Bitts Park
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Description
The park is a peaceful haven only 800 metres from the City Centre, comprising formal gardens, riverside walks, children’s play area and splash park (operates 11am-6pm), running routes and sports facilities. [the] Council provide a variety of activities within the park: Play Area – large and well-appointed play area catering for children of all ages and abilities Splash Park – interactive water feature located within the play area (please note only active between Easter – October, temperature dependent) Skate Park – large and robust area located to the west of Carlisle Castle Running Routes – a running/walking route of three optional distances is way marked throughout the park Outdoor gym facility Toilet facilities (open between 9am and 5pm) Flat surfaced paths providing circular routes throughout the park Hadrains Wall National Trail runs along the riverside boundary of the park Bitts Park includes several distinct areas: Victoria Park – a combination of formal lawns and floral displays with a large statue of Queen Victoria as it’s centrepiece The Hollow – sunken area adjacent to Hardwicke Circus and Eden Bridge, with spectacular rhododendron displays and golden weeping willow trees Garden of Memories – small formal area for quiet reflection, created in partnership with Eden Valley Hospice Riverside Trail – tranquil area of mature trees and vegetation managed for the benefit of wildlife, here you can see one of the Eden benchmark sculptures Large playing fields, used for kicking a ball about, pinicing and home to large events such as outdoor concerts and the fireshow.... -
Owner
Cumberland Council -
Source
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Further information
Link: https://www.carlisle.gov.uk/residents/leisure/parks-and-green-spaces/bitts-park-ca3-8ul-82
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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