Fire and drumming at the Bombed Out Church this November

If you have never stood inside St Luke's Bombed Out Church, it is worth a visit simply for the building itself. The roof was taken off during the Second World War, and the shell has since become one of Liverpool's most atmospheric venues, looking out over Bold Street from Leece Street. It is billed as the city's oldest cultural arts venue, and it keeps busy with craft fairs, quiz nights and music gigs, so it is hardly a quiet spot.

The opening act of its November programme is the one that gives the month its headline. On Sunday 1 November, the gardens host 'Ignite The Night' from 4.30pm to 7pm, a team-up between Bring the Fire Project and Wirral Drummers that pairs fire performances with live drumming. It is an after-hours event, so it runs past the usual closing time, and it sets the tone for the rest of the month.

There is plenty more on after that. On Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, the Makers Market takes over from 10am to 4pm, free to get into and pulling together the North West's makers, bakers and creators with art, craft and street food. A suggested donation of £1 on entry goes towards upkeep and community projects. Then on Sunday 22 November, the Groove & Grinds Pop Up Record Fair runs from 10am to 4pm in the gardens, with a live vinyl DJ set alongside CDs, cassettes, merchandise and vinyl to browse.

Because the venue is open air, the opening hours shift around a fair bit. On most days in November it is open 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 3.55pm, but there are exceptions worth knowing before you set off. On Sunday 8 November it opens at 11am, with the inside opening after the Poppy Planting for Remembrance. Friday 13 November is a shorter day, 1.30pm to 4pm. The Makers Market on the 14th and 15th and the Record Fair on the 22nd both run 10am to 4pm. Hours can change with the weather and events, so it is worth a quick check before you travel.

Getting in and around is straightforward. The main entrance is on Leece Street, and there is an access ramp for wheelchair users available on open days and events. If you have a question before you go, general enquiries go to hello@slboc.com, Garden Bar & Café queries to bar@slboc.com, and wedding enquiries to weddings@slboc.com. Between the fire and drumming on the 1st, the Makers Market mid-month and the record fair towards the end, there is a good spread of things to catch across the month, and none of it costs much beyond your time.