Site Event/Activity record ECH7381 - Whitby Park - Research and Recording

Significance The significance of Whitby Park lies principally as the last public park designed by Thomas Mawson. Though implementation of the design was interrupted by the Second World War, it has substantially been realised subsequently with the combination of formal and informal elements envisaged by Mawson. Whitby Park is also the principal park in Ellesmere Port and has, since the Hall was owned by the Grace Family, been a place for celebrations, carnivals and shows. Former agricultural use of the land is evident in remnant hedgerows and mature hedgerow trees which contribute to the quality of the parkland and its value for wildlife, qualities enhanced by current relaxed maintenance regimes in western and northern areas. Principal remaining features The Hall – Locally Listed Building DCH9548 Former stable block and outbuildings Walled garden, now the Community Garden 2 Bowling greens and Bowling shelters Panel garden Fishing pond with rockwork Drive with Lime avenue Mature hedgerow trees