Sefton Park, Liverpool

Name: Sefton Park
Address: Aigburth Dr, Liverpool, L17 1AP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 151 233 2008

#38 among attractions in Liverpool

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Facts and practical information

Sefton Park stands as a verdant oasis in the heart of Liverpool, a testament to Victorian grandeur and the city's commitment to green spaces. Sprawling over 235 acres, this Grade I listed park was designed by French landscape architect Édouard André and opened to the public in 1872. It is now a beloved retreat for residents and visitors alike.

A centerpiece of Sefton Park is the Palm House, a Victorian glasshouse that houses a rich collection of exotic plants and hosts various cultural events throughout the year. The park's design includes elegant curved paths, wide open spaces, and a network of waterways, with a picturesque boating lake that serves as a focal point for leisure activities.

The park is also known for its statues and monuments, including the Shaftesbury Memorial and the Eros Fountain, which pay homage to historical figures and add to the park's cultural significance. Sefton Park seamlessly blends natural beauty with architectural finesse, featuring a bandstand said to have inspired the Beatles' song "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."

Alternative names: Created: 20 May 1872Elevation: 95 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°22'56"N, 2°56'17"W

Address

Aigburth DrSefton ParkLiverpool L17 1AP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 151 233 2008

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Day trips

Sefton Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sudley House, Prince's Park, Granby Four Streets, St Michael's Church.

0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Sudley House, Liverpool
24 min walk • Sudley House is a historic house in Aigburth, Liverpool, England. Built in 1824 and much modified in the 1880s, it is now a museum and art gallery which contains the collection of George Holt, a shipping-line owner and former resident, in its original setting.
0.7 miNW
Park
Prince's Park, Liverpool
19 min walk • Prince's Park in Toxteth, Liverpool, England, is a 45 ha municipal park, 2 mi south east of Liverpool city centre. In 2009, its status was upgraded to a Grade II* Historic Park by English Heritage.
1 miNW
Street
Granby Four Streets, Liverpool
26 min walk • The Granby Four Streets is an area in Toxteth, Liverpool, England, comprising four streets at the tip of a triangle near the Grade II* listed Princes Park.
0.6 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Michael's Church, Liverpool
16 min walk • St Michael's Church, also known as St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Church, is in St. Michael's Church Road, St Michael's Hamlet, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
0.8 miW
Church
Ancient Chapel of Toxteth, Liverpool
21 min walk • Toxteth Unitarian Chapel is in Park Road, Dingle, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Since the 1830s it has been known as The Ancient Chapel of Toxteth. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. and continues to be in use as a Unitarian chapel.
1 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Barnabas' Church, Liverpool
27 min walk • St Barnabas' Church is in Smithdown Place, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It stands at the junction of Allerton Road, Smithdown Road, and Penny Lane. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Liverpool South Childwall, the archdeaconry of Liverpool, and the diocese of Liverpool.
1 miN
Church, Event space, Convention center
Frontline Church, Liverpool
26 min walk • Frontline Church is an independent church in Liverpool, England, that is affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance. The church has 2 sites within Merseyside, in Wavertree and the Wirral.
1.1 miS
Park
Otterspool Promenade, Liverpool
28 min walk • Otterspool Promenade is a riverside walk and accompanying area of parkland in the Aigburth and Grassendale districts of Liverpool, England. The promenade runs along the bank of the River Mersey from just north of Garston Docks to Otterspool Park.
1 miN
Church
Church of Saint Bridget, Liverpool
26 min walk • The Church of Saint Bridget is in Bagot Street, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Liverpool and the deanery of Toxteth and Wavertree.
0.6 miNE
Park
Greenbank Park, Liverpool
17 min walk • Greenbank Park is a public park in Liverpool, England, with the middle of the park dominated by a small lake. It is situated in the suburb of Mossley Hill in the south of the city, close to Penny Lane and Sefton Park.
0.5 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of St Agnes and St Pancras, Liverpool
14 min walk • The Church of St Agnes and St Pancras is in Ullet Road, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is an active Anglican church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Liverpool and the deanery of Toxteth and Wavertree.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sefton Park open?

Sefton Park is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Sefton Park?

Nearby attractions include Lark Lane, Liverpool (9 min walk), Christ Church, Liverpool (13 min walk), Church of St Agnes and St Pancras, Liverpool (14 min walk), Ullet Road Unitarian Church, Liverpool (14 min walk).

How to get to Sefton Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sefton Park:

Train

St Michaels (20 min walk)
Mossley Hill (26 min walk)