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In July 2012, Ipswich Borough Council received a grant of £2.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund (BIG) for the Holywells “Parks for People” restoration project. The HLF grant was supplemented by funding from the Friends of Holywells Park<ref>http://holywellspark.org.uk/news/</ref> and by the Borough Council<ref>6. https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/content/holywells-park-for-people</ref>. The grant was used to improve a range park facilities and to enable the renovation of the Stable Block, converting it into a vibrant visitor centre and café with an education area and function room. The conservatory was refurbished and turned into a multi-function area that can be used for exhibitions, talks, meetings and other functions. The Stable Block and conservatory are both listed buildings<ref>6. https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/content/holywells-park-for-people</ref> |
In July 2012, Ipswich Borough Council received a grant of £2.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund (BIG) for the Holywells “Parks for People” restoration project. The HLF grant was supplemented by funding from the Friends of Holywells Park<ref>http://holywellspark.org.uk/news/</ref> and by the Borough Council<ref>6. https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/content/holywells-park-for-people</ref>. The grant was used to improve a range park facilities and to enable the renovation of the Stable Block, converting it into a vibrant visitor centre and café with an education area and function room. The conservatory was refurbished and turned into a multi-function area that can be used for exhibitions, talks, meetings and other functions. The Stable Block and conservatory are both listed buildings<ref>6. https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/content/holywells-park-for-people</ref> |
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==The Park Today & Events== |
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Established in 2001 the Friends of Holywells Park<ref>http://holywellspark.org.uk/about/</ref> are a very active volunteer group whose aim is to increase the local knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Holywells Park. |
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The park hosts numerous events throughout the year organised by Friends of Holywells Park, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Ipswich Borough Council and charitable and private organisations. |
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Popular among the regular events are Family Fun Days (July-August), Practical conservation activities, a bat walk (August), a Cold Fair (January), Holi Festival of Colour (April), The Nearly Music Festival (and other concerts like the Chopin in the Park), Tea Dances and many more. |
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The park is frequently used for charity rides, runs and walks. |
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For a summary of past and present events see the [http://holywellspark.org.uk/events/ Friends of Holywells Park website] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 12:41, 24 October 2017
Holywells Park is a 67-acre (270,000 m2) public park in Ipswich, England situated between Nacton Road and Cliff Lane, near to Ipswich dock.
Opening Times: Park opens 7.30am Monday – Saturday, Sunday opening 9.00am. The closing times vary with daylight hours - details here
History
The park has a history going back thousands of years. Tools from the stone age have been found, as well as bronze age axes and Roman coins. In the 13th century Holywells was part of the Manor at Bishops Wyke which was held by the Bishops of Norwich. During the reign of Henry VIII.[1] the Manor was returned to the crown and then granted to Sir John Jermy.
The land was bought by John Cobbold in 1812[1] who brought his wife Elizabeth Cobbold and their large family here to live in 1814.[2]. Cobbold later began using the areas natural springs to produce beer [3]. In 1814 Holywells House was completed on the site of an old farmhouse – this building was demolished in 1962 due to wood rot and only the stable block remains. In 1935 the land at Holywells was presented to the people of Ipswich by Lord Woodbridge and then opened to the public in 1936. Holywells park is now a designated a Conservation Area and is on the English Heritage register of historic parks and gardens of special historic interest[4]
In July 2012, Ipswich Borough Council received a grant of £2.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund (BIG) for the Holywells “Parks for People” restoration project. The HLF grant was supplemented by funding from the Friends of Holywells Park[5] and by the Borough Council[6]. The grant was used to improve a range park facilities and to enable the renovation of the Stable Block, converting it into a vibrant visitor centre and café with an education area and function room. The conservatory was refurbished and turned into a multi-function area that can be used for exhibitions, talks, meetings and other functions. The Stable Block and conservatory are both listed buildings[7]
The Park Today & Events
Established in 2001 the Friends of Holywells Park[8] are a very active volunteer group whose aim is to increase the local knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Holywells Park. The park hosts numerous events throughout the year organised by Friends of Holywells Park, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Ipswich Borough Council and charitable and private organisations. Popular among the regular events are Family Fun Days (July-August), Practical conservation activities, a bat walk (August), a Cold Fair (January), Holi Festival of Colour (April), The Nearly Music Festival (and other concerts like the Chopin in the Park), Tea Dances and many more. The park is frequently used for charity rides, runs and walks. For a summary of past and present events see the Friends of Holywells Park website
References
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
histwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Friends of Holywells Park
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_Brewery
- ^ http://holywellspark.org.uk/history/
- ^ http://holywellspark.org.uk/news/
- ^ 6. https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/content/holywells-park-for-people
- ^ 6. https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/content/holywells-park-for-people
- ^ http://holywellspark.org.uk/about/
External links
Further reading
- Clive Hodges. 2016. 'Holywells, Home of the Cobbolds'. Ivybridge: [The Cobbold Family History Trust].
- Wessex Archeology restoration project
52°02′50″N 1°10′19″E / 52.0473°N 1.1719°E
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