Rocket: All Aboard Network Meeting

Join the Rocket: All Aboard Network meeting for updates & to help shape celebrations marking 200 years of the Liverpool–Manchester Railway.

Rocket: All Aboard Network meeting.

The Rocket: All Aboard partnership is delighted to invite you to our next network session as we continue the journey towards celebrating 200 years of the world’s first inter-city railway between Liverpool and Manchester. Your ideas and energy have already been invaluable, and we can’t wait to show you how they are shaping this landmark project.

The meeting will take place at the Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG. On arrival, please make your way to the Global City Theatre.

During this session, we will:

• Share the latest progress and key milestones achieved so far
• Reveal an exclusive first sneak preview of the new Rocket: All Aboard website

Explore inspiring projects and ideas, including:

• The Friends of Eccles Station project
• Chat Moss in partnership with Lancashire Wildlife Trust
• Insights from Professor Ian Wray on How One Railway Changed the World
• Hear fresh ideas and upcoming plans from across our network
• Invite your thoughts on any new opportunities
• Work collectively to shape the next phase of this exciting journey

The purpose of network meetings is to foster open communication, build meaningful relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration among organisations, individuals, and community members, ensuring the initiative is engaging, inclusive, and impactful.

Your ongoing participation is crucial to the success of the project. This group will continue to meet throughout the development phase of the project, ensuring that your voice remains an integral part of the planning process. Network meetings take place approximately every six months.

We look forward to seeing you there and continuing this exciting journey together. Please share the meeting with anyone you think may be interested in coming along. Thank you.

Date: 14th May 2026
Time: 5.30-7.30 pm
Location: Museum of Liverpool Theatre which is situated on the ground floor.

Light refreshments will be served.

Hosted by: Manchester Histories on behalf of the Rocket: All Aboard Excutive Steering Group & project.

Data Gathering

When registering for this event we will ask you some questions about your age, gender, ethnicity, disability and postcode. Gathering this information helps us to report back to our funders and enables us to better understand our audiences so we can ensure we reach as many people as possible now and in the future. The information is given anonymously.

Accessibility

The venue is fully accessible.

We endeavour to ensure this event is open to all, so welcome you to contact us regarding any specific requirements you may have before the event.

Email: info@rocketallaboard.co.uk

Call: 0161 306 1982.

Event Capacity

Due to the popularity of this event, tickets are in high demand. If you've booked a ticket but can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing info@rocketallaboard.co.uk. This will allow us to offer your place to someone on our waiting list.

Seating is unallocated for this event so please arrive promptly to take your seat.