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Walton Lane, NELSON, BB9 8BQ

These lovely houses overlook Marsden Park

This was the main entrance for Marsden Hall, leading off Walton Lane. Pendle Hill is behind.

We are proud to confirm that Marsden Park was awarded the prestigious Green Flag award in 2010 which is a respected national standard for parks and green spaces. Marsden Park is the largest of Pendle's Parks, with many historical and architectural features which include a pseudo-Roman spa bath, an ornamental pond and marsh area, a circular garden, sensory garden and a Lady's Garden. There are also woodland walks to enjoy. Situated within the Park are two tennis courts, a bowling green and a children's playground. Newly renovated Marsden Hall sits within the park. The hall is a valuable resource centre that can be used for educational purposes. The hall boasts various classroom and conference rooms, which can be hired privately. The Park itself dates back to 1555 and has gone through many changes over the years, with the hall being extended in 1740 and many of the features being added in the early ninetieth century. The hall itself has been used for many different functions, ranging from a stately home, to an Institution to more recently as a restaurant, which it was when Pendle Borough Council took over the ownership in 2003. The whole of Marsden Park has been restored to its former glory, over four years with £1.75 million funding from the National Lottery Fund, Pendle Council and other sources. http://www.pendle.gov.uk/info/20088/parks_and_outdoor_recreation/243/parks_in_pendle/7

Icosahedral, or twenty-sided sundial that tells the time in various places all around the world that were influential when it was designed in the 1840s. The many gnomons tell the time in places such as Washington, Moscow, Rome, Jerusalem, Calcutta, St Helena and the Cape of Good Hope. The sundial was designed by Thornber and Kippax, and according to an inscription on one of the faces was first installed on June 15th 1841. Originally positioned to the south-east of the Roman Baths it was moved to its present location in the 1930s. It was commissioned by R.T. Walton who was a 19th century descendant of the de Walton family. Edward III gave the land here to Richard de Walton in the 14th century and the family remained here until 1911, when they ran out of male heirs and the property was purchased by the local authority. It was restored in 1986 and placed behind railings to keep it safe from vandalism. An inscription on the base reads: "This plaque is a mark of appreciation for the efforts of Roger Macaulay Lord who restored this sun dial in 1986. His hard work skill and dedication were given freely to ensure that the sun dial continues to be an object of interest to visitors to Marsden Park for years to come" Many thanks to Lancashire Sundials

Built into the north gate entrance to Marsden Old Hall. An unusual position against a gate and road not perhaps the best picturesque siting.

It’s a most unusual sundial that so far has escaped the attention of the vandals. It is situated close by Marsden Hall and has extensive views over the bowling green and towards Pendle Hill in the distance.