Looking for something to do around Merseyside and Wirral? Find out what events are coming up in Port Sunlight for you to take part in. Don’t forget our daily walking tours!
Spring community activities
Looking to try something new? We run a varied programme of activities for the Port Sunlight community to take part in, though everyone is welcome to join in. Places are limited and pre-booking is essential. Have a question? Email us or call 0151 644 4800.
Easter trail
Friday 7 and Saturday 8 April, 9.30am–3pm
Meet at Port Sunlight Museum
£5 per child
Can you find all of Little Bo Peep’s lost sheep around Port Sunlight? Keep your eyes peeled and discover the magic word that will call the lost sheep home, before Little Bo Peep rewards you for your hard work with a chocolatey delight (vegan options available). Recommended age 1+.
Pre-booking is essential. Time slots available every half an hour.
Botanical soap making for children
Saturday 15 April, 12pm–1pm
Church Hall, Bridge Street
£5 per child
Celebrating the launch of Lady Lever Art Gallery’s Flower Fairies exhibition, come and join us to make your own flower fairy-inspired soaps full of botanical goodness. We’ll be venturing into the world of Flower Fairies with our magical-themed soap making experience for children.
Recommend age of 7+ due to handling of hot liquids.
All tickets holders will have free entry to SoapWorks during the event.
Botanical soap making for adults
Saturday 15 April, 2pm–3pm
Church Hall, Bridge Street
£8 each
Celebrate the launch of Lady Lever Art Gallery’s Flower Fairies exhibition by taking part in our botanical-themed soap making workshop. Learn how to make your very own soaps, utilising botanical ingredients and scents. You’ll also have the opportunity to create some botanical-themed bath salts and your own gift boxes to bring your soaps home in.
Recommended age 16+.
Coronation Community Event
Sunday 7 May
Come together for a fun-filled community event to mark the coronation of HRH King Charles III. It will all be in a spirit of sustainability and the environment, causes close to the new monarch’s heart.
More details coming soon.
May half term
Monday 29–Friday 2 June
Keep the little ones busy with family-friendly activities.
More details coming soon.
Port Sunlight Road Race 2023
Sunday 11 June 2023
The fabulous Road Race returns this summer, inviting runners from far and wide to take part in one of the most picturesque running events in Britain. Follow the 5k, 10k or 15k routes through Port Sunlight’s leafy streets. Thousands of runners have taken part in previous years, and this year will be better than ever. There’s even a special 1k Fun Run for budding athletes of all ages to join in the fun. Food and drink concession stalls will be on hand to keep runners and supporters fuelled up.
When: 5K begins at 10am, 10K begins at 11am
Cost:
The 10K Standard Entry fee is £30
The 10K UKA affiliated fee is £28
The 5K Standard Entry fee is £23
The 5K UKA affiliated fee is £21
The Dual 10K/5K Standard fee is £40
The Dual 10K/5K UKA affiliated fee is £38
Thank you to all who support the event by volunteering to steward, handing out water or medals and encouraging the participants. We appreciate the patience of residents during the time of the Road Race.
Summer open-air theatre
Folksy Theatre are a rural touring theatre company who tour the UK performing top quality open-air theatre productions. Join us for their annual summer visit to Port Sunlight and enjoy outdoor performances of The Ugly Duckling on Sunday 13 August at 2pm and The Merry Wives of Winsor on Wednesday 16 August at 7pm.
Tickets will be available later in spring 2023, please check here for updates and more information.