Botanic Gardens in Southport

 

Southport's Botanic Gardens has been a popular attraction for many years. 

As a teenager and later young man in my twenties, I had many happy days in this park when working with Southport Tree Gang in the 1970s.

Like the rest of the borough,  the park was affected back then with some trees succumbing to Dutch Elm Disease and had to be felled.

The popular attraction has received sterling support from hard-working volunteers, yet clearly needs more funding pumping in.

Take care if visiting Botanic Gardens, as the bridge structure over the lake is well rotted in places and thus potentially dangerous. 

Flooding may also be problematic at times. 

This attraction is one of the finest in the region and deserves protection. 

In all seasons, Botanic Gardens is a grand place to be.