Allerton Towers — Attraction in Liverpool

Grounds are overgrown. Pathways broken down and un metalled. Lawns in very poor shape not mown or cared for. Orangery is inaccessible due to huge weeds and broken masonry. Flower beds full of weeds, trees not pruned or cared for. Not the place it was when I was a boy. In fact its much poorer than the last visit 2 years ago. To cap it all my wife lost her footing in a pot hole and twisted her ankle and...

This is a real Secret Garden. You can see the footprint of a well designed garden, but a lot of that is going back to nature. There are lots of interesting and quirky spaces to explore, and lots of benches to enjoy it all. Make sure to check out the old walled gardens behind the orangery. Today was my first visit, and I'll be going...

Love this park. Near woolton village. So many beautiful places around this park. I do love the old orangery and the stairs etc. Could imagine how it used to be when it was a home many many years ago. Definitely come an see it. It's really pretty and doesn't get that busy either. Nice place to bring the kids or the dog. I go...