Wilton Park
Wilton Park is the main park serving the bustling town of Batley in North Kirklees. There are two main areas to the park which are divided by a steeply sloping wooded area. At the top of the slope is Bagshaw Museum (Woodlands Road entrance) , which was built in 1875-76. The house, together with the grounds were auctioned in 1909 and sold to Batley Corporation for the princely sum of £5 and Wilton Park was born.
The larger and more formal park can be found at the bottom of the slope alongside Bradford Road. This area is home to most of the main attractions in the park including the large lake, which is more accurately a dam across the small beck which flows through the park and is home to hundreds of water birds throughout the year.
Due to the layout and topography of the site, the Park is mainly suitable for smaller events.
Facilities
| Price | From £55 to £442 per day |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.581 Hectares |
| Electricity supply | No |
| Water supply | No |
| Licensed site | Yes |
| Alcohol licence | No |
| Toilets | Available in the cafe and museum when during operating hours. |
Car parking
Nearest car park
Approx. 30 spaces available at the museum and approx. 50 spaces by the cafe at the bottom of the park.
Access
Good network of paths around the top and bottom sections of the Park but the woodland area connecting the two is steeply sloped and therefore access would be difficult for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues If you would like to hire this space.
