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Valley Gardens

Valley Gardens (sometimes known as Friarwood Valley Gardens) is a public park in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. It is one of three large public parks in the town; the others being Pontefract Park and the grounds of Pontefract Castle. Valley Gardens are used for the hosting of the Liquorice Festival.

History

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Valley Gardens were laid out in 1950 on the site of a former monastery. The gardens were designed principally by Borough of Pontefract Parks and Cemeteries Superintendent, R. W. Grubb.[1] A voluntary group, the Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens exists to preserve and promote the gardens.[2]

Facilities

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Valley Gardens has a bowling green and formal gardens.

Events

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A community event, Liquorice Festival centres on Valley Gardens.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Friarwood Valley Gardens". Parks and Gardens. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens". Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  3. ^ "PONTEFRACT LIQUORICE FESTIVAL IN THE VALLEY GARDENS". Experience Wakefield. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
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