Parks and greenspaces

Calderstones Park

Calderstones is a stunning 94 acre family park in South Liverpool boasting woodland, lake and fields (and a one thousand year old oak tree), and beautiful Japanese and old English gardens. An angling permit is required if fishing in the lake.

Opening hours

The main park is open 24 hours a day, all year round.

Opening hours for the Storybarn, cafe and gardens will vary.

You can access the park via Calderstones Road, Allerton Road, Harthill Road and Yew Tree Road.

Parking is available at Calderstones Road and Yew Tree entrances.

Information

The Reader Cafe

Offering breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, snacks, salads, soups and desserts, as well as two bookshelves full of books to enjoy while eating.
Ice Cream Parlour

Run by The Reader, the Ice Cream Parlour is next door to the Storybarn selling the very best selection of ice-cream and refreshments.
Miniature Railway

The railway is at the Harthill Road end of the park and runs every Sunday from 2pm, weather permitting. Rides are free, but donations are welcome.
Playground

The playground is suitable for toddlers and young children, with an adjacent wooded play area for older children with climbing frames.
Storybarn

An interactive story-centre for young people to explore, share and discover their love of books.
Friends Group

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