Ness Botanic Gardens

About

Ness Botanic Gardens is a 64‑acre botanical garden located in the village of Ness on the Wirral Peninsula, England. Created in 1898 by wealthy cotton merchant Arthur Kilpin Bulley and later donated to the University of Liverpool, the garden has become a celebrated public space that showcases an extensive collection of rare trees, flowering shrubs, and horticultural displays. The grounds are a Grade II listed historic park and are guaranteed to remain open to visitors by a trust. Highlights include the Horsfall Rushby Visitor Centre, the Winter Snow‑Drop Walk, a lake and woodland paths overlooking the River Dee, and collections of magnolias, rhododendrons, witch‑hazels and camellias. Guests can also sample locally sourced food at the Garden Kitchen café, explore themed display gardens, and learn about plant science and history.