How big is Vernon park Stockport?
Covering 21 acres this Victorian park features a bandstand, bowling greens, water features, a fernery, sunken rose garden, herbaceous borders, rockery and numerous other historical plant collections.
How old is Vernon park?
History. Vernon Park opened on 20 September 1858 as Pinch Belly Park or the People’s Park. It was built by Stockport Corporation on land donated by George John Warren (Lord Vernon).
How big is Vernon park?
33.6 acres
Vernon Park covers over 33.6 acres of parkland, predominantly made up of amenity grassland, scattered specimen trees and a pond. Facilities on site include football pitches…
Are there toilets at Vernon park?
Toilets available during park opening hours. Please clean up after your dog – scoop bins are provided.
Where are the best places to visit in Stockport?
Vernon Park Museum is also here and boasts a tea room with fantastic views of the park. Facilities at the park include a car park and public toilets with baby changing facilities and disabled access. Vernon Park is located just east of Stockport town centre, on the way to Bredbury.
What is the oldest public park in Stockport?
Vernon Park opened in 1858 and is Stockport’s oldest public park lying just east of the town centre. It’s an exceptional Victorian/Edwardian asset to both the local community and the North West region.
What facilities are available at Vernon Park?
Facilities at the park include a car park and public toilets with baby changing facilities and disabled access. Vernon Park is located just east of Stockport town centre, on the way to Bredbury. Map showing location of Vernon Park.
When was the Stockport Museum built?
In 1860 James Kershaw and John Benjamin Smith, the town’s two MPs, each subscribed £500 in order to build Stockport Museum. This was taken over by Stockport Corporation in 1866 and a new wing was added. A bandstand of 1888 was demolished in 1968, and a range of glasshouses of 1904 was demolished in the 1950s.