Bedford Park And Garden

Right, so Bedford Park. It's in town, easy to get to, and it's decent for a wander. My kids like it well enough, and you can't argue with free, can you? It's got a 4.1 rating on Google from 16 reviews, so people seem generally happy with it. It's open practically all hours – 5 in the morning 'til almost midnight. Bonkers, really, who's going to a park at that hour?

It's a good shout if you just fancy a bit of green space without having to trek out to say, Formby. Good for kicking a ball about, or just letting the little ones run wild for an hour. It's not massive, mind, so don't go expecting something like Stanley Park in Liverpool. But for a quick escape from the shops, it does the job.

Sefton Council looks after it, and they seem to do a pretty good job of keeping it tidy. You can find more info on their website if you Google Sefton Parks. They've made a nice job of the flower beds in summer.

Just a heads up, parking can be a pain around there, especially on a Saturday. You're best off trying to find a spot a street or two back from the main road to save yourself the hassle.