The Music and Art of Sefton Park
Overview
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2 hours
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This is a truly unique tour which you won't find anywhere else.
Celebrating the stunning Victorian beauty of Liverpool's Sefton Park and the role it has played in much of the music and art this incredible city has produced.
For decades artists, poets, writers and musicians have all found inspiration in this special place. They've recorded and performed here.
Echo and the Bunnymen lived here.
Oasis, The 1975, The Arctic Monkeys have recorded here. Bjork, Ed Sheeran, The Stone Roses, Fatboy Slim have all played shows here.
And there are many, many more stories to tell. One Beatle lived here, while the others played here as youngsters.
A world renowned Conductor grew up here. One of the biggest British stars of his time had his funeral here and 10,000 people came to pay their respects.
Just two stops from Liverpool Central, our tour begins at St Michael's Station, and ends two hours later in the famous and unique atmosphere of Lark Lane, with its shops, bars and restaurants.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your guide Paul will meet you at the cycle storage unit just outside the station, and will be wearing a branded tshirt. .
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert insight and knowledge, hints, tips and recommendations on the tour.
What To Expect
Sefton Park
Walking in and around the stunning Victorian oasis that is Sefton Park, you’ll see why it was named in 2024 by The Times as one of the Best Places To Live in the UK, Sefton Park stretches lazily across 235 acres of tranquil, stunning landscapes and waterways. It is a true gem in our city’s crown, with a fascinating history of it’s own, but the park’s role as home and inspiration to so many musicians over the years since it opened, as a backdrop, as artists’ muse and even today as a live venue is what we’re here to talk about. From Bjork to the Bunnymen, from early Arctic Monkeys to the smash hits of Atomic Kitten to Africa Oyé - The UK’s largest free celebration of African Music and Culture. It’s all here. From George Melly, George Formby and George Harrison to park design legend Edouard André, Jamie Webster and The 1975. From Frankie to The Farm. From to Love to The La’s, Pulp to The Stone Roses...you get the idea. Not everything's about The Beatles (even if we do mention them)!
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The Music and Art of Sefton Park
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
Roger N,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide, Paul, is extremely knowledgeable and engaging, it was a pleasure to be in his expert company for a couple of hours
👌
B1541DWsarahh,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on this guided walk. Paul is a mine of information - some of it obscure, lots of it funny, and all of it shared in his inimitable style. I turned up on my own, but that wasn’t an issue at all, billy no-mates need not fear. This is also a really beautiful area to walk around - if you’re not familiar with this bit of Liverpool, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Dead easy to get to the start of the walk, too, it’s right by the train station. Definitely recommended.
Bunnymen to Max Brunch
Paul W,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip around the area with Paul. Amazing in depth knowledge of the area, music and the subject matter. A must for any music fan of the 70s and 80s. But also any history buffs!
Man at the back has a question
ChesterLovepump,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re keen on the music and art of Sefton Park and wish to know more about it then Liverpool Culture Walks is the ideal fit for you. 2 hours of insightful stories and facts going back ages until modern times about the people and places that have had an influence on the area’s cultural history. Hosted and curated by Paul Fitzgerald it is truly a wonderful little educational stroll and well worth giving it your attention.
The creative powerhouse that Liverpool is today continues to be underpinned by the influence of Sefton Park & Lark Lane
ColinWatt,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful meander around gorgeous Sefton Park & Lark Lane, myths exploded rumours and gossip - you’ll get the inside scoop from one of Liverpools most knowledgeable hosts. There’s stories a plenty from the halcyon days of the 70s & 80s - what might have influenced that eruption of creative talent? Paul has a theory. There are names your parents would have known and how they all influenced what we hear today. The unquestionable spirit of Liverpools creative community is brought to life and stitched together beautifully. Hear about how an apprentice electrician ended up…nah, youll have to wait for Paul to tell you. What was lovely was the shared knowledge from the other people on the tour who contributed to the many conversations.
It’s not just about the Beatles
P1377ZHbrianh,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great 2 hours. Paul shows that there is more to the Liverpool music scene than the Beatles and he intertwines stories of 80’s bands with beautiful architecture around Sefton park.
A very entertaining afternoon with great people. Thanks Paul.
Sue644,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous afternoon spent with ace people. Paul was really knowledgable and told loads of hilarious stories. Loved it.
Fitzy’s boss walk
C4127RUstephene,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a brilliant tour we were treated to today. Myself,my son,Dylan and our friend,Peter thoroughly enjoyed Paul’s insightful knowledge and facts. We highly recommend you book on to this fantastic couple of hours and learn about who and what shaped the area surrounding Aigburth and Sefton Park,you will love it. Nice one Fitzy mate
A walk in the park.
Andrew E,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an informative, historical and highly entertaining tour of the Sefton Park area , living locally but never knowing the stories behind the properties we had passed countless times , this tour was a great way to find an alternative local history . The history and famous residents of the area gives Paul a lot to talk about and we thoroughly enjoyed our walk with him.
Music and Art of Sefton Park
L8789OIelainej,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just been on the music and art of Sefton Park walking tour. Paul is a wonderful guide it was so informative and myself and my friend really enjoyed it. Would recommend it highly his passion for his tour really shines through and I will make sure I tell all my friends about it so many facts that I was not aware of
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