The sun is shining, the daffodils are blooming and it is finally starting to feel like springtime. Though this week will be much chillier than the last - with temperatures nearing 20°C last weekend - the sky is still blue and the conditions are ideal for a lovely spring walk.
With this in mind, we have put together a guide to Liverpool and Merseyside’s most beautiful green spaces and botanical gardens, which offer the chance for a picturesque stroll surrounded by nature.
Take a look at the gallery below and discover the beauty of Merseyside this spring.
5. The Walled Garden, Croxteth Country Park, Liverpool
This secret Victorian garden is filled with beautiful flowers, crops and historic features. Hidden by high walls, it is a community garden right next to Croxteth Hall, perfect for a lovely family stroll. | Local TV
6. Princes Park, Toxteth, Liverpool
Many moons ago, Princes Park was part of Toxteth's hunting forests and had Royal Park status. The Princes Park we know and love today was designed by Joseph Paxton and opened in 1842. He hoped to build grand houses on the park’s perimeter which, once sold, would cover the park’s cost. Paxton’s designs include the lake, grand entrances and footpaths. | Friends of Princes Park
7. Wavertree Botanic Gardens, Wavertree, Liverpool
Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park is a mid-19th century public park, with Grade II listed status. The beautiful park features a walled garden and children’s play area. | User Rept0n1x via Wikimedia
8. Ness Botanic Gardens, Little Neston, Wirral
Ness Botanic Gardens is home to 64 acres of diverse landscapes and plants filled with wildlife. It is open every day from 10.00am to 4.00pm and £9.25 for an adult ticket without gift aid. The huge gardens are perfect for a spring walk. | Steve Daniels via Wikimedia