Let’s go for a walk and I’ll tell you a story - Sefton Park, Liverpool

The Victorian parks of Liverpool are widely regarded as the finest outside London, and Sefton Park is surely the most magnificent of them all.

Opened by Prince Arthur in 1872, the park was designed by French landscape architect Édouard André and Liverpool architect Lewis Hornblower. On this walk we’ll explore its world-class landscape design, the magnificent Palm House, the Eros statue, Peter Pan, and the layers of history embedded in its sweeping paths and vistas.

Come for the walk, stay for the stories.

About These Walks

These small-group walks are unhurried and conversation-led, with time to pause, notice and reflect.

Storytelling focused rather than scripted, they help you learn to “read” the city and see familiar places from fresh perspectives.

French-language walks available on request.

Your Guide

David Hearn is a historian, published author and experienced public speaker with an MA in International Slavery Studies from the University of Liverpool. He leads specialist walking tours of Liverpool and New Brighton and regularly contributes to radio and television discussions on history.

Practical Information

Start: 10:30am

Meeting point: Park entrance facing the end of Lark Lane

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Accessibility: Fully accessible and step-free (unless otherwise stated)

Getting there: Approximately 10 minutes’ walk from St Michael’s Station. Free parking available on Aigburth Drive.

Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Any surplus supports community greening and heritage projects through Green Heritage Collective CIC.

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