Boultham Park facts for kids
Boultham Park is a popular public park located in Lincoln, England. It used to be the private park for a large house called Boultham Hall. In 1929, the City of Lincoln Council bought the park so everyone could enjoy it. The old house was taken down in 1959. Today, Boultham Park is a special place, recognized as a Grade II listed site, which means it's an important historical area.
Discovering St Helen's Church
Inside Boultham Park, you can find a very old church called St Helen's Church. It was built in the 1200s! The church was repaired in 1887 by an architect named C. Hodgson Fowler.
Long ago, this church was the main place of worship for the local area. But as more people moved in, a new church, Holy Cross, was built nearby. Now, St Helen's Church is only used for special events and services. Outside the church, there is a memorial from 1858 that remembers soldiers from the Crimean War.
Exciting Park Improvements
Boultham Park has been getting some amazing upgrades! In 2011, a brand new play area opened. Kids from a nearby school, St Francis, even helped design it!
The City Council and a charity called Linkage Community Trust worked together on a big five-year plan. They received £2.7 million in lottery funding to make the park even better. Their plan includes turning the old stable building into a learning center. They also want to open a cafe and shop, and build a special garden center for growing plants. Work on these exciting changes started in autumn 2013. The project also focuses on getting the local community involved in improving the park.
Fun Events at the Park
Boultham Park is a busy place with lots of fun activities!
Every Saturday morning, a special running event called Parkrun takes place in the park. It's a great way for people of all ages to get active. The park also hosts a popular summer fair every year. In 2011, this fair celebrated its 20th anniversary, showing how much people love coming together at Boultham Park.
