Central Park, Haworth

Central Park in Haworth is one of the district’s Green Flag parks, noted for its beautiful flower gardens. Come and relax on the grass, enjoy the view, and escape from the hustle and bustle of Haworth.

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Useful Information

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Address

Central Park, Rawdon Road, BD22 8RA

Opening times

All Bradford District Parks are open 365 days a year, 24 hours.

Access

Access to the park is available off Bridge House Lane and Rawdon Road, which are tarmac entrances. It is also available off Butt Lane which is a cobbled road, and Bell Isle Road via steps. The footpaths in the park are quite sloped.

Directions

By Car

From Keighley travel up the A629 towards Halifax, at Crossroads turn down the B6142 into Haworth, go up Bridge House Lane and the park is situated on the right hand side. Car parking is available in Haworth by following the signs.

By Bus

Buses 664, 665, and 720 from Keighley bus station all stop outside Central Park. For bus timetable information contact Metro on 0113 2457676 or www.wymetro.com. Information is also available on the Keighley and District buses website or on 01535 603284.

Facilities

Fenced in Play Area

Free to use, open 24 hours. No entry allowed to persons over 14 unless supervising a child.

Bowls

Open 10.00-16.00, Tuesday - Sunday, April - October. Anyone can use the bowling green. You pay your bowls fee onsite at the bowls hut which is run by the Bowls Club. Standard charges apply. If you are interested in joining the bowls club you can contact Mel Smith (Area Parks Manager) on 01535 618068 for more information.

Flower Gardens

The excellence of the flower displays in Central Park contributed towards it achievement of a Green Flag for excellence. There are two bedding displays per year, in spring and summer.

Virtual Tour

Watch a virtual tour of the park

Downloads

You can download a leaflet detailing 4 short walks in and around Central Park.
Walks in Parks and Woodlands - Central Park (PDF 1.3mb)

Sport Keighley have designed a number of walking routes that take in parks across the north of the Bradford District. Download the routes that include Central Park
Route one (PDF 404kb) and Route two (PDF 440kb).

For all the Walkways maps please go to the Sport Keighley website www.sportkeighley.com.

The Railway Children Walk & Fun Day - with Jenny Agutter.  Sunday 30th June 2013.  11am - 5pm

Maintenance

Help us to maintain this area by reporting any problems to the Area Parks Manager Mel Smith, on 01535 618068 or email mel.smith@bradford.gov.uk.