The Storybarn is a fully inclusive experience and all children are welcome. If you have any questions about facilities and access, call us on 0151 729 2227.
Read more about our accessibility here.
Opening Hours
Where to find us
Calderstones Park
Liverpool
L18 3JB
Storybarn Summer 2022
The Story Thief Outdoor Story Trail
Sat 9 July – Tues 2 August; 10am – 3pm
Family ticket £12.99, includes a copy of Graham Carter’s picture book to take home and share
Book your trail ticket online HERE
Fishing for Stories in the Storybarn
Wed 3 – Sat 20 August; 10am, 12.30pm & 2.45pm
£4pp, infants under-1 go free
Book your Fishing for Stories ticket online HERE
I Spy A Story in the Storybarn
Wed 17 – Wed 31 August; 10am, 12.30pm & 2.45pm
£4pp, infants under-1 go free
Book your I Spy A Story ticket online HERE
Book now – if you book ALL THREE summer events you will receive 50% off the price of your trail ticket!
Tiny Acorns
A Shared Reading group for infants under 1 and their grown-ups, because it’s never too early to start enjoying reading for pleasure with your little one!
Our Tiny Acorns programme run for six-weeks; courses run every Friday from 2.30pm – 4pm
Book places here.
Books and Brambles
Saturdays, 3 September – 9 October (10 – 11.30am)
Sundays, 4 September – 10 October (10 – 11.30am)
Books and Brambles is a six-week adventure of exciting weekends filled with an hour and a half of great stories, mud, minibeasts, art and activities for children and their grown-ups to experience together.
Sessions will take place in and around the Storybarn and Calderstones Park depending on the weather! This activity is aimed at children aged 4 – 9 and their grown ups – find out more here.
Incy Wincy Rhymers
Incy Wincy Rhymers sessions are carefully crafted for you and your little ones (aged 1 – 4). Explore classic stories, family favourites and nursery rhymes through storytelling and sing-a-longs.
Sessions are held weekly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at various times and we strongly recommend booking in advance as places are limited and we expect these sessions to be popular. Book here NOW!
Welly Walks
Wednesday 27 July – Swinging into the 60s
Join us on a Beatles-inspired walk as we discover how Calderstones Park is connected to John, Paul, George and Ringo.
We’ll share stories about life growing up for the Liverpool lads, as well as imagining what it might have been like to experience their meteoric rise to international superstardom.
Feel free to dig out your grooviest fancy dress, get ready to boogie, and take part in our dance contest if you’re brave enough!
More Welly Walks available to book soon:
Monday 29 August (Bank Holiday) – Unearthing the Past
Saturday 18 September – Mysterious Megaliths
Birthday Parties
Our parties are back – you can now BOOK ONLINE! We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Click here for details and availability.
Storybarn for Schools
Our diary is open for Storybarn on the Road visits to you, Storybarn Visits to us AND our new KS2 Heritage Visits
School Visits to the Storybarn
We are ready to welcome your classes back to The Storybarn!
Schools – Storybarn on the Road
We can now bring the Storybarn experience to your school. Our wellbeing sessions are held throughout the year for children...
Schools – Storybarn direct to your classroom
We can bring some of our storytelling magic directly to your classroom and home learners with HIJACKED - our new...
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Reading Teachers = Reading Pupils – Applications now open
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