The 45 best parks in Merseyside

First visit on 11.4.25. We chose a great day, weather wise. The park was lovely and a nice walk. Lots of blossom trees. The toilets in the mansion/ The Reader were spotless. The Reader Bookshop was nice too - bought some nice cards and earrings. The Japanese Garden was smaller than I imagined, but it was nice. It wasn't very tranquil at that time though, as it was half term and there were a bunch of teenagers with bikes in there. They were ok and polite though. We had a sit and eat in nice walled garden with benches where there were squirrels, so I was gutted I didn't take some nuts or seeds or something. I know for next time though.

Well worth a visit. We love coming to the park for a picnic and a walk. Great cafes, bookshop, playground, walks in the grounds, duck pond, icecream shop and of course the Neolithic Calderstones. The Mansion has great info about the history of the park too.

Beautiful place lots of benches, big lake in middle full of ducks and birds also little micro pub with snacks and food

A truly lovely and unique place to walk around. I was really excited to see all of the things it had to offer but was disappointed not to see the stones. A few more signs would be helpful

Lovely spacious park Followed an online heritage trail which marked several points of interest around the park

Fantastic park with good parking options at various entrances. Great play park for kids, a little cafe and toilet and loads of space to walk the dog. It also has the Allerton Oak, estimated to be 5-600 years old but alive and well and feeding the squirrels around.

A daughter's friend recommended this park with a great café. As it was a rainy day it was relatively quiet...it a great find, the The Reader cafe, book shop & coffee shop makes this park a perfect morning or afternoon trip out. The park has many gardens within it, the Japanese garden, the sensory garden & the old English garden. Play area to entertain the kids & a great place to walk the dogs.

The park that New York's central park was based on. Lovely nature walk, plenty to see and do. Marauding squirrels! The kids [15 yes] enjoyed it as well and even took turns on the outdoor gym equipment too.

Great park, huge but well kept, visitors centre with history of the park, toilets and a café

Beautiful, clean, and peaceful! Great trails, a fun playground, and plenty of space to relax. Perfect for families or a quiet day outdoors—highly recommend.

A lovely park that's very well kept. Go here often with our dogs.

Lovely place with tons of history. Very wheelchair friendly and great place to take the dog. Nice cafe at the visitor centre with a good display of the history timeliness of the park. Only downside is that parking is more difficult si centre you can no longer drive into the park itself.

I absolutely love this beautiful park! It's a peaceful place of the city, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. There's so much to see and do whether you're taking a walk, having a picnic, or just watching local wildlife. Friendly squirrels and pigeons, who will even eat from your hand. The only downside is that the water in the ponds could be a bit cleaner, but overall, it’s a wonderful place.

Nice big park, plenty of open grass fields as well as areas with trees and paths, water to walk around, and playgrounds. Wildlife includes ducks, geese, coots, seagulls, pigeons, and squirrels that come right up to your feet to see if you brought any food. The park is split between an upper and a lower park (you have to cross a road to get from one to the other), with the lower park having a bunch of fitness equipment along the paths. There are plenty of benches for those who need a rest or just want to enjoy the views, and also enough maps to avoid getting lost.

Unfortunately we visited on a Monday when the actual Hall was closed, so that was a bit disappointing (we were only in Liverpool for the one day) so we paid to walk the gardens instead. Have to say it is such a beautiful place! and when the house comes into view it is breathtaking. Thought it was a bit steep to pay £28 for two of us to just walk around the grounds - but! that being said, the money goes towards the upkeep, so it's worth it knowing that. We will definitely be back again to be able to look inside the Hall. Lovely ladies on the ticket entrance :) we had hot chocolates and cake in the restaurant which was gorgeous. A nice couple of a hours out!

Lovely little gem at the end of Liverpool airport runway and on the Mersey estuary.. A Tutor property, well maintained, with some victorian influence. Plenty of woodland walks, nice settings and nice cafè/resturant serving scouse. Play area, and maze close together. Nice little walled garden. There is Acess to the coastal path the goes along the estuary... but sometimes the gate may be locked. Well worth a visit

An amazing example of a Tudor Hall in all its splendour, transforming you back to a bygone age and the reign of Elizabeth I. What must be unique are the Yew trees (Adam and Eve) in the central courtyard, which the Hall surrounds. They are believed to pre date the building itself! Who would have thought hundreds of years later, their imposing size would fill the space so wonderfully ! Take the time to marvel at the wooden architecture, both inside and out and the history of this fascinating building, it really is special! If walking is your thing, there is the woodland and trails to take, all easily accessible, with children, buggy’s and for dogs. Granted the grounds are not on the scale of other larger National Trust Estates, but still equally as enjoyable.

Gorgeous walks, the grounds are impeccably well kept. Every time I go with the kids, we discover something new! The walks could be a little more clearly sign posted - but that could just be my inability to follow a map! Playground for the kids is great - well kept and maintained. Perhaps a little more seating for grown up wouldn't go amiss? The cafe serves a great selection of snacks and hot drinks. This is definitely the easiest go to for me and the family for a trip out.

Very nice house and there are some pleasent walks. I thought the gardens were a little worse for wear. The nature trail was partly broken. Just tbpught it was a bit tired.

Pretty grounds to wander around. House has a lot of interesting history with the same family for hundreds of years. Some of the Tennants had dubious characters and ways of obtaining their wealth, others over stepped the make with renovations but had famous friends, William Morris, hence the wallpaper. Nice day out.

Been here several times, and it's a fabulous place to visit. It's a really lovely historic Hall, well tended gardens, vegetable garden and lots of nice walks. Went today with three friends, two of whom had never been before. We decided to join the 'victorian tour', which takes place in the Hall at 11.30am, an hour before the Hall opens generally to the public. This free tour requires an entrance ticket and can be booked on entry to the estate. I have to say this is one of the best tours I've ever been on. Sheila, the tour guide, dressed in victorian style clothes, was excellent. She was extremely knowledgeable and very entertaining. We all thoroughly enjoyed our day at Speke Hall and all it has to offer, with Sheila being the absolute highlight. Thoroughly recommend.

Very nice grounds and playground. The wall garden was very beautiful. The farm is always a hit with little ones. The building and pond are not as taken carebof as a few years ago but still nice. A great day out for the family

The route here was challenging and we didn't see a single brown sign. Google maps told me that I had arrived when I was in Stockbridge Village. Anyway this place is brilliant. The hall itself was closed but the farm is fantastic. Loads of really great animals to interact with all really well kept with space to roam and do what animals do. The park is huge and the walled garden is beautiful, probably even more so in the summer.

Lovely historic hall in parkland. There are visitor attractions, and the hall has function rooms for hire. Ideal location for a wedding etc. The parkland is extensive. I live locally and walk run my working cocker spaniel off the lead here... he absolutely loves chasing his ball round this place. There's also a college on the grounds, near the hall, a small animal zoo, and farm buildings. There's stable, but not sure if the riding school still exists.? There's also an adventure park for older kids to explore. And you can ride the miniature steam train with your toddlers. A swing park with cafe nearby just about completes the picture. A short walk away from the hall, but on the same grounds, there are open fields you can walk around. The farm keeps a small herd of Highland cattle, which can often be seen grazing in the pastures. Quite often I see, hares, rabbits, herons, and any type of wild fowl. Even saw a falcon once, sitting in an oak tree, eyeing some unsuspecting prey. There's plenty of parking available.

Fab day out at the farm, nice cafe with freshly prepared food at reasonable prices. Lots of plesant walks, childrens play area & a little train ride with lovely gardens. GREAT LOW COST DAY OUT

Really great plac go and visit kids have fantastic time with the animals petting the rabbits feeding the animals food buy at the entrance need more then one bucket

Fabulous place, lovely walled garden, house was amazing, farm was the best and well worth the entrance price.There is also a miniature railway. I loved it here.

“Croxteth Hall is a beautiful estate that I absolutely loved visiting. Stepping inside the building felt like being transported back to the olden times when people truly lived there. I captured some videos and pictures, which I’ll be sharing soon.”

Pleasant walk with the dogs on a sunny evening. Exceptional views and easy walking paths to follow. There are steep steps.leading down from the cliffs to the beach. Everyone was very friendly. There is a bbq station with a couple of brick pits near the entrance, quite a bit of parking but spacea are quite tight. £2 for 2 hours. There is a cafe nearby too. All in all, very enjoyable.

Great location with an exquisite view of North Wales from the Wirral. Free from 7pm. Highly recommended from a stroll and walk on the beach during the sunset. You can access the beach via a path with stairs at the end of Station road.

This is a good place, with outdoor bbq , benches, tables, and nice view. Clean and well maintained. I just didn't like that children were playing football in that area. While we were eating they almost hit us by the ball. There's a proper and safe place where you can play ball.

I've always loved Royden Park and Thurstaston Hill, it seems to be an area that has a very specific and unique atmosphere somehow,one that hasn't changed over the decades I've visited the area, since childhood. A varied landscape too, from the sandstone and heather of Thurstaston Hill with its beautiful views across the Dee estuary to Wales, to the cool woodland, ferns and rhododendrons of Royden Park. If you visit on a Sunday there's a good chance of seeing some live steam trains too, albeit on a modest (but still impressive) scale.

Lovely gem of a site, situated on top of a cliff. 60 min walk along wirral way to West Kirkby.

Silent park and beautifully maintained park the view of thursstation beach from it's cliff is beautiful.

Great place especially on a lovely sunny day with plenty of walking with the dog on the beach and pathways on the top.clear views across to rhyll etc and when the tide is out plenty of runaround for your dog. Couple of eating joints on the park and another just up the road on station road called the 'nest'. Plenty of parking but fills up quickly and is pay and display not sure how much as i couldn't get on as i went in the afternoon so i parked at the nest cafe for free. Plenty of food , drink and ice cream even for the dogs. Toilets available.

Mum and I love this large bright spacious cheerful café. Fantastic food selection and great staff. We go for coffee and a sandwich a couple of times a week when home

One of my most favourite places ever since coming to Liverpool. Through all weathers it will never disappoint. Stanley Park market is stellar to support small businesses, the funfair is amazing for the younger ones, and the caretaking of this place is great. I wish more lights could be installed as it does get very, very dark during the night and during winter and can be unsafe. Otherwise the perfect place to become local to!

Stunning park. Victorian design and geometry. Lakes. Bridges.. bandstands.. ancient stone works . Playground. Cafe. Parking. Woodland walk. Large open fields. Number of plant life and animals. In between two football stadiums.. number of buses pass outside from city centre. Beautiful place. Several entrances

A beautiful park, worth going there with the family for a walk. There is a playground and you can immediately visit the LFC football stadium😍,

Love this park it's so big, the playground is good for up to ages 10ish. The isla Gladstone has lovely food and their is also now on a tue Wed an Thursday a community Cafe next to anfield stadium. You can see both anfield and the old goodison and every Wednesday they have a maker's market in the car park.

Wonderful Park for a walk and look different kind flowers.

At the park for Run Through 5k. Great event, big free car park (but got full quickly).

My local park, I love the variety of trees and the variety in the park itself. Lots of different zones. On the whole there's lots of families and I feel OK however I have had a couple of nasty incidents here so I tend to keep to where there's other people and avoid at dusk.

This must be thee only park I have ever been too that you can either just sit near thee lake and relax or even go for a nice walk .its has a lot if children parks for thee kiddywinks and you can feed thee geese and ducks without worrying they will bite your hand off lol and because I suffer with anxiety it so helps relax my mind .

Beautiful, tranquil green space right on my doorstep. There's a playground for the kids, a lake where you can fish and exercise machines to keep active while you watch your kids play.

Lovely park lots to do. Kids area and tennis courts Katumba drumming sometimes practices here.

A lovely park with lake, wildlife birds, play area, and The Nelson Mandela memorial on a small island

A lovely park with some beautiful views and a lake to enjoy watching the local wildlife.

Lovely old park, underused due to its proximity to Sefton Park Plenty of wildlife to sit and admire The walk round the lake is beautiful Undulating scenery, not just open green fields Tennis courts Children's playground Areas of the park left wild to help wildlife Parkrun....a free 6k run open to all takes place every Saturday at 9am here Charming park with something for everyone

Located besides the Cathedral this cemetery has a lot of beautiful views of the Cathedral as well as intriguing points of interests based around those that are remembered here. Overall the place is a lovely stroll but you can be met with unexpected sights as pictured, overall I’d recommend coming down to the Gardens when visiting the Anglican Cathedral, it’s just a location that has seen better days!

It seems strange to be 'reviewing' a cemetery but this is such a lovely, peaceful place and seems fairly undisturbed despite its proximity to the cathedral. I came across these gardens on a tour of Liverpool and have since visited again when I had a short amount of time to fill and wanted a bit of peace and quiet. Particularly touching are the gravestones of the orphanages, listing the passing of young children whose names would perhaps be lost to history if not for these stones.

I was only in Liverpool for four nights but found myself coming here three times. Such an interesting atmosphere, dog walkers paradise too. Some interesting stories on the gravestones.

Lovely park for the dear departed. A must visit.

St. James Gardens in Liverpool is a hidden gem nestled alongside the magnificent Anglican Cathedral. Originally a stone quarry, this sunken oasis of peace was once part of the city cemetery until 1936. Designated as a Grade I listed park by English Heritage, it features grand Victorian monuments, a stone path lined with recycled grave stones, and a system of broad ramps flanked by catacombs. The garden’s historical architecture and tranquil atmosphere make it an ideal spot to relax and appreciate the surroundings12. Located off Upper Duke Street and accessible from Upper Parliament Street, St. James Gardens offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. This place is fantastic for an afternoon walk with your dog, sitting alone, and getting fresh oxygen and outdoor activities.

This is a stunning building. It is a landmark of prestige. In Liverpool we have 2 Cathedrals in our city. The Anglican Cathedral is like a medieval building with having 3 generations of families wirking on the building from 1994 to 1978 and onwards. To think this was built without any computer aided design. It still stands tall and is in a better condition that buildings built in the last 20 years. Inside is like a scene from Harry Potter. It is truly incredible, it is definitely worth a visit to see it for yourself should you be in Liverpool. The other cool thing about the Anglican Cathedral is the "spooky" vibe it also has. As it is built upon an old cemetery in St James's Mount. There are graves from the 1800s on the grounds. It also has the "Huskisson Memorial" William Huskisson was the world's first widely reported railway passenger casualty. He was run over & fatally injured by Robert Stephenson's pioneering locomotive Rocket at the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830. However, a number of fatal railway accidents had already occurred before this. Which is yet another epic fact linked to Liverpool. As Robert Stephenson was an engineer and paved the way in locomotive design and was given the title as 1 of the greatest engineers of the 19th century. The pub/restaurant in Liverpool near the M62 beginning is called The Rocket, with a picture in the sign of the actual Rocket Locomotive. You can take a tour around the city and more so the cathedral and its grounds. If you wait till the dark begins to cover the sky, you can take a walk around the graves, either on a guided walk or on your own as it remains open day & night... if u dare. St James's Mount is beautiful & spooky. It is also home to tales, myths & fables that could be true, go see yourself and come let me know if you see something that wasn't there... It has graves of witches, who are said to haunt the grounds. There is also rumours of vampires that are said to still walk the earth at night. There are said to be things that can't be spoken about and have been placed in unmarked graves. There is a grave with a number inscribed that has multiple stories which are equally gruesome. There is a grave that once was made in the dead of night, unmarked for nobody to know the truth. Many years ago there was frequent sights of a little girl seen in the grounds. People went in to see if she was ok, when inside nobody was there. As it goes now, there was a noble figure in the Victorian era who fathered a daughter to a young servant girl who worked in his mansion house. If this scandal eas to come out it could ruin his reputation. Grace was said to be under 9 years old. When she passed, she was placed in the unmarked grave. This haunted the noble man. Until he was made to go back and give her the resting place she deserved. This can still be seen today, if you go to the natural spring at the back of the grounds look to the lower walls and you can see where her stone is now placed. That also brings you to know about the natural spring that is on the grounds that dates back longer than the Cathedral dates back. This also leads on to stories of fairy's and little people, well people is the wrong word as these was not of this world.

This historical building is stunning with its architicture. Completely free access and surrounded with beautiful park.

Very Enjoyable day out with the family. Drive through the safari takes about an hour although you can stop if you wish, you can also go round multiple times. There's a nice nature trail to do on foot. The falcon show and sea lion show are both really enjoyable. There are also a number of rides available aimed at smaller children.

Fantastic day. The place is full of majestic live stock. Elegantly going about their safe life's. If only humanity could take a leaf out of their own lives. Being around animals for a day, the park was great. Worth every penny spent.

Great afternoon out at the safari park. We braved to baboons (our car got off lightly but we did see quite a bit of damage to other cars so beware). The sea lion show is well worth a watch. If you get chance go through the drive through safari at different times as we did see some animals we didn't see the first time round.

I was a little hesitant at first after reading a few reviews from people disappointed with the amount of animals they saw and after a depressing visit to Chester Zoo, but I took the risk.. Wow, it was fabulous! Visiting mid-week the park was quiet an we saw very few cars on the safari drive, which was perfect. Just us and miles of empty road and we were able to pull over and just watch and wait allowing many of the animals to come closer. The far reaching vistas and sunny weather made it almost feel like we were in the savanna! Of course the baboons were the highlight and it was mostly the youngsters swamping the car, probably about a dozen on or having off it at one point, but we didnt expect to see hundreds of them along the road. Mention must go to the ostriches who attempted to break into the car, the pride of lions and the huge number of magnificent Rhino. A joy after seeing the 2 very forlorn looking ones in Chester. So much nicer to see the animals with large areas to roam than the enclosures, cages and tanks in a zoo! We saw a bit of the foot trail but didnt allow enough time. We did get to see the sea lions, giraffes, meekats and a glimpse of the tigers. So want to return soon to see the tiger cubs and take the long nature trail. A quick look in the shop and it was reasonably priced with plenty of fluffy takeaways for the kids. Left feeling very satisfied and that it was very good value at around £18 per person. Allow at least 5 hours to see most of what's on offer.

Overall we had a good time. Kids had fun when baboon ripped a piece of rubber from my front windscreen. Had to wash my car on the drive home from all the monkey prints all over it 🤣 Park needs some TLC, looks tired. Food at the Oasis was not great. Packed lunch next time. I felt sorry for the “birds of pray” like eagles as they had very little space in their cages to fly, they seemed quite restless.

A great day out. We chose to go on the baboon bus, so we could experience the animals together & still go through the monkeys & lions. It was very good & the driver gave us lots of information about the animals. You can still drive round yourself after using the bus. The sea lion show was excellent & very entertaining, the sea lions have great characters. The birds of prey show was fantastic too, loved seeing how the birds interacted with their trainers and us the viewers, a great experience, especially the friendly vulture. The funeral fair rides were great & for £12 for a wristband for one child to go on everything with the adult free, was a good bargain. The walking safari was good, seeing the meerkats, giraffes & tigers. We stayed from 10am to 5.30pm & the day was very enjoyable. Would recommend to everyone & a good price for everyone.

Knowsley Safari is an absolutely brilliant day out for the whole family! The experience is excellent-it's amazing to drive through and see plenty of animals right up close in their open, natural habitats. Getting to see the rhinos, lions, and deer from just a short distance away is truly unforgettable. Our children loved it a lot; it was the highlight of their trip! Between the drive-through and the walking safari attractions (like the sea lion show), there's more than enough to fill a whole day. Highly recommend for a thrilling and memorable animal experience

It's a really nice park, huge with a very sizeable lake in the middle. The restored Victorian palm house truly is the gem of this park. Sadly there is still an air of run down and neglect here over the rest of the park. It would be worth spending the money and bring it back to it's true potential.

Beautiful park and plenty of spaces. Beautiful greens plenty of trees cafe parking glass house palm. Lakes little.secret nooks plenty of walk ways. Easy access. Busy section or quiet. Gorgeous place

First time visiting the palm house. Lovely place. Interesting facts to read on way around. The cappuccino and cake in cafe were really good too. Then a lovely walk around the lake. Excellent morning.

I love this park it's one of my favourite places to walk. Toilets can be dubious at times but there are 2 cafes and both serve great icecream. Great play area for kids. Big enough for everyone to find a place, even a secluded one, on a hot day.

Wasn't sure what to expect here but what a treat a lovely Palm house with information about the plants very well maintained. Had a drink in the little cafe at the entrance of palmhouse it wasn't expensive and very good. Lots of tourists around taking pics. Really good place to visit while walking round the lovely park.

Great for a run or a walk and good facilities too. I was there for a walk today - plenty options for using different paths and see lots of bird wildlife on the lakes/streams. Fountains and monuments with information boards to add interest. A very relaxing place to be.

Fantastic park to walk around,very beautiful surroundings, if you love walking and exploring then this is the very place for you. Definitely coming back again.

It's a nice walk all the diffrent colours on the tree are fab, but am not sure if it was just the wrong time of year but it looks a bit run down and most of the signs have been damaged so you need Google maps to help you walk around. Am going to give it a second go in the nicer weather when the flowers are out because everything seems nice when the sun is out and the sky isn't gray and miserable 🤣😂🤣

A lovely place to visit and get some bracing fresh air if you get up high and see the Mersey. Interesting to see the gardens. Nice walks and easy to park.

Visiting Festival Gardens in Liverpool was a new and thought-provoking experience. Tucked away along Riverside Drive, the gardens offered a surprising sense of discovery—I hadn’t expected such a tranquil green space so close to the city. The Japanese and Oriental gardens were especially striking, with winding paths, water features, and beautifully designed structures that created a calm, almost meditative atmosphere. It was a pleasure to find something so different from the usual urban parks. However, that sense of wonder was met with moments of disappointment. Parts of the gardens clearly haven’t been maintained as well as they deserve. Some areas felt neglected—overgrown plants, damaged paths, and sections that seemed unfinished or abandoned. It created an odd tension: the potential and beauty of the space is undeniable, yet it feels only half-realised. Still, there was something valuable in that discomfort. It made me think more deeply about how we care for public spaces and the importance of continued investment in them. Despite the rough edges, I’m glad I went. The Festival Gardens offered something different—a blend of escape, reflection, and imperfection. And sometimes, that’s more memorable than a place that’s been polished to perfection.

The area is overgrown and rundown. The pond is all drying up. There are new houses being built around that area so I dont know what will happen to it. You cannot get to the promenade either as it is all blocked off due to heavy machinery being used. It used to be so lovely.

How sad is that the council let this place to completely ruin! About 10 years ago it was a beautiful outdoor place for a lot of people after Sefton Park… It was full with flowers, water (lake and canal) a waterfall! Not even mention the Chinese and Japanese pavilions/ pagodas. A big chunk of the park have been sliced off - probably a billionaire will rise some buildings or only God knows. Dried out lake, a few true survivors of the time or decade and the birds reminding us how rich this park was one day…. Shame! The 2 🌟 only for the recent look, not this amazing location, and ZERO stars for those who let this park being destroyed.

Nice walk. Beautiful white blossom trees in the Japanese Garden. Love it!

Lovely garden and nature area just outside the city.

Popular park for dog walkers and walkers alike, beautiful wooded area with views across to Liverpool and North Wales. Parking available and small cafe, run by local authority with basic menu and serving tea and coffee.

Park has lots of great open areas to run around and play. Also wooded areas to explore. Miniature railway is excellent, really nice people and variety of trains to ride on for donations.

Absolutely cracking park with lots of different walks. Be careful, though, there's not a lot of marked walkways, so it is easy to become a bit disoriented if you don't know it well or like to just wander where your feet take you. Still, it's a great place to get lost and enjoy the various views and habitats.

Love woodland area to go for a walk with the family. On a Sunday there are miniature trains you can ride for a small donation. Lovely lake to walk round. Nice little cafe card only payments. Also you have to pay to park. Overall lovely place to walk with the family

Great place to walk the dogs. Beautiful park and a lovely cafe on the way back to the car park that has a good menu selection. We always go for the scones with jam and clotted cream with a pot of tea! Delicious

Absolutely love this place!!! 40 min drive from Liverpool City centre and such a gorgeous bit of nature!!! The trees are amazing!!! Parking is cheap and well worth it. There's a mini railway, toilets and a cafe although never been. Great walk for the dog in all weather! Can get a really muddy in the winter but the most gorgeous in the autumn

Royden park is a gem in the wirral such a beautiful country park which often gets overlooked. There are so many walks and trails to explore which makes it a great place for dog walking and taking the kids as it never gets stale. The park also features a seasonal miniature steam railway which is fantastic to see and popular with all (do check online first as it only runs on certain days) there is a fishing lake which is so peaceful and a nice place to stop and take a seat. There is a large car park which usually always has spaces and is approx £1.00 per hour. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area.

It was nice to have a walk around the park without the kids.

This is a great place to explore. You can see the footprint of the garden and estate of the old house. The walled garden is clearly a labour of love, well maintained, full of variety and colour, and a delight for Dahlia lovers. The yew garden is quite special.

Great views on a clear day, also a great park to walk around many things to see

Love this place, if there is a calmer or quieter park in Liverpool then i don't know it and a stunning walled garden in the summer.

Lovely well kept park, lots of wildlife and dog walker's.

Amazing place to visit with pets or even for a stroll. There's large variety of plants for great pictures and even a great village to visit nearby.

Great park with mixture of formal gardens and open spaces with mature trees.

Visited here today in the camper van . Lovely parking spot by the water . We took a ride along doing 11 miles or there abouts . Lovely place , views not bad at all. Not busy which is lovely especially on a bank holiday. Great parking and clean place 👌

What a fantastic place for under 8s I'd say. Our 5 and 3 year old had the best time. Just enough to keep them occupied but small enough for you to keep them safe. Well kept, clean and tidy. Very friendly staff and the food in cafe was delicious. Definitely returning soon.

Plenty of room to run around. Nice walk through the woods for dogs. Cool and hot days. Drier on wet days. Playgrounds, both free and paid and a nice cafe. A few Picnic tables. Parking or approach from the prom.

What a wonderful view. If I lived near here I would be walking around here every day

Get yourself an ice cream and wander along the Mersey. Enough said. Well actually you could also get a sausage roll or have a sit on one of the many different shaped benches. Dogs love it, so does my wife.

It is a beautiful walk,I enjoy it everytime I go with the dog. You can amble along the river front for hours taking in the scenery across the water on to the Wirral side. You can gaze across to Birkenhead and Runcorn. Ships also use the waterway at high tides and it's nice to stand and watch them go by. It is a great area to de-stress and wind down. If it's a hot day don't forget your sun screen as the glare off the water can be intense. But overall once you get past the parking issues it's a lovely place to walk.

Nice place to walk and not too crowded. Theres a few tables and chairs for a picnic. There's a play area for kids, a skateboarding area and nature trails. Walking down the promenade there is a statue of a sitting cow. There is also a cafe with outdoor seating and just before the promenade a Miller and Carter restaurant which isn't open at the moment. Please note that at half term or kids holidays it's difficult to get a parking space and the tables go quickly.

Plentiful parking right outside, easy accessibility for all and help on hand if needed. Clean toilets and lovely environment throughout. The staff and volunteers are so friendly and helpful. We had a lovely morning, lunch and a couple of drinks too in the lovely cafe. So many beautiful areas to explore and lots of information on hand. Cannot recommend this place enough for a bit of culture in your life. We will defo be back.

Absolutely stunning! Liverpool Cathedral may not be ancient, but it’s one of the largest in the UK and completely free to visit. It is an unmissable and truly iconic landmark when visiting Liverpool. The towering exterior is breathtaking, and once you step inside, the soaring ceilings and long central nave create an incredible sense of space and grandeur. When sunlight shines through the beautiful stained glass windows, the whole place feels sacred and peaceful. A perfect spot to pause, reflect, and admire truly magnificent architecture, well worth spending some time to explore.

Free to enter, online guides available Either use their app, or Bloomberg Connects, or a family tour. But there are useful signs dotted around. Or book a guided walking tour. £8 gets you up to the top of the tower. Two lifts and 108 steps. All very safe, bit not for wheelchairs. This is an enormous building made of brick, stone, steel and concrete. Unadorned in it's beautiful state. It can make you feel humble or elated, but it is awe inspiring. Pleasant staff, and working ministers. Nice cafe, several toilets. Don't forget the necropolis outside, which is housed in the old quarry. Over 60,000 people buried there after the stone was excavated to build the city. There is parking onsite or cheaper nearby.

I recently visited Liverpool Cathedral, and it was an absolutely breathtaking experience. The architecture is truly magnificent — a masterpiece that beautifully blends history, craftsmanship, and spiritual atmosphere. The vast interior, detailed stonework, and stunning stained-glass windows create an awe-inspiring sense of peace and grandeur. If you’re in Liverpool, I highly recommend visiting this iconic landmark — it’s not just a place of worship, but a symbol of art, history, and culture.

Huge space with many details to spot. Provision of parking and lifts made the cathedral very accessible. Quite a few visitors in the building. Excellent and reasonable cafe plus well stocked gift shop. Unfortunately a band setting up for an evening concert took away any sense of prayerfulness and rather assaulted the eardrums as the noise reached every corner of the building!

One of the highlights of our trip! Liverpool Cathedral is awe inspiring - the scale of it and the beauty of the interiors just breathtaking. I would highly recommend paying to go up the tower - the steps are not narrow at all and seeing the inner structure was incredible - then you are rewarded with the views at the top. I managed the climb with a crutch, so manageable with care and rest stops.

Beautiful Cathedral with wonderfull staff and a fabulous cafe too. Easy walk from the station and breathtaking when it comes into view. Worth paying the small fee to go up the tower, if the weather is clear, as the views are incredible. Had a grand chat with Mike, who was helpful, knowledgeable and kind. Easy 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A peaceful beach with a great and unique sculpture. Be cautious of the soft mud—it feels like quicksand. It wasn’t very clean when we visited; it only looks clean from a distance. Marian Lake nearby was also fine…

Crosby Beach is quiet and peaceful, not a busy tourist spot. I went on a weekday morning during low tide, and the beach seemed endless, perfect for a walk, collecting shells, or just enjoying the open space. After the tide went out, I saw lots of jellyfish, razor clam shells, and seashells scattered across the sand. The highlight is definitely the art installation: 100 life size cast iron figures standing across the beach, all facing the sea. At first, I thought they were people walking far out, but they turned out to be statues. Up close, with moss covering their faces and bodies, they look striking and a little eerie. There aren’t many facilities around (just the occasional ice cream van), so if you plan to stay longer, bring your own water and snacks.

My dog's name of Crosby beach we have a lovely loads of memories there. But scary beach to be honest we can't go to the top, very strong current. Beware

A very long and sandy beach with Gormley’s Statues everywhere. Great for a stroll. Wind turbines in the distance. Found quite a few jellyfish washed ashore.

Great beach, not too overcrowded but there is plenty of space for everyone Sea is always quite far out but the sand is fab, not rocky and has great amenities around We had a great BBQ on the beach and got to see a fab sunset

Beautiful beach to spend your day. Anyone irrespective of age can visit the place. Water is not suitable to take bath as it's muddy. But beach is clean and you can take food (as there is no other option inside or near the beach). Only one ice-cream bus is available near beach but it's very expensive. But if you walk 0.3miles from beach, you can find restaurants and shops

Amazing experience to see the statues, very eerie! Beautiful expanse of beach, very clean, rnli were present at the time.of our visit

Great place , great atmosphere, staff are amazing , nothing too much trouble, food was great, highly recommend this place , postcode doesn't work so look for the place by name,

Absolutely disgusting. Ordered a VERY well done 11oz rump steak with chips and when I cut into it I swear I’ve never seen a steak so red. Absolutely horrendous. Almost guaranteed would’ve given food poisoning. Wasn’t even pink just pure red. Specifically made sure the woman taking my order know that I wanted it very well done. No pink. Not to mention it was an absolute dump. The staff doors that led to the kitchen were so rusty and unclean and just automatically puts people off their food. Absolutely disgraceful. If they wish to reply with a sincere apology they can feel free. But nothing will change the fact they served raw food. Absolutely disgraceful. Don’t take your family here

Three of us called for lunch on our way to rugby. Surroundings were roomy and pleasant and the staff friendly and chatty. Food was lovely too and arrived quickly. All in a good place to visit. Go there!

Came with my mum for a late breakfast after a hospital appointment. Served by Elly and Michelle both were friendly and very accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our food, especially my fussy eater mother who ate everything and said how delicious it was.

Gorgeous roast dinner today. Super hot plates (amazing, never get this anywhere else), beef lovely and portions huge. Burgers, fish and chips amazing too. Staff really nice and friendly. Really impressed, well worth a visit.

Been here a number of times as I always find the staff helpful and friendly. The food always arrives shortly after ordering and is well presented and a good sized meal. Nice atmosphere and dogs allowed in certain areas. Place is tidy and well maintained. An extra thanks to Sophie who made sure we were happy with everything.

We've avoided this pub after walking in when there was football on the TV a couple of years ago. It was wild in there, kids running around and actually climbing on tables, parents not paying any attention to their behaviour. But it was a quiet night when we went this time. Food was good and the staff pleasant and helpful. It's a bit tatty inside but we just wanted a quick meal with our granddaughter.

We're quite local to Southport having lived in the area for many decades, but we had never visited this attraction - until now. The layout is very well built, and the properties are as impressive as the track layout and trains. It's not a massive site but is very much worth a visit. There is a small cafe area offering teas, coffees and ice cream. The site has an abundance of benches facing in various directions (sheltered and open) so you can take advantage of the good weather and the site is surrounded by high fences, presumably for security, but these act as a good wind break during windy weather. Good family orientated Model Railway Village with plenty to look at. Especially suitable for the younger generation.

Great place to visit for a couple of hours. The attention to detail is amazing and the quiz that you are handed as you enter the attraction helps to make sure you miss nothing. There's even prizes if you spot the answers tot eh clues. The staff are very freindly and accomodating. There are benches throughout the village and an area with tables and chairs where you can eat and drink. You can either buy food & drink from the shop or bring your own food and have a picnic. All in all perfect to kill a couple of hours especially with young children but also suitable for adults.

Our family had a really nice hour exploring/walking round the track (we walked round 3 times). Simply layout but lots to look at. Quiz was fun for our 7 year old and was mesmerised by the trains going around. Only a small place but considering it took 30 years in the planning! (Been there 27 years) Sadly closed over winter. And only open in summer.

Small but well thought out. The model village was cute and lots of little things to see (like firecrew rescuing a cat, a game of cricket etc) For adults; one trip around it enough, for kids maybe a few laps! Got talking to the man who designed it, so knowledgeable and friendly - lovely chap!

Perfect little attraction very good price and plenty to see, I like the quiz that have when you walk around perfect for the family

A Magical Place... If You’re Only Watching We paid £13, hoping for a delightful, hands-on experience for our child but left deeply disappointed. The place is clearly maintained with love and dedication; everything looks beautiful. Yet instead of letting the magic come alive through interaction, the rules felt suffocating: you’re not even allowed to touch the grass. Children are told to merely observe no touching, no feeling, no exploring. My child started the day full of wonder, but by the end, he was in tears, heartbroken as we left because his excitement was met with rigid restrictions. It felt like we paid to watch the enchantment from behind an invisible cage. What makes it worse is that nowhere on their website do they mention that you are only allowed to watch. Had we known this in advance, we would never have visited. Probably the only reason this place is still open is because of unsuspecting tourists like us, who arrive not expecting such strict rules and leave disappointed. A day meant to cultivate wonder turned into frustration. Where is the interaction? Where’s the joy of discovery that makes a visit memorable? I’m baffled how this place stays open when children are reduced to spectators..

A lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff, who are willing to chat about the village. Lovely models in a very well-kept setting. Excellent value for money. As I live locally, I return each year.

Enjoyable time to be had. Can get busy in peak times. Toilets and a couple of cafes to go at. Parking reasonably priced and by card payment. Steps to beach steep and waterlogged at times but worth the trek. Not wheelchair friendly although tracks long the tops can be accessed for persons with limited mobility.

Lovely clean beach, the park area above is lovely too. Spent a nice few hours relaxing and reading. Parking area is fairly small, there may be more parking but I was lucky enough to nab a space as someone was leaving as I arrived.

So this is literally sand and water type of beach with no promenade. We were expecting a proper seaside experience and it's just sand and unadulterated shore. Its nice for a picnic and if u like unspoiled beach.

A shingle beach on Wirral peninsula and river dee flows and meet the Irish sea.Enjoy walk and hikes,wildlife watch and perfect place for relaxing and unwinding. Parking and cafe around the beach.

Lovely clean beach. Good stretch to walk on. Although it is steep with alot of steps to get down and its tiring climbing back up. Water is clean. Car park is medium sized and there is a cafe (never visited it though) it links with the wirral way circular trail so can walk that too. Does get busy if the sun is out or weekends.

nice beach. great view and parking lots

One of the nices beaches I have visited because of the peace and quiet 🤫 and we came on Friday afternoon. We left the car on Wirral country park car park and then followed the signs for the beach. I was well impressed as there weren't a lot of people at all. My daughter was a bit disappointed because we didn't get to play in the water even though I did check the high tide time, 7m wasn't high enough, opt for 8m and you will get the sea close enough. Plenty to explore, you can't play on cliffs but I liked just looking at them as they seemed very dramatic in places. Highly recommend this place for a peaceful day out.

It's a good park for walking, fishing and working out. Also, it's fine for take pictures or to rest

Absolutely beautiful park, and was a great venue for the Afro Cultural Carnival. My only criticism was the public toilets were locked before the event had finished, even the disabled changing facilities which already require a radar key, so lots of people were caught short 🤦‍♀️

Lovely space for all occasions. We organised a picnic and had 50 people turning up. It was an absolutely amazing time! So much space for kids and adults to have a greate, relaxing experience. Greate for people with pets too. There is well prepared state park and plenty fun equipment for all kids to play in safe space.

Nice park for a walk around the lake. Lots of dog walkers use the park. Nice cafe and kiosk by the lake,friendly and welcoming,plus good food and drinks. Good open areas to play ball games and a playground for the kids. Be aware that at weekends and bank holidays it is busy with local residents using the Park. As it is well used by the public. No issues with parking, some weekends there are local cricket games held there on the open spaces.

Lovely time at Barrio Feista Liverpool. Great entertainment. But the food lines were very long and sold out by the end of lunch time. Not allowed drinks in but very difficult to buy drinks inside. I believe this is the first event so maybe just teething problems.

Great for a nice walk round and even a little cafe to get refreshments and a sit down even big gold fish in the lake 2

Attended Filipino Barrio Fiesta held in this park. Very spacious park with ample space for kids to run and play around.

Great day out, out first time visiting this place on a beautiful, sunny day. The water is salty, clean and great. The sand is amazing, golden and soft. Heavenly to walk barefooted or run. Parking is close to the beach but I'd suggest going early in the morning if you have any hopes of finding a spot as it's nightmare in the afternoon. Toilets nearby as well and clean beyond my expectations! Not crowded, not dirty and monitored by lifeguards which is an added bonus. Great place to spend a day out and relax!

The beach changes every tide. Difficult to walk on last night. Watch out for incoming tides, it's pretty flat so you can get caught out!

Lovely beach. Great for families. Car parking free, but gets full when busy.

Try to avoid toll Road . It’s a beautiful beach to spend evening. Kids can play around. If water level is low then it ll be very muddy and recommend to use slippers not shoes

It was nice sendy beach and a lot of seashell over there. Big massive free car park area, by the sea and off road as well. Water was not too deep but shallow one. Kids enjoyed and spent couple of hours in water. And dog friendly as well.

Wallasey Beach is absolutely stunning , the water is so clear and blue it looks like something from a postcard. It’s clean, peaceful, and a beautiful place to spend the day. Now, about those stones. They are vicious little foot-destroyers. Step on them barefoot and you’ll feel like you’re walking on a path of knives. My daughter’s foot ended up cut and bleeding — it’s basically a hidden trap for toes. Wear shoes unless you have a secret desire to limp home.

This is an absolutely beautiful place , great place for a long walk with your dog . or a day out with kids . On hot days you can get an icecream or have a meal& a drink from the nearby Derby Pool . Its a great place ,we go all year round .

Beautiful place with nice views and trees 🌴. My daughter loved the place and me too.

Lung 🫁 of the city center. Great for adults and kids

It exciting seeing kids having a good time here. My son love visiting the park all weekend

You have eateries located in here, table tennis and other fun stuff,good for family hangout, taking some sunlight and relaxing

It's nice there, right next to Liverpool 1, short walk to the Albert Dock, social distance circles on the grass, plenty of rubbish bins, nice to sit with a coffee or beer and watch the world go by!!!

There are places that are underconstruction. Its a nice place to relax. The stairs are preety impressive. In the evenings people sit on those stairs, so making photos is the best in day time. Shopping centers are really close to it.

It's a nice place to come and relax but there is no toilets and if you attempt to take the kids to the restaurants to use theirs they point blank refuse so we had to walk down to John Lewis. It could do with a huge update such a an actual park with swings and slides for children, more security so there isn't annoying scallys smoking weed making a scene and maybe live music would be nice to.

Was a bit disappointed when I initially got there, carpark followed by a huge expanse of grass, lots of people with dogs, walked through the park came across the ground for Everton womens football club, then on to a small lake, wasn't best impressed, went on to the bigger lake, what an absolute gem of a lake, this definitely redeemed the park, highly recommend you park as close to the lake as you can and have a look, I'll definitely be going back

Grass a bit green, not a fan. Could be more trees. The cheese man chased me out the park! 😱🏃‍♂️🧀 Otherwise, the swim in the pond was great. 😊👍

I live so close to this park and really don't get to go very often which is a shame as its such a beautiful park. I took my grandchildren for a,nice walk around both the lakes to feed the ducks, geese and swans and around the trees to feed the squirrels. They absolutely loved it. I've now made my mind up to visit much more often.

Park is clean and tidy. Thanks to the work of friends of Walton shall park. Beautiful trees and flowers. Wonderful bird life. Great place to walk, jog or cycle. Love this place.

This is a lovely park with lots of friendly faces, I regularly take my Frenchie Spud here. There are a lot of other dogs to socialise with so it's great for him. Football pitches, wide open spaces to sit down and a sports centre, what more could you want!

Why do people pay tax to this useless council, park looks like this 99% of the time

I only visited it twice, both of them were unplanned so couldn't enjoy well Next time when we go i like to take something to feed the ducks me & my daughter likes to feed I liked the place the very first time I saw it while going to through the park in the night kn voi scooter sk took my daughter there she too liked it.

The park is poorly maintained. The pathways have not been swept at all. The rose garden is overgrown with weeds and large areas of grass left to grow wild

This is a real Secret Garden. You can see the footprint of a well designed garden, but a lot of that is going back to nature. There are lots of interesting and quirky spaces to explore, and lots of benches to enjoy it all. Make sure to check out the old walled gardens behind the orangery. Today was my first visit, and I'll be going back regularly.

Never been here before as had always gone to either Calderstones or Sefton Park previously. This was a good find. Not the biggest park but has some pleasant walks and a great play area for the kids (though they'd probably enjoy rolling down the hill more). A good place to visit if you fancy something a bit different.

It's a lovely little park to go to, look amazing, have a good playground for the kids. Parking on main roads. Woolton road and Menlove Ave. Can spend a couple of hours walking kids enjoyed the woods too.

Lovely area to take the kids and dog, plenty of walking space and a small park for the little ones. Great in the summer to take picnic and some games.

Nice park for a wander, its not big, but it is nice and quiet.

Took me 50 years to realise this little oasis was there. Walking through the old orangery makes you feel a thousand miles from the city centre not just 7 ☺

It's a beautiful and peaceful garden. Good to hang out or to have a small picnic on a summer day. I'd recommend going there if you like to paint urban still life. However benches are a little deformed and dirty.

Peaceful well kept a little gem in this area a wonderful place to relax in the natural beauty .

Nice open space in The Georgian Quarter for peace and quiet in the city, short walk from Cathedrals and another lovely place St James Gardens at the Anglican just at the end of this road, Canning Street is also photographed often. Period black wrought iron gates and railings. Around 60 m x 40 m tree lined shrubs with lawn in centre with small folly building for shelter overlooked by Georgian Terraced Houses on all sides and main road Grove Street on one. Fairly flat paths around the grass areas. Accessible. Mostly level. Wide gates, open all the time. Some geo-cache sites. Historical information boards and a War Memorial with flagpole (currently no flag flying). Upgrade coming soon is posted on the entrance.

Falkner Square is historic in Georgian splendour yet needs more investment from the local City Council.

A beautiful little park that is totally respected. It's a melting pot of humanity . It also houses the only memorial for Black Merchant Seamen in the city😎

Just a beautiful place history in front of your eyes

A wonderful place so full of history 💚👌

We went to visit it but it was closed due to renovations. The area is nice, spacious and there’s a lot of stores. I was told the museum has incredible exhibits and it’s worth spending time there. There are toilets in every big block and lots of walking spaces.

I popped into the Maritime Museum in Liverpool, and honestly, it’s a gem! Tucked away in the cool Albert Dock, it’s got this vibe that pulls you right into the city’s seafaring soul. You’ve got everything from old ship models to stories about the Titanic that hit you in the feels, plus a really moving section on the slave trade that doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff. It’s all super interactive, so you’re not just staring at dusty relics. Best part? It’s free (though I tossed in a donation). Perfect for a quick visit, maybe an hour or two, and you can swing by the Tate Liverpool after. Loved it—total must-see if you’re into history or just curious!

My Visit to the Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool My visit to the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool was both educational and fascinating. Located at the historic Albert Dock, the museum beautifully showcases the city’s rich maritime heritage and its vital role in global trade and migration. The museum, part of National Museums Liverpool, also includes the UK Border Force Customs & Excise exhibits, which offer an eye-opening look into smuggling, trade, and law enforcement at sea. The displays are well-organized and interactive, covering everything from the Titanic and Lusitania stories to Liverpool’s role in the slave trade and world wars. The Customs Gallery was especially interesting, featuring real confiscated items and explaining how officers track illegal goods. Visitor Tips: Entry is free, making it a must-visit for history lovers and families. Plan at least 1–2 hours to explore the exhibits, and visit the shop and café overlooking the dock for a relaxing break. The museum is also wheelchair accessible. How to Reach: The museum is located at Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ, a short walk from Liverpool James Street Station and well-connected by local buses. There’s nearby parking at the Albert Dock car park. A visit to the Maritime Museum offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and real-life stories — a wonderful way to understand Liverpool’s deep connection with the sea and the world.

The Maritime Museum at the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool is a renowned cultural institution celebrating the city’s rich maritime heritage. Located in the historic and picturesque Royal Albert Dock, the museum explores Liverpool's significant role in global seafaring, trade, and migration. The museum features engaging exhibits on topics such as the Titanic, the Lusitania, and the city's vital links to the transatlantic slave trade. Visitors can delve into detailed displays of historic ships, maritime art, and artifacts, as well as learn about the evolution of Liverpool as one of the world’s most important ports. With interactive exhibits, educational programs, and a stunning waterfront location, the Maritime Museum offers a compelling experience for history enthusiasts, families, and tourists alike. It's a key part of Liverpool's UNESCO World Heritage waterfront and provides insights into the city’s profound relationship with the sea.

Great museum with great guides. Great place to bring family, pupils, students to learn about British history, the trans Atlantic slave and how much Britain had to do with it, among many other things. Highly recommend! For anyone bringing children, please brief them on being respectful for there's a lot of sensitive history displayed.

Incredible place with so much history. Suitable for all ages and also has interactive features throughout. Free to enter but a £5 donation is appreciated. Well worth £5. But it's not mandatory to pay. So a low income family could visit for free.

I personally feel this Maritime museum in Liverpool is better than the one in London. Really enjoyed it. There are 3 floors showing different themes to make me understand so much about the maritime’s world. Also there are a lot of parts to make kids interested. Will definitely bring kids to come again. 2-hour trip with kids is an ideal timing to enjoy I suggest. Definitely A Great Museum👍

I visited with my 23 year old son and we were both astonished with this art installation. Seeing the statues dotted about on the flat sand was breathtaking. It was great we could go and stand right next to them and check them out. We then drove a little further up the coast where there were hardly anybody about. It was surreal looking out and knowing every "person" we could see, was one of the statues. Fantastic to know the statues will be here permanently, as originally, they were due to me taken somewhere else on display. My only criticism is that there are none along the promenade. It would have been great for people with poor mobility , wheelchair users and so on , to be able to see one close up. Other option would be to build a walkway onto the sand to allow access. Maybe this could be considered. Moving one to the hard surface or building accessible platform?,

Beautiful setting for beautiful statues - easy to park at the leisure centre, even some smelly porta-loos available. Lovely walk as the tide was out, seeing the difference in the iron men as they have weathered overtime is interesting. Great evening walk

Amazing set of 100 life sized cast statues set into the beach, looking out to sea. Depending on the status of the tide, it depends on how many are in or out of the water. Great just to be able to walk (free) along the beach and admire them.

My friend and I drove from Albert Dock to the iron men statues. It took approximately 25 mins. There is a car park at the beach and luckily the ride was out and we could see iron men. It was serene and peaceful. We absolutely loved seeing the statues. It felt mystical and otherworldly.

Love Anthony Gormleys work, so perfect for Crosby beach. We first visited over 20 years ago, and you can see how the figures are weathering in the landscape. Very well worth a visit

Very neat artwork of the artist himself strewn across Crosby Beach that seems like it goes on forever. When it’s low tide you can venture further out, but beware there’s spots you can sink into and can be very dangerous.

Totally recommend, this was our first time of visiting and they've been there since 2005 and we live on wirral. Easy to get there by train, only a 15 minute walk from the train station

A fantastic family day out. The staff were amazing, friendly, helpful and supportive throughout. The rides were epic, we loved celebrating one of our granddaughters birthday's here. A couple of rides were still closed like the Rocket which was disappointing but we made full use of all the others. All in all, highly recommended day out

Visited on a dry sunny Saturday in May and the fairground wasn't busy meaning hardly any queues. Good for kids under the age of 12 as there is a wider range of rides they can go on. Tip: If you book in advance online you can get it cheaper (we did this whilst stood outside) Some rides out of action and parts of the park looked very tired and could do with lots of attention to spruce them up. Overall, an average park which offers cheaper admission than others so would recommend a visit whilst in Southport

What great value for money, managed to go on everything more than once, the children absolutely loved it and we did too. So much choice and excitement. Staff were lovely, the place is well maintained and food was good and cheap too :) would definitely come again and recommend to friends/family. Made some nice memories today.

I attended the Paws in the Park event on Saturday 28th June as part of the Preston Agility Dogs Team. We had a brilliant day and Marri who organised it with the team couldn’t have done any more to help. For their first dog event like this in the short time they arranged it all I think they did a brilliant job, everyone on the team had a great day including all our dogs, we were made to feel welcome and appreciated and enjoyed all our interactions with all staff who were happy to chat to us - even Captain Jack Sparrow left his important jar of dirt to come and watch our display! We had 3 set times we did our shows which were advertised on boards around the dog section of the park. I would be very happy to come back next year with my agility team and watch the show get bigger and better. My only feedback would be to put all the dog stalls and events in the same area so we are all in one big section together, with a few more stalls which I have no doubt doggy people would love to join next year it will be a fantastic yearly event Thanks to all involved

Absolutely great day at paws in the park had a great day all staff were great had a really enjoyable dog friendly day thank you so much to all who helped put this event together looking forward to coming again for the next event

Adventure coast dog show. Travelled for what we thought would be a day out. For an advertised dog show. Absolutely rubbish 2 stalls and a photographer. 1 stall told us they didn't like the breed of dog we had many off. So poor and disappointing worse dog show ever visited. Staff didn't even know it was on or where it was. Asked for refunds miss sold , told no.

Wouldn't visit with little ones (under 1.1m) as not much for them, it's decent little park, but maybe need to change ticket prices for people attending with smaller ones, as we shouldn't have to pay full price, just to ride on baby rides with them.

A really nice and interesting museum. It was very quiet on Saturday morning so we could walk around calmly and enjoy everything. After that we bought some nice souvenirs in the gift shop. The lady at the counter was very friendly!

Brilliant place, worth a visit, its full of excellent artefacts, tapestry, paintings, sculptures, thank you for sharing this lovely place. The surrounding area is also worth a visit. The cafe was A1, coffee was so nice and rich, cakes were moist, fresh and we ended up having several cakes. The scones were also fresh and enjoyable. The young brunette lady who served was brilliant and polite and very helpful. Definitely recommend this place.

A lovely art gallery with some interesting and delightful pieces. A bonus was the Jim Muir exhibition! Cafe only takes contactless card and they had no gluten free/vegan cake, so they lost one star because I couldn't have a treat! 😂

Easy to get to, and Port Sunlight village surrounding the gallery is an architectural gem in itself. The wide range of exhibits inside the gallery reflect the 'typical' breadth of interests of Lord Lever's family. Sculptures, paintings, ornaments, and furniture from across the globe and spanning Millennia mean there's always something to view. An added bonus was the Jim Moir exhibition of his bird paintings. The cafe in the basement provided good fare too.

Easy to park, right outside. Give yourself 2-3 hours to wander. Well worth a visit, it is free. The museum of Port Sunlight is opposite too. Everything is labelled, loved it.

We were there on Tuesday and no problem with parking. I went to see Jim Moir's paintings of birds which are fabulous, especially the one of the large ravens head showing the reflection of the Tower of London. The rest of the exhibits in the gallery were amazing from the old masters, furniture and pottery. Stopped in the cafe for coffee and cake half way round the place. It was a good afternoon out, I recommend it, well worth a visit. No tickets needed, they just ask for a £5 donation and worth every penny.

Brilliant gallery, wish I'd visited sooner! Jim Moir's display of bird paintings was a highlight and there's a great mix of different things to see here. Staff were friendly and helpful, especially the little black cat outside 😂❤️

Excellent little museum covering the history of Port Sunlight, from the beginnings of the Sunlight Soap brand created by Lever Brothers, to the design and construction of the village. Stories from past residents of the village add a personal element, and a short film complements the written displays. Tickets at the time of my visit in spring 2025 seemed decent value at £8, and are valid for a year from the date of purchase. The price includes access to the Worker's Cottage, a house preserved as it would have appeared in the early 1900s, helping bring the history of Port Sunlight to life. The museum is very well presented and includes a small gift shop and toilet facilities. It's well worth a visit to get the most from your visit to Port Sunlight.

The museum doesn't open until 10am but there wasn't a queue at that time. It's only a small place with an attached gift shop. There is a workman cottage that you can go in next door. You can even go upstairs if you want. There's also an art gallery just opposite which is free entry. There's also a walking tour but we hadn't booked that so not sure what you see or how long it is. It's a beautiful place and there's plenty to see if you take a walk around. It's also a shame that there aren't tours around the factory. All in all a beautiful place to visit

A lovely afternoon at Port Sunlight. We visited the museum/cottage for £8 ( can return for free within 12 months) and found it all very interesting. Then we visited the Lady Lever Art Gallery which was free and also saw the Jim Moir exhibition (Dawn til Dusk) and had very nice cake and coffee in the pop up tea room under one of the domes. After that we enjoyed walking around the model village. A nice afternoon out.

Pleasant walk around the village. An historic area built for the workers of Unilever over a century ago. This is a small museum dedicated to the building of the village and life of the workers living there. There is also Lady Levers Art Museum it has some great examples of pre-Raphaelite art on display, entry/admission is free (note Art gallery closed Mondays, included coffee shop). There are two other coffee/tea shops within the village, collect a free map in the Portsunlight Museum gift shop for directions.

Excellent museum and very well laid out. Friendly staff, l would definitely recommend a visit here.

Never been here before so driving in your welcome by a lovely pub restaurant, beautiful houses, and built further in a beautiful art gallery. A monument statue that is smack bang in the middle of this lovely place. William hesketh lever must have been well liked by his staff

The story behind this town is extraordinary. You can find out more on line than my summary. Easy access via merseyrail trains. Or drive and park. A town with gallery, museum, walks, pub, church, dance hall and.mich.more. built for workers by the owner. But one who wanted people to get more than just a house and poor pay. Go on visit it. You can spend 3 or more hours within the town. More of you add the museum and art gallery £16. Online tours aplenty just Google the village. In the church look for the dedication in the main stained glass window, it says it all about the man who built this place

Beautiful gardens. Great place for walks and relax. There is a coffee shop at the entry if fancy coffee or meal. Good for couple of hours. There is a playground there too.

Visited Ness Botanic Gardens. I've gotta say the place is beautiful to visit. It has lots of beautiful flowers to look at and to take photos. The landscape views are totally worth the visit alone. They have a kids play area and they have lots of benches for you to soak in all the beauty that the gardens have to offer where you can have a picnic. Staff were friendly. The only downside I have about the place was the Ham sandwich. It wasn't nice and I wouldn't recommend it. I don't think it was worth the price. I've had better for less.

Superb gardens, with a huge amount to see. They are so large that it took us over 3 hours to amble round it all once. The gardens are very well kept, with plenty of different "rooms" ane variety. Very reasonable priced too at £8.50.

We are so very lucky to have this beautiful garden close by. I have a membership, which costs around £29 to £32 for the year — such great value, especially when everything else seems to cost more than it should! The membership includes a card that lets you access the gardens even after the main building and café have closed, usually from 5pm until dusk during the summer. This place is truly a godsend — an oasis in a chaotic world. Every time I visit, I feel a deep sense of calm and peace of mind. The flowers, plants, and trees are always changing with the seasons, and there’s something new to see every week. The scent of Daphne bholua — one of the first flowers of spring — is pure joy after a long winter, accompanied by the snowdrops, daffodils, rhododendrons, and later, the stunning azaleas. Each one is magnificent in its own way. The walking paths mown through the fields are a lovely feature, offering views that stretch all the way to the Welsh hills. The wildflower meadow at sunset is absolutely breathtaking. In the peaceful evenings, I’ve been lucky enough to spot badgers, owls, pheasants, rabbits, and of course, a rich variety of birds and insects. There’s always something going on at Ness — interesting courses, talks, and seasonal activities. I particularly enjoyed learning about how they monitor the bird population. The yoga sessions in the gardens are a very special experience highly recommended. The stone circles are intriguing, and the new wooden structures are a wonderful addition. I could go on about all the beautiful areas within the gardens — there are so many to discover and enjoy. Ness feels like a second home to me. It has helped me through some really tough times, and for that, I’m deeply grateful. The staff do an incredible job maintaining the gardens. Their care, knowledge, and hard work shine through in every corner of this peaceful, magical place — bringing joy and serenity to so many - Thank you

A beautiful botanical garden! My partner and I had a very relaxing walk surrounded by trees and nature.

Been there today. Sun came out. Multiple areas to explore... Terraces, rock garden, woodland gardens, Med Gardens, Herbaceous Lawn, kitchen garden, pinewood, the spinney and wildflower meadows. There is a friendly reception area with a restaurant (cooked food available) and gift shop. Nice building with a living roof well laid out. The garden itself is stunning looking at it from the higher viewpoints as you begin the route. There is a map to guide you through the sinuous paths. Large picnic area for those choosing to do so. Many benches around to help you rest your legs if you want to or a place to sit and contemplate. Views from many of these benches are rather poor. There is a walk beyond the usual route that lets you explore and takes one away from the crowds. Some stunning views of the Dee estuary. The beds and the garden lacked up keep. But then we are just coming out of a pandemic or may be it's not the right time of the year. But enjoyed our day here, enjoyed the garden and relished the escape. Recommend it. We will continue to visit. £7.50 seems less than what this garden deserves and probably needs.

Lovely big gardens with various areas to explore. Gift shop and café onsite.

Wonderful park something for everyone. Lovely cafe great playground and the walk around the lake with fountains and benches. Dog friendly areas with maps showing were they are.

Very nice park, lots of wide paths and ramps so it would be wheelchair accessible, plants all appear well managed, lots of lovely fountains and ducks to feed, bins throught the park appear to be emptied regularly, didnt see any litter either so thats good, overall a nice park, would visit again :D

Lovely little park for kids, dog walking or just a walk for some fresh air. Lovely and quiet during school hours. The cafe is great value and the tea is lovely! Only downside is there are no public toilets, there is a toilet available just outside the entrance but you have to pay 40p to use it.

Great walking around the park. Well maintained with joint ventures between parks dept and volunteers.. Very clean with very little litter and no dog muck.

A lovely Victorian park in Southport about fifteen minutes walk from central Lord Street. It has a lake, a cafe (with a good range of teas for a normal park cafe), a children's play area, a nice separate area of colourful flower beds, wooded areas with banks and paths. And there is an historic small observatory that I never knew existed. It is well worth visiting with children, as a couple of any age, or for some pleasant time on your own.

A great park for both children and adults. Plenty of space for picnics and activities.

Lovely well maintained park within walking distance of Lord Street - the main shopping street of Southport. Large wild duck pond and lots of paths wandering around the park. Perfect for a slow amble for an hour with the dog. Great play areas to entertain younger children. Small cafe serving lovely Ice creams.

Great experience. All of the staff were really great. Bridge building experience was great too!

Visited the museum with my grandson and great nephew, both aged 10. They loved the interactive science experiments. The top floor conservatory has fantastic views, two being both the Mersey Bridges. There was seating available for you to enjoy your picnic lunches or an on site cafe with a snack menu. There is a gift shop with plenty of items available for under £5. Staff were all lovely and helpful. Outside there are lots of play equipment to keep children with, plenty of energy, entertained. We had a thorougly great day.

OMG what a great place. The ground floor is so interactive kept the children amused for hours. The workshop was decent for the price paid and the park outside is fantastic also. Overall a top place to take the kids. Mine being 9,6&4

It's a pretty good afternoon with the kids, my littlen loved the interactive bits. It's a bit expensive for a one day pass compared to getting a year, probably as an insensitive to get buy the year. Saying that if like me you'll probably want to go back with the kids. I don't know how often they do it but we also had a fantastic chemistry display outside with one of the staff making Elephants Toothpaste, it was really fun the kids all loved it

Visited with grandchildren as part of the Heritage weekend scheme so had free admission. Great place to keep the children occupied on a rainy day but also a lovely outdoor play area if dry. Nice cafe. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Brilliant science discovery centre - lovely cafe and nice little gift shop too. My 8 and 11 year olds both loved it! Quote from my daughter (11), "Dad, why don't we have fun museums like this at home?" 🤣

We visited during lottery open week so received free adult entry. We had a brilliant afternoon. Kids ages 3 and 7 both enjoyed all the hands on activities. We particularly liked the stop motion video creator stations. Wasn't particularly busy when we visited on a Sunday. Kids didn't have to wait to do anything. Deducted one star as a few niggles like only one ball for 3 magnetic walls, no paper at drawing station or at air blower experiment, broken parts/handle on circuit boards. Would still recommend. We also enjoyed a walk by the water, the small play area outside and seeing the swans and geese. Spent about 3 hours there in total.

Quite a nice place to be, walking along the clean promenade. There are lots of parking areas and parking for disabled people. Also, there are plenty of spots to sit and chill. When it's windy, a light jacket or jumper is advisable. The only issue is the number of dog owners allowing their dogs off the leads.

Great day out on the beach with the kids out for a nice walk out to the islands. Fantastic views, nature and sea air.

Lovely place to stop for a walk, next time we will walk out to the island

Great family beach. In addition to enjoying the beach, there are a number of walks such as the marine lake, and walking out to the little eye or Hilbre Island at low tide. Toilets off the beach and lots of ice cream and food options nearby. Plenty of parking along the marina, and pay and display car parks.

Lovely beach and promenade. Lots of benches to sit on and look at the view. Nice path around the marina too.

Nice beach with a lake that you can walk around on tarmac path. Put there isn't a decent cafe on the front.

Walk here often. Amazing views. Always clean. Plenty of bins for rubbish. Good walk around the wall, don't wear your best shoes, you are likely to get wet feet.

Top park in new Brighton just off the promenade opposite the new Everton ground, nice flower displays and well kept and a good play area and free toilets and lots of free street parking and a very good well stocked cafe with good coffee and a wide selection of ice creams available.

Lovely small park with bandstand, cafe, seating and public toilets. There was slso a pirate art installation there and a miniature cottage for children to play in, complete with a tea set. Absolutely stunning.

This is a lovely park, it has a bandstand with music and concerts in the summer, main attraction is the fairy village, painstakingly built by volunteers which has the younger children enthralled with the different stations, they find different things every time you open one the tiny doors, so cleverly done. It's also got an exercise station for the grown ups and a multitude of swings ect,. for the children, it has a cafe, places to sit overlooking the river and watching the squirrels run up and down the trees.

Love the little fairy forest they have made its lovely, there's a little gingerbread house and everything, there's also a park and somewhere to have a nice ice cream afterwards 🤍

What a little find. A must with small kids to enthuse the imagination with fairy's, trees, grassland and a great play ground next door. Adults can endulge in the community cafe.

Vale Park is a pleasant spot for a stroll or a picnic, with some green spaces and views of the surrounding area. It’s generally clean and well-kept, making it fine for a short visit. However, the facilities are limited, and some areas feel a bit neglected. It’s a decent place to spend a little time outdoors, but not particularly exciting or unique compared to other parks nearby.

Lovely park the grandkids loved it

Originally started going 6 years ago (according to google). Regularly pop down now to explore the exhibitions and check out performances. Great focus on local artists which is really important. Conservation focus. The cafe is brilliant and really relaxing. Certainly worth a visit.

Wonderful museum and gallery , staff are helpful and pleasant. Really interesting exhibitions. Only reason for 4 stars in no fault of there's but it's a little small compared to other galleries and museums. Well worth a visit!

Went to see the brilliant photo exhibition about the d/Deaf community in Wirral. The cafe is great too. The mini afternoon tea is great value

Held our 10th anniversary and wedding vow renewal party. Access to two large galleries, cafe and garden Perfect setting, staff so helpful. We organised our own buffet and drinks but the organiser offered to arrange food. DJ, table and chair covers supplied. The evening was wonderful and I can't stress how easy their staff made it for us. Recommended by a friend as we weren't aware they offered function availability. Magical secret

We had a wonderful visit today. The first visiting exhibition was challenging, inspirational and beautiful in it's simplicity in explaining the difficulties facing people with mental ill-health. The second was a wonderful celebration of hearing and communication issues, which was very moving. We also loved the gallery's collection of artworks that highlighted the skills of local artists. Thank you and congratulations on a truly brilliant gallery. Chris & Jill Mumford.

Interesting local art gallery, lovely displays of local art and nautical history as well as the main art gallery. Good café,Overall a good place to visit,warm,good atmosphere,local art groups obviously meet there,very helpful staff........ and it's free to enter

I went to the Williamson to deliver a painting for their Open call exhibitions. The reception was clean and tidy. The staff accepting the delivery were helpful and professional.

The park is beautiful and it has various entrances. There are also parking areas located in different parts of the park. There are various wildlife in the area, including a turtle in the lake. This is the only park I have seen a turtle in nature, around the northwest. The park also has various children play area which is really cool. I saw few people fishing, so I guess it’s allowed? Its idea for picnic, walking and playing for children

Nice lake, good paths for walking around. Aivery gone, paddling pool now skate park. Good cuppa at the cafe.

We’re here almost daily.. it’s an extremely big park very well maintained and a lovely walk in the summer with the cafe and ice cream van open, it can get very busy at times.

Love this place, never get tired of going, kids love it, cafe is lovely as well ❤️

The blue lake is absolutely gorgeous and lovely to walk around. It’s not every day you see an actual blue lake! The children’s parks (2 of them) are well equipped for the children to enjoy, plus there’s an outdoor gym for all ages. There’s also a big field behind the lake for a sit down field picnic, or gymnastics session if you fancy it like we did (no bones broken). There are also lots of baby ducklings and cygnets if you visit in the right months (April/May). AND, LOTS of squirrels. Which we’ve fed nuts to in the past - super cute! Overall, highly recommend for the family on a sunny day & winter walks! (Ice cream van there year round. I believe there is a café which I’ve heard good things of, but I’ve never been in).

Fantastic spot to take a walk. Taylor perfect for dogs as there are lots of places to go and rummage and plenty of space to run and play. Several play areas for younger children and a cafe for refreshments. The park was very tidy with bins a plenty to dispose of your rubbish.

A lovely park with a fair sized reservoir situated within making a good home for wildlife Good sized playground facilities for the children and of course a cafe and ice cream vans There is also exercise equipment to hand Plenty of paths to run on for those inclined Plenty of dog walkers about and picnic areas available

Winter Wonderland at Its Best! I recently visited this park during the snowfall, and it was absolutely magical. The entire landscape was blanketed in pristine white snow, turning the park into a serene winter wonderland. The trees, dusted with snow, looked straight out of a postcard, and the open fields shimmered beautifully under the soft winter light. Walking through the park was an unforgettable experience—the crunch of snow underfoot, the crisp, fresh air, and the peaceful silence made it feel like a retreat from the busy world. The pathways were well-maintained, allowing for easy exploration even in snowy conditions. Families were building snowmen, kids were sledding down gentle hills, and there were plenty of spots to sit and admire the scenery. It’s also a perfect place for photography—the snow-covered benches, frozen lakes, and frosty trees create stunning photo opportunities. If you’re a nature lover or just looking for a peaceful place to enjoy the beauty of winter, this park is a must-visit. Whether you’re strolling, playing, or simply soaking in the view, the snow adds a magical charm that makes it unforgettable.

This is a lovely park for a family walk, lots of little playgrounds for various ages dotted about and lots of tree's that are good for climbing. There is plenty of wildlife to see, particularly around the water. We saw Herons, ducks, geese, swans, coots, and so many other birds! There's also a lot of squirrels darting about on their daily business. There's a giant archery target artpiece to be found, the 7 arches viaduct to walk under, and plenty of wooden sculptures. We visited in September and had great success hunting for conkers, there are Horse-chestnut trees dotted all over! There is a huge variety of trees, bushes, plants and foliage, and it's a beautiful sight. My personal favourite was a giant willow tree with a naturally formed den for the kids to play in. The paths were wheelchair accessible. However, the short piece of path from the car park to the main path is a bumpy one. There were no toilets, so I suggest using one before you go, but there are plenty of hidden "tree wee" spots that would suffice if a young child was desperate and unable to wait. Lots of picnic benches and seating throughout the park, so you could easily bring a picnic and make a day out of it. For those who play Pokemon GO, there are plenty of pokestops, and a couple of gyms throughout the park!

It's a amazing park. So clam and quiet place. This park includes lakes, bridges, some view points, maze etc... If you are feeling bored, just had a walk through the park, you will feel happy.

Lovely park with the Swans, ducks and other birds for nature lovers, nice playing are and the river side walk is very peaceful

Good for dog walks, bike rides, jogs and nature.

Great walk you can go for miles. And how beautiful is the nature I really enjoy having this on my backyard

Very nice, good paths, suitable for all abilities plenty of green spaces to stop for a picnic. Enough carpark dotted at various entrances

St John’s Gardens is a lovely section in Liverpool city centre that is refreshingly green, there’s statues that all have their story to tell alongside some memorials, there’s flowers and the lighting can break through the buildings during the day in I found very beautiful ways. Only reason for not 5 stars is knowing that there’s always someone in there that is camped up or doing something they shouldn’t which can ruin it for some.

A nice park and garden with lots of interesting sculptures commemorating veterans and servicemen. This is a pleasant place to walk around and enjoy the outdoors in.

Nice place for picnic after leaving the great museums next to the park. Only downside is the ever present sickly smell of cannabis from thougthless people who should leave their filthy habit at home.

Need a break after a day of exploring the city? St. John’s Gardens is the perfect spot to rest your feet after a long walk. With benches to sit on and a serene atmosphere, it's a peaceful escape, even with a touch of traffic in the background. It's the ideal place to relax and soak in the beauty of the garden.

So pretty and so green. Great location in the town center and surrounded by museums and the art gallery. Would recommend to visit on a sunny day!

Nice, tidy and comfortable refuge in the heart of this vibrant city that I recommend for travellers who like to take a break in the fresh air and a relaxing, relatively calm and charging atmosphere. There are quite a few benches available here, plus bins for the trash next to the seating areas. Good place for a short stop, consuming some snacks, lunch or other meals like a sandwich and hot coffee. Its advantage is that it's located just a couple of minutes walk from the very heart of the city, the Lime Station and shops/shopping area. I can recommend it.

Lovely walk around here great views.

Great place to visit for birdwatching- geese and ducks, owls and hawks. Nice paths and hides. The road and car park would benefit from attention.

This is a lovely site for bird watching and slowing down. There are hides overlooking natural small lakes or very large ponds. Lovely, quiet, and peaceful, you can see and hear birds and their song. It is currently free to park and free to enter. There are loads of different tracks for short or longer walks. We took a picnic with our young grandchildren.

This is a great area for a relaxed walk with plenty of nature and history to see along the way. There are hundreds of seabirds, geese and others enjoying the wetlands and the paths have been improved so you can do a range of circular walks from the car park. There are information boards detailing facts about the wildlife and the historic stone age settlement that was once here. Amazing to think that people roamed this area around 8000 years ago! Dogs must be on leads given all the bird life.

Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve is a hidden gem and a perfect spot for anyone who loves nature, peace, and wildlife. The trails are well-maintained and offer beautiful views of wetlands, meadows, and wide-open skies. It’s a fantastic place for birdwatching — I saw herons, lapwings, and even a few birds of prey on my last visit. The atmosphere is calm and quiet, making it a great escape from busy life. There’s a real sense of care in how the reserve is looked after, and it’s lovely to see such a rich variety of habitats being protected. Whether you're a serious nature enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful walk, Lunt Meadows is well worth a visit. A wonderful place to reconnect with nature.

Lovely back to nature walk. Very peaceful and quiet. Lots of places to stop to watch the birds on the wetlands Take your wellies as can be a little wet & muddy in patches but definitely worth a visit

Beautiful place, great for walks lots of animals to see

Fantastic place ,succeeded in getting a barn owl photo in flight. Lots of birds to see and easy to find. Get there early and park adjacent to the entrance in a lay by that holds about 6 cars, then just walk onto the reserve.

It’s a shame the grounds and children’s home which so inspired John Lennon are now long gone, but in their place there’s a peaceful garden, souvenir shop, and the famous gates. The actual gates were stolen so there’s now a reproduction but the location and sense of it are still there. All of this is free to enter, but you can pay extra to enter a small museum which includes the piano Lennon wrote Imagine on. A short walk or drive around the corner brings you to Lennon’s childhood home, now suitably marked with a blue plaque.

A really cool and unique experience, well worth visiting if you’re a Beatles fan. A small but well done museum that comes with an audio tour, there’s also a really beautiful garden and onsite shop and cafe.

Strawberry Fields is truly a fantastic experience and so much more than just a historical landmark. The grounds offer a surprisingly tranquil escape, and the exhibition detailing the site’s connection to John Lennon’s life is incredibly moving and insightful. What really made the day a five-star one, however, was how much my little one enjoyed it! I honestly thought I’d be rushing the visit, expecting them to get bored, but they really enjoyed it. The staff were absolutely lovely, making a special effort to chat and interact with my toddler, which made us feel incredibly welcome. There’s enough space for safe exploration, and the interactive elements in the exhibit managed to hold their attention far longer than I ever anticipated. The on-site café was also a huge plus—a lovely, relaxing spot to enjoy a bite to eat and regroup. It is a wonderful, peaceful, and surprisingly child-friendly stop in Liverpool. It's a genuine piece of history that delivers a dose of magic for visitors of all ages. Highly recommend!

Lovely gardens for reflecting. And very interesting to visit a place that inspired such a well known song. Great cafe with nice food.

Lovely place really friendly helpful staff Very interesting exhibit and amazing to se THE Piano ! Only slight negative was the audio guide that kept sticking crashing and dying - had to change 3 times but the team were lovely sorting it out and very apologetic 😁

A wonderful experience, tranquil, peaceful garden with beautiful surroundings Would recommend

Strawberry Field is a tranquil garden. Immortalised by the song, It is a popular place for beatles fans to be photographed at the famous gates. There is a nice cafe with plenty of free parking. There is a small museum for which there is an entrance fee with the piano that john lennon wrote imagine on.