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The children's play area in the park. Currently closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Hillworth Park was originally the gardens of Hillworth House. The house was rebuilt in 1832. The house and estate of some 27 acres was purchased by the Council of the Borough of Devizes in 1945 and the house became apartments. Much of the estate was sold for development and the remaining area of almost 5 acres is the present park. The basic layout of the paths remains as shown on a plan of 1842. There is a detailed history of the house and gardens at: http://devizesheritage.co.uk/Gazetteer.pdf The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

An information board at the entrance to the park. Hillworth Park was originally the gardens of Hillworth House. The house was rebuilt in 1832. The house and estate of some 27 acres was purchased by the Council of the Borough of Devizes in 1945 and the house became apartments. Much of the estate was sold for development and the remaining area of almost 5 acres is the present park. The basic layout of the paths remains as shown on a plan of 1842. There is a detailed history of the house and gardens at: devizesheritage.co.uk/Gazetteer.pdf The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town. devizesheritage.co.uk/Gazetteer.pdf

A small aviary in the park. Hillworth Park was originally the gardens of Hillworth House. The house was rebuilt in 1832. The house and estate of some 27 acres was purchased by the Council of the Borough of Devizes in 1945 and the house became apartments. Much of the estate was sold for development and the remaining area of almost 5 acres is the present park. The basic layout of the paths remains as shown on a plan of 1842. There is a detailed history of the house and gardens at: devizesheritage.co.uk/Gazetteer.pdf The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

A glimpse inside the aviary seen at Image Hillworth Park was originally the gardens of Hillworth House. The house was rebuilt in 1832. The house and estate of some 27 acres was purchased by the Council of the Borough of Devizes in 1945 and the house became apartments. Much of the estate was sold for development and the remaining area of almost 5 acres is the present park. The basic layout of the paths remains as shown on a plan of 1842. There is a detailed history of the house and gardens at: devizesheritage.co.uk/Gazetteer.pdf The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

One of the loveliest parks I have ever been in and very popular with mums and kids. Which is just about the best vote of confidence in any park.

A delightful flower display by the pool. Hillworth Park was originally the gardens of Hillworth House. The house was rebuilt in 1832. The house and estate of some 27 acres was purchased by the Council of the Borough of Devizes in 1945 and the house became apartments. Much of the estate was sold for development and the remaining area of almost 5 acres is the present park. The basic layout of the paths remains as shown on a plan of 1842. There is a detailed history of the house and gardens at: devizesheritage.co.uk/Gazetteer.pdf The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

Greenbrae is set back from Pottern Road. Built circa 1830 in red brick. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252254 The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

Built circa 1750, this pretty garden pavilion in brick on a stone plinth was probably a banqueting house. The interior is unchanged since construction. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249833 There is another view of the pavilion at Image Hillworth Park was originally the gardens of Hillworth House. The house was rebuilt in 1832. The house and estate of some 27 acres was purchased by the Council of the Borough of Devizes in 1945 and the house became apartments. Much of the estate was sold for development and the remaining area of almost 5 acres is the present park. The basic layout of the paths remains as shown on a plan of 1842. There is a detailed history of the house and gardens at: devizesheritage.co.uk/Gazetteer.pdf The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

Built circa 1750, this pretty garden pavilion in brick on a stone plinth was probably a banqueting house. The interior is unchanged since construction. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249833 There is another view of the pavilion at Image Hillworth Park was originally the gardens of Hillworth House. The house was rebuilt in 1832. The house and estate of some 27 acres was purchased by the Council of the Borough of Devizes in 1945 and the house became apartments. Much of the estate was sold for development and the remaining area of almost 5 acres is the present park. The basic layout of the paths remains as shown on a plan of 1842. There is a detailed history of the house and gardens at: devizesheritage.co.uk/Gazetteer.pdf The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

The gate way into the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Burial Ground. There is a service in the grounds annually, and occasionally there is a scattering of ashes. Hillworth Park was originally the gardens of Hillworth House. The house was rebuilt in 1832. The house and estate of some 27 acres was purchased by the Council of the Borough of Devizes in 1945 and the house became apartments. Much of the estate was sold for development and the remaining area of almost 5 acres is the present park. The basic layout of the paths remains as shown on a plan of 1842. There is a detailed history of the house and gardens at: devizesheritage.co.uk/Gazetteer.pdf The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.