Introduction
Dating from 1800, Beacon Park features formal gardens, open space and leisure facilities. It contains a statue of King Edward VII, a fountain and rose gardens, crown bowling green and tennis courts, playing fields, play area and golf course. Beacon Pool is also a feature, and is fed by Leomansley Brook.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01543 308867Access contact details
This is a municipal park, open daily for general public use.
Directions
Lichfield District is in southern Staffordshire, convenient for Birmingham and the National Exhibition Centre. The M6 Toll also runs down the western side of the district and links the M6 with the M42.
Owners
Lichfield District Council
District Council House, Frog Lane, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6YYOther Websites
- Features & Designations
Features
- Statue
- Description: A statue of King Edward VII.
- Statue
- Description: A statue of Captain Smith of Titanic fame.
- Fountain
- Rose Garden
- Bowling Green
- Pool
- Description: Beacon Pool, which is fed by Leomansley Brook.
- Brook
- Description: Leomansley Brook.
- Leisure and sport facilities
- Description: Includes tennis courts, playing fields and a play area,
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
40.5
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Lichfield
- References
Contributors
Staffordshire Gardens and Parks Trust