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2026-10-04
 
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North West Cancer Research's Wirral Bazaar returns for another year of festivities

NORTH West Cancer Research's much-loved Wirral Bazaar is back for another year, bringing festive shopping, unique gifts and the chance to support vital cancer research across the Region.

The popular event, which takes place:- Monday, 2
 November and Tuesday, 3 November 2026, at:- Hulme Hall in Port Sunlight, Wirral, will feature over 50 stalls, carefully selected to create the perfect start to the festive season.

From handcrafted jewellery, cashmere clothing and silk and leather accessories to books, art, stationery and clothing for men, women and children, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. A selection of delicious food and artisanal liqueurs will also be on offer for that Christmas feel.

Launched more than 30 years ago at the popular:- Walled Garden Marquee, at:- Thornton Manor, the Wirral Bazaar has raised more than:- £700,000 for North West Cancer Research, helping to fund vital work towards tackling the cause, finding the cure, and improving treatment for cancer.

Cara Newton, Director of Brand and Income at North West Cancer Research, said:- "Wirral Bazaar is always a wonderful way to kick off the festive season, bringing people together to discover unique gifts, enjoy delicious treats and support an important cause at the same time. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who continues to support the Bazaar year after year, helping us to raise vital funds for cancer research across the North West. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Hulme Hall for another fantastic Wirral Bazaar."

For further information about the Wirral Bazaar, visit their website.



Get In! Make your Christmas shopping in Liverpool a little easier with thousands of parking spots, bus and train tickets and discounts this festive season

CHRISTMAS shoppers in Liverpool will find it a little easier to get into Town this festive season with 2,000 free travel and parking tickets, rail, bus and ferry offers in the 4 Sundays before Christmas. Get In! is funded and organised by Liverpool Business Improvement District (BID) to make festive journeys into the City Centre more affordable. 

There will be 500 free travel and parking tickets available each Sunday in the 4 weeks before Christmas. Tickets will be available to book from:- 10am on:- Friday, 20 November 2026 via the Liverpool BID website. People can sign up, online, at:- LiverpoolBIDCompany.Com to be among the 1st to access the tickets.

Liverpool BID has teamed up with:- Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Merseyrail, Stagecoach, Liverpool City Council, St Johns Shopping Centre and City Centre car parks to offer free or discounted travel and parking. Encouraging car sharing, public transport and active travel, Get In! makes Christmas costs a little cheaper. 

Bill Addy, CEO of Liverpool BID, said:- "We represent over 865 businesses across Liverpool City Centre and we know how important Christmas is. It's the biggest time of the year for high streets and hospitality, and after a tough few years a lot of our smaller businesses are really relying on that crucial Q4 period. Yet we know a lot of households are facing the pressure of cost-of-living. Get In! is designed to make that squeeze a little easier. Christmas shopping often means relying on the car, especially if you're buying big purchases but these parking deals will make it a little more affordable. Our great partners at Liverpool City Region, Merseyrail and Stagecoach are also supporting offers on public transport, to make it as easy as possible to make the most of the festive season and get into town." 

A total of 500 tickets will be available for each Sunday including:-

  • Sunday, 29 November 2026

  • Sunday, 6 December 2026

  • Sunday, 13 December 2026

  • Sunday, 20 December 2026

Tickets will go live from:- 10 am on:- Friday, 20 November 2026 via the Liverpool BID Company website. People can sign up in advance here.

Meanwhile, Liverpool City Centre Christmas lights will be switched on:- Thursday, 12 November 2026. Over 85% of Liverpool's Christmas lights are funded by Liverpool Business Improvement District and over the past 5 years over £1.2m has been spent on festive lights across the City Centre by business. 

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