Western Park, Leicester, England
Record Id: 4735
Owner: Leicester City Council
New Walk Centre, Welford Place, Leicester
Principal building:
House: Created 1800 to 1820
Western Park Pavilion: Early 19th Century farmhouse. Stuccoed front. Slate hipped roof. Two storeys. Three windows. Restored sashes with gothic glazing bars. Centre first floor iron balcony with interesting pattern. Wide central doorway below, panelled double doors, rectangular fanlight with glazing bars. Brick at rear. In 1899, when the park opened, the farmhouse was converted to house Headley's Tea Rooms. In 2003, it was leased out by Leicester City Council and is now a private residence.
Designation status: English Heritage Listed Building Grade II Reference 188841
Environment
Terrain: 70 metres above sea level at the main entrance, its lowest point, it undulates and rises gently to 90 metres, where it forms a substantial plateau.
Underlying geology: Keuper sandstone with Red Marl to the East and Boulder Clay to the West
Visitor facilities
Opening contact details:
This is a municipal park, open daily for general public use.
Visitor information:
Car parking along main drive and turning circle next to the main play area. Toilets and cafe in Eco House. Sports facilities including tennis courts, bowling greens, football and cricket areas. Children's play areas. Tarmac paths throughout the park.
External web site link: http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council--services/lc/parks--green-spaces/main-parks/western-park
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