Wavertree Botanic Gardens is a 19th century walled botanic garden in Liverpool with ornamental grounds, historic features and a children's playground.

Wavertree Botanic Gardens | Parks in Liverpool

What to expect at Wavertree Botanic Gardens

• Walled botanic garden
• Ornamental carpet bedding and fountain
• Summerhouse, fish pond and aviary
• Grade II listed curator's lodge
• great glasshouses and ancillary buildings
• Tam O'Shanter and Souter Johnny statues
• Children's playground

Wavertree Botanic Gardens in Liverpool

Wavertree Botanic Gardens is a charming 19th century public park that gives visitors a sense of the garden that once played a central role in the recreational and cultural life of Liverpool, before the great glasshouses were lost during World War 2. It remains a peaceful and characterful green space with plenty of historic interest.

Walled garden and ornamental grounds

The walled botanic garden is the heart of the site, surrounded by ornamental carpet bedding, a fountain, summerhouse, fish pond and aviary. The Grade II listed curator's lodge and remaining glasshouse structures add to the historic atmosphere throughout the grounds.

Statues

The gardens are home to the Tam O'Shanter and Souter Johnny statues, a notable feature worth seeking out during a visit.

Playground

A children's play area features swings, a multi-play frame, junior multi-play, roundabout and spring mobile - a good option for families visiting with younger children.

Important information

• Opening times: the main park is open at all hours - walled garden hours may vary
• Address: Edge Lane, Innovation Boulevard, Liverpool, L7 9PL
• Access: via Botanic Road off Edge Lane
• Parking: small car park on site

Photo credit: Liverpool City Council - Wavertree Botanic Gardens