Some history about the park :
Heaton Park has a rich and fascinating history.
Between the mid 14th century and the beginning of the 20th century
just two families owned the Heaton estate. It passed down through
the generations of the Holland family until Elizabeth Holland, the
last member of the family line, married Sir John Egerton in 1684.
In 1772 Sir Thomas Egerton (later 1st Earl of Wilton) built a new
home in the park for himself and his new wife. Being young and
wealthy Sir Thomas employed the best, most fashionable architect of
the time – James Wyatt. His house – Heaton Hall – and the other
magnificent buildings that Wyatt and his family designed can still
be seen around the park. Sir Thomas employed William Eames, a
follower of Capability Brown, to create a landscape to show off his
new mansion.
This was reworked in the early 19th century by John Webb, a pupil
of Eames; and it was at that time that the park was enclosed with
the 4-mile long wall. Smithy Lodge and Grand Lodge were built then
too. The 2nd Earl of Wilton added the splendid chimney stacks and
the Orangery to Heaton Hall around 1820. Heaton Park remained in
the Egerton family until 1902 when the 5th Earl of Wilton sold it
to the Manchester Corporation for £230,000. The Corporation
provided many public facilities and it quickly became a popular
people's park.
Throughout the 20th century thousands came to Heaton Park, but not
only for relaxation, it was the setting for more serious activities
too. At the end of the 20th century the park was restored in a
partnership between the Heritage Lottery Fund and Manchester City
Council.
The HLF grant enabled the Council to recreate the Eames and Webb
landscape around the Hall and to restore four of the Wyatt designed
listed buildings. Heaton Park is listed Grade 2 on
the English Heritage Register of Parks and there are nine listed
structures in the park.
Details can be found on the
English Heritage website.
Access to the park is from 8 am each
morning and closing time is dependent on the time of year, please
see website link below.
Downloadable Map of Park
Interactive Map of Park
Opening times for the
park
Getting there by car
There's three car parks in the park. The Boating Lake Car Park
is off Sheepfoot Lane, Smithy Lodge Car Park (closest to start
point) off Middleton Road and the Hall Car Park off St Margaret's
Road. See interactive map for details. Car parking is chargeable at
weekends and special events Getting there by public transport:
By Bus You can take the number 135 from Manchester City Centre,
which stops at the tram station on Bury Old Road. Many buses travel
to Heaton Park, including 56, 59, 64, 64A, 135, 137, 138, 150, 151,
484, 495. Please check with GMPTE for the latest travel
information and an interactive journey planner.
By Metrolink Tram The nearest metrolink tram station is Heaton
Park. Trams run regularly from the City Centre and other
destinations. There is a gate into the park directly opposite the
station, and once in the park you should keep walking straight
ahead ignoring the paths going off to the left and right. At the
‘T-junction' turn left and walk up the hill. You will eventually
see the hall to your right and the Farm Centre buildings with the
clock tower to your left. It takes 10 - 15 minutes to walk from the
Station Gate into the historic core of the park.
Metrolink Website
Answer the Questions at each stage from one of the multi
choice answers and replace the stage letter in the final cache
coordinate with the number next to the answer you choose.
The final cache coordinates are N53º
3G.ABC W002º 1H.DEF
The
cache is a 500ml snap lock camouflaged tub containing log book,
pencils and pencil sharpener in a zip bag, also inside are a number
of swaps.
Stage A is the given Coordinates
Question - How many pillars are they on the lodge?
Six = 7
Eight = 8
Ten = 9
The following stages are the waypoints listed.
Stage B Question - There is a picture near by of where
you are standing taken from distance, when was it taken?
1800 = 1
1801 = 2
1802 = 3 This is the answer, I have been notified that the
picture is no longer there
Stage C Question - How many cats live here?
0 = 5
1 = 6
2 = 7
Stage D Question - Where does the Ha-ha originate
from?
France = 0
Germany = 1
Netherlands = 2
Stage E Question - Which century was the tunnel
built?
18th = 7
19th = 8
20th = 9
Stage F Question - When was this famous visit?
1981 = 1
1982 = 2
1983 = 3
Stage G Question - When did this structure arrive in the
park?
1912 = 1
1914 = 2
1916 = 3
Stage H Question - In which month did the first tram run
into the park in 1903?
March = 3
April = 4
May = 5
All the best and happy caching.
 Dogs Allowed
 Restricted
hours  Restrooms
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