Moor Park, Grade II* listed park in Preston, England
The largest and oldest park in Preston extends over 100 acres of green space with lime tree avenues, serpentine lake, and Victorian landscaping features.
During the Second English Civil War in 1648, the park became a battlefield where Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army fought against Royalist and Scottish forces.
The Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory, established in 1927 during a solar eclipse, continues to serve the University of Central Lancashire for educational events.
Visitors find amenities including two children's play areas, sports facilities, public restrooms, parking spaces, and directional signs throughout the park grounds.
Distance walker Tom Benson set a world record in 1986 by continuously walking 415 miles around the park's perimeter, commemorated by a stone marker.
Location: Preston
GPS coordinates: 53.77400,-2.69800
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:42
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