Sefton Park is one of Liverpool’s (many) pride and joys.The Sefton Park Palm House is a Grade II listed building, the jewel of Sefton Park and an iconic Victorian Glasshouse.
The botanical collection has over 200 plants, some of which are extremely rare and one that is extinct in the wild. They are representative of 5 continents. The Palm House is a charity and popular visitor attraction. We offer free entertainment and a diverse range of community events. The Palm House is also available for venue hire.
Sefton Park’s ‘Great Conservatory’ was a gift to the city of Liverpool by local benefactor Henry Yates Thompson. When it first opened to the public in 1896 it quickly became a popular visitor attraction.
People who had never set foot outside of Liverpool could stroll under its glass domes and marvel at exotic plants from far-away lands. Some of those plants are still thriving here today despite the Palm House falling into a state of dereliction in the 1990s.
After a public campaign and multi-million pound restoration, this Grade II listed building re-opened its doors to visitors in 2001 and has since enjoyed a new lease of life as a lively arts and cultural venue.
In 1993 the Palm House was partially repaired and reopened, with funding from both Heritage Lottery and European. The Palm House was fully restored and reopened fully in 2001.
We now also have a Café which you can visit to get a nice warm drink if you are out on a walk or have come specially.
The building is open to the public daily with varying hours from Spring through to Winter.
The Palm House often hosts a range of free entertainment, as well as a diverse range of community events. It now has a cafe too, where guests can sit back and enjoy their fascinating surroundings.
