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Brief description of site

Alexandra Park, Oldham, is a public park occupying 23 hectares close to the centre of Oldham. Opened in 1865, it was refurbished in 2004 and features a boating lake with boathouse, new fountains, paths and a conservatory.

Brief history of site

Alexandra Park, Oldham was laid out in the 1860s to the designs of William Henderson, and opened in 1865. It was refurbished in 2004 using grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Location information:

Address: Alexandra Park, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BH

Locality: Greater Manchester

Local Authorities:

Greater Manchester; Oldham

Historical County: Lancashire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 109 Grid Ref: SD931041
Latitude: 53.53351 Longitude: -2.105571

Directions:

Approximately half a mile south of Oldham city centre.

Key information:

Form of site: public park

Purpose of site: urban park

Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces

Site first created: 1863 to 1865

Main period of development: Mid 19th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 23

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