| Carlisle Park |
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| LNR Type: |
Urban |
| County: |
Northumberland |
Natural England
Regional Team:
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North East |
| Year of Declaration: |
2001
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| Declaring Authority: |
Castle Morpeth Borough Council
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| Area (Ha): |
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| Grid Reference: |
NZ 197 856
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| Location: |
Carlisle Park, Off Castle Square, Morpeth, NE61 1YD
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| Owned by: |
Northumberland County Council
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| Managed by: |
Northumberland County Council in Partnership with many other organisations.
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| Link to site map: |
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| How to get there: |
Carlisle Park is situated in the centre of the busy Northumberland town of Morpeth, between the River Wansbeck and the remains of Morpeth Castle. The formal gardens form the eastern boundary near
Castle Bank, the main route into Morpeth from the northbound A1. The western boundary of the Park is the Oldgate Bridge, over the River Wansbeck with the Park forming an important part of the Wansbeck River Corridor.
Morpeth bus station and train station are both within 15 minutes walk of Carlisle Park, and some bus services stop outside the formal gardens at Castle Square.
Metered car parking is available throughout Morpeth, There is no parking in Carlisle Park. However, a drop off point can be arranged for visitors with special needs, contact the Park Office on 01670 623509 or email ask@northumberland.gov.uk for more information.
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| Visitor facilities: |
The Park contains semi natural ancient woodland, formal gardens, bowling greens, tennis courts, a putting green, a river promenade, herbaceous and shrub borders, greenhouses, an aviary and the William Turner Garden. There are two scheduled ancient
monuments within the Park, which are the remains of Morpeth Castle and Ha’ Hill, an 11th Century motte and bailey.
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| Volunteer and 'Friends of' groups: |
Friends of Carlisle Park
For further information on volunteering opportunties at the Park, see contact information below.
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| Contacts for further information and how to get involved: |
Carlisle Park
Telephone: 01670 623509
Email: carlislepark@northumberland.gov.uk
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| Website address and other links: |
www.northumberland.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=8280
Alternatively try:
www.nothrumberland.gov.uk and search for Carlisle Park.
Last Updated: 18/03/2013
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