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About Salt & Tar, Bootle Canalside

Salt & Tar at Bootle Canalside is an outdoor events space along the scenic canal in Washington Parade, Bootle. The venue features a marquee with seating suitable for major shows and hosts a mix of live music, comedy weekends, and community events, including the Bootle International Festival. The home site is currently CLOSED for expansion, with relocation planned to Lock & Quay’s site at 2 Irlam Rd, Liverpool, Bootle, L20 4AH in 2026. We’ve got you covered with venue details, seating information, parking, transportation, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you secure your seats with ease.

Plan ahead for events at Salt & Tar and enjoy canal-side ambiance, flexible seating arrangements, and easy access via public transport. We’ll share trusted lodging and dining partners to help you make the most of your visit. If you’re ever unsure about seating or event formats, reach out—we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss guidance on how to secure your tickets and plan your day near Bootle New Strand station.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current location: Washington Parade, Bootle, L20 1AA (3-minute walk to Bootle New Strand rail station).
  • Capacity: roughly 500-seat marquee for major events (three-day Comedy Weekender and other large shows).
  • Venue type: outdoor canal-side events space; branded Salt & Tar; on-tour relocation to Lock & Quay’s site in 2026 (2 Irlam Rd, Liverpool, Bootle L20 4AH).
  • Parking: no on-site parking; nearby options include Strand Shopping Centre multistorey, Delaware Road multistorey, and Bootle Leisure Centre car parks.
  • Transit: close to Bootle New Strand rail and bus stations (short walk); well-served by Merseytravel.
  • Notable events hosted: Bootle International Festival; performances by Red Rum Club, Jason Byrne, and Tom Jones; frequent live music weekends and community events.
  • Seating: no formal on-site seating chart; events may use a seated marquee; general seating is often unreserved; some picnic benches exist in the food/beer area.
  • Renaming/demolition status: the home site is currently CLOSED for expansion; Salt & Tar will relocate to Lock & Quay’s site in 2026.