Whats on: 2 exciting Easter fixtures in the North West over Bank Holiday weekend

THIS Easter, a day at the races is the ultimate family day out and the perfect way to get outside and spend time together. With 2 fixtures taking place across 2 racecourses in the North West, there will be something for everyone to enjoy over the Easter weekend.

Both racedays, taking place at Haydock Park and Carlisle Racecourses are dedicated family days with extra entertainment on offer and under 18's race free at both fixtures.

Horseracing provides the perfect stage for family fun and there are so many opportunities to explore between races, whether you fancy grabbing a bite to eat or wandering down to the parade ring to get up close and see the magnificent racehorses 1st hand.

As well as watching the thrilling racing, there will be plenty of entertainment and activities on offer across both fixtures, which is also free. Set to be fun for all the family, Haydock Park Racecourse is hosting a Superhero Family Day on Saturday 8th April where racegoers will get the chance to meet some of their favourite superheroes around the course as well as enjoy an inflatable assault course, superhero crafts and face painting as well as a costume competition for children with the chance to win a Easter chocolate hamper.

Those looking for Dinosaur-themed Easter fun should visit Carlisle racecourse, also on:- 8 April 2023, a for a Dinosaur Easter Family Raceday. There will be an abundance of dinosaur entertainment where those brave enough can learn how to be a dinosaur ranger, meet baby dinosaurs as well as:- Zeus the giant T-Rex, the largest walking talking dinosaur in Europe.

Tickets can be booked via the racecourse website. All Easter bank holiday fixtures in the North West:-

• Saturday, 8 April 2023, Carlisle Racecourse: Dinosaur Easter Family Raceday.
   

• Saturday, 8 April 2023, Haydock Park Racecourse: Superhero Family Day.

To find your local raceday visit:- GreatBritishRacing.Com.
 

Popular Liverpool independent sites kick off their Easter Egg Appeal for 2023

LIVERPOOL independent venues Abbey Road Bar and Kitchen and their sister site, Harrison's Bar and Kitchen will be running an Easter Egg Appeal for local kids and families. This event is running up to:- Saturday, 8 April 2023, the day before Easter Sunday. Members of the public can kindly donate Easter Eggs to support families who may be struggling this Easter. All eggs dropped off at the 2 sites will be matched by the management and then distributed to local families and kids in need of support in these harsh cost of living times we are currently living in. Eggs can be dropped off at either Abbey Road Bar and Kitchen, located on Harrington Street, Liverpool, or Harrison's Bar and Kitchen, located on the corner of North John Street and Victoria Street, Liverpool. Any Easter egg donations, big or small, will be gratefully received.

Venue addresses for Easter egg donations:-

• Abbey Road Bar and Kitchen, 11-17 Harrington Street, Liverpool L2 9QA.
  Opening times:- Monday to Thursday, from:- 12pm to 110pm, Friday, from:- 12pm to 1am, Saturday, from:- 11am to 10am, Sunday, from:- 11am to 11pm.
  Contact details:- 01512275222.

• Harrison's Bar and Kitchen, 23 North John Street, Liverpool L2 5QU
  Opening times:- Monday to Thursday, from:- 11am to 11pm, Friday, from:- 11am to 1am, Saturday, from:- 10am to 10am, Sunday, from:- 10am to 11pm.
  Contact details:- 01512362576.

Harrison's Business Development Manager Nicola Halton explains:- "Due to the success of last year's drive, Harrison's Bar and Kitchen and Abbey Road Bar and Kitchen are collecting Easter Eggs for local families who are struggling with the cost of living. We have recently set up a Harrisons CIC so we can group all our yearly activities under 1 umbrella. Myself and the owners are big on our social responsibility and want to help out in as many ways as we can in our local community. For every Easter Egg donation that we receive, we will match it. For anyone who would like to make a donation, please call in to the bars located on North John Street or Harrington Street. We were overwhelmed by the generosity from our customers last year and hope to help even many more families this year."