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Development of Norfolk Heritage Park
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Three things started the regeneration of Norfolk Heritage Park: the forming of a park 'friends' group concerned about the decline of the park, an arson attack on the café in 1995 and the start of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). A successful bid to HLF was made for £2.3 million, which was increased with extra money from central government, the council and regional development agencies. This brought the total project value £3.6 million. The regeneration of the park was put into a 7 year programme and split into 4 phases:
- Phase 1 – Restoration of the grade 2 entrance lodges. These were built in the 1870's and are located on Granville Road and Norfolk Park Road. Completed in 1999.
- Phase 2 - Construction of a new community building called the 'Centre in the Park', 2 new playgrounds, a car park and landscaping around old café site. Completed in 2000.
- Phase 3 – New park infrastructure e.g. bins, benches, dog poo bins, resurfacing the carriageway, tree planting and lighting. Restoration of the grade 2 listed 'stone entrance screens' and the park entrance gates. Completed in 2004.
- Phase 4 – Improvements to the sports facilities including the construction of a new sports pavilion and multi-use games area. Completed in 2005.
Further information
Further information can be obtained by contacting the park manager on (0114) 2860400 or
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