Congleton is extremely proud of its fantastic park, which is a five minute walk from the town centre. The park is managed by Cheshire East Council and has an active Friends group. Facilities include a play park for toddlers and junior children, bowling green, bandstand, Jubilee Pavilion, toilets, town wood with restored paths, skate park (at the back of the Leisure Centre), numerous benches - many of which face the River Dane which surrounds two sides of the park.
The park was originally designed by Edward Kemp and was opened on the 29 May 1871. The park was restored to its former glory thanks to a heritage grant in 2004/5.
Town Wood on the northern edge of the park is a Grade A Site of Biological Interest and contains many nationally important plants. Walks throughout the wood change monthly as there is always something new to see with the changing seasons and the views across the park and town can be spectacular.
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Park Events
Throughout the year the park hosts public events. The information is updated regularly and regular visits are recommended.
| Sunday 7th June | Lions Youth Brass Band. The Friends of Congleton Park present a brass band concert from | |
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the Lions Youth Brass Band. Bring along a picnic to this popular music concert. |
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| Friday 17th July 2009 | Quantum Theatre. We are pleased to announce that Quantum Theatre will be returning following the success of last years open air theatre production in the park. This year they will be performing Alice Through the looking Glass. | |
| Sunday 19th July 2009 |
Congleton Garden Festival. 10am - 4pm Congleton Park. Lots of fun activities for children and young people including art workshops,wildlife quizzes, pond dipping and life size board games.There will be specialists and advisors on hand and demonstrations for the curious, plus much more. Audley Brass Band. The Friends of congleton Park pleasent a brass band concert from the Audley Brass Band. |
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| Saturday 7th November 2009 | Bonfire and Fireworks Display , organised by the Rotary Club. Look out for further information |
21 June 2:30pm: Audley Brass Band. The Friends of Congleton Park present a brass band concert from the Audley Brass Band. Bring along your picnic to this popular music concert.