International Mersey River Festival 2015

The International Mersey River Festival started on Friday but, there is still time to go down tomorrow and enjoy the festival complete with ships, stages and things for all ages – and it’s set to host the very first Northern Boat Show.

In 2014, the International Mersey River Festival attracted around 200,000 visitors and this year’s event is set to be just as popular with activities for all the family . Tall Ships, naval vessels and barges are just some of the boats people can explore. Walking tours, air shows, model boat displays, flyboarding and have a go water sports sessions are also popular.

For music lovers, there’s plenty on offer as Music on the Waterfront forms part of the celebrations – 2014 saw a fantastic DJ set from Craig Charles, as well as performances from The Christians, Jaki Graham, Esco Williams and the Band of HM Royal Marines to name a few.

This inaugural Northern Boat Show will see around 150 exhibitors and 60 boats attending the show. Clipper Marine have already signed up to the boat show and will showcase a series of Bavaria Yachts and motorboats with other exhibitors including Hamble Point Yacht Charters, Pantaenius boat insurance, Marine Teak and WiFi Onboard.

To find out more, please visit http://www.northernboatshow.co.uk/

Sunday's exciting programme of events includes Rebecca Ferguson on the main stage, while Brouhaha's Homecoming Parade and street performers bring a splash of colour to the waterfront

12pm - The Ambition

12.30pm - Paddy Clegg

2pm - Scally Wag

3pm - Connie Lush

4pm - The Hummingbirds

5pm - Acer Murphy

6pm - KOF

7pm - Rebecca Ferguson

Tall Ship Stage

1.00pm - Tom Spence

1.45pm - Mark Pountney

2.30pm - Angel and Ebony

3.30pm - Danielle Thomas

4.00pm - Victoria Sharp

Mann Island Basin Stage

12.00pm - Sing me Choir

1.00pm - Royal Marine Band

2.15pm - Skylights

3.15pm - Choral Pavilion Choir

4.15pm - Formby Brass Band

For a full guide of everything going on, PLEASE CLICK HERE to go to Liverpool Echos Sunday guide to the day's music, ships and family events

Public Transport Directions

When travelling to the International Mersey River Festival – On the Waterfront events, why not use the bus, train or ferry?

Buses, trains and the Mersey Ferries all call near to the Albert Dock and a Saveaway ticket will help you save money too.

Traveline Merseyside can help you with all your queries on how to get to the Albert Dock by bus, train or ferry so you can arrive refreshed and ready to enjoy the events. Timetables are available on the Merseytravel website, but if you’re not sure which bus or train you need there is a handy journey planner online too.

Log onto merseytravel.gov.uk

Trains The nearest stations to the Albert Dock are: • For the Wirral Line - James Street • For the Northern Line - Moorfields • For the City Line and national rail services - Lime Street. Most buses that stop on Lime Street, outside the station, will bring you to the waterfront.

Buses The nearest bus stops to the Albert Dock are:

• The Strand • James Street • Castle Street • Liverpool ONE Bus Station (next to John Lewis)

Mersey Ferries Mersey Ferries from Seacombe and Woodside call at the Pier Head, close to the heart of all the activities.