We've got your guide to all the best things to do across the region this Autumn Half Term, including; Liverpool's annual River of Light festival returns for 2024, plus Speke Hall invites you to step into a world of Victorian gothic horror. All that and more coming up.
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00:00Half-term can be a great excuse to get the kids out and about, explore parts of the city and enjoy some fun as a family.
00:06We have a round-up of things to get up to this autumn half-term.
00:09This Halloween season, Speak Hall invites you to step into a world of Victorian Gothic horror
00:14as the mansion's rooms are transformed, drawing inspiration from some of the greatest literary masters of the macabre.
00:20Visitors will encounter scenes inspired by the chilling works of Edgar Allan Poe and Oscar Wilde.
00:25Expect dark secrets and ghostly presence as you wander through the mansion
00:29with different rooms each offering a unique interpretation of these classic tales.
00:34The dimly-lit halls and ominous decorations will transport you back in time.
00:38That's on until Sunday 3rd of November.
00:41Families can tap into the magic that's all around the Martin via this October half-term
00:45where wand-making, potion-crafting and spell-casting are just a few of the mystical activities to keep curious minds bewitched.
00:52The centre's Viking village, Myrton, will be transformed into a witches' wetland for two weeks of spells and potions
00:58from Monday 21st of October until Sunday 3rd of November.
01:01Little witches and wizards are invited to join in an owl pellet dissection
01:06that will show them first-hand how these nocturnal birds of prey live and what is in their diet
01:11using parts found in the pellets in their potions.
01:14Liverpool's annual River of Life Festival returns to 2024
01:18showcasing illuminated art installations created by artists from across the world.
01:22Each night the artworks will be switched on from 5pm to 9pm
01:26with a number of special quiet hour sessions to ensure the event is even more accessible to visitors with additional needs.
01:32The theme for this year's outdoor trail and engagement programme is play
01:36tying into Liverpool's ongoing pledge to become a recognised UNICEF UK child-friendly city.
01:41This year's light festival runs from Friday 25th of October to Tuesday 5th of November.
01:46The Museum of Liverpool's latest exhibition does contain sensitive material
01:49so parental guidance is recommended for younger visitors.
01:52The Holly Johnson story celebrates Holly's creative genius
01:55and marks the 40th anniversary release of Frankie Goes to Hollywood's album Welcome to the Pleasure Dome
02:01featuring songs Relax, Two Tribes and The Power of Love.
02:04The Holly Johnson story explores Holly's life story basically
02:09right from the early beginnings from when he was born in 1960, grew up in Wavertree here in the city
02:15right through to his solo career, he was part of Big in Japan in the late 70s as part of the Eric scene
02:23and then his early solo career and then of course moving on to Frankie Goes to Hollywood
02:29their global success and then his subsequent solo career which he is still enjoying today.
02:35This exhibition charts Holly's early personal life and career
02:38from a young musician to an internationally renowned pop star.
02:42The legacy is massive just for one individual from the city
02:46and it means so much to lots of different types of people for very different reasons.
02:51The exhibition is on until the 27th of July next year 2025.
02:56That is all your halftime guides for now.