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Vote for The Reader in the LCR Culture & Creativity Awards
We're delighted to be finalists in the Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards! The Reader has made the final…
A new generation of newly-weds to tie the knot at the historic Mansion House
This January marks the start of a new chapter for The Reader as we relaunch our ceremonies and celebrations offer…
National Lottery Heritage Fund grant will help tell the undiscovered stories of Calderstones
The Reader has received funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for ‘Making Meaning at Calderstones’ – a two-year project that will help uncover and tell the stories of Calderstones as…
CHRISTMAS AT CALDERSTONES: OPENING HOURS
Christmas is almost here, which means opening hours at The Reader will vary, and the Mansion House will close for…
Pride for Penny Readings
Penny Readings returned to the Mansion House for 2021 marking the first time we've had both an online and in-person…
THE READER’S FESTIVE GIFT GUIDE
The festivities are in full swing and it is officially gift giving season! Are you stuck for what to get…
The Penny Readings – what the Dickens?
‘There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.’ ― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol …
TOP 10 EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED AT GRAVITY FESTIVAL 2021
Gravity is a new festival hosted by The Reader that blends literature with wellbeing. Through workshops, headline talks, panel discussions…
Creating opportunities to help Liverpool’s young people prepare for employment
We're celebrating the success of an exciting project offering Liverpool’s young people training and personal development opportunities to help improve…
Welly Walks make a welcome return to Calderstones Park
The Storybarn has teamed up with our Heritage team to work on some wonderful new Welly Walks around Calderstones Park.…
‘Sounds in the Park’ Serenades the Mansion House
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” ― Victor Hugo, William Shakespeare …
The Handlebards’ Macbeth Spectacular Delights the Garden Theatre
“My hands are of your colour, but I shame to wear a heart so white.” ― William Shakespeare, Macbeth After…