Croxteth Hall and Country Park

27/08/2024

📣Did you know that on this day in 1947, Helena, the 6th Countess of Sefton, sadly passed away in the Walled Gardens at Croxteth Park?

Helena was a fascinating figure who defied many conventions of her time. After losing her two children during the First World War, she dedicated herself to charity work and worked as a waitress at the Gordon Smith Institute for Seamen on Paradise Street during the Second World War.

Throughout her life, she was a keen gardener, and despite moving away from Croxteth in 1943, Helena frequently returned to spend time in the Walled Gardens, reflecting her lifelong passion for gardening. Today, her legacy lives on as we preserve and revitalise these cherished gardens, made possible by a £245,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Walled Garden is free to enter and currently open every day of the week from 10 am to 2 pm. Come and explore this enchanting space that holds so much history and charm! 🎋

25/08/2024

📣 Join us this September for Heritage Open Days as Croxteth Hall welcomes the public with free entry!

Discover the opulent rooms, explore hidden corners, and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the hall. Be sure to stop by our terrace for a toast at our fabulous bar. 🥂

If you’ve visited before, you may notice that Croxteth Hall looks a bit different this year due to ongoing filming. While we can’t share details just yet, we can tell you it’s for an exciting show coming to your screens soon.

Keep an eye out—you might even spot some clues in the mid-Victorian décor!

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4dxYdM6
🎟️This event is walk-in only. No tickets required!

24/08/2024

Croxteth Hall Makers Market is back this Sunday!☀️

Join us for a vibrant showcase of over 60 stalls featuring the best of local food, drink, art, crafts, and vintage treasures.

⏰11 am – 4 pm. See you there!

Read more here - https://bit.ly/CroxtethHallMakersMarket

24/08/2024

It's back! Due to popular demand, the Queen Anne Terrace will be open this Bank Holiday weekend for drinks.🥂

Bring your friends, family, and furry companions, and make the most of the weekend with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

⏰ 12pm – 4pm on Sat 24th, Sun 25th & Mon 26th August
🐾Dogs welcome on the Terrace

23/08/2024

📌Please note that the Family Funfair at Croxteth Hall & Country Park will be closed today due to high winds.

The funfair will be open as usual from 11am tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming you this bank holiday weekend for lots of fun, rides and entertainment!🎉

Check out this picture of a motorcycle stunt act from the Croxteth Heyday in the mid 1980s!

Did you know that this annual event in the park included Sharland's Funfair, the same family that is bringing the fairground to the Hall this weekend.

Join us for four days of non-stop fun, thrilling rides, giant inflatables, and magical entertainment this bank holiday!

🍔 Delicious food and drinks available
🎠 Family rides and games
🎟️ Free entry!
📅 23rd-26th August, 11am-6pm
📍 Croxteth Hall & Country Park, Liverpool

Don’t forget to bring cash for rides and games—sorry, no cashpoint onsite. See you there! 🌟

22/08/2024

Check out this picture of a motorcycle stunt act from the Croxteth Heyday in the mid 1980s!

Did you know that this annual event in the park included Sharland's Funfair, the same family that is bringing the fairground to the Hall this weekend.

Join us for four days of non-stop fun, thrilling rides, giant inflatables, and magical entertainment this bank holiday!

🍔 Delicious food and drinks available
🎠 Family rides and games
🎟️ Free entry!
📅 23rd-26th August, 11am-6pm
📍 Croxteth Hall & Country Park, Liverpool

Don’t forget to bring cash for rides and games—sorry, no cashpoint onsite. See you there! 🌟

27/07/2024

Join us on Tuesday 30th July to celebrate Love Parks Week!

Bioblitz in the Park is a special FREE event featuring a variety of stalls and activities for all ages, including:

🌸bird walks
🌸pond dipping
🌸wildflower identification
🌸minibeast hunt
🌸spin the wheel to win prizes

13/07/2024

Who's watching the tennis this weekend?

Did you know Tennis was originally called "Sphairistike", an ancient Greek word that translates to 'playing the ball with skill'.

This 1874 Edwardian photo captures a game of "Sphairistike," on the lawns of Croxteth Hall!🏅

01/07/2024

Next Saturday (13th July), Imaginarium Young Shakespeare Company will perform William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in Croxteth Hall's Walled Garden!

What a setting for it!

Read more and book here -

30/06/2024

We hope you enjoy the market today! Don't forget we are offering drinks and nibbles on the terrace from 12pm until 4pm.

See you there!

Read more here- https://bit.ly/ToastontheTerrace

28/06/2024

This Sunday we're hosting drinks on our beautiful Queen Anne Terrace!

Why not pop over for a drink before or after your visit to the market!

Read more - https://bit.ly/ToastontheTerrace

27/06/2024

Today, 27th June, marks the anniversary of the untimely death of Evelyn Molyneux, sister of the last (7th Earl), in 1917 at the age of just 14. Despite great wealth and privilege, tuberculosis, which plagued Evelyn for most of her life, could not be cured in those days.

The diary reads:

"9th June
Evelyn's temperature improved, so I went to London by 2 pm.
16th June
General O’Brien arrived at 1:30 pm. Daughter Elaine has had a holiday from the hospital.
22nd June
Evelyn is very bad.
25th June
A sleepless night with her despite Bromide – the cough and breathing are dreadful.
26th June
Another sleepless night, so I got Dr. W to come early to give her Morphia. She (…) mercifully under that through the long hours of difficult breathing and coughing. Till the end came at 5:40. I stayed with her until (…) took over.
27th June
To Kirkby to meet East about the grave. Then had undertaker here (how dreadful is all this part).

10/06/2024

Yesterday was a landmark day at Croxteth Park as the beloved miniature railway reopened after 15 years! The yellow train, now known as the 'Crocky Rocket' following a naming competition, was unveiled to the public.

Originally built in 1981 and closed in 2009, the reopening has rekindled cherished memories for many. Families gathered at Croxteth Halt Station, sharing heartfelt stories and reconnecting with a piece of their childhood, including the family of Jack Wood, who worked on the original steam train.

This reopening was made possible by the dedicated efforts of volunteers who have revitalized this treasured attraction. For just under £3, visitors can enjoy a scenic ride through the picturesque grounds, complete with a mini tunnel.

If you missed the launch yesterday, don’t worry! The railway is back this weekend. Visit the Croxteth Hall website to learn more and book your tickets!

09/06/2024

Croxteth Hall Miniature Railway is officially open!
A lot of hard work and dedication went into restoring the old track, and we are very thankful to Kevin and the team!

If you have a ticket today, we hope you enjoy the ride. Unfortunately, we are expecting rain today, so there may be some delays!

05/06/2024

The image below, sent by Claire Wood is the only picture she has of her Dad, Jack Wood.

He was the business partner of Bert Beddows, he laid the track and oversaw the steam engine operation. Claire used to work in the kiosk during the school holidays.

We are loving all the memories of Croxteth Miniature Railway! Please keep them coming! You can submit via our website.

Just three more days until the launch!

(Image: Liverpool Echo, Mirrorpix)

04/06/2024

Work on The Peach House will start soon, thanks to a vital £245,000 funding boost from The National Lottery Heritage Fund 🎉🌷

We can't thank The National Lottery enough for making this possible! 🙏💚

It is hoped that this funding will act as a catalyst for other funding streams, to help build on the ambition. Future plans include:

💚The restoration of a number of greenhouses and brick buildings in order to cultivate and grow the collection.
Developing a brand new education programme which will see the introduction of a pilot project working with around ten primary schools across the city. The aim of this is to encourage youngsters to connect with nature and showcase the links between botany and health and wellbeing.

💚 The introduction of horticultural and agricultural training courses as a result of educational partnerships with establishments such as Myerscough College and the Learning Foundry.

💚 There will be focus on how to make the collection a key visitor attraction, given its shared location with the Grade II* listed Croxteth Hall and the Country Park. Guided tours, workshops and open days will be created and attracting events will be a priority in order to support the future of the collection.

💚 Supporting mental health and wellbeing and tackling loneliness will be developed through partnerships with local and national organisations to create new pathways to ensuring members of the community who are vulnerable or isolated can access the collection regularly through an engagement programme.

💚Establishing a digital offer, for example creating a dedicated website, is also on the wish-list, which will open up the collection to people across the world who may not be able to visit in person. It will also ensure connections will be established with other worldwide botanical collections.

Follow us for updates!

28/05/2024

We are so pleased to announce tickets are now on sale!

Join us for the launch on Sunday 9th June from 11:30am

Head to our website to buy tickets in advance or purchase here:
https://bit.ly/CroxtethMiniatureRailway

26/05/2024

Today, 26th May marks the anniversary of arguably, Croxteth Hall's most famous photograph.
In 1920, (104 years ago!) all the staff and tenants of the 6th Earl gathered on the steps of the Hall, for his son's ‘Coming of Age’ party.

The 6th Earl's son was Viscount Hugh Molyneux, who went on to become the 7th and last Earl, who gifted the Hall to Liverpool for “public benefit”.

Do you have relatives in this picture?

24/05/2024

Half term is almost here!

We're open Tuesday 28th to Friday 31st May, 11am – 4:30pm (last admission 4pm!)

Come and see us!

23/05/2024

We are just days away from announcing the launch date of the Croxteth Park Miniature Railway! Follow us for regular updates and be the first to know all the exciting details.

We have one more competition to announce before we release the opening date. Enter our competition for a chance to name one of our new engines!

This is your chance to permanently name one of our new engines for the Miniature Railway. The name can be anything you like! It could relate to the park's history or be something more personal.

The winning name will be engraved on the engine and revealed at the launch. Winners will receive free tickets for the first public train ride!

Deadline date: Thursday 30th May, winner will be announced on Friday 31st May!
We can't wait to hear your creative ideas!

Enter here 👉 https://bit.ly/CroxtethParkMiniatureRailway

22/05/2024

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19/05/2024

An antique line engraving by W.S, Wikinson after Copley Fielding. Circa 1835 with later hand colouring.
Image credit: Antique Prints.

Ps - our next tour Meet the Molyneux guided tour is Wednesday 22nd at 2.30pm!

Head to our website to book

17/05/2024

Share your memories of Croxteth Parks Miniature Railway with us and you could win two free tickets!

As we eagerly prepare for the grand reopening of our beloved Miniature Railway, we're feeling nostalgic and excited to relive some of the wonderful memories from years gone by.

Do you have old photos tucked away in albums or stored digitally? We'd love to see them!

Head to our website and upload your old snaps or share a tale or two of a precious memory and you will be entered into a draw to win a ticket to ride!

The deadline is 24th May 2024.

Head to: https://bit.ly/CroxtethParkMiniatureRailwayMemories

15/05/2024

Join us today (2pm, Wednesday 15th May) for our Historic Country Estate and Walled Garden Guided Walk and learn more about the Lord Mayor’s Coach!

Card payment is now available at the Hall or you can buy your ticket here - https://bit.ly/CountryEstateWalledGardenWalk

14/05/2024

Get ready to hop aboard! 🚂

After a 15-year hiatus, the miniature railway at Croxteth Hall and Country Park is gearing up for its grand reopening.

You can save the date soon! The launch date is on its way – stay tuned for updates and follow Croxteth Park Miniature Railway for more information!

11/05/2024

We were delighted to be listed among the most famous secret gardens in the UK by Sarah Hardy's recent article in The Mail on Sunday.

“Secret gardens have long been magical places filled with memories and mystery. As more heavenly havens are restored to their former glory, this beautiful evocation tells how they're also symbols of an age when the world was shut out”

On Wednesday the 15th we're running a walking tour of the historic estate and beautiful Victorian Walled Garden that surrounds Croxteth Hall.

Read more -

08/05/2024

Happy Birthday Sir David Attenborough! 98today!

In honour of this special day, let's take a stroll down memory lane to 1985, when Sir David visited Croxteth Country Park. He planted reeds in the Nature Reserve, just before he got stuck in the mud!
Many thanks to the organisers that day Lancashire Wildlife Trust - Merseyside
Did you join Sir David on your school trip? We’d love to hear your first-hand stories.

Fancy getting in touch with nature this Spring? Join our Historic Country Estate and Walled Garden Guided Walk on Wednesday, May 15th - https://bit.ly/CountryEstateWalledGardenWalk

05/05/2024

Our next Behind the Scenes Tour runs this Tuesday - https://bit.ly/WhatsOnCroxtethHall

Come and peak into the rooms not normally open to the public!

03/05/2024

Check out this picture from 1984! Can you see yourself?

Liverpool International Garden Festival Fringe took place on 12th July, 1984; more than 500 schoolchildren from Fazakerley, Norris Green and Croxteth took part!

Source: Nostalgia Reporter Jess Molyneux, Liverpool Echo

01/05/2024

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City Halls are responsible for Croxteth Hall, Liverpool Town Hall and St Georges Hall. City Halls have huge ambitions for the future with an exciting portfolio of events and activities to deliver and we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic individual to provide service excellence and generate new income streams for Liverpool City Halls (St Georges Hall, Liverpool Town Hall & Croxteth Hall) predominantly within the corporate and wedding sectors.

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