On Your Doorstep Here in Hyndburn, nestling in the foothills of the western edge of the Pennines, we’re lucky to have right here on our doorstep lots of stunning countryside, moorland hills, woodlands, meadows, parks and open spaces, many among...
More infoHigh Hedges
What is a high hedge? In the eyes of the law a high hedge is defined as a barrier to light or access which is formed wholly or predominantly by a line of two or more evergreens and rises to a height of more than two metres above ground level. Is...
More infoVolunteering in Hyndburn’s Parks
Volunteering is a great way to build up an impressive CV and working outside for a few hours per week is also a great way to keep fit. What will I do? You will work alongside an experienced park keeper with an opportunity to learn some valuable...
More infoCommemorative Tree and Bench Service
A commemorative tree service is available thorough Hyndburn Borough Council’s Parks Service. This allows you the opportunity to donate a tree to the Borough of Hyndburn in memory of a loved one or a special anniversary, for example...
More infoHolding Public Events in Hyndburn
An event is an organised activity that invites members of the public to attend, either for free or for a charge. Hyndburn Borough Council is an events friendly borough, we positively welcome and encourage applications to host events in our...
More infoCaring for the Environment
Hyndburn Borough Council Parks department takes environmental issues and the prospect of climate change very seriously. The measures taken by the parks department include: Restricted chemical use including herbicides and pesticides. Avoiding the...
More infoPlaygrounds in Hyndburn
Important Notice All play areas remain closed as a temporary measure to help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus Within Hyndburn you will find a total of 26 play areas managed by Hyndburn Borough Council, in additional there are also 10...
More infoHorticulture
Amongst the many parks and gardens that are maintained by Hyndburn Borough Council there are some wonderful examples of plants and flowers and each month information on one of the favourites will be provided through the plant of the month...
More infoRhyddings Park
Awarded a Green Flag for 2019-2020 Rhyddings Park is in Oswaldtwistle in the area of Park Lane and Fielding Lane. You can access the park from several entrances, at strategic points around the park. Parking Unfortunately there is no car parking...
More infoPeel Park and the Coppice
Awarded a Green Flag for 2019-2020 The formal area of Peel Park consists of a children’s play area, multi-use games area, tennis courts, a bowling green and a car park and is located at the top of Avenue Parade with views towards...
More infoMilnshaw Park
Milnshaw Park BB5 4SD covers 2.5 Hectares in the north western part of Accrington. Milnshaw Park has two entrances from Lancaster Avenue and a third entrance from a footpath leading from the Asda car park. You can also enter the...
More infoMemorial Park
Memorial Park and playing fields occupy a 5 and 4.6 Hectare site respectively to the north of Great Harwood on either side of Church Lane. Memorial Park itself lies to the northwest of Church Lane, whilst the playing field occupies a site bounded...
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