Richie the Ranger Guided Walks & Events – October 2024.

Email: richietheranger@gmail.com  07850 239 411

 

Tuesday 1st October 1.00pm

Discover Birkenhead Park

Join us for this delightful walk that discovers the world’s first Municipal Park. Beautiful lakes, enchanting bridges, fabulous trees and more on this sedate walk , Meet at the Grand Entrance, Birkenhead Park

£ 2.50 per person

 

Thursday 3rd October 1.00pm

The History of the Sudley Estate

A Fascinating historical journey as we discover the story of this former Gentleman’s estate. Explore the impressive grounds, the features, the magnificent mansion and we have the opportunity to view its art treasures. Meet at Main Gate. Mossley Hill £ 2.50 p.p.

 

Thursday 10th October 1.00pm

John Winston Lennon. The Childhood Years

Join us as we commemorate the birthday of John Lennon by taking part in this 3-hour tour that discovers his early years. Visit his childhood haunts, discover his childhood home, learn of his early friendships, visit where John met Paul and we tread in the footsteps and byways he walked as a child. Meet Yew Tree Car Park, Calderstones

£ 2.50 per person (This is a THREE HOUR tour and involves a lot of walking)

 

Saturday 12th October 1.00pm

Edward Falkner, Swashbuckling Hero

We discover the amazing stories surrounding the beautiful Georgian streets and houses and we visit the award winning Falkner Square to learn of its origins and the amazing tale of how Captain Edward Falkner defeated a French invasion single handed. A step back in time to our Georgian past.   £2.50 per person

 

Tuesday 15th October 1.00 pm

Memories of London Road and Brownlow Hill

An exclusive walk that discovers olden days of London

Road. Discover bygone shops, banks, landmarks of London

Road. Next, we detour to “The Bullring,” an architectural

masterpiece We then visit the stunning Waterhouse

designed buildings of Liverpool University, learning of the

University’s rich history and heritage. The afternoon

finishes with a visit to the Victoria Gallery and Museum

where a weird and fascinating world awaits

Allow two hours for this event. This is

BOOKING ONLY and is limited to TEN places. Cost is £4.00 per person

 

Thursday 17th October 1.00pm

History and Features of Castle Park

Join us for a delightful walk in this former Gentleman’s Estate. The walk explores the fascinating history of this beautiful park from the days when a castle was on the site until present day, We also discover the amazing tree collection, the beautiful features and more, £ 2.50 pp

Meet at the Car Park, Castle Park, Frodsham, WA6 6SA

 

Sunday 20th October 1.00pm

History and Curiosities of Olde Prescot Town

A gentle guided walk through the ancient town of Prescot Discover its fascinating history, its delightful Victorian shops and also its amazing curiosities including the narrowest named street in England.

Booking Only, Limited to TEN spaces. £ 2.50 pp

 

Thursday 24th October 1.00pm

Sefton Park Perimeter Walk

A 2 hour walk that explores the beautiful villas and

architecture surrounding the park. We also discover tales

of the former residents of this delightful area. (Easy)

Meet at Sefton Park Palm House £2.50 per person

Tuesday 11th October 1.00pm

 

Saturday 26th October 1.00pm

Signs of Autumn in Calderstones Park

A delightful stroll that highlights the oncoming signs of Autumnal Splendour at Calderstones Park. We also visit the newly refurbished Mansion House and we visit the Ancient Calder Stones. Meet outside the Mansion House  £ 2.50 per person

 

Tuesday 29th October 1.00pm

Dingle Delights

Join us for this fascinating insight into this historic area. We discover the history of the area and visit the beautiful Turner home, the Ancient Chapel of Toxteth and its intriguing graveyard Meet outside

Macdonalds on Aigburth Road £2.50 per person

 

Thursday31st October (Halloween) 1.00pm

Ghosts, Murder and Mysteries of Sefton Park

Come along as we discover local tales of ghostly goings on, murder and mysterious tales connected with this historic Victorian Park and the surrounding area. Meet at the Eros Statue, near to the Café,

£2.50 per person