A fountain in Williamson Park

Williamson Park is a park in Lancaster, England. Its focal point is the Ashton Memorial. The park was constructed by millionaire James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton , and his father, also called James Williamson . The park now covers an area of 217,000 m², having been extended in 1999 into adjoining land, Whinney Carr, following a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund .

Features of the park include the Ashton Memorial, fountains, a butterfly house , a cafe, a children's play area, the Lancaster sundial on the site of what was once a bandstand, some sculptures and a small folly known as the Temple. The park is extensively wooded, with many pathways winding among the trees.

During July and August each year, the local Duke's Playhouse performs a promenade play in the Park each evening, using the natural scenery as the stage and requiring the audience to follow the actors from scene to scene.

External link

• http://www.williamsonpark.com/