Thornes Park
| Thornes Park | |
|---|---|
 Formal garden at Thornes Park | |
| Location | Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Area | 60 hectares |
| Operated by | Wakefield Council |
Thornes Park is a large public park situated close to the centre of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.
The park hosts a model railway, formal gardens, a lake, an indoor leisure centre and an athletics track. The park also has 60 hectares of open spaces and a two mile circular walkway around the park.
A mound lies in the centre of the park, once part of an old motte-and-bailey castle, which offers views across the city.[1]
References
- ↑ "Thornes Park". Wakefield.gov. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
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