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Birkenhead Park Book Cover

Birkenhead Park Book Cover

Birkenhead Park: The People’s Garden and an English Masterpiece – By Professor Robert Lee

We are delighted to announce that Professor Robert Lee has released his book on a detailed history of Birkenhead Park – Birkenhead Park: The People’s Garden and an English Masterpiece. This new book is the first critical, comprehensive history of the first publicly funded park, globally.

Culture, World Heritage
The pedaled Stephenson’s rocket replica.

3 days of festivities around The Earth

We are looking for the community to get involved with the Borough of Culture celebrations 2024, hosted alongside Luke Jerram’s ‘Gaia’ artwork installation. Come join us!

Community, Culture, News

Birkenhead Park secures its place on the Tentative List!

Birkenhead Park is a step closer to achieving the highly coveted UNESCO World Heritage Site status!

Culture, Heritage & history, World Heritage
Birkenhead Park 175th anniversary logo

Birkenhead Park set for 175th anniversary celebrations

We are launching this new, dedicated website to coincide with a year-long programme of activities in celebration of the park’s 175th anniversary, which will start in April this year.

175 anniversary, Culture, News