Draft:Valley Gardens, Pontefract

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
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. A voluntary group, the Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens exists to preserve and promote the gardens.

Facilities
Valley Gardens has a bowling green and formal gardens.

Events
A community event, Liquorice Festival centres on Valley Gardens.