Sefton Park

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  Food & drink

  • Oasis in the Park serves ice cream, drinks and snacks.
  • Palm House Café inside the Palm House surrounded by exotic plants.
  • Lakeside Kiosk by the boating lake with outdoor seating and views.

The Palm House

The Palm House is a spectacular Victorian glass conservatory which opened in 1896 and was gifted to the city by Henry Yates Thompson. Known for its collection of exotic and tropical plant species, it gave visitors the chance to experience species from other climates long before international travel became common.

Although it suffered wartime damage and periods of decline, the building was restored in 2001 following a community-led campaign. It now operates as a multi-use venue, hosting exhibitions, concerts, workshops, weddings and community events.

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  The Bandstand

  Completed around 1912, the bandstand is set on a small island and is associated with local music history. It symbolises the Victorian era of entertainment, and you can still watch live performances today.

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  Eros Fountain

  Installed in 1932, the Eros Fountain is a replica of the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain located in London's Piccadilly. It features Anteros, the Greek god of requited love, cast in aluminium on a bronze base.

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  Boating Lake

  The Boating Lake was created as part of Sefton Park's original design and restored in 2010. The lake supports a wide range of bird and fish species due to its varied depths, shallow margins and naturalistic design.

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  Fairy Glen, Iron Bridge & The Dell

  The Fairy Glen and Dell area is a designed ravine with waterfalls, stepping stones and pathways dating back to 1872. The nearby cast iron bridge forms part of the original carriage drive and provides views over the glen.

Designed by leading French landscape architect Édouard André and Liverpool architect Lewis Hornblower, Sefton Park opened in 1872. The Palm House, built by MacKenzie and Moncur of Edinburgh, opened in 1896 as a centrepiece to the park.

As Liverpool grew as a port in the late 18th century and became a powerful wealthy city in the Victorian era, there became a need to expand housing and therefore greenspaces. Within 15 years Sefton Park had become a desirable and affluent suburb of the city.

Sefton Park is alive with wildlife including kingfishers, roseringed parakeets, swans, ducks and bats.

Join A Community for Naturalists — iNaturalist where you can record sightings, share observations, and learn more about the species you encounter.

Sefton Park is a major hub for live music, hosting large-scale events like the Africa Oyé festival.

Over the years, Sefton Park has inspired many musicians and has served as a performance venue since the 1970s, with ties to artists like Echo & the Bunnymen, Oasis, and The Stone Roses.

The park has also hosted major events including BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2025 and In The Park concerts headlined by Lewis Capaldi. It has previously welcomed Cream Classical and local artists such as Jamie Webster.

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  What's On

  Liverpool is a vibrant city with plenty of varied activities for all.

  Culture Liverpool's listings tell you what's happening throughout the year.

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  The Friends of Sefton Park

  Friends groups actively contribute to the management and upkeep of their local parks, as well as arranging a number of activities.

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