Make North Docks Open Day
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Make North Docks, 37 Regent Street, Liverpool, L3 7BN
Interested in a studio space or want to know what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of Make North Docks

Make North Docks
Located on Regent Street, Make North Docks offers both co-working, private studios and makerspaces in Liverpool. Residents can enjoy a view across the River Mersey, an open-access workshop equipped with tools and the delicious Caffe Riccardo. Make North Docks is open 24 hours for all of our residents.

Make North Docks Open Days
Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of Make North Docks.
Have a look at our range of studio and work spaces, hear about our future plans, check out our wood workshop, find out about our upcoming programme, and grab a coffee at Caffe Riccardos.
Whether you are a creative or small business looking for a space to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, come along and join us!
Dogs and children are welcome!
The tour around Make North Docks takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 11am for the tour to start at 11.10am.

About your Guide
Your guide on the open days will be Alison Ashton, Makes Community Manager.
Alison is also the creator of Make Mosaic and runs beginners classes in mosaics and other craft techniques across the North West. She has a love of using reclaimed and broken china (as well as other found / unloved objects) to make bespoke pieces. As well as experience in working on educational projects across the UK.

What time does the tour start?
The tour around Make North Docks takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 11am for the tour to start at 11.10am. There is a cafe on site where you can grab a coffee. If you need to get in touch on the day, please call the office on 01516018665
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
On street parking is free but limited to 2 hours. Please let us know if you are a blue badge holder and we can reserve you a space in our small visitor car park. Public transport links are nearby, and the venue is easily accessible on foot from Liverpool City Centre (see our website for more information, we’re located at Make North Docks).
How accessible is the venue?
The workshop is located on the ground floor which provides full accessibility to the premises including toilet provisions. However, some parts of the tour may include stairs. We would advise wheelchair users to contact Make on the sale of the ticket to arrange a parking bay.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket..
What is the cancellation policy?
Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate your space.

Make Huyton Village Open Days
2026-06-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Make Huyton Village, 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton, L36 9UQ, United Kingdom
Interested in a studio space or want to know what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of our newest space Make Huyton!

Make Huyton Village
Located on Derby Road in the heart of Huyton Village Centre, Make Huyton Village offers private studios and shared workspace in Knowsley. Make Huyton brings a hive of creativity to the town centre with a high tech Innovation Lab, allowing members of the community to experiment with making and product creation. Make Huyton Village is open 24 hours for all of our residents.

Make Huyton Village Open Days
Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of our newest space Make Huyton Village.
Tours will last 30 to 45 minutes and and begin every hour on the hour (eg. 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00) at the front of Make Huyton Village, 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton, during open day hours (please check the open day hours for each date as they differ).
Have a look at our range of studio spaces, hear about our future plans, check out our brand new “Innovation Lab” and find out about our upcoming programme.
Your tour will conclude at Make on the Corner at 22 Derby Road, our additional space used for events, meetings, workshops, classes, pop-up shop, exhibitions, etc.
Whether you are a creative looking for a studio to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, come along and join us!
Dogs and children are welcome!

A bout your Guide
Your guide on the open days will be Mia Tagg, the Project Lead for Make Huyton Village.
Make’s newest team member, Mia has twenty years experience working in business start-up and project management in Liverpool and London, focused on arts and hospitality.
P revious projects include the cafe bar at FACT, Northern Lights for Baltic Creative and Homebaked Anfield.

W here is the venue ?
M ake Huyton Village is situated at 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton which is on the pedestrianised High Street in Huyton Village. The space was formally Boots.
W hat time does the tour start?
The tour around Make Huyton Village takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Each tour starts on the hour (e.g. every 60 minutes). If you need to get in touch on the day, please call or message Mia on 07492708827.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

By Bike: There is secure bike storage at the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Huyton train station. The station is a 6 minute walk from the venue – You can view directions via google maps here.
By Bus: Huyton Bus station is situated a 3 minute walk from the venue. You can view directions via google maps here.
By Car: There is free car parking for up to 3 hours situated in Archway Road Address: Archway Road Car Park, Civic Way, Huyton, Merseyside L36 9GD. Archway Road Car Park is a 4 minute walk to the venue – you can view directions via google maps here. You can find out more about parking in the area here.

I s the venue accessible?
The venue is accessible and is situated on the ground floor however. There is an accessible toilet on site.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org
At short notice please contact your guide Mia directly on 07492708827
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
A register will be taken at this session, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket.
What is the cancellation policy?
Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate your space

Make Hamilton Open Day
2026-06-10 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-08 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Make Hamilton, 69-71 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6LQ, United Kingdom
Overview

Interested in a studio space or want to know what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of Make Hamilton 2.

Make Hamilton
Make CIC’s newest space, Make Hamilton , is a destination for arts, culture and creative entrepreneurs set in the heart of Birkenhead. The creative studios and open-plan spaces are occupied by an eclectic mix of artists, makers, community businesses, and more.
Make Hamilton Open Days
Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of Make Hamilton
Have a look at our range of studio and work spaces, hear about our future plans, check out our hireable spaces find out about our upcoming programme, and meet our residents.
Whether you are a creative or small business looking for a space to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, come along and join us!
Dogs and children are welcome!
The tour around Make Hamilton takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 4pm for the tour to start at 4.10pm.
About your Guide
Your guide on the open days will be Alison Ashton, Makes Community Manager.
Alison is also the creator of Make Mosaic and runs beginners classes in mosaics and other craft techniques across the North West. She has a love of using reclaimed and broken china (as well as other found / unloved objects) to make bespoke pieces. As well as experience in working on educational projects across the UK.
What time does the tour start?
The tour around Make Hamilton takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 4pm for the tour to start at 4.10pm. If you need to get in touch on the day, please call the office on 01516018665
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is pay for parking in all surrounding areas – avoid parking directly on the square as this is more expensive due to being short stay. The closest free and unlimited parking is on Russel Street and Brooke Street East which is approximately five minutes walk away. You can find out more information here
Parking becomes free and unlimited after 6:30pm.
Downloading the Just Park app on your mobile device will allow for more efficient and cheaper parking payments.
By Bike: There is some bike storage at the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Hamilton Square Station. The station is 4 – 7 minutes walk from the venue and one stop from Liverpool James Street Station (all Wirral Lines).
You can view directions via google maps here.
By Bus: Buses 1, 437, X1 and 41 stop nearby
We are a short 6 minutes from the Woodside Ferry terminal and approximately 5 minutes from Birkenhead central bus depo.
How accessible is the venue?
Make Hamilton is wheelchair accessible
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket..
What is the cancellation policy?
Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate your space.

Town Hall Time Machine
2026-06-13 13:30 - 16:30
A creative community session exploring the past, present, and future of Birkenhead Town Hall.

Join us for a creative community session exploring the past, present, and future of Birkenhead Town Hall.
Through zines, collage, and shared ideas, we’ll imagine what this space could become — together.
13th June
Birkenhead – venue tbc
1:30-4:30pm
If you care about the future of this building and want to help shape what comes next, we’d love you to be part of it.
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Hosted by Make CIC, delivered by PLACED and funded by the Architectural Heritage Fund

FLIPIM 2026 - THE Grassroots Regeneration Conference
2026-09-24 09:00 - 18:00 | Make Hamilton, 69-71 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6LQ, United Kingdom
Join us for a day of ideas, panels, and workshops, and we’ll hear from lesser heard voices alongside those who hold power and influence.

FLIPIM 2026: THE Grassroots Regeneration Conference
Inspiration | Activism | Connection
24th September 2026
It’s 2026 and FLIPIM is back!
For this year’s edition the grassroots are gathering in Birkenhead to flip the conversation on regeneration.
Community-led solutions are appearing in government policy as a way to turn around decades of decline in our neighbourhoods. The challenge now lies in execution; how can we leverage opportunities like Pride in Place to maximise the benefits for the areas where we live, work and play.
Join us for a day of ideas, panels, and workshops, and we’ll hear from lesser heard voices alongside those who hold power and influence, to ensure the future of our places can be built by everyone.
Making “Pride in Place” Real
We have a historic opportunity to show what happens when investment is met with community agency. Pride in Place will invest £5 billion over 20 years in 339 places creating the chance to make this happen.
Birkenhead finds itself a national “trailblazer” for the government’s programme. We know that true “Pride in Place” isn’t just about a new coat of paint; it’s about who owns the assets and who makes the decisions. The data shows that the grassroots approach can be transformative:

Community-led businesses and assets currently boast a 94% long-term survival rate, providing the stability our high streets desperately need.
Research confirms that resident-led regeneration doubles local business growth in disadvantaged areas compared to top-down models.
Research by Power to Change shows that community owned assets contribute £220 million to the UK economy, with 56p of every £1 they spend staying in the local economy

Let’s Take Action!
FLIPIM 26 combines high-level insights with hands-on workshops. Our schedule is designed to move from big-picture thinking to practical next steps.

Keynotes & Panels: We’ll host deep-dive conversations with policymakers, urbanists, and community leaders on the regeneration landscape.
Workshops to Activism: From Community Right to Buy to Highstreet Rental Auctions, we’ll host tactical sessions on navigating new and existing policy for taking community control of land and property.
The Carousel Problem Solving: We’ll use the collective intelligence of the room to find a way through common hurdles and unique challenges.
Time With Your Peers: Connect with a national network of people for radical honesty and shared expertise.

Join Us
If you believe that regeneration is most successful when it is built with communities, FLIPIM is for you. Whether you’re a local resident, housing activist, or simply looking for the “how-to” of grassroots power, we’ll see you in Birkenhead.
Tickets will include refreshments & food.
