Cudworth Common
Full information about Cudworth Common (Establishment and park) at Ferrymoor Way, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, Grimethorpe, England S72 7BN - address, phone and fax, official website, working hours, photo, maps, reviews and etc.
Contacts
Categories:
Establishment Park
Phone:
+44 1302 388832
Address:
Ferrymoor Way
Grimethorpe
Barnsley
Grimethorpe
England S72 7BN
United Kingdom
Official Website:
thelandtrust.org.uk
Opening hours
| Sunday | 00:00 — 23:59 |
|---|---|
| Monday | 00:00 — 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 — 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 — 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 — 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 — 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 — 23:59 |
Rating
5 /5
Based on 1 reviews
Reviews about Cudworth Common
- Davide Solazzo Review added: 2018.04.09★ ★ ★ ★ ★This scenic 66-hectare park rises above the surrounding area, offering fabulous views over the RSPB's Edderthorpe Ings reserves and for many miles into the distance can be enjoyed as you wander round this wild green space. Keep an eye open for the intricate wooden sculptures which celebrate both the site's mining heritage and bright new future as a community park.
Ferrymoor Flash, a small lake which is separated from the main part of the site, should not be missed when visiting the site because of the fantastic range of wildlife such as swans, shelducks, tufted duck and a colourful variety of butterflies that inhabits this small wetland area.
The derelict and contaminated site was remediated by the regional development agency, Yorkshire Forward with funds from the Homes and Community Agency National Coalfield Programme. The resultant green space and business development have helped the nearby towns recover from the problems of the last decade. The new business park, located next to the Common, is proving very popular with a number of new businesses being attracted to the area bringing job and economic uplift.
The Trust is providing a sustainable and cost effective exit for Yorkshire Forward and protecting the money invested in restoring the land as well as covering the environmental liability associated with the site past history. Crucially the Trust’s role in maintaining an attractive and popular green space increases the viability and desirability of the business park.
Film connections
Film and trivia buffs may be interested to know that prior to its restoration Cudworth Common and another Land Trust site nearby, New Park Springs, were part of the Grimethorpe Colliery, which the hugely successful film Brassed Off was based upon.
Official website thelandtrust.org.uk
The Land Trust - The Land Trust owns and manages public open spaces, such as country parks, nature reserves and woodlands for community benefit
The Land Trust owns and manages public open spaces, such as country parks, nature reserves and woodlands for community benefit