Introduction
Denzell Gardens is a public park developed on a site formerly occupied by two small detached houses with wooded grounds. The site contains the Hardman Arboretum named after the Council's Arboricultural Officer (who died in 1980). There are specimen trees and a sunken garden, pond and tennis courts.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see: http://www.trafford.gov.uk/cme/live/cme1806.htm?scheme_name=lgnl&scheme_category_id=461
Owners
Trafford Council
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH
- History
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Planting
- Description: Sunken garden.
- Ornamental Pond
- Gate
- Description: Lych gate.
- Key Information
Type
Public Park
Purpose
Ornamental Garden
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
4
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Bowdon
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester}, York, 1994 A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester
Contributors
Cheshire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit