Knowsley events

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Discovering our Heritage Trail

St Bartholomew's Church, Church Road, Roby, Knowsley, Merseyside, L36 9TL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit St Bartholomew's Church, Roby and discover our rich heritage from 1850 onwards.

Knowsley & Merseyside Break Dancing History: Stories, Photos and Memories

Prescot Library, Prescot Centre, Aspinal Street, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 5GA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the hidden history of Breaking (Break Dancing and Body Popping) across Knowsley and Merseyside, from old crews, youth clubs and community centres to photos, flyers, memories and stories that helped shape local Hip Hop culture.

Prescot Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin - 800 years of history

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 3LA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Completed in 1610, Prescot Parish Church - is the 4th church to stand on this site since the 15th century. Built in local red sandstone, it replaced a previous structure which was "so dilapidated that it was likely to fall down".

Shakespeare North Playhouse: Open Day & Guided Snapshot Tours

Prospero Place, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 3AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Special Open Day to explore the theatre stories, skills and traditions that have shaped Prescot in the past and continue to shape its future.

St Mary's Church, Knowsley Village

696 Knowsley Lane, Knowsley, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 9EH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Opened in 1844, St Mary's church is a beacon of hope in Knowsley Village. Designed by Edmund Sharpe, Edward Paley, and Austin and Paley. This Victorian church in Gothic revival style has beautiful mosaics, and a fascinating history.

St. Chad's Church, Kirkby

St. Chad's Church, Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, Merseyside, L32 5TH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the history of this ancient site, with our stunning Victorian building, including tours up to see the bells in the tower.