Bury Knowle Park
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) (link is external).
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 (link is external)
- Narnia inspired children's play area (link is external)
- tennis courts (link is external)
- mini golf (link is external)
- 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
Venue Category:
Parks and Gardens
Activities provided:
Arts and Crafts
Climbing
Environment
Gardens
Nature Trail
Observing
Sensory Trail
Sports
Zip Wire / High Ropes
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities:
No
Curriculum:
Art
Citizenship
Design
Physical Education
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability:
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Harboard Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 8ES
Venue Contact Number:
01865 252240