Thompson Treno Traditional Cache
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Small tupperware box containing
Pen
Pencil
Spectacle Cloth
Fridge magnet
Rubber ball
Toy
Keyring
Foreign Coin
Repaired 6th June 2011
Checked 19th June 2011 and NO SLUGS !!
thankfully
Checked 1st Sept 2011 - still there and no slugs :-)
7th May 2012 - new container & new log
15th June 2014 - new container with new log (contact lens case wrapped in a bag so should be water tight as long as replaced properly)
28th Dec 2014
New container, new log book in bag placed in waterproof container and all placed in thicker outer waterproof zip bag - lets see how long this lasts before folk can't be bothered sealing it all up when found :-(
Oh and collection of new goodies too
Thompson Park
Main entrance off Ormerod Road, Burnley
A formal Edwardian urban park. Retains most original features: boating lake, Italian gardens, Ranger centre, and playground.
Thompson Park is more ornamental than Burnley's other parks with large numbers of flower beds and the large rose garden. This has created quite a different pattern of use compared to the other parks in the borough with more people coming purely to see the flower displays, and for the safe environment for children to play (please note dogs are banned from the park).
There are two main recreational facilities, the boating lake and paddling pool, which are the only ones in the borough. These attract large numbers of people especially during warm weather.
Facilities
Children's play area/Paddling Pool
Boating lake
Italian garden
Miniature railway
Beech garden
Refreshment kiosk
Putting green
Ranger base
Toilets
Main Features
The main feature of the Park is the boating lake that is approximately 3 acres in extent.
The River Brun bisects the Park, which, in addition to providing the water for the lake, is also an additional point of interest as it provides habitat for various water birds as well as attracting the odd fisherman.
Two ornamental bridges cross the river, both well-preserved original features.
There are approximately five kilometres of paths in the Park.
Gardens
The Rose Garden consists of 40 rose beds and is situated next to the lake.
The Italian Garden is a sunken garden consisting of 15 flower beds
Boating Lake
Prices from 01-Apr-09
Boats per half hour £1.00
Additional person £0.50
Model Boat Permit (per year) £12.85
Opening Times
The boating lake is open every weekend, bank holiday and school holiday from April to september.
Opening hours are from 12pm till 5pm
Paddling Pool
The paddling pool is a great place for kids to cool off on a hot summers day. The pool is filled at weekends and school holidays between April and September on days when the weather is warm and sunny. If you want to check if the pool is full please call the Ranger Service on 01282 831053.
Friends of Thompson and Queens Park
The friends group has been active since 1998 and meets every month in the ranger base in Thompson Park. Details of meetings can be found on the notice board in the park and are open to all.
The Friends have supported many improvements in the park over recent years including developing the miniature railway, providing a launching platform for model boats, funding sculptures, planting an orchard and helping to organise many events in the park such as Christmas and Easter activities, brass band concerts and the Ranger Open Day.
Burnley and Pendle Miniature Railway Society
The miniature railway has been developed by the Burnley and Pendle Miniature Railway Society over recent years and was completed in 2005.
The railway operates on Sundays and Bank holidays throughout the year from 12 noon until 4.30pm (weather permitting). Rides cost 50 pence and the income is used to support the ongoing development of the railway.
The railway can be booked for children's parties.
Directions/bus routes
Thompson Park is located on Ormerod Road, 0.5KM North West of Burnley Town centre.
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