What’s Happening in Halton This September: Heritage, Hidden Art & Steve Bruce

September in Halton is packed with things to see and do for all ages and interests. As part of Heritage Open Days, the borough is celebrating its historical architecture with a programme of events designed to get you looking up at hidden artistic details and exploring the local scenery. Art and Photography lovers can enjoy exhibitions at Victoria Park Butterfly House and The Catalyst or get hands-on with creative workshops at Hazelhurst Studios and SPACE Runcorn. From an evening with football legend Steve Bruce to relaxing group yoga, live theatre, science shows, heritage tours and much more, this guide has everything you need to make the most of September in Halton.

Heritage Open Days: Look Up Halton – You’re Beautiful!

In celebration of Heritage Open Days: Architecture, we are running a new community campaign from Monday 1st – Monday 15th focused on the artwork hidden within Halton. From the intricate patterns on a bridge to colourful stained-glass windows, historic street signs, murals, or even tiles on the floor. Take a moment to look up and notice the little details around the borough. Snap a picture, draw or sketch what you discover and submit your artwork by submitting here, or share it to Instagram using #LookUpHalton, #HaltonHighlights and tag @visithalton, or drop a physical copy off at your local library.

All submissions will help create a living gallery of Halton and inspire a new artwork installation by Colette Whittington on the windows of Runcorn Library that celebrates Halton’s art-itectuere!

Follow VisitHalton on Instagram to look up, stay updated and get involved!

What is Heritage Open Days?

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest annual festival of history and culture, held every September. Historic buildings, monuments, and sites open their doors to the public for free. In support of maintaining the importance of local heritage; guided tours, exhibitions, and workshops provide an opportunity to educate the nation about traditions and history.

When is Heritage Open Days?

This year, Heritage Open Days will be held between 12th and 21st September.

What is there to do in Halton for Heritage Open Days?

Here in Halton, we celebrate Heritage Open Days by opening up our venues and increasing access to the borough’s history and heritage. Numerous organisations in the borough have come together to deliver a variety of events and activities, including The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum, Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, St. Luke’s Church, St Mary’s Church, Heatherfield Heritage, and Hazelhurst Studios.

Explore ancient local Architecture!

Opening on 12th November 1910 and renowned by Victorian architects Austin & Paley of Lancaster, St Mary’s Church is holding family-friendly activities for everyone on 13th September between 10:00am and 3:00pm. In collaboration with Gateway Community, a new model of the grade II listed church will be on display alongside a film remembering West Bank, traditional games, a bouncy castle, face painting, heritage trail, arts and crafts, church records, refreshments and even the chance to ring the church bell!

Built for the benefit of the Curate of Halton Chapel. Discover and read, Halton’s fine collection of rare books, archives and artefacts inside one of Halton’s earliest public libraries, Sir John Chesshyre Library, on a guided tour around St Mary’s Church, Halton Village and Halton Castle. See below for timings and tours:

* No pre-booking is required

Saturday 13th | 10:00am – 2:00pm

Wednesday 17th | 10:00am – 2:00pm

Saturday 20th | 10:00am – 2:00pm

For more information, click here

All Saints Church will be celebrating Heritage Weekend on Saturday 13th from 10:00am – 4:00pm and on Sunday, 14th from 11:30am – 4:00pm. There will be loads of activities to take part in, including sharing your memories of Runcorn, a Children’s Trail, Crown making, playing the handbells, and exploring the story of Queen Ethelfleda through her window! There will be refreshments, and on Sunday 14th expect a closing celebration of Choral Evensong with Chester Cathedral Nave Choir.

Between 10:00am and 4:00pm on Saturday 13th learn more about Halton’s local architecture and take a guided tour around Farnworth at St. Lukes to find out the stories behind the buildings. Additionally, expect a tombola, eco activities and the Children’s Graveyard Quiz!

* No pre-booking is required

On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st, between 10:00am and 4:00 pm, the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is going back 90 years by holding a large exhibition of recently acquired industrial photographs taken between 1955-2000 displaying the local chemical industry.

Sunday 21st between 12:00pm and 3:00pm, Norton Priory’s 2.5 arche Georgian Walled Garden will have free entry, with loads of secret corners and sculptures to find and explore.

Heatherfield Heritage has created a video series exploring 250 years of the Preston Brook canal tunnel, exploring the people who built it and what came from its existence. Find out more.

Hatton Show

Founded in the 1890s, this year the Hatton show is on the 13th September in Daresbury. Marquees open at 1:30pm, expect an exhibition of craftsmanship, equestrian events, home & garden skills and a wide range of cultural classes to compete in. For timings, stall details and information on how to enter, please click here.

Last Month of Summer, WOW!

Looking for a fun way to wrap up summer? It’s the final month of Summer of WOW!

Explore two worlds of wonder, from ancient ruins and peaceful gardens to hands-on science and exciting experiments and workshops. Get unlimited access to Norton Priory Museum & Gardens and The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum until 30th September with the WOW pass. Get yours today!

Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

Friday 5th | 1:45pmDigging for Norton: Dig Tours 2025

Friday 12th | 7:00pm – 9:00pmThe Liverpool String Quartet Back At Norton

Sunday 21st | 9:00am – 10:00amMeditation at the Museum

Sunday 21st | 12:00pm – 3:00pmFree Entry into Walled Garden

Book your Norton Priory days out here

The Catalyst Science and Discovery Centre

Every Weekend | 11:30am & 2:00pmMaking a Medicine Workshop

Every Weekend | 12:30pm & 3:00pmBuilding Bridges Workshop

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st | Heritage Open Days

Saturday 27th | 11:30am & 2:00pmElements in action

Saturday 27th | 12:30am & 3:00pmDestination Space Show

Find out more and book your workshop today

Theatre Thrills and Feel-Good Skills

Looking to sharpen your skills or unwind with something soulful? Get involved and learn a new craft at …SPACE Runcorn or catch electrifying tribute acts at The Brindley Theatre. These are just a few arts and crafts events to explore this September.

The Brindley Theatre

Wednesday 3rd | 7:30pm – The Mersey Beatles

Thursday 4th | 7:30pm – Beyond the Barricade

Friday 5th | 7:30pm – A Foreigners Journey

Saturday 6th | 7:30pm – Killer Rhapsody: A Night of Queen

Wednesday 10th – Saturday 13th | 2:00pm & 7:00pm – The SpongeBob Musical

Wednesday 17th | 7:30pm – The Ripper Files

Thursday 18th | 7:30pm – Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial

Friday 19th | 7:30pm – Diana Reigns Supreme

Saturday 20th | 7:30pm – Holding Back the Years – The Ultimate Simply Red Tribute

Sunday 21st | 2:00pm & 7:00pm – Through the Years

Monday 22nd | 7:30pm – Manchester United Legends – An Evening with Steve Bruce

Sunday 28th | 7:30pm – Kelly Ellis

Tuesday 30th | 7:30pm – Saving Tinderella

Find out more and book tickets here

Hazlehurst Studios

Wednesday 10th | 6pm – 7:30pmHazlehurst Book Club

Friday 19th | 12:00pm till 6:30pm – Open Studio

Victoria Park Butterfly House and Gardens

Friday 5th – Tuesday 30th | 10:30am until 1:00pm – EMERGENCE Exhibition

…SPACE RUNCORN

Monday 1st & 15th | 7:00pm – Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Shell McKee Wellness

Tuesday 2nd | 7:00pm till 10:00pm – Our SPACE Open Mic Night

Saturday 6th | Wriggly Wellness Kids Yoga (10:00am) Yogi Tween (11:00am)

Wednesday 10th | 7:00pm – Shamanic Drumming Circle with Rob Watson

Thursday 11th – Thursday 16th Oct | 7:30pm till 8:30pm – 6 Week Guitar Class with Rich

Tuesday 23rd | 6:30pm – Sister Circle with Kimberley Victoria

Wednesday 24th | 7:00pm – Throw & Let Go Clay Workshop

Thursday 25th | 7:00pm – Paint ‘n’ Sip Night at Society

Tuesday 30th | 7:00pm – Book Club @…SPACE

Every Tuesday | 10:00am – Depresso Club

Every Thursday | 5:00pm – Depresso Club

Every Sunday | 10am – SPACE walks with Active Halton

Every Sunday | 6pm – Gentle Flow Adult Yoga

Find out more about Space Cafe & book your events here

Widnes Market

Widnes Market is Closed every Tuesday and Sunday.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | From 9:00am – Outdoor Market

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | 9:00am till 4:30pm – Indoor Market

Every Wednesday | 7:00am – Flea Market

Sunday 21st | 10:00am till 2:00pm – Car Boot Sale at DCBL Stadium

Find out more about the market stalls

Barrels of Laughs and Good Vibes!

Giggle Shack is back in Halton with 2 great back-to-back shows. Kicking things off at Halton Stadium (5th) and then Society Taprooms LTD (6th). Both shows are on 8:00pm till 10:30pm.

Halton Stadium Line up: Dan Nightingale (Have a Word Podcast), Paul Tonkinson (Live At The Apollo), Hayley Ellis & Jon Capewell

Society Taprooms LTD Line up: TBC

Find out more and buy tickets

Fixtures across the borough

Match details for Widnes Vikings Men’s and Woman’s Teams and Runcorn Linnets FC.

Widnes Vikings Rugby Fixtures

Men’s First team

Sunday 7th | 3:00pm – Halifax Panthers vs Widnes Vikings (A)

Sunday 14th | 3:00pm – Widnes Vikings vs London Broncos (H)

Get your tickets today

Woman’s Team

Sunday 14th | 12:00pm – Widnes Vikings vs Halifax Panthers (H)

Sunday 21st | 2:00pm – Leigh Miners Rangers vs Widnes Vikings (A)

Runcorn Linnets FC

Saturday 6th | 3:00pm – Runcorn Linnets vs Garforth Town (H)

Saturday 13th | 3:00pm – Congleton Town vs Runcorn Linnets (A)

Saturday 20th | 3:00pm – Runcorn Linnets vs Sporting Khalsa (H)

Saturday 27th | 3:00pm – Avro vs Runcorn Linnets (A)

Find out more

Clubs and Activities at Halton Libraries

After-School activities, Community Groups and Weekend activities held by Halton’s Libraries.

Widnes Library

Wednesday 10th | 11:00am till 1:00pm – Woman:Kind Cafe

Wednesday 10th | 1:00pm till 3:00pm – Home Ed Meet Up

Saturday 20th | 12:00pm till 12:45pm – Science Club

Every Tuesday | 3:30pm till 5:00pm – Lego Club

Every Thursday | 10:30am till 12:00pm – Coffee Mornings

Every Thursday | 10:30am till 12:00pm – A Good Yarn

Every Thursday | 3:00pm till 5:00pm – Brilliant Builds

Halton Lea Library

Saturday 6th | 12:00pm till 12:45pm – Science Club

Wednesday 24th | 1:00pm till 3:00pm – Home Ed Meet Up

Every Tuesday | 10:30am till 12:00pm – Coffee Mornings

Every Tuesday | 3:30pm till 5:00pm – Lego Club

Every Tuesday | 4:00pm till 5:30pm – Dungeons and Dragons

Every Thursday | 3:00pm till 5:00pm – Brilliant Builds

Runcorn Library

Every Monday | 2:00pm till 3:30pm – A Good Yarn

Every Thursday | 10:30 till 12:00pm – Scrabble Club

Every Thursday | 3:30pm till 5:00pm – Lego Club

Every Friday | 10:30am till 12:00pm – Coffee Mornings

Ditton Library

Every Monday | 10:30am till 12:00pm – Coffee Mornings

Every Monday | 3:00pm till 5:00pm – Lego Club

Check Halton Libraries website for more information and availability.

What is Halton?

Halton is one of the six boroughs in the Liverpool City Region, the borough is made up of Runcorn, Widnes, Hale, Moore, Preston Brook and Daresbury.

How to find Halton?

Getting to Halton is easier than ever, whether you’re travelling from Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, UK cities or via the West Coast Main Line. If travelling by car, free parking and EV charging points are available across the borough. For those looking to walk or cycle, the TransPennine Trail from Liverpool City Centre to Widnes passes through some of the city’s most famous landmarks and provides great views. Runcorn Station has direct services from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and Widnes Station, a Grade II listed building with links to Warrington, Norwich, and Paul Simon’s famous song “Homeward Bound”.

To find out more things to do in Halton, visit our latest guides Taste of Halton and Re:Wild, to find out the best green spaces and places to eat in Halton. For more information about Halton’s history, culture and heritage, please click here.

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