Churchtown Botanic Gardens
Bankfield Lane, Churchtown
View on Google MapsPhoto: alan whitaker
About Churchtown Botanic Gardens
Explore diverse plant collections across beautifully landscaped grounds where snacks are available, though visitors should note limited facilities and no picnic policy.
What's nearby
- Botanic Gardens Cafe 200m away
- Botanic Gardens Aviaries 200m away
- Churchtown Primary School 200m away
- St Cuthbert's Church 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Beautiful gardens and lake. Children's play area with crazy golf. Garden centre and fairy glen. A lovely little cafe too. Close to small village with shops and pubs. Well worth a visit.
· via Google
Never been before and, on the hottest day of the year so far, was a little oasis of cool! Lovely gardens with deep shade, sunny corners, dappled woods and plenty of seating. We loved the birds and the young people cleaning the aviaries were very enthusiastoc and informative. The cafe was well stocked but drastically under staffed for the number of visitors waiting to be served which led to much frustration and antipathy. I would certainly visit again.
· via Google
Nice walk round the grounds. The fernery is small but v cute, kids enjoyed looking at the fish and the little fairy houses. Cafe and run down gift shop could do with a revamp. Aviary, small but lovely selection of parrots and cockatoos etc Toilets are 20p, no card machine, take change. The play area is small but adequate for toddlers and young kids under 8. All in all a nice few hours, free parking and free entry to the aviary and fernery but does need a bit of money spending on it as a bit rundown. Lovely green space though with nice addition of birds and plants to look at x All in all
· via Google
Such a well kept botanical gardens. Loads for families to do and a relaxing place to visit alone. I’ve not seen such a well kept garden in such a long time. Really enjoyed visiting.
· via Google
Visitors say this park features beautiful, well-maintained gardens, a delightful aviary with various birds, and a well-equipped children's play area. They also highlight the cafe's good food, ice cream, and coffee, along with the reasonable prices for plants sold on-site. Guests mention the free entry and accessible pathways, making it a relaxing and enjoyable outing for families.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 40 Bankfield Lane, Southport, PR9 7NB Get directions
- Category
- Historic Houses & Gardens
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3,396 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Southport