The Reader
The Mansion House, Calderstones Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 3JB
Pull up a chair or lay out your picnic blanket as we share poetry and stories at our Library on the Lawn. Pick up a copy of our recently launched park map that tells the fascinating stories of the trees from around the world that you can find in Calderstones Park and our new Garden Theatre exhibition which explores its heritage and the memories of residents dating back to 1947.
The beautiful Mansion Garden will be open from 11am-5pm, and we'll have the BBQ fired up, the bar fully stocked and delicious Cheshire Farm ice cream.
Many activities will take place outdoors, so we recommend bringing waterproofs and / or sun cream depending on the weather.
Programme for the day
11am-12pm: Choir Performance - Garden Theatre
12pm-1pm & 2pm-3pm: Try Shared Reading - Reading Rooms, booking required
1pm-1.45pm: Matthew Phillips performs his cello piece The Calderstones (2021) inspired by the ancient monument that give the park its name - Calderstones Courtyard
2pm-3pm: A unique, accessible Notation workshop with Matthew Phillips and Nick Branton. Suitable for all ages, learn how to compose a small piece of music using a fun and creative notation method- graphic score. No music experience or knowledge required - Calderstones Courtyard
12pm-1pm & 2pm-3pm: Mansion House Tour - Meet in the Welcome Area, booking required
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1100-1200 Choir Performance, 1200-1300 & 1400-1500 Try Shared Reading, 1200-1300 & 1400-1500 Mansion House Tour, 1400-1500 A unique, accessible Notation workshop, 1300-1345 Matthew Phillips performs
Location & directions
The Mansion House, Calderstones Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 3JB
- Contact on day:
- The Programmes Team
- Telephone number:
- +447535934654
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Heritage Open Day at The Mansion House is drop-in and free for all to attend. Individual Mansion House Tours and Shared Reading Sessions are bookable in advance. Drop-ins for these sessions will be accommodated on the day where possible. We can't wait to welcome you to the Mansion House!
- Booking contact name:
- The Programmes Team
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://tickets.thereader.org.uk/sales/genres/heritage/heritage-open-day-1
- Alternative booking website:
- https://tickets.thereader.org.uk/sales/home
- Booking opens:
- 11 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 08 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Unfortunately no Changing Places facilities on site at this time. Assistance dogs and their owners are welcome in the Mansion House. Risk assessment available on request – please email [email protected] For any other access requests please contact [email protected]
Additional information
Nestled among acres of beautiful parkland in South Liverpool’s Calderstones Park, the Grade II listed Mansion House has been recalled to life as a unique public space offering experiences that bring people together. This is a place unlike any other, where everyone is welcome, and where anyone can come to experience literature, find and share meaning, be nourished, develop new skills and explore creativity.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 14
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
