WIRRAL’S parks and open spaces are set to host a range of events to celebrate Love Parks Week.
Love Parks is a week-long celebration led by Keep Britain Tidy that runs from July 26 until August 4 and it is aimed at highlighting the vital role green spaces play in boosting the health and wellbeing of residents and communities up and down the United Kingdom.
Wirral’s parks and greenspaces are hosting a variety of free and low-cost family-friendly events and activities during with Love Parks Week 2024, along with some opportunities for new people to join some of the regular volunteer groups.
Here are some of the events earmarked for Love Parks Week:
Thursday, July 25
Summer Litter Pick with the Rangers at Wirral Country Park
10am to 12noon
For more information and to book please email wcp@wirral.gov.uk
Minibeast hunt at Birkenhead Park
10.30am to 12noon
£3 per participant, Booking required – BirkenheadPark@wirral.gov.uk Tel: 0151 652 5297
Birkenhead Park History Walks
1pm to 3pm
£3 per participant, Booking required – BirkenheadPark@wirral.gov.uk Tel: 0151 652 5297
Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28
New Brighton Summer Festival 2024
Thursday 12 noon to Sunday 7pm
Free entry – other costs for individual stalls
No need to book
Wednesday, July 31
Pond Dipping at Wirral Country Park
10:30am to 12noon
For more information and to book please email wcp@wirral.gov.uk
Free Summer Event at the Walled Garden, Central Park
10:30am to 12noon
Brought to you by Wirral Children’s Centres
Fun filled activities aimed at children ages 0-5 years, older siblings are welcome
Thursday, August 1
Nature Ramble at Wirral Country Park
10:30am to 12:30pm
For more information and to book please email wcp@wirral.gov.uk
Friday, August 2
Birkenhead Park History Walks
1pm to 3pm
£3 per participant, Booking required – BirkenheadPark@wirral.gov.uk Tel: 0151 652 5297
Every weekday during the summer holidays
Joytime at Vale Park
Gates open at 12 noon, entertainment runs from 1pm to 3pm
Admission is £1 per person at the gate. Card payments are accepted with an additional fee.
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