• Welcome to
    PARK IN THE PAST
    A unique community and heritage project set in the stunning, ancient Welsh landscape
  • Swim, Kayak & SUP
    Enjoy the beauty of our stunning historical landscape from our 35 Acre Lake
  • Britain's Big Fort Build
    Journey back 2,000 years through our full-scale Roman Fort project

Opening Hours

Park in the Past is open to the public year-round. Come and explore our park!
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
09:00 - Dusk
Saturday
09:00 - Dusk
Sunday
09:00 - Dusk
Last entry is 1 hour before closing.
Welcome
Park in the Past is an exciting and innovative heritage and conservation project that aims to create a totally unique heritage attraction and vital community resource.
Set in an ancient Welsh landscape, the park comprises 120 acres of outstanding natural beauty offering woodlands and wetlands, a magnificent 35-acre lake and the gorgeous River Alyn, as well as wonderful walks and spacious fields. We need your help to build an amazing prehistoric realm and a full-scale Roman fort and Celtic village. Explore and experience your heritage - the landscape of your ancestors.
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Explore All That Our Unique Park Has To Offer

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Nature & Wildlife
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What's On

Upcoming Events & Activities

Auxilia Event
Our new flagship Roman Fort celebration of Cultural Diversity - a whole 9 days of immersive living history, demos and talks.
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Step into the Stone Age
Upcoming Arteology Activities
We're proud to pertner with Arteology to provide a range of fun, creative-led history activites for families.
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Park In The Past - Event - Saturday Roman Builds
The Big Fort Build
Get the latest updates with our Big Fort Build - the first authentic roman fort to be built in Britain in over 2,000 years.
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Lake Activities
Enjoy our 35-Acre lake at the heart of our community park with activites such as kayaking, wild swimming and paddleboarding.
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Donations

Become a Friend

Please help us to create a unique window into the past so that you can step back in time and see how our ancestors lived. Park in the Past will be a world-class heritage attraction and research facility. You can be part of this incredible journey by supporting us now!
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