Hill forts · North West England
Calderstones Park
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Calderstones Park — public park in Liverpool, England.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mossley Hill · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Calderstones Park is located in Liverpool, postcode L18 3JB, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Mossley Hill, which is 1.4 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Calderstones Park is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1905. Managed by Liverpool City Council. Wikidata describes it as: "public park in Liverpool, England". Coordinates: 53.3817°, -2.8942°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Calderstones Park is a public park in the Allerton area of Liverpool, England, about 4 miles (6 km) south-east of the city centre. The 126 acres (0.51 km2) park is mainly a family park. Within it there are a variety of attractions including a playground, a botanical garden and places of historical interest. There is a lake in the park with geese and ducks, and the Calderstones Mansion House, which features a café and a children's play area.
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Background
Description
The Calderstones are six neolithic sandstone monoliths that formed part of a burial monument 4,000 years ago. They are a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979. The nearby Robin Hood's Stone was originally also one of the Calderstones, and has been relocated.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3817, -2.8942
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L18 3JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Garston
- Established
- 1905
- Nearest railway station
- Mossley Hill — 1.4 km
- Opening
- All year
- Official site
- liverpool.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1026457 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Calderstones Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Calderstones House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calderstones Park?
- Calderstones Park is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L18 3JB), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- What is Calderstones Park?
- Calderstones Park — public park in Liverpool, England.
- How do I get to Calderstones Park?
- The nearest railway station is Mossley Hill, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode L18 3JB.
- When was Calderstones Park built?
- Built or established in 1905.
- Who runs Calderstones Park?
- Calderstones Park is operated by Liverpool City Council.
- Is Calderstones Park free to visit?
- Yes, Calderstones Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Calderstones Park?
- The nearest railway station is Mossley Hill, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L18 3JB.