FREE Guided Heritage Walks
Discover the Hidden History of Netherton, Formby & Bootle: Join Our Heritage Walk and celebrate our local area with an exclusive FREE Community Heritage Trail Walks.
Led by Sefton CVS Heritage Officer Dr John Maguire, these guided tours offers a unique opportunity to explore the landmarks, memories, and stories that have shaped over the last 50 years and beyond.
About the Trail
This project is a proud part of the Sefton at 50 “Hearts of Gold” Heritage Lottery Project. Created by our fantastic local volunteers, the trail highlights the special people, places, and events that make Sefton unique.
As you walk, keep an eye out for the beautifully crafted wooden hearts displayed along the route. These hearts were created by local wood sculptor Simon Archer and feature a unique QR code. Simply scan them with your smartphone for local history, archived stories, and further information about the points of interest you’ll see along the way.
The dates and times for the trails are as follows:
Netherton – Tuesday 14 July, 11am-1pm – Book here…
Formby – Wednesday 15 July, 11am-1pm – Book here…
Bootle – Wednesday 5 August, 11am-1pm – Book here…
More information
The National Heritage Lottery funded Sefton CVS Sefton at 50 Hearts of Gold Project has launched its community heritage trails to celebrate Sefton’s vibrant heritage in recognition of the borough’s golden anniversary (1974-2024)
You can join one of our free walking tours, or follow the trail yourself.
If you would like to request a free walking tour on an alternative date, please contact John.Maguire@seftoncvs.org.uk