Entertainments, events and fun things to do

Welcome to the 15th year of Secret Gardens of Oxton. This
popular community event, in a delightful Wirral conservation area, has
raised over £250,000 for charities and events in the village since 2002,
so thank you for your support. This year’s event marks Father’s Day,
so bring your Dad along, and treat him to a great day out.
Visit The Hub (in Mount Pleasant) for event information, refreshments,
music and to take your chance on the raffle. Discover the 22 gardens on
view, have a lunch break, enjoy the entertainment (including children’s
activities) and visit the arts and crafts stalls. There is something for
everyone. Most importantly, enjoy the day with your friends and family.
Entertainments, events and
fun things to do
Pop Vox Choir
11.30am for 45 minutes
Mersey Morris Men
12.15pm for 30 minutes
Throughout the day at various locations: & 2.40pm for 20 minutes
Friends of Chorley Cakes Folk,
Wirral Ukelele Orchestra
Lili Moore jazz singer, Simon the
12.45pm for 45 minutes
Singing Piano Man, and a Fair Organ
Heswall Concert Band
(sponsored by The Shrewsbury Arms)
1.30pm for 1 hour
will play in its car park. (S on map)
Music and dance
At The Hub
The Old School, singing duo
10.15am for 45 minutes
Saxophonists
11.10am for 45 minutes
Prenton Preparatory School Choir
12 noon for 20 minutes
Brian Lupton, folk singer
12.30pm for 45 minutes &
3.45pm for 45 minutes
Two’s Company
1.15pm for 30 minutes
Celtic Roots
1.50pm for 50 minutes
Acoustic Guitar and Singers
Oliver 3pm for 20 minutes
& Mary 3.20pm for 20 minutes
The Village Centre
Manor Hill Jazz Band
10.45am for 45 minutes
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Organist Entertains
2pm & 3pm for 30 minutes
At Christ Church (C on map)
Birkenhead High School Academy
Senior Choir 3pm for 20 minutes
Birkenhead High School Academy
Junior Choir 3.25pm for 20 minutes
At The Arno Rose Garden
Bebington Bittermen Community Choir
10.45am for 30 minutes
Kaboodle Community Choir
12.30pm for 30 minutes
Art and Artists
Displaying and selling their wares on
Mount Pleasant close to The Hub.
For children
Throughout the day:
Carousel – Cooke’s Yard, Village Centre
(sponsored by Brennan Ayre O’Neill)
(proceeds to Secret Gardens’ charities)
Craft activities in The Green Shop,
Village Centre
Face Painter – Village Centre
(15% donated to Secret Gardens
Charities)
Donkey rides – Claughton Firs, Village
Centre from 11am
(15% donated to Secret Gardens’
charities)
Parkgate Ponies – Rose Mount Close
(H on map), from 11am (proceeds to
Parkgate Pony Sanctuary)
… and for adults too
Christ Church (C on map)
From 12 noon
The Church’s history and Secret
Miniature Gardens by pupils of Christ
Church Primary School
Horse-drawn omnibus
(by garden 4 on map) Victoria Mount,
from 11am
Climb on board a horse-drawn omnibus
for a trip back in time. Pay the driver
(15%
will be donated to the Secret Gardens’
charities). Great for children and
nostalgic adults.
Panoramic views of Wirral, Cheshire
and Liverpool (V on map)
Ascend in groups departing every 30
minutes. Can be booked in advance
from 11.30am at The Hub. Narrow
access, 100 narrow spiral steps, risk of
vertigo and
claustrophobia. Flat shoes only please.
Also look around the church and see
a small display about its history.
Williamson Art Gallery
View mini gardens made previously
during children’s workshops.
Pick-a-Prize raffle
At The Hub. Not your usual raffle. View
the wide range of prizes on display and
distribute your tickets among the prizes
you actually want. All proceeds to the
Secret Gardens’ charities. The draw
takes place at 4.30pm
1 ticket = 50p 5 tickets = £2
10 tickets = £3 20 tickets = £5
40 tickets = £7
The more you buy the cheaper the ticket.
Plant sales
Village Centre while stocks last.
Proceeds to Secret Gardens’ charities.
At The Hub visit
The Friends of Ness Botanic Gardens –
professional plant advice, bring your
plant problems
In Mount Pleasant the stalls of
The Oxton History Society
The Friends of Williamson Art Gallery
Not forgetting to:
Listen to the Wirral Alliance of Poets in
various locations
Visit the Friends of the Arno and Oxton
Fields at The Arno Rose Garden
12 noon to 4pm
Panoramic views from St Saviour’s
Tower.
Adults £2, children £1 (must be accompanied by an adult and no under 8’s).
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Refreshments provided by
charitable organisations
(see logo on map)
A donation from profits will be given to
the Secret Gardens’ charities.
Refreshments served all day unless
otherwise stated.
The Hub
All profits to the Secret Gardens’
charities
Tea, coffee, fruit cordial, homemade
cakes and brownies, sandwiches
Christ Church (C on map)
Tea, coffee and biscuits from 12 noon
Friends of the Arno & Oxton Fields
At the Arno Rose Garden
Maitland Church (M on map)
Storeton Road
Tea and cakes 10am to 4pm
Oxton Village centre
Hot Street Food by Adams butchers
and B:ox Bakery
St Saviour’s Church (V on map)
Tea, coffee, juice and sandwiches from
12 noon
64th Birkenhead Sea Scouts
Columbia Lane, off Columbia Road
Coffee, tea, squash, bacon butties,
cheese toasties. Afternoon teas from
12 noon. Gluten free available.
Oxton Village
In addition to refreshments provided by
charitable organisations, the Williamson Art Gallery and businesses in and
around the village offer a wide choice
throughout the day. From a snack to a
three course meal, see what is on offer
at the cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants. Some have outdoor seating and
all offer an Oxton welcome to tempt
you.
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Toilets (T on map)
Open all day unless indicated
Bidston Road: St Saviour’s Church
(includes baby-changing facilities)
(from 11.30am) u
Christchurch Road: Christ Church
(from 12 noon) use car park entrance u
Claughton Firs: Shrewsbury Arms
(from 12 noon) u
Columbia Lane (off Columbia Road):
64th Birkenhead Sea Scouts u
Mount Pleasant: The Hub
Rathmore Road: Oxton Lawn Mews
(near junction with Glenmore Rd)
Storeton Road: Maitland Church
(includes baby-changing facilities)
(10am to 4pm) u
Village Road: Oxton Conservative
Club (from 12 noon) u
(Please don’t ask for access to houses)