The Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Local Nature Reserve is one of the largest areas of wild dune land left in Britain. The reserve was established in 1980 and now covers 988 hectares of open dunes and beach. It is typical of most sand dune systems with…
A horticultural society founded in 1911. Volunteers put together an annual summer show providing availability to enter vegetables, fruit, flowers, handicrafts, art, photography and confectionery. A children's section is supported by local schools plus children can enter individually. This show is open to members and…
Located in picturesque Churchtown, Botanic Gardens are nationally renowned for its floral displays and regular programme of events. Botanic Gardens has achieved a coveted Green Flag award for its excellence as a park. The park is open 7 days a week, every day of the…
The area around Crosby beach and Crosby Marine Park stretches from Waterloo to the estuary of the River Alt in Hightown. Crosby Coastal Park is home to Antony Gormley's Another Place. The site is ideal for many information activities such as bird watching, flying kites,…
Derby Park is located within 10 minutes walk from Bootle town centre. The park was built in 1895 and is an excellent example of an urban Victorian park. It is a very important cultural asset and this has been recognised by its designation as part…
Lifeboat Road (L37 2EB) and the adjacent Ravenmeols Dunes Local Nature Reserve form a gateway to The Mersey Forest. The area has a wide sandy beach, high dunes, furrowed grassland that was once asparagus fields, backed by pinewoods. This stretch of the Sefton coastline is…
Less than one mile's walk from Southport lies Hesketh Park, a 12 hectare Victorian Park with ample on street parking. The gardens and ornate fountains have been restored and reconstructed, to bring the park back to its former glory. Over the last few years the Park…
The Hightown Dunes and Meadows nature reserve stretches from Hall Road Coastguard Station to the mouth of the River Alt forms part of the Crosby Coastal Park. Within the 150 acre (60ha) site are sand dunes, a small saltmarsh, freshwater ponds, willow and poplar scrub…
King’s Gardens is an historic and beautiful park located on Southport’s stunning Promenade. Recently, it has been restored to its former glory through a £5million restoration project. The park improvements included historic features and buildings being restored, extensive landscaping work to open up views, improved accessibility…
The National Wildflower Centre is a seasonal eco-visitor attraction in Knowsley –You’ll find us 5 miles (8 km) from Liverpool city centre. We showcase our natural wildflower heritage and inspire you to create new wildflower landscapes wherever you live. Our seasonal nature displays and creative community…