills practice.
- Booking: Drop-in session throughout the day; no pre-booking required.
Wednesday 26 August:
Summer Fine Art Exhibitions
- Where: The Atkinson Art Gallery, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB
- When: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Cost: Free entry
- Details: Explore Brian & George Fell: Always Something New (large-scale metalwork sculptures) alongside Taking Centre Stage: Female Artists in The Atkinson’s Collection.
- Booking: Walk-in access; no ticket required.
Thursday 27 August:
Opening Night – Seussical The Musical
- Where: Little Theatre Southport, Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PQ
- When: 7:30pm
- Cost: Tickets from £10
- Details: Opening night of the SDC Youth Theatre summer musical production running from 27 to 29 August. The Cat in the Hat is your mischievous host as the Jungle of Nool and the tiny world of Whoville spring to life. This fantastical musical adventure follows Horton the Elephant, who must protect a speck of dust and a very special egg, proving that “a person’s a person, no matter how small.”
- Booking: Tickets available directly via the Little Theatre Box Office.
Friday 28 August:
Vera & Her Velociraptor
- Where: Southport Market, King Street, Southport, PR8 1LA
- When: 11:30am (Additional shows at 1:30pm and 3:30pm)
- Cost: Child (2–15): £6.00 (£6.60 inc. fee) | Adult (16+): £2.00 (£2.25 inc. fee) | Under 2s: Free
- Details: Interactive family theatre performance featuring Vera and a life-sized dinosaur friend, packed with music, dancing, and meet-and-greet photo opportunities.
- Booking: Advance booking required via SeeTickets.