Bingham Park and Whiteley Woods
Bingham Park and Whiteley Woods are two beautiful parks found in South Yorkshire, England. They are popular spots for people to enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
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View of Ranmoor from Bingham Park.
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| Location | Ecclesall and Ranmoor, City of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
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Discovering Bingham Park
Bingham Park is a lovely park located near Ecclesall and Ranmoor in Sheffield. It's one of several parks along the Porter Brook, which are together called the Porter Valley Parks. If you're heading west from the city center, it's the second park you'll find. Rustlings Road separates it from Endcliffe Park.
What Can You Do There?
This park sits on a hillside, offering great views across the valley towards Ranmoor. It has lots of grassy areas and woodlands to explore. A winding footpath starts from Rustlings Road and leads you through the valley towards Whiteley Woods. This path eventually reaches Forge Dam Park, passing by old dams along the Porter Brook, like Shepherd Wheel.
Bingham Park has many fun things to do. You can play on the tennis courts or try a game of mini golf. There's also a bowling green and an astroturf pitch. Local footballers often use the astroturf for their games.
How Bingham Park Started
The first part of Bingham Park, about 11 acres, was given to Sheffield Corporation in 1911. This generous gift came from Sir John E Bingham. Later, in 1927, more land was added to the park. This new area included an old water-powered scythe works and its dam.
Exploring Whiteley Woods
Whiteley Woods is another beautiful green space along the Porter Brook. It's the third park you'll find when traveling west from the city center, continuing the line of Porter Valley Parks.
How Whiteley Woods Grew
Whiteley Woods and its existing dam were acquired in different stages. In 1897 and 1898, T. Walter Hall donated some land to Sheffield Corporation. Then, in 1913, the Sheffield Town Trust gave another piece of land. Finally, in 1932, the J. G. Graves Charitable Trust also donated land to the Corporation. These gifts helped create the Whiteley Woods we know today.
