Explore beautifully restored 19th-century parkland with heritage gardens, woodland walks, and a scenic mere, perfect for families seeking history and nature.

Shibden Park is one of West Yorkshire's most important heritage sites, featuring restored grounds originally commissioned by Anne Lister and influenced by the picturesque landscape movement of the early 19th century. Visitors can discover the peaceful Wilderness Garden with its cascade and pools, wander through Cunnery Wood where the old kitchen garden once stood, and explore the fruit garden planted with heritage fruit trees reflecting varieties grown over 200 years ago. The estate's centrepiece, The Mere, was designed to resemble a large river flowing through the Shibden valley and offers rowing boats, an island, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. A unique permanent exhibit showcases the skills of a Master Craftsman dry stone waller, providing insight into traditional construction techniques. Shibden Park is ideal for families of all ages seeking a blend of outdoor recreation and cultural heritage. The park offers open spaces for exploration, seasonal variations in opening hours (8am-5pm in winter, extending to 9pm in summer), and ample car parking facilities. The estate is accessible by public transport from nearby towns and provides level access to the hall's ground floor, though some terrain is steep or uneven. Blue Badge holders enjoy free parking, while a seasonal permit is available for regular visitors.

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What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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laura k

2 weeks ago

Lovely day out kids enjoyed the boats, the playground and the walk around saw some ducklings. Also some lovely picnic areas. Plenty of parking spaces and reasonable price for parking.

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jamie boyle

3 weeks ago

This park has always been fantastic to walk around or just call into the boating lake it’s got some superb walking trails a great play area a golf course or pitch n putt it’s idea for everyone easy to get to by bus or car I know they have a strict rule about dogs on lead which some people don’t follow but that’s ppl for you rule breaking.

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Jibran J

3 weeks ago

Beautiful park loads of fun and chu chu train ride £3 worth it

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Karen Marie Roberts-Palmer

2 months ago

There is a small fee for both car parks we choose the small top carpark and took the short walk down to the park area. We had a coffee in the cafe which waz good value for money. Was clean and tidy to say it was busy. Staff were friendly and efficient. The little train was running. Our Granddaughter enjoyed her ride on it. Smiles from start to finish. Good value for money. Definitely worth the day out

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Sunny's World (Sunny's World)

4 months ago

Nice place! Specially boating is nice and cafe also nice and clean. Large parking spaces and this place looks like situated between the mountains! Absolutely amazing day spent out.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026