Introduction
Oldfield Park had a house with grounds and a small park to the south of Oldfield Road. The park was to the south of the house, with a shelter belt containing forest trees. There was a formal entrance to the house flanked by trees, giving way to informal shelter planting close to the house. The ground sloped upwards on either side of the house rising to an ornamental summer house called the 'The Temple'.
The estate was purchased and presented to the Council as a public park in 1917 by Sir John Leigh. The grounds were laid out by T.M. Jones, the Parks' Superintendent. The site remains extant, though the house has been demolished.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
441619122000Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. Please see:
Owners
Trafford Council
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH
- History
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Bowling Green
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
6
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Altrincham
- 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