Free activities every night of summer holidays across Sefton parks
The free activities, which run until 29 August, are being put on as part of the authority's Active Sefton initiative.Activities change weekly and are weather dependent, the council said.
Locations
Park Nights activities will take place at:Duke Street in Formby and Marian Gardens in Netherton from 17:00 to 19:00 BST every Monday, with the exception of Monday 25 AugustKirkstone Park in Litherland and Bedford Park in Birkdale from 17:00 to 19:00 BST on TuesdayKing George V in Maghull and Linacre Bridge Community Hub in Bootle from 17:00 to 19:00 BST on Wednesday Poets Park in Bootle and Hesketh Park in Southport from 17:00 to 19:00 BST on ThursdayCanning Road Recreation Ground in Southport and Coronation Park in Crosby from 17:00 to 19:00 BST on Friday
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