Spice Route Stories After School Session

Explore the hidden history of spices at Sefton Park Palm House through a drama performance, Christmas crafts, and gardening!

This free after-school session aimed at children aged 7-9 is part of the Being Human Festival-funded ‘Spice Route Stories’ activity day, organised by the Research Institute for Literature and Cultural History at Liverpool John Moores University. Discover how spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves travelled the world and seeded hundreds of stories – including the forgotten story of Liverpool’s links with ginger.

Children will be led through a series of drama, crafts, and planting activities, but must be accompanied by an adult. As spaces for the session are limited, booking is essential (book one place per participating child - there is no need for accompanying adults to book).

This event is part of Being Human Festival 2025, the UK’s national festival of the humanities, taking place 6-15^th November 2025. Led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, with generous support from Research England, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. For further information please see beinghumanfestival.org.

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Please note that our funders, the Being Human Festival, have let us know that they will be sending a film crew to record the session. Film and linked photographs may be used for marketing and promotional purposes by Being Human Festival, the School of Advanced Study and the University of London. They may appear on the Being Human Festival, School of Advanced Study and University of London websites, on social media and in other publications. Sefton Park Palm House may also use the material for similar publicity purposes. Please note that you and/or your child can opt out of being filmed and photographed by wearing one of the stickers provided on the day. Please speak to the film crew or an event organiser if you have any concerns. We look forward to seeing you next week! Please aim to arrive promptly if you can for the opening drama performance.