What is it?
Sefton Park is often compared to New York’s Central Park, and here’s a fact for you: the 19th century designer of both was inspired by the same green space, which was also built in Liverpool, just down the road in Birkenhead!
With 200 acres of green space, Sefton is the perfect spot to escape the city for an afternoon, plus it’s home to the Palm House, a conservatory with an impressive botanical collection, a café and various events.
Is it worth visiting?
The idea of a city park might not excite you – a park’s a park, right? Well in this case, you might be wrong. Sefton Park is not only impressive in its size, but its landscapes too, which although man-made are pretty breathtaking. It’s even been Grade One listed by English Heritage.
Try to go in autumn, so you can admire the auburn leaves and pretend you’re Meg Ryan in a New York-based rom-com.
Is is free to visit?
Sefton Park is completely free to visit. It’s around a ten-minute train journey from the city centre and the closest train station is St. Michaels. If you want to drive, there’s a few parking spots around the park.
Where’s good to eat nearby?
You’ll find Sefton at the top of Lark Lane, which is full of great restaurants and shops. We’d recommend eating at Hafla Hafla, a Middle Eastern restaurant whose salt and pepper halloumi regularly sell out. If you’re having a Sunday stroll, the Old School House does a cracking roast, and if it’s a nice day, it would be rude not to have a drink in its sunny beer garden.
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