St James Gardens

These sunken, secluded cemetery gardens are a little oasis of peace alongside Liverpool’s magnificent Anglican Cathedral.

Facilities and attractions

Grade I listed by English Heritage, the garden is an ideal place to relax and take in the beauty of the historical architecture which surrounds it.

The park was formerly a cemetery, and a stone path lined with recycled grave stones descends through a short tunnel on entrance to the garden, between The Oratory and the main entrance of the cathedral. Other historical features include:

• Stone arch between the Garden Lodge and the steps up to the Mount.
• Huskisson memorial.
• A natural spring.
• A system of broad ramps lined with catacombs.
• Active parks friends group.

Opening hours

The gardens are open daily, 24 hours.

How to get there

• You can access the garden from the south entrance near Upper Parliament Street and the main entrance off Upper Duke Street.

Other park information

• If you want to find out more about St James Gardens, please contact us.
• If you would like to find out about park ranger events, visit our events calendar.
• Join our parks friends group.
• Visit our parks friends group website.
• Find out more about Liverpool Cathedral.