It seems that most of our members would be happy to spend a day sketching/painting in Ashton Park but non-members are also welcome. Meet at the Carpenters Lane entrance at 10 am. If you are thinking of coming please let Sue Evans know (sgcastree@ yahoo.co.uk) so we can contact you in the event of bad weather and a change of venue.

A few of our members who live on the Park’s boundary have offered “the use of facilities” if needed. Bring a picnic lunch or there is a good choice of cafes nearby.

Ashton Park is a late Victorian park and has an interesting history built between 1899 and 1902 through the goodwill of two landowners Miss Emma Mary Ashton and St. Bridget’s Church. After Miss Ashton’s death in 1935 her part of the land was sold into public ownership with the Local Council and the remainder of the park land still owned by the Church of England (Diocese of Chester). The Park is owned and maintained by the Wirral Council in partnership with the Friends of Ashton Park.

Link to Friends of Ashton Park https://ashtonparkwestkirby.org/