February Half Term at The Atkinson, SouthportThe Atkinson

Fantastic family theatre and fun free events…
we have got half term covered!

The Atkinson is fully accessible for buggies and little legs, with lifts and rails throughout. We have toilets are on all floors, baby changing facilities on the ground floor as well as full adult changing facilities on the first floor. Families are at the heart of what we do; see the full offer for all ages here.

THEATRE – Woodland Tales with Granddad
Thursday 17 February 2022, 1:00pm & 3:30pm
Adult £10 / Under 16s £8 / Family £32.
Plus booking fee £1 per ticket online/phone.
Age guidelines: Age 3+
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An uplifting family show featuring a cast of extraordinary puppets. Laura the ladybird, Jeffrey the spider, Brett the Woodlouse and Willoughby the Woodpecker need Grandad’s help to save the woodland. But is there enough time?…

THEATRE – Hurrah! For The Pirate King
Friday 18 February 2022, 2:30pm
£12. Plus booking fee £1 per ticket online/phone.
Age guidelines: All ages
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Follow the great Pirate King’s swashbuckling adventure, as he takes us on a FIVE STAR, critically acclaimed, magical musical journey to find a treasure beyond gold and jewels. Buckle yer swash ye Land-Lubbers – experience an operatic singing adventure created especially for children in a fun and inclusive way.

FAMILY ACTIVITY – UC Crew & Base Dance: Break Dancing Display
Saturday 19 February 2022. 12:30pm-1:30pm.
Free, booking is not required.
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UC Crew & Base Dance takeover the Town Hall Gardens outside The Atkinson for a spectacular Break Dancing display, with performances from children, young people & adults from across Sefton.

FAMILY ACTIVITY – Board Games Event
Saturday 19 February 2022. 11am-3pm.
Free, drop in event.
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What’s your favourite Board Game, Buckaroo, Guess Who, Hungry Hungry Hippos?… Join us at The Atkinson as we play some games suitable for all the family and delve into the exciting and creative world of board games!

EXHIBITION – I Grew Up 80s
Free Entry. Monday – Saturday. 10am – 4pm. Until 19 Mar.
(Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays)
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Travel through the cultural landscape of 1980’s Britain through the eyes of a child – revisiting the vibrancy, quirkiness and innovation that defined the decade. Discover over 200 iconic treasures – from BMX to Betamax, Dirty Dancing to Donkey Kong, Thompson Twins to Transformers.

CAFÉ – A Great Little Place
Free Entry. Monday – Saturday. 10am – 4pm.
(Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays)
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Our award-winning cafés are passionate about great coffee and delicious fresh food. They offer the finest locally-roasted artisan coffee delivered by trained baristas and imaginative food created in their own kitchens. A kids half term lunch bag is £5 and includes a sandwich (ham, cheese, tuna), piece of fruit (apple, banana), carton of juice (apple, orange) and a chocolate cup cake.

MUSEUM – Discover Ancient Egypt
Free Entry. Monday – Saturday. 10am – 4pm.
(Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays)
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Our stunning Egyptology museum takes visitors on a journey through what life was like in ancient Egypt at the time of the Pharaohs. Visitors can see an intricately decorated coffin lid, the Mummy of Nes-Amun, a wooden Ba-bird and rare paddle dolls, amongst many other artefacts. Interactive displays include the ‘Weighing of the Heart’ ceremony, X-raying an Ibis mummy and a hieroglyphic jigsaw wall. Take part in our new A.R. experience, The Ba Bird Tour, bringing artefacts to life by scanning the QR codes in the museum with your phone.

MUSEUM – Between Land & Sea
Free Entry. Monday – Saturday. 10am – 4pm.
(Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays)
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Between Land and Sea is a museum full of the stories of the people who have lived and worked along the Sefton Coast, from prehistoric times to the present day. Interactive displays include sending a digital postcard, finding ships using sonar and matching birds with their song. Take part in our new A.R. experience, The Local Legends Tour, bringing artefacts to life by scanning the QR codes in the museum with your phone.

LIBRARY – Southport Children’s Library
Free Entry. Monday – Friday. 10am – 4pm. Saturday. 10am – 2pm.
(Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays)
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The showpiece of Southport Library is the extended children’s section that includes a ship, specially made for the library, named after Kathleen – a real fishing boat built in Southport around 1900. Other areas include a teenage space, self-service machines and a wider range of books. ‘Story & Rhymetime’ takes place every Wednesday at 11.30am (limited places and booking essential, please telephone the library to reserve a place 0151 934 2118).