Ford Park

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About the garden

If you like your green space to come with a well-stocked cafe, kid’s adventure playground and bundles of community spirit then Ford Park is the place for you.

Located in the urban heart of Ulverston, this eight-acre park is popular among locals and visitors alike. Ford Park’s well-trodden paths snake past open fields, a pretty wildflower meadow and woodland copse before depositing walkers at a foliage-packed plant nursery, where the urge to buy everything is strong.

At the centre of the park is Ford House, an atmospheric Grade II listed building. This and the grounds are run by Ford Park Community Group, whose sharing is caring mantra extends to the garden, where field to fork learning and eating is encouraged. This sustainable approach to food production is continued in The Coach House, which serves freshly prepared dishes using ingredients picked just meters away in the Victorian walled kitchen garden.

Opening times

Park and Gardens open 7 days a week* *subject to events

Useful details

Dog walking

Yes - Dogs on leads.

Cafe or restaurant

Food and drink facilities include a cafe/restaurant.

Shops

None

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4.5
from 570 Google reviews

Jay Bee

6 months ago

Nice walk to the top to see the monument , lots of seating on the way up a little steep in areas there is another way up at the back , open at weekends or if you see the flag flying , beautiful views from the top

Andrew Speight

a year ago

Liked it. We parked up and walked the dog up to the top of the hill but be warned the tower has herras fencing round it now.

Gareth Price-Baghurst

2 years ago

A really great place. A very easy car park in the park, and loads of on the road parking nearby. A wonderfully eventful place with a play ground, zip wire, free to use piano, cafe and gardens and loads of events. Had the best time performing here and its super close to both the centre of Ulverston and the top of Hoad Hill for some stunning views of the South Lakes and the coastline. Loved my time here.

Z H

3 years ago

Woz gud. Kidz play area. Kitchin garten. Cafe. Doggy walking area. Inside car park with ample space. Entry to climb to the monument (aka 'the hord' with fanatastic views 360 degrees all round). Nice picnic space to eat your dinner with kids and pets.

Ste H

7 months ago

A really nice walk with sweeping views. The walk is not too strenuous and takes approximately 1 hour from the car park and back round.

Contact the garden

01229 580666

ford-park.org.uk

facebook.com/fordparkulverston

twitter.com/fordparkulv

info@ford-park.org.uk

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