What's on this summer

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Your Liverpool summer line up awaits 🌞

Spending the summer in Halls? Campus might be quieter during the summer months but the city is packed with events, activities and festivals to explore.

Make your summer count on campus with everything that's on:

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🥳🌞 Summer postgraduate mixers 

Take a break from the deadlines and hang out in Dover Court's social area over food & drinks!

Postgrads and returning undergrads living in halls all welcome! Click the date below for details:

⚽🏆 Halls World Cup watch parties 

Kick off the World Cup with party food, drinks and a live screening of the big game in Dover Court! Click below for details:

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Get active this summer with free classes, equipment and sessions taking place with Active Liverpool.

  • Free outdoor bootcamp for 40 min total body conditioning classes, Tuesdays & Thursday's at 12.30pm - register here
  • Walk and Talk, reach your step count goals and de-stress with a lunch time walk on Mondays & Wednesdays at 1pm - meet outside the Sports Centre reception 
  • Free outdoor equipment can be booked and hired at the Sports Centre e.g. basketball, table tennis, beach volleyball, 1V1 football and exercise equipment 
  • Turn up and play is Sport Liverpool's free weekly drop in Badminton and Pickleball sessions every Thursday (starting Thursday 18 June) in the Sports & Fitness centre, 1-2pm. All levels welcome, just drop in!
  • Buddy up and have someone to train with this summer! Member at the uni's gym? Find a new gym buddy to help you ease in, meet new people and feel supported during your gym sessions - sign up for a buddy here.  

              Join the Buddy up Whatsapp group to plan sessions & connect 🔗

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Whether you're looking for something crafty to unwind after a library session or want to explore a bit further afield this summer, the Guild has plenty on:

Currently the trips are sold out, however keep checking the Guild's website and Instagram in the event that more tickets are added!

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Be a tourist in your own city! Whether you're working your way through your Liverpool bucket list or are looking somewhere new to explore, here's what's in store this summer:

  • Africa Oyé, live music, stalls, food, DJs in Sefton park, 20th-21st June - tickets are discounted for students here
  • Celebrate National Museums Liverpool's 40th anniversary - did you know Liverpool has the largest number of museums and galleries in the UK outside of London? Check out the free summer exhibition celebrating Liverpool culture & history 
  • Visit Ness Gardens  - pick a sunny day and head over to Ness to explore the botanical gardens. Students can enter for just £1 - more info here
  • Visit Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe - with the exhibition due to end this August, there's still time to catch the exhibition right here in Victoria Gallery & Museum on campus - more info here

Check out the rest of our Exploring Liverpool recommendations 🔗