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A little bit of history...

Historic Croxteth Hall is at the heart of what was once a great country estate stretching over hundreds of square miles and was the ancestral home of the Molyneux family.

    

The estate's 900 year history is interwoven with the development of Liverpool and beyond. The Hall together with the Victorian Walled Garden, Home Farm and 500 acres of parkland provide us with a unique record of a way of life that no longer exists.

 

It is now one of the major heritage sites in the country. With the death in 1972 of Hugh William Osbert Molyneux, the 7th and last Earl Sefton, the estate was bequeathed to the City of Liverpool. Since then it has undergone a major programme of development  and is managed as Croxteth Hall & Country Park by The City of Liverpool Leisure Services Directorate and attracts thousands of visitors every year. 

Croxteth Hall & staff in 1919

photo: http://www.liverpoolpicturebook.com

Who Are We?

Much of what attracts thousands of people to Croxteth Hall & County Park today would not be possible without the support of local people over the years. In the past many people in the community gave their time and energy to stage events and provide gifts to improve the Park. These gifts include historic costumes, room restoration, garden benches, desktop publishing equipment, educational computers and even two rare bred bulls for pedigree breeding. These people were the true friends of the park who today form the basis of the "Friends of Croxteth Hall & Country Park".

 

As an association we aim to continue the good work gone before us, thus helping to maintain and enhance what has been given to us to enjoy. As a Friend you will be entitled to attend a programme of events and special guided visits organised by the "Friends" and you will also receive am exclusive monthly newsletter. Being a "Friend" can be much more than simply paying a subscription. We welcome anyone, near or far, who wishes to volunteer their time, talents, expertise or interest toward furthering our work. Most Importantly as a “Friend" you will be making your personal contribution to the task of conserving our heritage for future generations to enjoy.

Come visit us

Visitors to Croxteth Hall & Country Park have so much to enjoy at any time of the year. As well as the vast grounds that are filled with areas of farmland and woodland to walk around and explore you can;

 

There is also a calendar of planned events and educational programmes for all ages and interests. 

 

 

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