Kites over the Mersey 2008 6th-7th June 2009
To be held at "The Dips" New Brighton, Wirral. 2009 June 6th-7th
The 'Dips' at New Brighton are again to be the venue for Wirral’s annual international Kite Festival, featuring award winning guest fliers from all over the world.
The event taking place from 11 am to 4.00pm is a two day event for all the family with a variety of spectacular show kites on display, including artistic kites, giant inflatable kites, sports kites and power kites.
This years festival will also be the host for an Edwardian style kite competition. Flyers from kite clubs across the country have been invited to take part.
Also the public are invited to vote for the best kite flown each day, the kite with the most overall votes will be presented with a trophy at the end of Sundays flying. There will also be a kite-making workshop for all those have-a-go fliers! A small fairground as well as kite traders will also be present.
Road Directions
Exit the M53 at jct 1 and follow the signs for New Brighton.
Exiting the Wallasey Tunnel, follow the signs for Liscard and New Brighton (A554).
Exiting the Birkenhead Tunnel follow the signs for Wallasey, Liscard and the New Brighton (A554).