Fans of Mary Poppins invited to enjoy:- 'A Jolly Holiday' with Mary and Bert in Southport this summer

FANS of Mary Poppins are invited to enjoy:- 'A Jolly Holiday' with Mary and Bert this summer! This magical new event will take place at Silcock's Pier Family Restaurant and Silcock's Carousel on the Promenade in Southport on:- Sunday, 19 July 2026.

Visitors will be able to see Mary Poppins characters Mary and Bert from Regally Royal parties and Events for a Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day out.

Join Mary and Bert for a magical seaside adventure featuring a mini show, meet and greet, kite making, a carousel ride, plus a little afternoon tea / picnic lunch with ice cream and candy floss.

Sing along to some of your favourite songs in a day out perfect for children, grown-ups and people of all ages.

You can also enjoy fantastic photo opportunities with Mary and Bert, dressed as characters from the iconic Mary Poppins movie.

Silcock Leisure Group Head of Operations Serena Silcock-Prince said:- "Calling all fans of A Spoonful of Sugar! We'd love you to come and join us for A Jolly Holiday with Mary and Bert this July. They popped in for a visit last week and it was amazing to see the reactions from people of all ages. Mary Poppins is such a magical movie that evokes happy memories for so many people. Come along, enjoy the mini show, meet our characters, make and Let's Go Fly A Kite, and enjoy lunch in our Silcock's Pier Family Restaurant. You can also enjoy a ride on our famous Silcock's Carousel."

She continued:- "The Carousel was built in 1901 and has such a traditional Edwardian era feel to it that marries perfectly with the movie. Mary and Bert looked perfect when they were pictured on it, as well as on Southport Pier! This will be a fabulous day out. There is so much more to enjoy here and around us too, such as the crazy golf, the model railway village, the children's adventure playground, Kings Gardens, the boats on the Marine Lake and more, so it's the perfect summer destination. Come down and enjoy a jolly holiday with Mary and Bert! Spaces are limited and tickets are selling fast."

A Jolly Holiday with Mary and Bert:-

Date:- Sunday, 19 July 2026
Venue:- Silcocks Pier Family Restaurant, Promenade, Southport PR8 1QX
Time:- 11am�1pm
Tickets:- �22
Under 12 months:- FREE

Liverpool International Tennis Tournament

THE Liverpool International Tennis Tournament is officially preparing for its highly anticipated summer return, solidifying its place as Europe's largest and longest running tennis exhibition.

The premium Grass Court event is scheduled to take place over 3 days, running from:- Thursday, 18 June to Saturday, 20 June 2026, at the historic Liverpool Cricket and Sports Club, located on:- Aigburth Road, Liverpool.

This amazing tennis event is organised by Northern Vision, the tournament serves as a crucial warm up for Wimbledon, attracting thousands of spectators and seamlessly blending elite international sport with vital local business and community initiatives.

Organisers have announced major new structural partnerships ahead of this year's action. The fast growing North West law firm Napthens has stepped in as the presenting partner for 2026, aligning its corporate expansion in the City with the event's high profile hospitality and networking platform.

Additionally, Liverpool based social care charity Nugent has been named as the official charity partner, reinforcing the tournament's commitment to driving long term social impact across the Liverpool City Region.

Tournament Director Anders Borg noted that while competing with football in Merseyside is always a challenge, the primary objective remains to:- break down traditional barriers, address accessibility, and encourage local children to embrace tennis as a primary sport.

On the Court this year, the event continues to be a crucial proving ground for emerging talent alongside established ATP and WTA professionals. The tournament is riding a wave of record breaking interest following the Lexus Liverpool International Junior Tournaments earlier this year, which saw over 1,200 junior players from 40 different nations apply to compete.

The confirmed player lineup for this summer features highly anticipated appearances from:- former British Number 1, Dan Evans, alongside rising British prospect:- Annabel Wong.

They will join a competitive field looking to follow in the footsteps of the 2025 singles champions, Patrick Brady of Great Britain and Romania's Patricia Maria Tig.

The tournament continues to place a heavy emphasis on the women's game, showcasing a strong blend of established WTA professionals, historical icons, and rising stars. Defending women's singles champion Patricia Maria Tig of Romania is a focal point of this summer's anticipation, following her dramatic victory in last year's tournament, where she defeated local Merseyside favourite Abi Redman in a highly competitive Superset final. Looking ahead to the upcoming matches, the female lineup is boosted by the confirmation of rising British junior prospect Annabel Wong, who is set to bring her exciting brand of tennis to the Aigburth grass.

Off the Court, the tournament schedule celebrates women's tennis with its traditional and highly popular Ladies Day, which takes place on:- Friday, 19 June 2026. This day is a major highlight for both corporate hospitality and local fashion, historically drawing large crowds to the Liverpool Cricket Club.

Organisers have also recently highlighted the rich heritage of women's tennis through historical retrospectives, celebrating legendary figures such as:- Martina Navratilova and Martina Hingis, both of whom have graced the courts in Liverpool.

This legacy of inspiring the next generation is already yielding results, as evidenced by local star Abi Redman recently securing a full tennis scholarship in the United States after utilising the Liverpool tournament as a springboard for her international career.

Standard general admission tickets for the 3 day event start from:- �30, with concession rates available for students, under 18's, and seniors.

See:- LliverpoolTennis.Co.UK for tickets and all the latest information.

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