Introduction
This is an irregular site with the hall in a central position. The entrance is from Long Lane. The hall is surrounded by woodland planting with a system of walks along Bradshaw Bank to the west of the site.The park has several small ponds, probably the remains of field ponds incorporated into the park. The site was extended to the north-west by 1895. It was donated to the Local Authority in 1917 by Lord Leverhulme on condition that part of the land was used 'for the pursuit of organised athletics'.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The site is now a sports and community centre. Please see: http://www.bolton.gov.uk/portal/page?_pageid=367,128833&_dad=portal92&_schema=PORTAL92
Owners
Bolton Council
Town Hall Victoria Square, Bolton,, BL1 1SA
- Features & Designations
Features
- Hall (featured building)
- Description: The hall is now demolished.
- Pond
- Description: The park has several small ponds, probably the remains of field ponds incorporated into the park.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
18
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Little Lever and Darcy Lever
- 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
Lancashire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit