Coordinates: 53°45′59″N 2°44′46″W / 53.7664°N 2.7460°W / 53.7664; -2.7460 Ashton Park is situated in Ashton-on-Ribble to the west of Preston, Lancashire, England. It has two bowling greens, two play areas, with swings, roundabouts and climbing frames, several football pitches within a large, main field, and contains within it a magnificent country house. It also has a beautiful woodland area, ornamental gardens and many flower beds. Ashton House, the large country house within the park, has recently undergone extensive repair and restoration and is particularly well used as a children's nursery school. Extensive parking facilities are provided in the park which is located immediately to the south of Blackpool Road, which proceeds westwards to Cottam. Nearby on the southern side are the docks, and Riversway complex, containing many offices and shops including Morrisons, McDonalds, and Pets at Home. To the west are the Larches and Savick estates and Lea.
Read more about Ashton Park: History, Ashton Park Ranger, Friends of Ashton Park
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