The park's name derives from the ancient Calder Stones, a collection of six Neolithic sandstone blocks located near the park entrance.
The Allerton Oak is estimated to be over 1,000 years old and is a remnant of the royal forest of West Derby.
The Mansion House, built in 1828, was originally a private residence for merchant Joseph Need Walker.
The Neolithic stones were originally part of a burial chamber or 'dolmen' dating back to approximately 3000 BC.
During World War II, the Mansion House served as a military headquarters.
Calderstones Park is a 126-acre public park in South Liverpool featuring a historic 18th-century mansion and extensive ornamental gardens. The site is home to a 1,000-year-old sessile oak tree known as the Allerton Oak. The grounds include a Japanese-style garden, a lake, and a woodland area. Calderstones Mansion House functions as a community hub, hosting the Reader Organisation which promotes literature and reading groups. The park contains ancient Neolithic stones, which give the area its name. Large-scale playgrounds and a café facility are located centrally within the park grounds.
The base of the Allerton Oak during the golden hour.
Visit the Reader's 'Storybarn' if traveling with children for interactive literacy activities.
Walk the full loop around the lake to see the most varied landscape features.
Check the Mansion House noticeboards for rotating art exhibitions and community events.
Do not attempt to climb or touch the protected Neolithic stones at the entrance.
The Mansion House periodically closes for private events or refurbishments.
Keep dogs on leads in marked areas, particularly near the Mansion House and formal gardens.
