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Family

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Thursday 30 October 2025
10:00 - 16:00

Southport Halloween Trails

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Family

30

Thursday 30 October 2025
10:00 - 16:00

Family Trail:
Beauty and the Beast

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Family

30

Thursday 30 October 2025
11:00 - 15:00

Make It! Craft Workshop

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Classes

30

Thursday 30 October 2025
13:00 - 15:00

Crafty Companions

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Family

30

Thursday 30 October 2025
16:00 - 17:00

Dino Tales

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On Stage

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Thursday 30 October 2025
20:00 - 22:00

The Dark Room

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Family

31

Friday 31 October 2025
10:00 - 16:00

Southport Halloween Trails

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Family

31

Friday 31 October 2025
10:00 - 16:00

Southport Halloween Trails

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Family

31

Friday 31 October 2025
10:00 - 16:00

Family Trail:
Beauty and the Beast

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Talks

31

Friday 31 October 2025
19:00 - 20:00

Isaac Hart: Halloween Through the Ages

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On Stage

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Friday 31 October 2025
19:30 -

When Rivers Meet

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Family

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Saturday 01 November 2025
10:00 - 16:00

Southport Halloween Trails

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Family

01

Saturday 01 November 2025
10:00 - 16:00

Family Trail:
Beauty and the Beast

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Free

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Saturday 01 November 2025
11:00 - 12:30

Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Celebration

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On Stage

01

Saturday 01 November 2025
19:30 - 21:30

Something About George:
The George Harrison Story

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SOLD OUT
On Stage

01

Saturday 01 November 2025
20:00 - 21:30

Alyssa Kyria:
The Funny Mummy

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On Stage

03

Monday 03 November 2025
12:30 - 13:45

Violin & Piano

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Community

04

Tuesday 04 November 2025
10:00 - 12:00

The Atkinson Wellbeing Choir

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Community

05

Wednesday 05 November 2025
11:30 - 12:15

Story & Rhyme Time

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On Stage

05

Wednesday 05 November 2025
19:00 - 21:20

The Overtones
Christmas Party

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On Stage

05

Wednesday 05 November 2025
19:30 - 22:00

Grateful Fred's:
Lauren Housley and The Northern Cowboys

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Talks

06

Thursday 06 November 2025
19:00 - 20:00

The Life and Major
Works of
Dame Laura Knight

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On Stage

06

Thursday 06 November 2025
19:30 -

Beth Nielsen Chapman & Judie Tzuke - Live in Concert

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Current Exhibitions

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Saturday 18 October 2025 -
Saturday 28 February 2026

Sweet Factory

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Saturday 06 September 2025 -
Saturday 22 November 2025

Southport
Palette Club

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Saturday 21 June 2025 -
Saturday 15 November 2025

Chila Kumari Burman:
I Love You Southport

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Saturday 21 June 2025 -
Saturday 07 March 2026

150th Anniversary
Exhibition

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Museum Visits

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Monday - Saturday
10:00 – 16:00

Between Land & Sea

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Monday - Saturday
10:00 – 16:00

Discover Ancient Egypt

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HIGHLIGHTS

Christmas Pantomime

Beauty and the Beast

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Latest News

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27 October 2025

Winners Announced!

Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition

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24 October 2025

A crochet Spitfire has landed outside The Atkinson!

The tribute is dedicated to the Polish Airmen who flew from RAF Woodvale during World War II and marks 80 years since the end the war.

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18 October 2025

New Exhibition -
Linny Venables: Sweet Factory

A major new exhibition celebrating the rich, shared histories of sweet making, working-class food traditions, and seaside culture.

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17 October 2025

October Half Term

Looking for a day out that’s packed with creativity, imagination, and fun for all ages this Half Term? The Atkinson is the place to be!

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15 October 2025

Exhibition Postponed

Etching Between The Lines: Lucian Freud and the Art of Studio Prints

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6 October 2025

Annabel Croft:
I was lucky enough to see my childhood dreams come true

Annabel Croft lifts the lid on new touring show ‘Annabel Croft: From Tennis Balls to Glitter Balls’.

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17 September 2025

Pick of Edinburgh Fringe at The Atkinson

Couldn’t make it to Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year? Don’t worry we’re bringing the laughter to Southport.

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10 September 2025

A Beast of a Panto Awaits as First Cast Members are Announced!

With Christmas on the horizon, The Atkinson in Southport is inviting families to step into a tale as old as time with this year’s spectacular pantomime Beauty and the Beast.

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21 August 2025

Coastal Jam

Southport Set for Two-Day Music and Family Festival This September

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18 August 2025

Join our team!

If you are interested in connecting communities, we want to hear from you.

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15 August 2025

Commemorating VJ Day

A Japanese sword is part of our history collection.

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23 July 2025

Discover Family Fun at The Atkinson - All Summer Long!

Your go-to destination for a creative, fun-filled family day out.

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22 July 2025

Join our team:
Casual Customer Assistant

Do you have a passion for customer service?

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12 July 2025

Winners announced!

Sefton Young Artist of the Year 2025

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8 July 2025

Join our team:
Marketing Assistant

Do you have experience creating high-quality, distinctive, and engaging marketing campaigns?

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4 July 2025

2025 Christmas Panto:
Beauty & the Beast

Be Our Guest This Christmas in Southport!

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23 June 2025

Review: Just Between Ourselves

Playing at The Atkinson last week, Just Between Ourselves is an Alan Ayckbourn comedy-drama.

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21 June 2025

Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition

Respond to artworks in our 150th Anniversary Exhibition and win prizes donated by the Arts Society Southport.

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21 June 2025

Summer Exhibition Launch

Travel to Middle-earth, be inspired by ice cream and go back in time to the 19th century!

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18 June 2025

Southport Tolkien Trail

Not all those who wander are lost...

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