LANCASHIRE GARDENS TRUST

Avenham Walk dates from the seventeenth century and lies on a promontory overlooking the River Ribble.

Winckley Square was developed in the early 1800s. The house owners surrounding the Square were to pay the expenses for the 'oblong land as Pleasure Ground'. The Square was to have a shrubbery 'until laid out as one of such a majority is'; the land would then be divided into Lots.  Our visit is timely as there are plans to redevelop the Square, which will be discussed.

Miller Park was designed and laid out by Edward Milner (1819-84) in 1864). Milner worked for Paxton at Chatsworth, as did Edward Kemp, and like Kemp supervised the landscaping of Parks in Paxton's absences. Miller Park and Avenham Park are full of interesting buildings, artefacts and prospects. Later additions include a Japanese garden. They have recently undergone a massive restoration programme.

PROGRAMME

• 10.00 am Coffee and biscuits

• 10.30 am Presentation by the Park Manager, Harvey Hamilton-Thorpe focussing on the history of the Parks and Winckley Square

• 12.00 pm Lunch to be taken in the cafe.

• 1.00 pm Tour of Preston's 'Open Spaces' - Winckley Square, Avenham Walks Avenham and Miller Park

• 3.00pm Departure or return to the cafe.

We do hope you will be able to join us. Tickets cost £ 7 each for members, £ 8 each for non-members

FULL DETAILS AND APPLICATION FORM
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