Grosvenor Park
Grosvenor Park occupies 16 acres of land next to the River Dee and is one the finest examples of Victorian parks in the UK. It opened in 1867 on land given to the people by Richard Grosvenor, the Marquess of Westminster, and was designed by Edward Kemp, a notable English landscape architect at that time.
The higher reaches of the park, towards the city centre, are flat and feature sweeping lawns, ornamental flower beds and formal avenues lined with lime trees. In contrast, the slopes near the river offer meandering shady paths and the occasional remnant of a medieval building.
Billy Hobby’s Well is tucked away in the south-eastern corner of the park and reputed to have magical properties while the park lodge is a Grade II black and white timbered building adorned with statues of the Earls of Chester.
A magnificent statue of the Marquess of Westminster enjoys a prominent position at the centre of the park. It was originally surrounded by two pairs of guns, one captured by British soldiers during the Boer War and another taken in the Crimean War. Unfortunately the guns were removed during WWII and the metal used for munitions.
Throughout the summer the park has a festive atmosphere and is a great spot for picnics and relaxation. The Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway offers scenic rides through the park on diesel and steam trains.
Grosvenor Park is open every day from 8 am until dusk. It’s situated at the south-eastern corner of the city centre, just north of The Groves and the River Dee. The nearest parking is at the NCP car park on Pepper Street (postcode CH1 1DF).
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