Your Essential Guide to Halton’s January Events Calendar: Museums, Theatre & More!

Start your New Year with amazing experiences in Halton. Discover centuries of history and learn orchid skills at Norton Priory, dive into hands-on science and Halton’s chemistry heritage at The Catalyst, and enjoy a packed programme of live snooker, music and theatre at The Brindley. Alongside football matches, ice hockey fixtures, arts & craft workshops and wellness activities for all ages, here is your guide for things to do in January in Halton.

 

Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

Tudor Rd, Runcorn, WA7 1SX

Situated on the edge of Runcorn, Norton Priory is Europe’s most excavated monastic site, with a history dating back to the 12^th century, it is one of Halton’s many must-visit attractions. While the beautiful Walled Gardens are closed during winter months, there is plenty for you to discover at Norton Priory. January is the perfect time of the year to explore the priory ruins and observe rare objects and artifacts located inside the incredible museum. Make sure to look at Norton Priory’s upcoming events below! Book your Norton Priory events

Wassail!

11th January | From £14 | 4pm

Encourage a good year’s harvest through the rich tradition of singing, dancing and a little bit of drinking at the Wassail Orchard behind the museum visitor centre. It’s a great way to start the new year, tickets include soup made by the Brooke Café.

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

25th January | From £27 | 10am – 1pm

Learn the basics of fruit tree pruning using the Norton Priory Museum & Gardens orchards for some practical experience and guidance from Katie Tonge, an expert who manages and advises orchards across Cheshire.

 

The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre & Museum

Mersey Rd, Widnes, WA8 0DF

Housing a range of hands-on exhibits allowing investigation into science and technology, The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre offers amazing interactive activities to help educate in a fun and engaging way. Get involved in a range of workshops, family shows and attractions and explore the museum archives & collections inside the UK’s first and only chemical industry museum to learn about Halton’s heritage as the beating heart of Britain’s chemical industry. Book your visit to The Catalyst

Super Cool Science Show

Every weekend from 10th – 8th February | 12:30pm & 3pm

Explore cool science and learn more about temperature and the coldest places in our Universe. Watch and take part in demonstrations using infrared technology and see some hot ice in action!

DNA Detectives

Every weekend from 10th January – 25th January | 11:30am & 2pm

Become a geneticist and learn about what makes you, you! In this hands-on family friendly workshop, recreate a face, learn how to extract DNA and make a DNA bracelet to take home!

Quiet Hours Morning

25th January

Made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, step into a calmer, more relaxed museum experience designed to give you the space to enjoy the museum at your own pace and bring accessible options front and centre for the community. Find out information here.

Hydrogen Cars

Every weekend from 31st January – 1st March | 11:30am & 2pm

In this workshop, explore how alternative technology could revolutionise the automotive industry. Which power source is best: fossil fuel, electric or hydrogen? Consider the environmental impact, benefits and limitations to each and work in teams to construct a mini hydrogen car that produces hydrogen by electrolysis of water!

 

The Brindley Theatre

High St, Runcorn, WA7 1BG

Offering a vibrant mix of live music, drama, comedy and entertainment the award-winning Brindley Theatre in Runcorn is the perfect place to escape the winter chill and immerse yourself in unforgettable performances. Book your Brindley Tickets here!

Upcoming Theatre & Entertainment

Clash of the Titans

19th January – Hosted and referred by BBC commentator and ex-world champion Dennis Taylor, spend and evening with the UK’s favourite snooker stars.

Shine!

24^th – 25th January – Join the entire Andrew Curphey Theatre Company for their biggest show of the year for a dazzling production that provides a fun, fabulous and feel-good experience for the whole family.

Psychic Sally

27th January – Wowing audiences around the world for 12 years, Sally brings mediumship into the 21st century with love, laughter and warmth.

James Phelan

28th January – Following 5 years of sold out shows around the world, James Phelan’s new, five star rated magic show will leave you aching in laughter and dizzy in disbelief.

First Men in the Moon

29th January – A one-man show written and performed by Jonathan Goodwin who delivers an original adaptation of H.G. Wells classic, that sees two Victorians go to the moon.

Upcoming Concerts & Gigs

Simply Dylan

16th January – A joyous exploration of Bob Dylan’s exuberant sound and storytelling.

Jenny Colquitt

17th January – From Halton to Glastonbury, local sensation Jenny Colquitt takes stage with a full band show with strings, soul vulnerability and style.

The Cavern Beat Club starring The Fabs

17th January – Swing back to the sixties in a show that captures the vibrant music and scouse humour of The Cavern, which cradled Britpop and Indie Rockstars to fame!

The Rozzers

23rd January – Europe’s most authentic tribute to Sting and The Police

Sugar Pie Honey Bunch from Soul Satisfaction

29th January – Experience sweet soul music and Motown magic on a journey through all the hits from the golden era of American soul music.

Pink Floydian

30th January – A faithful recreation of Pink Floyd at their finest, in a two-and-a-half hour magical journey through their illustrious career.

New Jovi

30th January – Celebrating the 30^th anniversary of These Days, this is the ultimate tribute to Bon Jovi which captures the energy and feel you would expect from a Bon Jovi concert.

Whole Lotta Shakin’ – The Shakin’ Stevens Story

31st January – A journey through Shakin Stevens discography with classics from artists he covered such as Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley, and Chuck Berry.

 

Burns Night Supper at Field28

Chester Rd, Daresbury, WA4 5LR

24th January | From £85 | 6:30pm

Known for supplying restaurants with fresh and sustainable high-quality ingredients, Field28 is a family-run urban farm in Daresbury with an incredible farm shop and deli proudly serving the local community. Inspired by the best Scottish produce enjoy a Burns Night Supper fine dining experience thoughtfully prepared by the Field28 chefs, with amazing wine, storytelling, welcoming service and a few traditional Burns Night surprises along the way. Book your space today.

 

Widnes Market

Bradley Way, Widnes, WA8 6UE | Closed every Tuesday and Sunday

Outdoor Market | From 9am

Indoor Market | From 9am until 4:30pm

Flea Market | Every Wednesday from 7am

 

Don’t forget to check out the Culture 26 stall!

Find out more about the market stalls

Arts and Crafts Workshops

Step into the new year with purpose and turn your resolutions into calming rituals with a vibrant mix of wellness yoga, guided meditations and creative workshops to help you reconnect and start 2026 feeling motivated.

 

…SPACE Runcorn

50 Regent St, Runcorn, WA7 1LJ

Providing mental health services with a focus on wellness, wellbeing and connection. SPACE helps support mental health by reinvesting all profits to expand and improve services. Book your activities here

Events

Sleepy Yoga with Olivia | 7th & 21st January at 7:30pm and 8:30pm

Guided Meditation with Demi | 12th & 26th January at 7pm

Words of Wellness – Self Improvement Book Club | 18th January at 6pm

New Moon Circle by Crank Club | 19th January at 6pm

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Shell Mckee Wellness | 19th January at 8pm

Movement & Meditation with Zenful Moments at The Catalyst | 20th January at 7pm

ADH-Me & You: ADHD Awareness Workshop | 23rd January at 7pm

Book Club @…SPACE | 27th January at 7pm

Throw & Let Go: Clay Workshop | 28th January at 7pm

Weekly Sessions

Chill & Chat: Young Person’s Depresso Club | Every Tuesday at 4pm

Depresso Club | Every Tuesday at 10am & Every Thursday at 5pm

Morning Adult Yoga with Rhiannon | Every Wednesday at 9:30am

Children’s Yoga Class with Wriggly Wellness | Every Saturday at 10:30am

SPACE walks with Active Halton | Every Sunday at 10am

Gentle Flow Adult Yoga | Every Sunday at 6pm

 

Hazlehurst Studios

73a High St, Runcorn, WA7 1AH

Hazlehurst Studios is a community non-profit which serves as a beacon of creativity and community engagement in Halton. Book your workshops and classes here

Events

Urban Sketchers | 9th January

Hazlehurst Snap & Social | 10th January

Lino Printing for Beginners | 11th January

Hazlehurst Book Club | 14th January

Youth Zine Project | 15th January

Camera Collective | 15th January

Aninal Teach: Zoology Club | 24th January

Weekly Sessions

Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer sessions from Dawnstar Gaming.

 

January Sports Fixtures, Clubs and Activities in Halton

Get ready for a thrilling month of sporting action in Halton! Cheer on Runcorn Linnets FC at the APEC Taxis Stadium and feel the adrenaline at Planet Ice as Widnes Wild take on Deeside Dragons. Plus, don’t forget to view the “Know Your Neighbourhood” photography exhibition at Halton Lea Library.

 

Runcorn Linnets

APEC Taxis Stadium, Runcorn, WA& 5JQ

Runcorn Linnets vs Chasetown | Tuesday 6th January at 7:45pm

Runcorn Linnets vs Avro | Saturday 24th January at 3pm

Runcorn Linnets vs Nantwich Town | 31st January at 3pm

 

Widnes Wild

Planet Ice, Widnes, WA8 0TA

Widnes Wild vs Deeside Dragons | Saturday 10^th January (doors open at 6:15pm)

 

Halton Libraries

Throughout January a Photography Exhibition called “Know Your Neighbourhood” which explores the ‘People of Halton’ created from a selection of donated images will be on display at Halton Lea Library until it moves to Widnes Library in February.

For more information about weekly sessions, drop-ins, workshops and clubs across Widnes, Runcorn, Halton Lea and Ditton Libraries, please visit the Halton Libraries Website.

 

 

Plan Your Visit to Halton

Halton is a vibrant borough in the Liverpool City Region, ideally located between the major cities of Manchester and Liverpool. The borough consists of six distinct towns and villages, each offering a unique experience

• Runcorn and Widnes
• Hale and Moore
• Preston Brook and Daresbury

 

Heritage and Attractions

Historically known as the beating heart of the UK’s chemical industry, Halton is rich in cultural landmarks, industrial heritage and beautiful nature reserves. It is home to the world-famous Creamfields Festival in Daresbury and Norton Priory, one of the largest excavated monastic sites in Europe. Historically, the area holds royal significance; it was from here that the last Baron of Halton, Henry Bolingbroke, ascended the throne as King Henry IV.

How to Find Halton: Travel & Transport

Getting to Halton is easy via major UK transport links, including Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the West Coast Main Line and Motorway Network.

Travelling by Train

• Runcorn Railway Station: Managed by Avanti West Coast, provides direct trains to Halton from London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Chester, and Liverpool.
• Widnes Railway Station: Offers regular services from Manchester, Warrington, and Liverpool Lime Street. Notably, this Grade II listed station is believed to be where Paul Simon wrote his iconic song ‘Homeward Bound’.

Driving Cycling and Walking

• If you are driving, you will find free parking and EV charging points conveniently located throughout the borough.
• For a more scenic journey, the TransPennine Trail provides a perfect walking or cycling route from the centre of Liverpool, passing through famous landmarks with incredible views.

Explore More of Halton

Looking for more local guides?

• Taste of Halton: Discover the best places to eat and drink.
• RE:Wild: Explore the borough’s most beautiful green spaces and nature escapes.
• History & Culture: Learn more about Halton’s rich heritage.