Ness Botanic Gardens

Ness Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden in Wirral featuring over 10,000 plant species arranged across themed sections including Mediterranean gardens, rock formations, and vegetable plots. The grounds spread across extensive land with marked pathways leading through each distinctly designed zone.

The gardens were established in the late 1800s by Arthur H. Dutton as a private collection and later transformed by the University of Liverpool into a public institution. This transition opened the extensive collection to public access.

The Grade II listed gardens facilitate botanical research programs while providing educational workshops about sustainable gardening practices throughout the calendar year.

Visitors navigate multiple marked pathways and informational signs throughout the grounds that help orient them within the various garden sections. Picnic areas and a café serve refreshments for those spending time exploring the expansive landscape.

The extensive collection includes specialized areas for rhododendrons and azaleas, which produce substantial flower displays during spring months.

GPS coordinates: 53.27240,-3.04300

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03