Jun 27, 2025 | Local
If your perfect weekend includes delicious food, great music, and a relaxing escape, mark your calendar for Saturday 12th July. The much-anticipated Salt and Tar Food & Drink Festival returns to Bootle, and this year, it’s the ideal excuse to turn your outing into a luxurious mini-break at Hillbark Hotel & Spa!
The Salt and Tar Festival has quickly become one of the region’s standout summer events, a bustling celebration of food and drink held at the newly developed Salt and Tar venue in Bootle.
On Saturday 12th July, festival-goers can expect:
• Street food traders serving everything from global flavours to gourmet favourites
• Pop-up bars featuring craft beers, cocktails, wines and soft drinks
• Live music and entertainment to set the perfect summer mood
• Artisan stalls and a welcoming atmosphere for families, couples and groups alike
It’s a vibrant day out for foodies and fun-seekers!
Salt and Tar Food & Drink Festival
Saturday 12th July 2025
Salt and Tar, Bootle
Visit saltandtarbootle.com for event details
If you are looking to make a weekend of it and fancy a different scenery for the rest of your weekend, stay with us! Speak to our team today to discuss.
Hillbark Hotel & Spa
Royden Park, Frankby — 40 minutes from the festival
To reserve your room or find out more about enhancing your stay, please call us directly.
Jun 27, 2025 | Top Stories
Performing open-air for a few more days, step into a world of timeless romance, family rivalry, and poetic drama as the Hillbark Players return to Royden Park with their 30th major production, William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.
From Monday 23rd June to Saturday 28th June 2025, the company brings to life one of literature’s most iconic love stories in a setting as enchanting as the tale itself. Set against the stunning natural backdrop of Royden Park, just steps away from Hillbark Hotel, this open-air performance offers a truly unique and unforgettable theatre experience. A fully constructed 510-seat auditorium amidst the park’s greenery, complete with theatre-quality lighting and all seats under cover.
Expect atmosphere, energy, and passion in every scene as the Hillbark Players deliver their signature take on Shakespeare’s tragic tale of star-crossed lovers. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the Bard or new to his works, this production promises to captivate and move audiences of all ages.
To complement your theatre evening, Hillbark Hotel & Spa will provide food and refreshments, including a tented bar on-site. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy an al fresco evening filled with culture, conversation, and culinary delights.
This is not one to miss if you are available over the next few days!
Tickets for Romeo & Juliet are available directly from the Floral Pavillion.
Visit HillbarkPlayers.co.uk for more information.
