Introduction
Bishop Park occupies about 50 hectares on an exposed site which provides extensive views of Oldham, Shaw, Denshaw, Delph and the surrounding hills. An obelisk commemorates the family which gave the land for the park.
The park was developed in 1927 on a site which had included a number of farms, a coal pit and a quarry. All these features have now either vanished or have been absorbed into the layout of the park. The source of the River Medlock is within the park and the obelisk is on Wotherhead Hill.
The obelisk, or monument, is situated at 1,233 feet (about 375 metres) and marks the highest point in Oldham. It was erected to commemorate the local family who gave the land to the borough.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0161 621 3313Access contact details
0161 621 3313
Directions
The park is situated at the top of Grains Bar at the junction of the Halifax Road and Ship Lane.
Owners
Oldham Council
Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UG
- History
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Obelisk
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
50
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Saddleworth
- References
References
- Universities of York and Manchester {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester} 1994 A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester