Sefton Park, Liverpool, England

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Brief description of site

Sefton Park is a public park first opened in 1872. The Palm House was opened in the 1890s, and there has been further 20th-century development. A restoration programme was commenced in the early-21st century. The site covers 108 hectares, and features a statue of Peter Pan, grottoes and a boating lake.

Brief history of site

Sefton Park occupies part of a medieval deer park which surrounded the village of Toxteth. The land was purchased in 1864, and in 1866 a brief was issued for a public competition for the design of the park. The winners were Edouard Andre and Louis Hornblower. The park was opened by Prince Arthur in 1872, though it had not been completed by that time.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	109	Grid Ref:	SJ377877
Latitude:	53.38246	Longitude:	-2.938068

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