Bury Knowle Park

Bury Knowle is one of Oxford's most beautiful parks and the historic Bury Knowle House and its parkland setting provides a picturesque back-drop for picnics and events.

The park is in Headington, next to the A420 London Road. The postcode is OX3 9HX (directions).

History

The park was developed in 1930 after the Council purchased Bury Knowle House and its grounds from Henry Beaufoy.

What can I do there?

The park offers a wide range of activities including:

• Headington Library
• Narnia inspired children's play area
• tennis courts
• mini golf
• sensory garden for the visually impaired
• the wheel of hope sculpture
• the Storybook tree
• sand pits
• pirate play feature
• zipwire
• climbing rocks and timber frames
• Narnia inspired springers
• range of swings

A kiosk is situated in the park and provides:

• refreshments and ice creams
• tennis court bookings
• mini golf equipment hire