Wonderful Calderstones is very special which is why we don't mind travelling from from North Yorkshire to visit it. Yesterday was particularly lovely meeting up at the garden party with family, friends and dogs for my husbands birthday with several choirs performing, picnics and bbq. Gorgeous weather and a lot of happy children and doggies. We've visited in all weathers and always enjoy it very much. The walks here are lovely, and much like walking through meadow with beautiful old tress rather than in cultivated gardens laid out precisely. You can always find a little quiet spot somewhere in this absolute gem. Long may it always be a haven of tranquility.

Best park in Liverpool! Loads of green spaces for picnics, families, dogs etc. Lovely cafe, bookshop, and history exhibition in the central mansion house. Beautiful Japanese and Chinese walled gardens, a nice lake, plus tennis courts and play park etc. Lots of footpaths and different bits to explore, beautiful flowers and foliage everywhere, huge ancient trees - including the Allerton Oak. I love coming back here and walking through the park. Great for families, groups, or just a solo stroll.

I decided to venture into Calderstones Park to visit the Reader Café for a coffee one afternoon with some friends. I didn't realise how big this park was! I thought this was just a little park off Calderstones Road...how wrong I was! It was a real pleasure taking a stroll around this place. The footpaths were lovely and clean and there were ample places to sit to eat your lunch. It's also really good you can grab a coffee and some lunch at the Reader Café located in Calderstones Park. My only gripe is that the service at this café was a bit too slow considering the size of the queue. Overall, I would highly recommend visiting Calderstones Park if you're in South Liverpool!