Haslam Park and Local Nature Reserve

The entrance to Haslam Park from Blackpool Rd takes you through wrought iron gates onto an avenue of Lime trees. The avenue has a drinking fountain and at the far end gated stone steps. These are some of the original features designed by the architect Thomas Mawson for the park's construction in 1910. Also part of Mawson's design are the lake and the pavilions, here you can view the photographic display and enjoy cake, a cuppa and a chat.

The avenue and paths surround an open grassed areas from which the Rose garden, Sensory garden and the Nature reserve can be reached.

The Local Nature Reserve, designated in 2005 on what had been farmland, is managed by the Friends of Haslam Park and Lancashire Wildlife Trust volunteers. The varied habitat includes wetlands, meadows, woodland and a community orchard. Two brooks meander through the reserve and the Lancaster Canal forms its far boundary. The site provides valuable habitat for many and diverse species of flora and fauna. Dogs in this area must be on a lead.

Mary Haslam, the daughter of a local mill owner who gave the land to the people of Preston could not have imagined the variety of interests which Haslam Park now offers.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

Open 11am to 3pm. Tour 12noon

Location & directions

Haslam Park, Bristow Avenue, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1JE

Contact on day:

Jean Foran

Telephone number:

+447788906656

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The formal park has good paths suitable for all. Some paths slope upward from the park to the canal . Parts of the nature reserve are not accessible for wheel chairs.

Additional information

Check out our Facebook page and website for more information including a tree trail!

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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