5 things to do in the North West this weekend

All Hands On Deck – Merseyside Maritime Museum
Head to the Merseyside Maritime Museum on Liverpool’s Albert Dock on Saturday for a fun afternoon with the family. The All Hands On Deck event at the venue is the perfect place to enjoy learning more about Liverpool’s maritime past and where some of our most famous phrases and sayings actually come from. Find out more here.

The Arenacross Tour – Manchester Arena
Get ready for an action packed evening at Manchester Arena on Saturday night at The Arenacross Tour. The show, which throws together a mix of world-class indoor Motocross Racing and Freestyle Motoscross all under one roof will include lasers, pyro and a pumping soundtrack. The show will also be feature some of the very best professional racers from around the world. Find out more here.

Egyptian Animal Mummies – Liverpool World Museum
Get creative with the kids this weekend and take them to Liverpool’s World Museum. This weekend, kids can have a go at making their very own cat or owl mummy to take home. The event takes place at the venue between 1-4pm, but it is worth having a look around the museum itself beforehand for a fun day out with the family. Find out more here.

Bloom – Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo are holding a series of special events and activities held in and around their 125 acres. The events, which are running from now until the end of March, will give visitors the chance to meet the experts and take part in talks and tours led by the zoo’s gardening and animal teams. Find out more here.

Glenn Miller Orchestra – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Head back in time on Sunday afternoon with Glenn Miller’s own arrangements of favourite wartime chart-toppers and hits from the forties directed by band leader Ray McVay. Songs performed on stage at the venue will include ‘Juke Box Saturday Night’, ‘Moonlight Serenade’, ‘Hawaiian War Chant’ and ‘In the Mood’. Find out more here.