The Music and Art of Sefton Park

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About this activity

This is a truly unique tour which you won't find anywhere else.

Celebrating the stunning Victorian beauty of Liverpool's Sefton Park and the role it has played in much of the music and art this incredible city has produced.

For decades artists, poets, writers and musicians have all found inspiration in this special place. They've recorded and performed here.

Echo and the Bunnymen lived here.

Oasis, The 1975, The Arctic Monkeys have recorded here. Bjork, Ed Sheeran, The Stone Roses, Fatboy Slim have all played shows here.

And there are many, many more stories to tell. One Beatle lived here, while the others played here as youngsters.

A world renowned Conductor grew up here. One of the biggest British stars of his time had his funeral here and 10,000 people came to pay their respects.

Just two stops from Liverpool Central, our tour begins at St Michael's Station, and ends two hours later in the famous and unique atmosphere of Lark Lane, with its shops, bars and restaurants.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Liverpool Culture Walks

Ages: Infants (0–0 years) · Children (4–13 years) · Youth (14–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert insight and knowledge, hints, tips and recommendations on the tour.

Itinerary

Sefton Park

2 hours

Walking in and around the stunning Victorian oasis that is Sefton Park, you’ll see why it was named in 2024 by The Times as one of the Best Places To Live in the UK, Sefton Park stretches lazily across 235 acres of tranquil, stunning landscapes and waterways.

It is a true gem in our city’s crown, with a fascinating history of it’s own, but the park’s role as home and inspiration to so many musicians over the years since it opened, as a backdrop, as artists’ muse and even today as a live venue is what we’re here to talk about.

From Bjork to the Bunnymen, from early Arctic Monkeys to the smash hits of Atomic Kitten to Africa Oyé - The UK’s largest free celebration of African Music and Culture. It’s all here.

From George Melly, George Formby and George Harrison to park design legend Edouard André, Jamie Webster and The 1975. From Frankie to The Farm. From to Love to The La’s, Pulp to The Stone Roses...you get the idea.

Not everything's about The Beatles (even if we do mention them)!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

St Michael's station is at the end of Southwood Road, L17 7BQ. The station is accessible by foot, cycle, and train and has very limited vehicle parking. Trains run every 15 minutes. Regular local buses (82 route) from and to Liverpool stop nearby on Aigburth Road, a few minutes walk away.

End point

The tour ends on Lark Lane, five minutes walk away from bus, rail and road connections into Liverpool.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your guide Paul will meet you at the cycle storage unit just outside the station, and will be wearing a branded tshirt. .