Ness Botanic Gardens was the home of Arthur Kiplin Bulley, one of the greatest sponsors of plant collections in the 20th century.
On his death in 1942 his daughter gifted the garden to Liverpool University with the proviso that they maintain and keep Ness forever as a public park and flower garden. The gardens have been developed over the years to cover 64 acres with a large Rock Garden, open borders, a Pine wood, ponds, Azalea walk, potager and wild flower meadow.
Photographically there is a wide collection of plants, trees and grasses with opportunities ranging from macro photography to wider landscape views within the gardens and across the River Dee estuary.
Parking is free but there is a charge for entry to the gardens of £8.50 for adults, £7.50 for concessions. Card payment is available.
Ness has an on-site café open from 9:30 to 4:30 at the time we visit or there are picnic areas within the gardens (mainly outside). We will meet in the café at 10:00 to plan our day.
There are toilets at the Visitor Centre and within the gardens.
Although most of the paths are well surfaced but there are areas which may be muddy and slippery, walking shoes or light boots are recommended.
For full information see their website