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Peculiarly, we're talking about Liverpool Castle, but this old and wonderful ruin is in fact in Bolton....

and it's a replica of a castle that did stand in Liverpool, from the early 1200s until the early 1700s

In 1912, the replica was commissioned by William Lever, otherwise known as Lord Leverhulme, the founder of Lever Brothers, now part of Unilever.



Liverpool Castle is free to visit, with free parking nearby.

Today, at the original site in Liverpool, you'll find Derby Square and the Queen Victoria Monument, with the castle long since vanished, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Completely free to visit, the folly is tucked away in the woods next to Rivington Reservoir

'Liverpool Castle' is a replica of the original 1200 castle, which stood in Liverpool

However, it can get crowded during weekends.

From the car park, a path leads straight to the castle, a walk of about 10 to 15 minutes, though it can get muddy after rain.