1
Norbury Drive, Lower Heath
Taken from Rood Lane (A34).
Image: © Trevor Harris
Taken: 28 Jul 2017
0.09 miles
2
Bandstand in Congleton park
The bandstand was added in 1914, sadly the end of the Belle Epoque in which public performances flourished. However it is still used for occasional performances.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 15 Oct 2022
0.10 miles
3
Congleton, Rood Lane
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 17 Jul 2014
0.10 miles
4
Rugby match in Congleton park (2)
The park has fewer sporting facilities than most town parks, but the central grassed area is used for rugby in the winter (and maybe cricket in summer?).
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 15 Oct 2022
0.12 miles
5
Knot garden in Congleton park
Part of the Queen Elizabeth Garden in 1953.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 15 Oct 2022
0.12 miles
6
Public toilets in Congleton Park
Note the defbirillator on the wall.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 15 Oct 2022
0.12 miles
7
Wooden sculpture in Congleton park
At the foot of the steps into Town Wood is this sculpture, probably intended to be a bear (the town's symbol).
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 15 Oct 2022
0.13 miles
8
Sundial in Congleton park
The sundial was given to the park in 1929 but later incorporated in the Queen Elizabeth Garden, see
Image
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 15 Oct 2022
0.13 miles
9
Queen Elizabeth Garden in Congleton park
This linear garden was laid out in 1953 to mark the Queen's coronation. The photo was taken a month after her death.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 15 Oct 2022
0.13 miles
10
Remains of the market cross in Congleton park
From local history websites, the original market cross dated from c.1500 but was destroyed in 1772. Remaining stones from it were found in 1902, displayed outside the Town Hall, and moved here as part of the Queen Elizabeth Garden in 1953.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 15 Oct 2022
0.13 miles