Worden Park facts for kids

Remains of the old hall, Worden Park

Worden Park is a big park located just outside Leyland, a town in Lancashire, England. It's super close to the town center, less than a quarter of a mile away. It's a great place for families and friends to hang out and enjoy nature.

Things to Do at Worden Park

Worden Halt - the miniature railway station

Worden Park has lots of fun activities and cool places to explore. Here are some of the main attractions you can find there:

• A fun playground with rides for kids and teenagers.
• Football pitches that anyone can use for free. Local Sunday League teams and training groups also use them.
• The Folly Café, where you can grab a snack or a drink.
• Miniature trains that offer rides around a track.
• Beautiful woodland areas perfect for walks.
• Pretty formal gardens to explore.
• A miniature golf course for some friendly competition.
• An Arts and Crafts Centre where you can see local art.
• A tricky hedge maze to get lost in (and find your way out!).
• A kiosk for quick refreshments.

Worden Park is also a very popular spot for people walking their dogs. Dogs are welcome all over the park. There are special bins for dog litter and even a dog-washing shower near the main car park. The large open spaces and wooded areas are perfect for dogs to run around. The Shaw Brook, which flows through the woods, is a safe place for dogs to swim and cool off.

Bonfire Night Celebrations

Every year, around November 5th, Worden Park becomes a lively place for Bonfire Night celebrations. This event is one of Lancashire's biggest gatherings for the occasion. A local group called the Round Table organizes the fireworks display and bonfire. The money raised from the event helps support charities and good causes in the local community. It's a fantastic night out for everyone!

Getting to Worden Park

It's easy to get to Worden Park!

• There are two free car parks. You can reach both of them from the entrance on Worden Lane.
• During busy times, like warm summer days, an extra overflow car park opens next to the main one.
• The park is also close enough to walk from the Tesco supermarket and Leyland town center.

Around the Park

Worden Park is located on the edge of Leyland. It is surrounded by different types of neighborhoods on three sides. To the west, you'll find the Wade Hall area. North of the park is Leyland's older town center. To the east, there's the Worden Park estate, which is a residential area. To the south, the park borders open farmland, giving it a nice mix of town and country views.