Author Archive: Anna Quintal

Revealed: What you said about the future of Croxteth Hall & Country Park

Thousands of people have had their say on the future of one of Liverpool’s most historic buildings. Following a five-week public consultation which launched in August, 3,791 people took part to have their say on different options to generate income … Read more…

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Have your say on Croxteth Hall and Country Park

A new consultation has launched which is asking visitors to Liverpool’s Croxteth Hall and Country Park their views on ways to generate income from the historic site. It costs more than £1 million each year to maintain the Hall and … Read more…

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Knowsley Gate Closure – Monday 10 January 2022

From Monday 10 January, the Knowsley Gate to Croxteth Country Park will be CLOSED due to the removal of a mature Beech tree that has been condemned due to its condition. The Liverpool Streetscene team only fell trees where it … Read more…

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Liverpool’s historic City Halls launch pioneering new booking system

Spurred on by the challenges of the past year, Liverpool’s commitment to becoming the most exciting city in the UK – both on-street and online – has never been stronger. In a clear reflection of that intent, three of the … Read more…

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Memories of a Heritage Guide: Maureen Lavelle

Heritage Volunteer Guide, Maureen Lavelle, shares her memories of Croxteth Hall and how she was inspired to write about the Chef to the last Earl of Sefton… When I became a Heritage Volunteer at Croxteth Hall, I never realised how … Read more…

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Memories of a Heritage Guide by Joan Darwent

Croxteth Hall Heritage Volunteer Guide, Joan Darwent, reflects on her time helping out here at the former stately home of the Earls of Sefton… After I retired from teaching, I wanted to get involved in some voluntary activity, so when … Read more…

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