The Storybarn

The Storybarn The Reader's imaginative play space where children & families can spark a lifelong love of reading for pleasure 📚
Calderstones Park, Liverpool 🌳
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The Storybarn is an interactive story-centre for children to explore, share and discover their love of books. A thrilling world of imagination where children can embark on a literary adventure, The Storybarn features live-reading from our story-sharers, crafts and a giant slide!

Visit our imaginative, bookish, family space in Calderstones Park. Little ones can let their imaginations run wild, disc...
05/09/2026

Visit our imaginative, bookish, family space in Calderstones Park. Little ones can let their imaginations run wild, discover new stories to share and take part in unique, magical experiences 🧸✨📚

Incy Wincy Rhymers
Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10am - 11.15am

Baby Drop-In
Mondays 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Storybarn Drop-In
Fridays 12.30pm & Sundays 10am (except the first Sunday of every month when it's 9.30am)

Storybarn Birthday Parties
Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm - 3pm

Incy Wincy Wanders
Sundays 10am - 11.15am

Book at thereader.org.uk/familyfun

Magical Family Fun this autumn at Calderstones Park ✨🍂🎃🖌️🖍️Creative Comic Workshop with Penelope O'NeillSaturday 12 Sept...
01/09/2026

Magical Family Fun this autumn at Calderstones Park ✨🍂🎃🖌️

🖍️Creative Comic Workshop with Penelope O'Neill
Saturday 12 September, 2pm

🎶Garden Party: Heritage Open Day
Sunday 20 September, 11am - 5pm

✨Baby's First Halloween
Thursday 22 & Saturday 24 October, 10am

📖Bookshop Bedtime Stories
Friday 23 October, 5.30pm

🎃Cosy Pumpkin Carving
25, 26 & 27 October, 10am & 12.30pm

🪄Halloween at the Storybarn
Monday 26 - Friday 30 October, 10am & 1pm

🧹Mini Movies: Room on the Broom
Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 October, 10.30am

🪩Monsters' Ball
Saturday 31 October, 11am & 2pm

Book at thereader.org.uk/familyfun

School is back in, and our Storybarn timetable is officially back to normal! 🎉✨We are kicking off the week with our wond...
31/08/2026

School is back in, and our Storybarn timetable is officially back to normal! 🎉✨
We are kicking off the week with our wonderful Incy Wincy Rhymers and Tiny Acorns sessions. It is the perfect chance for the little ones to explore our amazing Storybarn space and get completely lost in their imaginations! 🌲👶📚
The fun doesn't stop during the week—our weekend is packed full of excitement! This Sunday is absolutely brimming with different activities, including our relaxed sessions and Incy Wincy Wanders.We can't wait to see you all! 👇

Storybarn Fest is TOMORROW🎈🍔✨From 10am Storybarn Fest will takeover the courtyard and Ice Cream Parlour. We have an amaz...
29/08/2026

Storybarn Fest is TOMORROW🎈🍔✨

From 10am Storybarn Fest will takeover the courtyard and Ice Cream Parlour. We have an amazing stage line-up including Mosh Tots Band, Odd Socks Entertainment, High 5 Movement and Holistic Harmonies! In the courtyard, there will be face painting, a barbecue, and special guests for a fun-filled day of activities.

Our taster sessions are SOLD OUT!
*Join the fun at the Storybarn Drop-In Session
12pm-3pm, no booking required.
£3.50/ £3 per person (Calderstones members) under 1's free. Pay on the door, card only.

📍Storybarn in Calderstones Park, L18 3JD
📅Sunday 30 August, 10am - 4pm
🎟️FREE to attend, donations welcome

We have the most exciting weekend ahead 🤗 We hope to see you and your lovely little ones join us for a boogie, stories, ...
27/08/2026

We have the most exciting weekend ahead 🤗 We hope to see you and your lovely little ones join us for a boogie, stories, BBQ, ice creams and more fun for all the family at Storybarn Fest this Sunday! We are also opening for Drop-In this Monday (bank holiday)!

Saturday:
Incy Wincy Rhymers 🎶
10am - 11.15am
Book at https://thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173651887/events/428821883

Sunday:
Storybarn Fest 🍨
10am - 4pm

Taster sessions from 10am
Book at https://thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173678266

Drop-In
12pm - 3pm

Monday:
Drop-In 🧸
10am - 2.30pm

We're opening Storybarn exclusively for families with autism and sensory conditions, creating a calm and welcoming envir...
26/08/2026

We're opening Storybarn exclusively for families with autism and sensory conditions, creating a calm and welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy our imaginative play space at their own pace ✨📚🧸

Families can explore our collection of carefully chosen children's books, installations, cosy corners and craft room, as well as enjoy stories read by our Storyhunters - music and loud noise free.

First Sunday of the month, 9am - 10am
📅Upcoming sessions:
Sunday 6 September
Sunday 4 October
Sunday 1 November

🎟️£3.50 per person or £3 for members
👶Under 1’s are free but will need a ticket
✨Book at https://thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173652484

It’s never too early to introduce your baby to the magic of books ✨📚 The Storybarn is our whimsical play space, nestled ...
24/08/2026

It’s never too early to introduce your baby to the magic of books ✨📚 The Storybarn is our whimsical play space, nestled inside Calderstones Park and packed full of beautiful hand-picked children's books, cosy corners, and enchanting installations to engage little ones.

Join us for six weeks of warm and welcoming sessions to enjoy exploring stories with your baby, alongside a small group of other new parents. Led by one of our wonderful Storyhunters you'll get hints and tips on how to make reading with your little one fun, as well as allowing time for a little relaxing Shared Reading for grown ups.

📅Thursdays from 3 September & 5 November - £55 six week course
📖Includes your own beautiful book full of rhymes for little ones to take home and treasure
🎟️Book your place at https://thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173654052

🎉 BIG NEWS, STORYBARN FAM! 🎉We are closed for a private event all week, but don’t worry... we have a weekend packed full...
24/08/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS, STORYBARN FAM! 🎉
We are closed for a private event all week, but don’t worry... we have a weekend packed full of absolute FUN waiting for you! 🪵✨
Our annual Storybarn Fest is finally here, and it is bringing ALL the excitement! 😍 Here is a sneak peek of what we have lined up for you this weekend:
🍦 Festival Market Stalls: Take a wander and explore amazing stalls located right inside the ice cream parlour!🎤
Main Stage Magic: Get ready to dance! Our main stage is also in the ice cream parlour, featuring entertaining DJs and non-stop fun!🚀
Storybarn Taster Sessions: Want a little taste of the weekly adventures we jump into? Come along to our special taster sessions—everyone is welcome to join the fun! You can try out:
Tiny Acorns 🪵
Incy Wincy Rhymers
🎶Incy Wincy Wanderers 🗺️..and even experience a Storybarn Birthday Party! 🎂We cannot wait to party with you all weekend long! Who is joining us?! Link is in the bio!👇🎈

Experience everything the Storybarn has to offer in a morning of tasters during Storybarn Fest!✨Tiny Acorns (up to 12 mo...
21/08/2026

Experience everything the Storybarn has to offer in a morning of tasters during Storybarn Fest!

✨Tiny Acorns (up to 12 months): 10am - limited spaces!
✨Incy Wincy Rhymers (1-4 year olds): 10.45am
✨Birthday Parties (1+): 11.30am
✨Incy Wincy Wanders (1-4 year olds): 12pm, 12.15pm & 12.30pm

Child £2 | Adult free
Book at https://thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173678266 🎟️

📍Storybarn in Calderstones Park, L18 3JD
📅Sunday 30 August, 10am - 4pm
✨FREE entry, donations welcome

Address

Calderstones Park
Liverpool
L183JB

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm
Sunday 9am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441517292232

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