What's on in Bootle

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Community

Taize Service at St. Matthew's

Services at both Churches Sunday 11:00 am St. Matthew's Church 410 Stanley Road Bootle L20 5AS St. Leonard's Church 60 Peel Road Bootle L20 4RW

Wed 22 JulSt Matthew's Church(0.6mi)

via St Matthew's ChurchLocal gem

Community

The Cavern Club Front Stage

Wednesday at the World Famous Cavern

Wed 22 JulThe Cavern Club(3.8mi)

via The Cavern ClubLocal gem

Community

The Cavern Club Both Stages

Wednesday at the World Famous Cavern

Wed 22 JulThe Cavern Club(3.8mi)

via The Cavern ClubLocal gem

Community

Summer Workshops: Here Comes the Sun

Kick off the summer with a bright and cheerful theme inspired by Here Comes the Sun ! This week is all about sunshine, positivity, and creativity. Children can get hands-on by creating fun Ice Lolly Lollipops , perfect for celebrating the warm weather, while also enjoying relaxing Sun Colouring Sheets to design their own radiant patterns. A joyful and uplifting start to the summer holidays!

Wed 22 JulThe Beatles Story(4.3mi)

via The Beatles StoryLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Free Beginner Guitar Lessons

Get ready to make music this summer at The Beatles Story with our new and exciting Beginner’s Guitar Lessons!

Wed 22 JulThe Beatles Story(4.3mi)

via The Beatles StoryLocal gem

Community

The Writer’s Bloc: Screen Writing for Beginners with Margy McShane

Once a month we welcome a professional writer to lead a session in their area of expertise. We host poets, novelists, screenwriters, playwrights, content writers and more. On 22nd July we will host The Writer’s Bloc: Screen Writing for Beginners with Margy McShane at Bootle Library

Wed 22 JulWriting On The Wall(4.6mi)

via Writing On The WallLocal gem

Children & Family

Stay and soft play

Come along each Wednesday and have fun with your children under-5 in a warm, friendly and relaxing setting. Wednesday’s 09:30 – 11:00 50p per family,

Wed 22 Jul10:30Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre(1.2mi)

via Netherton Park Neighbourhood CentreCurated

Sports & Fitness

Ladies Table Tennis

Ladies Table Tennis – Every Wednesday 9.30 a.m. til 11.30 a.m. –

Wed 22 Jul10:30Lydiate Village Centre(4.7mi)

via Lydiate Village CentreCurated

Likely freeCommunity

BLOOM FEST WALTON - 10am – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 22 Jul11:00Bloom Baby Classes Liverpool Central(1.8mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Liverpool CentralLocal gem

Community

Metal Liverpool: Open Advice Sessions

Our Metal Open Advice Sessions for creatives of all levels and art forms are back again on Wednesday 22 July. Want to discuss your creative practice, explore a project idea or build relationships with local organisations? You can! We’re offering free 1:1 advice sessions for artists who live and/or work in our local area. Sessions will be led by you and whatever you’d like to discuss, which might include: – Talking through your creative practice – Developing or sense-checking a project idea – Advice or signposting to funding routes and opportunities – Building relationships with organisations, voluntary groups, partners or venues – Budget development or reading draft applications Sessions are available in person from Metal’s base at Edge Hill Station or online. You can book one session and sessions last 1 hour. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis (for those who live and/or work in our local area). Book your free slot here. We look forward to seeing you!

Wed 22 Jul11:00Metal Liverpool(4.3mi)

via Metal Liverpool

Religion & Spirituality

Bible Study

Weekly Bible Study on Wednesdays during term time, starting at 10.30 am. Everyone Welcome

Wed 22 Jul11:30St Andrew's United Church(3.1mi)

via St Andrew's United Church

Community

Annual Camp 2026

Wed 22 Jul

Wed 22 Jul11:30Faith Church Ministries(3.1mi)

via Faith Church MinistriesLocal gem

History & Heritage

Heritage and Information

Wed JULY 22 2026

Wed 22 Jul12:00New Brighton St James & Emmanuel(3.2mi)

via New Brighton St James & EmmanuelLocal gem

Children & Family

Zap Graffiti Art class

Get creative in our Graffiti art classes various dates from £25 at Liverpools unique street art focused venue.

Wed 22 Jul12:00ZAP GRAFFITI At RESURRECTION(4mi)

via ZAP GRAFFITI At RESURRECTION

Community

The Writer's Bloc Bootle: Screen Writing for Beginners with Margy McShane

A professional creative writing workshop at Bootle Library: Margy McShane - Screen Writing for Beginners

Wed 22 Jul12:00Writing On The Wall(4.6mi)

via Writing On The WallLocal gem

Food & Drink

Around £5.00

Church Lunch

CHURCH LUNCH is held once a month starting promptly at 12 noon until 2 pm. Hot meal, plus dessert – £5.00. Please be in touch with Lorraine , if you would like to come along and join us for lunch. Numbers are essential. Everyone Welcome

Wed 22 Jul13:00St Andrew's United Church(3.1mi)

via St Andrew's United Church

Children & Family

Princess Afternoon Tea at the Shankly

Join us this July for a magical afternoon! Enjoy Afternoon Tea treats with the Princesses!

Wed 22 Jul13:00The Shankly Hotel(3.7mi)

via The Shankly Hotel

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Venues with events near Bootle

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St Matthew's Church0.6 miles away Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre1.2 miles away Bloom Baby Classes Liverpool Central1.8 miles away

More about Bootle

Merseyside, England

Bootle is in Merseyside, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Bootle events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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