Parks · North West England
Lever Park
In or near Haigh.
Lever Park — a place in North West England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blackrod · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lever Park is a place located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Lever Park is a historic country park designed by Thomas Hayton Mawson in collaboration with Lord Leverhulme. Established between 1901 and 1911, it features a mix of open grounds, woodland, and avenues, along with notable structures like Rivington Hall and a reconstruction of Liverpool Castle.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lever Park is a public park located in North-West England. It is known for its landscaped gardens and mature trees, providing a recreational space for the local community. The park is a designated green space, contributing to the area's natural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6173, -2.5569
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Rivington
- Postcode
- BL6 7SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Blackrod — 3 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/956272757 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lever Park?
- Lever Park is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL6 7SA), in the parish of Rivington.
- What is Lever Park?
- Lever Park — a place in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lever Park?
- The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 3.0 km away. The nearest town is Haigh. Drivers can use postcode BL6 7SA.
- Is Lever Park a protected site?
- Yes — Lever Park is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Lever Park free to visit?
- Yes, Lever Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lever Park?
- The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL6 7SA.