High Lea Park – St Mary’s Rd, New Mills, High Peak SK22 3BW
High Lea Park is the main, biggest and best park in New Mills, surrounded by mature woodland, with beautifully maintained grounds and a wide range of fantastic play equipment for all ages, including enclosed areas for toddlers, Zip Line and adult exercise equipment.
There is a grassed area and a rough football pitch up the hill behind High Lea Hall, which includes two goal posts and a basketball hoop.
Easy to find and very near to the bus station and New Mills Central train station, there’s limited parking in High Lea Park but plenty of town centre parking nearby.
There is a wooded area to walk through, with a small pond and beyond the wood is New Mills Community Orchard. Wildflower meadows, fruit trees, picnic tables, regular events and nice views across the valley.Â
It is host to the One World Festival, held in the park in early July. The park is also the home of the annual New Mills Town Council bonfire and firework display in November.
Near the lower entrance of the High Lea Park there is the quiet area of the Garden of Remembrance with its World War Two Memorial and the Memorial Plaque remembering the service men and women of the armed and civilian services who have been killed since 1945 – very special, as it is one of very few such memorials in the country.
FAQ & Additional Information
Opening hours – Daylight access
Is there parking? Disabled on site – otherwise Street only – park responsibly.
Are there toilets available? Yes but no baby changing facilities
Can I bring my own food? Yes, you can bring a picnic.
Wheelchair & Pushchair friendly? Yes, via some entrances. Some inclines to consider.
Number of Entrance/Exit: Seven
Number of bins: Five
Additional information – Has a water fountain
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