Birkenhead Park, Wirral, England
Record Id: 415
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Brief description of site
Birkenhead Park is a mid-19th-century public park occupying 90 hectares. It features parkland, woodland and meadows as well as two lakes and sports facilities.
It is reputed to be the oldest public park in England, and elements of its design occur in Central Park, New York.
Brief history of site
Sir Joseph Paxton designed the park between 1843 and 1847. The park opened to the public for the first time on the 5 April 1847. Birkenhead was the first municipal public park in the world.
Location information:
Address: Birkenhead Park Pavilion, Park Drive, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4HY
Locality: Wirral
Local Authorities:
Merseyside; Wirral; Birkenhead and Tranmere
Historical County: Cheshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 108 | Grid Ref: | SJ 310 890 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 53.39331 | Longitude: | -3.039061 |
Directions:
In central Birkenhead, south of the A553 and close to Park Station.
Key information:
Form of site: public park
Purpose of site: urban park
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site first created: 1843 to 1847
Main period of development: Mid 19th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 90
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