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Hesketh Park Southport

Snow scene at Hesketh ParkLess than one miles walk form the vibrant resort of Southport lies Hesketh Park.  This 12 hectare Victorian Park lies within a semi-residential area, with ample on street parking. Designed by Kemp, with influences by Paxton (two of the most significant park designers of their day), the park boasts a myriad of unique built and natural features and is a horticultural treasure trove just waiting to be discovered.
 
Structures include: Grade 2 listed observatory and conservatory, gate lodges, glass houses, shelters and rock features. The sand hill origins of the park are echoed in the rolling topography, which frames the lake and cascades.  The arboretum-like diversity of trees not only adds interest but, prior to the works, masked five lost gardens. 
 
original picture of Hesekth park telescope in useThese gardens, along with an ornate fountain have been restored and reconstructed, to bring the park back to its former glory.
 
Over the last few years the Park has undergone £3 million of improvement works, funded from a variety of sources including the Heritage Lottery Fund.  Further works are proposed in the future and for more details of these improvements contact the Landscape Development team.
 
Other facilities include public toilets, healthy walks trails, mini golf and a café.
 
And discover: The American Garden; The Clock Garden; The Specimen Garden;The Herbaceous Walk; And the Mixed Flower Garden.
 
Hesketh park location Map is available.
A Hesketh park aerial view is available.
 
Last Updated on 7/9/2010