Lever Park, Rivington, Chorley, England

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Brief description of site

Gifted to the people of Bolton by Lord Leverhulme, Lever Park has been a country park since 1904. The park, which covers about 160 hectares, includes terraced gardens with walks, water features, a Japanese garden with pool, a scale model of Liverpool Castle, and an ornate pigeon tower with a sewing room on the top floor. Much of this is in the process of restoration.

Brief history of site

The site forms part of the gathering grounds for two reservoirs on the western side which were built in the 1850s. Because of this, the site was offered to Liverpool Corporation in 1899, but when the Corporation declined it was bought by Lord Leverhulme. In 1901 he offered to donate around 160 hectares of the land to Bolton Corporation for a public park. Lever laid out the park at his own expense and offered to maintain it during his lifetime. The park was opened in 1904 and another ceremony was held in 1911 to celebrate the completion of most of the work.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	109	Grid Ref:	SD632140
Latitude:	53.62124	Longitude:	-2.557829

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