Queens Park Bolton
Queens Park Bolton
Queens Park in Bolton is a 22 acre Victorian park nestled in the heart of town.
Considered to be the finest park in the area, Queens Park still has many of it’s original Victorian features, whilst others have been lovingly restored.
The stone statues lining the Promenade, the war memorial, the “Pie Crust” and Dobson Bridge are all testament to the grandeur of this urban park built so many years ago that at times it feels like walking around an open air museum.
The fountain, opposite the children’s playground was restored some years ago and this used to bookmark the straight and steep pathway towards the Promenade where there once stood a grand pavilion, though most people will remember the conservatory or “Greenhouse”.
Thanks to recent funding the park underwent significant restoration and renovation and now resembles something close to it’s original glory. This work has been recognised by the award of a Green Flag, a nationally accredited scheme given to public parks in the UK which meet a certain standard.
Queens Park offers something to everyone including dog walkers, fitness enthusiasts, nature lovers or anyone just wanting some peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of town life.
The park is still extremely popular and serves as a valuable greenspace for this heavily populated area of Bolton.
The playing fields on Spa Road are the regular home of the local fair when it comes to town. The very popular Junior Park Run takes place in the park every Sunday as does the historical re-enactment group, Historia Normannis.
Queens Park also plays an important part in the annual Ironman route.
Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday was celebrated with a spectacular fireworks display in 2016 and when the Commonwealth Games were hosted in Manchester in 2002, the torch was carried by Bolton boxer, Amir Khan, through the streets of Bolton beforea celebratory concert was held at the park.
The neighbouring Bolton Hospice hold their annual Bubble Fun Run in the park to raise funds for an excellent cause.
Despite it’s age, Queens Park still holds a major role in the life of Boltonians and that is something we should all be happy and proud to celebrate.
Wildlife at Queens Park
Being only a few minutes walk from Bolton Town Centre and surrounded by busy roads on all sides it may come as a surprise to some people that Queens Park is home to quite a range of different birds and animals.
Step into the park and within a couple of minutes walking, the noise of traffic is drowned out by the singing of birds and wildfowl from the lake.
It’s a perfect place to decompress.
