Eastham Country Park
| Eastham Country Park | |
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Eastham Country Park | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Eastham, Merseyside |
| Coordinates | 53°19′45″N 2°57′31″W / 53.3292°N 2.9585°WCoordinates: 53°19′45″N 2°57′31″W / 53.3292°N 2.9585°W |
| Area | 100 acres (40 ha)[1] |
| Created | 1973 |
| Operated by | Metropolitan Borough of Wirral |
| Open | All year |
| Status | Open |
Eastham Country Park is located in Eastham, Wirral. The park is situated next to the River Mersey and covers an area of 100 acres (40 ha). Facilities at the park include a visitor information centre, tea garden and picnic areas.
History
In 1846, the area was landscaped with gardens. A zoo was later added as a visitor attraction, which included a bear pit, monkey enclosures and a lions' den.[2]
The park is next to the former Eastham Ferry pier and the former Job's Ferry.[2][3]
According to BBC Domesday Reloaded, Eastham Country Park was opened on 10 July 1973.[4]
Flora and fauna
Beech and oak are the dominant species within the woodland.[5] The park contains a 500 year old oak.[6]
The park is important for wading birds and wildfowl during the winter.[7] Gull species are also present.[8] Other birds common to the park include the blackbird, blue and great tit, chaffinch, collared dove, magpie, robin, thrush, wood pigeon and wren. Grey squirrels are easily visible around the park.[9]
References
- ↑ "Eastham Country Park". Visit Wirral. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- 1 2 Freethy, Ron (17 May 2011). "Eastham Walk". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ Annakin-Smith 2007
- ↑ "D-block GB-336000-381000". BBC Domesday Reloaded. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ Annakin-Smith 2007
- ↑ "Chapter 2 The North West - a history full of change" (PDF). Field Studies Council. p. 1. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Eastham Country Park Management Plan" (PDF). Wirral Council. p. 4. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Car trip to Dibbinsdale Nature Reserve and Eastham Country Park, Wirral". RSPB. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Eastham Country Park". Holiday Inn Express. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
Sources
- Annakin-Smith, Anthony (2007). Wirral Walks: 100 Miles of the Best Walks in the Area. Sigma Leisure. ISBN 9781850588238. OCLC 60960959.
External links
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- Map sources for Eastham Country Park
- Wirral Council website
- Eastham Country Park website