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Valley Gardens (sometimes known as Friarwood Valley Gardens) is a public park in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. It is one of three large public parks in the town; the others being Pontefract Park and the grounds of Pontefract Castle. Valley Gardens are used for the hosting of the Liquorice Festival.
History[edit]
Valley Gardens were laid out in 1950 on the site of a former monastery. The gardens were designed principally by Borough of Pontefract Parks and Cemeteries Superintendent, R. W. Grubb.[1] A voluntary group, the Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens exists to preserve and promote the gardens.[2]
Facilities[edit]
Valley Gardens has a bowling green and formal gardens.
Events[edit]
A community event, Liquorice Festival centres on Valley Gardens.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Friarwood Valley Gardens". Parks and Gardens. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens". Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "PONTEFRACT LIQUORICE FESTIVAL IN THE VALLEY GARDENS". Experience Wakefield. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
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