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About Calderstones Park
Originally part of the 1583-acre expanse of the Manor of Allerton, around 1726, the area now known as Calderstones Park was sold to settle family debts. Eventually, the Liverpool merchant Thomas Martin became the owner. He added to the estate before selling the area to Joseph Need Walker, a lead shot manufacturer with business interests in Liverpool. Walker acquired the estate in 1825 when the principal building was known as 'The Old House'. By 1828 this old farmhouse had been swept aside to make way for 'Calderstones' the Mansion House.
Under the 'Need - Walker' ownership, additional land was purchased, eventually creating a holding of some 94 acres.
In 1875 the estate was sold to Charles MacIver for £52,000. A Liverpool shipping magnate, he had joined Samuel Cunard in establishing the 'British and North American Royal Steam Packet Company' - later better known as the Cunard Line. Charles MacIver retired in 1874 and his younger sons, Henry and Charles took the reins.
It is likely that the wide and varied planting of the park owes much to the nature of MacIver's work - there are many trees, for example, of North American origin to be found in Calderstones Park. Some sources also record that Joseph Need Walker was interested in trees and may have inaugurated the Calderstones Collection. In 1902 the MacIvers finally sold Calderstones for the sum of £43,000, to Liverpool Corporation.
By the outbreak of the First World War Calderstones estate had been augmented by the 32 acre Harthill estate to produce the 49 Hectare Calderstones Park. Development of Calderstones Park was limited following World War One but the late inter-war years saw two major developments, both Government unemployment relief schemes.
In 1931 some £2000 was invested in the construction of a broad drive from Four Seasons Gate entrance through to the Yew Tree Road entrance. This became known as Government Drive due to its funding. Part of this later became known as 'Jubilee Drive' following the planting of several trees along its length commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary (1935).
Today the park retains many of these features and the wide variety of planting has matured to make it one of Liverpool's most attractive parks. This tradition is being perpetuated to ensure that this role is sustained.
As one of the city's largest parks and a recognised Botanic Garden it attracts many visitors from outside the area and provides many opportunities for passive and active recreation, including opportunities for educational enrichment provided by the Ranger Service and the Botanical Collections.
In recognition of the high standards attained, Calderstones Park has achieved and sustained Green Flag status from 2002 to 2006.
Page information courtesy of Liverpool City Council Website