HALTON familes are invited to explore the magnificent decks of a tall ship in Liverpool.

The 200ft Tall Ship Stavros S Niarchos will be at the Albert Dock for an exciting open weekend on Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22.

Visitors can have a free look around from 12 noon until 6pm both days.

Volunteer crew will be on hand to show people around the ship and answer questions.

Tours are free to the public however donations to the charity are always welcome.

The Tall Ships Youth Trust is a registered charity founde din 1956 that is dedicated to the personal developmetn of young people through the crewing of ocean going sail training vessels.

It is the oldest, largest sail training charity for young people aged 12-25.

The trust takes more than 3,000 individuals to sea a year and 75 per cent of young people are disadvantaged and disabled.

For more details, visit www.tallships.org