The Register of Historic Parks and Gardens is maintained by Historic England and includes a range of parks, gardens and cemeteries which are chosen for their special historic interest. If you wish to find out more about how sites are chosen or suggest a site for designation as a historic park and garden, details are available on Historic England’s website.
Within Knowsley there are two historic parks which are on the national register:
Knowsley Park is registered at Grade II. It has its origins in the 13th Century and has since been altered and enlarged several times.
Croxteth Hall Park is also registered at Grade II, it is mostly sited within Liverpool City Council’s area, however a small portion of the mainly 19th century landscaped park extends into the Knowsley area.
Planning proposals are expected to be designed to avoid or minimise harm to the significance of a designated park or garden, and its setting. Planning applications for works which affect Historic Parks or Gardens or their settings are required to be supported by a heritage statement.