You can explore the liverpool castle that time forgot

A MOMENT IN TIME STILL STANDS CENTURIES LATER 21:51, 31 May 2025 Just a short drive from Liverpool, tucked away in the Chorley hills in Lancashire, is a castle that time forgot. All that

remain are the ruins to remind visitors of a bygone age. Many will have heard about the 13th century castle that once stood on Castle Street in Liverpool city centre. Although that area has

moved with the times, there is still a fascinating day out opportunity to the remnants of another if you're willing to make the journey. Liverpool Castle, with its partially constructed

towers, crumbling walls, and stairways leading to nowhere, feels like a relic that has stood for centuries, weathered by the passage of time. However, this isn't actually the case.

Liverpool Castle is a replica of a fortress that existed in our city from the early 1200s until the early 1700s. Today, at the original site in Liverpool, you'll find Derby Square and

the Queen Victoria Monument, with no trace of the former castle. The replica was commissioned in 1912 by Lord Leverhulme, founder of Lever Brothers, now part of Unilever, to be built in

Lever Park. Article continues below Construction halted in 1925 following William Lever's death, although the castle was always intended to resemble a ruin. Despite being a folly, the

castle remains an intriguing place to visit, offering the thrill of exploring an ancient ruin in a location that would otherwise lack one. Children can explore the ruins, though there are

signs advising against climbing the walls. There are also plenty of nearby walks, and visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll beside the reservoir, taking in the views across the water. You

can park your vehicle at no cost at Rivington Reservoir Car Park just off Rivington Lane. It's open from 9am to 6pm and there are also lavatories available. Do note that the car park

can get crowded on weekends. From here, you can take a path directly to the castle, which takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. However, it can be muddy after rainy weather so come prepared.

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