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3 unusual facts about Southport Botanic Gardens


Southport Botanic Gardens

The botanic gardens' lake was formed from part of a stream (known as Otter Pool) that flowed from Blowick through Meols Hall out to the Ribble Estuary.

The company acquired land from the Hesketh Estate (which belonged to Meols Hall) to establish the gardens.

Sefton Council highlighted for further closures within the park which would see the loss of the Botanic Gardens Fernary, Aviery, Garden Nursery and Toilets along with the Conservatory at Hesketh Park.



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