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What’s on

We’ve had an amazing response to our Call for Proposals, and the programme is shaping up to be truly fantastic!

We’re working through submissions from all over the world, with amazing case studies submitted from Europe, the USA, Asia, Africa and Australia!

The quality of the session proposals is really high, and we can’t wait to show you the full programme – so watch this space…

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Pre-Conference Social

Tue 25 Nov, 2025

Cavern Club

Pre-Conference Social

Join us at the iconic Cavern Club “the most famous club in the world!” for an exclusive pre-conference welcome and social event, allowing delegates to immerse themselves in the history of Liverpool, meet up with colleagues and make new connections.


The Cavern Club is a legendary music venue on Liverpool’s famous Mathew Street, renowned for its association with the Beatles.

Open in 1957 as a jazz club, it evolved into a hub for the rock and roll scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The Beatles performed there almost 300 times between 1961 and 1963, significantly shaping their early career.

Day One

Wed 26 Nov, 2025

St Georges Hall

Day One

Our first day will be at the iconic St Georges Hall. Delegates will particate in a variety of keynote sessions, hands on workshops, themed discussion and have the opportunity to network in the Exhibition Hall. We will end our first day with the much loved Children in Museums Award ceremony in the sumptuous Concert Hall.

A picture of the outside of St Georges Hall in Liverpool

Day Two

Thu 27 Nov, 2025

Museum of Liverpool and Eureka! Science + Discovery

Day Two

Day two will be held at two venues on either side of the iconic river Mersey. In the morning sessions will be held at the modern Museum of Liverpool at the historic Albert Dock. A range of plenary and break out sessions will be scheduled for the morning. In the afternoon, we will transfer to Eureka! Science + Discovery across the water, giving delegates the opportunity to immerse themselves in the newest family visitor attraction in the region. A variety of sessions will be held in and amongst the galleries, followed by an opportunity to stay and play at the end of the day.

Day Three: Study Tours

Fri 28 Nov, 2025

Prescot, Merseyside

1.00 pm – 3:00 pm

ST1: Shakespeare North Playhouse

1.00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Head of Engagement, Evonne Bixter, for a tour of this spectacular venue, which includes a replica Cockpit in Court theatre.


Head of Engagement for Shakespeare North Playhouse, Evonne Bixter, will share information about the programming and engagement work at Shakespeare North, focusing on regeneration, social impact and placemaking.

Liverpool City Centre

10.00 am – 12:00 am

ST2: The Bluecoat

10.00 am – 12:00 am

Join the Bluecoat’s Director of Cultural Legacies Bryan Biggs and Laura Yates, Head of Participation as they show you round this beautiful arts centre housed in Liverpool’s oldest building from 1717.


In the 1700’s Liverpool was a burgeoning port whose transatlantic connections would transform it into the slave-trading capital of Europe. The Bluecoat was the result of philanthropic activities by Liverpool merchants involved in this trade and the goods that slavery enabled – sugar, cotton and tobacco.

Bryan and Laura will explore narratives associated with the building’s foundation and their resonances in local communities today, and share their experiences from two projects, ‘Echoes and Origins’ and ‘A Cultural Legacy for Liverpool’ that involved collaboration with young people, children and families, and communities whose stories intersect with those of the Bluecoat.

 

Calderstones Park, Liverpool

1.00 pm – 3:00 pm

ST3: The Reader

1.00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Reader is the UK’s biggest Shared Reading charity. Its home, in Liverpool’s beautiful Calderstones Park, is a warm and welcoming community celebrating stories, creativity and nature.


The Reader

During the visit you will;

Discover The Storybarn – a one-of-a-kind reading retreat for children and their grown-ups, where little ones can let their imaginations run wild.<br>
Explore The Mansion House – home to the 5,000-year-old Calder Stones, a Garden Theatre and more, and hear about our impact and research.<br>
Experience The Reader’s unique Shared Reading model first-hand and learn how it is being adopted in spaces across the UK and internationally.<br>

Halifax, West Yorkshire

10.30 am – 3:00 pm

ST4: Eureka! The National Children’s Museum

10.30 am – 3:00 pm

Meet Eureka!’s Play & Learning Team to discover more about the unique experiences we create for families and schools and take part in one of our playful and engaging shows.


Discover the magic of learning through play at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum – a hands-on, minds-on experience that’s as inspiring for adults as it is for children. As part of your study tour, step into a vibrant world where curiosity leads the way and interactive exhibits spark creativity, critical thinking, and endless possibilities. From science to storytelling, every corner is designed to ignite young minds – and offer fresh insight into how informal education can shape future-ready learners.

  • Price tbc
  • 10.30am-1.30pm (8.30am – 3pm including travel, approx. 1 hr 45 mins trip each way)
  • Visit Eureka! website
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Cavern Club

Pre-Conference Social

Join us at the iconic Cavern Club “the most famous club in the world!” for an exclusive pre-conference welcome and social event, allowing delegates to immerse themselves in the history of Liverpool, meet up with colleagues and make new connections.


The Cavern Club is a legendary music venue on Liverpool’s famous Mathew Street, renowned for its association with the Beatles.

Open in 1957 as a jazz club, it evolved into a hub for the rock and roll scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The Beatles performed there almost 300 times between 1961 and 1963, significantly shaping their early career.

St Georges Hall

Day One

Our first day will be at the iconic St Georges Hall. Delegates will particate in a variety of keynote sessions, hands on workshops, themed discussion and have the opportunity to network in the Exhibition Hall. We will end our first day with the much loved Children in Museums Award ceremony in the sumptuous Concert Hall.

A picture of the outside of St Georges Hall in Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool and Eureka! Science + Discovery

Day Two

Day two will be held at two venues on either side of the iconic river Mersey. In the morning sessions will be held at the modern Museum of Liverpool at the historic Albert Dock. A range of plenary and break out sessions will be scheduled for the morning. In the afternoon, we will transfer to Eureka! Science + Discovery across the water, giving delegates the opportunity to immerse themselves in the newest family visitor attraction in the region. A variety of sessions will be held in and amongst the galleries, followed by an opportunity to stay and play at the end of the day.

Prescot, Merseyside

1.00 pm – 3:00 pm

ST1: Shakespeare North Playhouse

1.00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Head of Engagement, Evonne Bixter, for a tour of this spectacular venue, which includes a replica Cockpit in Court theatre.


Head of Engagement for Shakespeare North Playhouse, Evonne Bixter, will share information about the programming and engagement work at Shakespeare North, focusing on regeneration, social impact and placemaking.

Liverpool City Centre

10.00 am – 12:00 am

ST2: The Bluecoat

10.00 am – 12:00 am

Join the Bluecoat’s Director of Cultural Legacies Bryan Biggs and Laura Yates, Head of Participation as they show you round this beautiful arts centre housed in Liverpool’s oldest building from 1717.


In the 1700’s Liverpool was a burgeoning port whose transatlantic connections would transform it into the slave-trading capital of Europe. The Bluecoat was the result of philanthropic activities by Liverpool merchants involved in this trade and the goods that slavery enabled – sugar, cotton and tobacco.

Bryan and Laura will explore narratives associated with the building’s foundation and their resonances in local communities today, and share their experiences from two projects, ‘Echoes and Origins’ and ‘A Cultural Legacy for Liverpool’ that involved collaboration with young people, children and families, and communities whose stories intersect with those of the Bluecoat.

 

Calderstones Park, Liverpool

1.00 pm – 3:00 pm

ST3: The Reader

1.00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Reader is the UK’s biggest Shared Reading charity. Its home, in Liverpool’s beautiful Calderstones Park, is a warm and welcoming community celebrating stories, creativity and nature.


The Reader

During the visit you will;

Discover The Storybarn – a one-of-a-kind reading retreat for children and their grown-ups, where little ones can let their imaginations run wild.<br>
Explore The Mansion House – home to the 5,000-year-old Calder Stones, a Garden Theatre and more, and hear about our impact and research.<br>
Experience The Reader’s unique Shared Reading model first-hand and learn how it is being adopted in spaces across the UK and internationally.<br>

Halifax, West Yorkshire

10.30 am – 3:00 pm

ST4: Eureka! The National Children’s Museum

10.30 am – 3:00 pm

Meet Eureka!’s Play & Learning Team to discover more about the unique experiences we create for families and schools and take part in one of our playful and engaging shows.


Discover the magic of learning through play at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum – a hands-on, minds-on experience that’s as inspiring for adults as it is for children. As part of your study tour, step into a vibrant world where curiosity leads the way and interactive exhibits spark creativity, critical thinking, and endless possibilities. From science to storytelling, every corner is designed to ignite young minds – and offer fresh insight into how informal education can shape future-ready learners.

  • Price tbc
  • 10.30am-1.30pm (8.30am – 3pm including travel, approx. 1 hr 45 mins trip each way)
  • Visit Eureka! website