Worden Park, Leyland, England
Record Id: 3588
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Brief description of site
Worden Park originated as an 18th-century landscape park, with 19th-century formal gardens possibly designed by W A Nesfield. The site became a public park in 1951, occupying 63 hectares. Features include woodland walks, formal and sensory gardens, a rock garden, a hornbeam maze and an arboretum.
Brief history of site
Worden Park was originally owned by the Faringdon family. A large part of the house was burned down in 1941, and eventually demolished. The park became a country park in 1951.
Location information:
Address: Worden Park, Worden Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR5 3DH
Locality: Leyland
Local Authorities:
Lancashire; South Ribble
Historical County: Lancashire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 102 | Grid Ref: | SD537208 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 53.6816 | Longitude: | -2.702458 |
Directions:
Located on the south-west side of Leyland, 2 miles south-west of the M6 junction 28.
Key information:
Form of site: country park
Current use of site: public park
Context or principal building: house
Main period of development: 18th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 60
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