Albert Dock has lined up an action packed Easter programme for all the family, so get down to the Dock and take part in a host of extra activities at the museums, galleries and attractions.
Whether enjoying the breathtaking views of Liverpool’s very own UNESCO World Heritage Site or having an action packed day out, there is something for everyone at the Albert Dock.
If you fancy adding some creepy crawly fun to your Easter celebrations then head over to BugWorld Experience, where an Easter Cockroach is rumoured to be handing out treats. Throughout the exhibition there is a bug egg hunt, arts and crafts in the discovery zone and a bug-tastic interactive quiz on the smartboard with great prizes up for grabs on each session.
The Beatles Story has some fab workshops happening over the Easter holidays, on Tuesday 30th March and Thursday 1st April bring the kids along for ‘Stand up Beatles’ create your own stand up Beatles character – Hard Day’s Night, Sgt. Pepper or Help – you choose.
On Tuesday 6th and Thursday 8th April there is a ‘Skiffle Workshop’ where you can have a go at making your own recycled instrument, see if you can jam along to some skiffle music inside the NEMS record store in the Discovery Zone, can you play like The Quarrymen? The workshops take place in the Beatles Story’s Discovery Zone from 2pm to 4pm. Entrance is £2, or free with a Beatles Story ticket
Over at Tate Liverpool, children from the ages of 0-12 years participate in exciting new free Family Activities during the Easter Holidays, from the 3rd to 11th April between 11am and 4pm, influenced by their current exhibition Afro Modern.
Be inspired by performances from story tellers, poets and rappers, as well as a massive interactive stories and pictures wall where you can add your own images, videos, poems, raps and tales of journeys. You can also be filmed performing your story, poem or rap and have the video be projected onto the Tell Your Story Video Wall!
Easter is about getting together as a family and enjoying the spring sunshine, the restaurants and cafes at the Albert Dock have all come up with some fantastic family offers especially for Easter.
Vinea have free chocolate Easter nests for all children with any paying adult, which are handmade by all of the lovely staff at Vinea. You could also create an extra special Easter gift for a friend or loved one and create your own hampers from the great wine and deli selection.
For the adults, on Saturday 3rd April starting at 8pm, Vinea will be holding a live music and Spanish wine tasting evening; tickets are just £6.99 per person and include two fantastic wines with nibbles.
While PanAm and Blue are running the ‘kids eat free’ offer for Easter (with a paying adult) so taking the kids out doesn’t have to break the bank.
If you decide to send the kids home with the babysitters to continue into the evening then Blue and PanAm have DJ’s Thursday to Sunday and Baby Blue have Comedy Central every Thursday to Sunday with live music in on a Friday night.
Jeremy Roberts, Chairman of the Albert Dock Tenants’ Business Association said: "Easter is always a great time to come down to the Albert Dock, the sun shines and the atmosphere is full of the joys of spring.
"The museums, galleries, attractions, restaurants and bars have all come together to create a fantastic family entertainment package.
"You can come along for the whole day and really enjoy what the Dock has to offer.”
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