Hesketh Park, Southport

Name: Hesketh Park
Address: Queens Lodge Hesketh Park Queens Lodge Park Road, Southport, PR9 9NN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1704 540070

#7 among attractions in Southport

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park

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Hesketh Park is a public park situated near the north end of Lord Street in the Victorian seaside town of Southport, Merseyside, England. It was designed as a public park in the mid-19th century by Edward Kemp, and was further developed in the 20th century. The land was donated by the Rev Charles Hesketh and has many Victorian features and landscape designs. ()

Created: 1868Elevation: 46 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°39'23"N, 2°59'15"W

Address

Queens Lodge Hesketh Park Queens Lodge Park RoadSouthport PR9 9NN United Kingdom

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+44 1704 540070

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Lord Street, Wayfarers Arcade, Marine Way Bridge, Botanic Gardens.

1 miSW
Shopping district, Shopping
Lord Street, Southport
25 min walk • Lord Street is the main shopping street of Southport, in Merseyside. It is 1 mile long, with a roundabout marking each end of the street. There are many water features, gardens and architectural buildings along the entire street, with a mix of residential, commercial and public buildings. It was laid out in the early 19th century.
1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Wayfarers Arcade, Southport
25 min walk • Wayfarers Arcade is a Grade II listed structure located in the seaside town of Southport, Merseyside on the famous boulevard of Lord Street in the town centre.
0.9 miW
Bridge
Marine Way Bridge, Southport
25 min walk • The Marine Way Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Southport, England. The bridge was designed by Babtie with architect Nicol Russell Studios, and was built by Balfour Beatty to replace a cast iron bridge that closed in 1990.
1.2 miE
Museum, Park
Botanic Gardens, Southport
32 min walk • Southport Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden situated in the suburban village of Churchtown, Southport, in Merseyside, England. It is often called "The Jewel in the Crown" as it is nationally known for its floral displays, which have been featured in the BBC TV program Gardener's World.
1.1 miE
Church, Georgian architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Southport
28 min walk • St Cuthbert's Church is an Anglican church in Churchtown, Merseyside, a village that is now a suburb of Southport in the English county of Merseyside. It is an active parish church in the Diocese of Liverpool and the archdeaconry of Warrington. It has been designated a Grade II listed building by English Heritage.
1 miSW
History museum, Art gallery, Library
The Atkinson, Southport
26 min walk • The Atkinson is a building on the east side of Lord Street extending round the corner into Eastbank Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England.
1.1 miW
Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park
Lakeside Miniature Railway, Southport
27 min walk • The 15 in gauge, single track Lakeside Miniature Railway runs along the seaward side of the Marine Lake in Southport, England.
0.8 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St George's United Reformed Church, Southport
20 min walk • St George's Church is in Lord Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England, and is an active United Reformed Church. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
1 miE
Historical place, Hotel
Meols Hall, Southport
27 min walk • Meols Hall is a historical manor house in Churchtown, Merseyside, dating from the 12th century with a 16th-century tithe barn restored for wedding receptions and ceremonies.
1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Southport Arts Centre, Southport
25 min walk • Southport Arts Centre, formerly known as Cambridge Hall, is on the east side of Lord Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, England, and stands between Southport Town Hall and the Atkinson Art Gallery and Library.
1.1 miSW
Village, Park, Theme park
Southport Model Railway Village, Southport
29 min walk • Southport Model Railway Village is a tourist attraction located in Southport, England. It is a model village with a focus on trains and railways.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hesketh Park?

Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Church, Southport (15 min walk), Southport College, Southport (18 min walk), St George's United Reformed Church, Southport (20 min walk), Southport Theatre, Southport (21 min walk).

How to get to Hesketh Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hesketh Park:

Bus

Park Crescent/Albert Road • Lines: 347 (4 min walk)
Albert Road/Park Road • Lines: 347 (4 min walk)

Train

Meols Cop (23 min walk)
Southport (24 min walk)