Avenham Park

With a backcloth provided by the River Ribble, Avenham Park ranks amongst the finest examples of traditional Victorian parkland in the North West. Designed and created by Edward Milner during the 1860s. Avenham Park together with Miller Park, are probably the best surviving examples of his work today.

This park is created from a natural amphitheatre and has a famous Japanese Rock Garden with a wide variety of unusual ornamental plants, together with beautiful water features, Avenham Colonade, the splendid riverside Ribble Walk, The Belvedere and majestic Derby Walk are amongst a few of the features to be found.

A number of outdoor events are to be hosted here throughout the year, ranging from major music festivals and traditional Easter Egg Rolling to fun days, sponsored walks and orienteering.

Opening Times

opening 1 Jan 2007 - 1 Jan 2010

Events

Road Directions

From the city centre: Turn left at the traffic lights on Fishergate into Chapel Street, walk past Winckley Square. The entrance to the park is at the bottom of the road.

Public Transport Directions

From the railway station turn right into Fishergate. Turn right at the traffic lights on Fishergate into Chapel Street, walk past Winckley Square. The entrance to the park is at the bottom of the road.

From the bus station - follow directions onto Lancaster Road. Turn left and then right at the top of the road into Church Street/Fishergate. Turn left at the traffic lights on Fishergate into Chapel Street, walk past Winckley Square. The entrance to the park is at the bottom of the road.