Opening Hours

Park in the Past is open to the public year-round. Come and explore our park!
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Last entry is 1 hour before closing.

Monday

21/04
10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

16:30 - 19:30
(Last entry 18:30)

Thursday

17/04
10:00 - 17:00

Friday

18/04
10:00 - 17:00

Saturday

19/04
10:00 - 17:00

Sunday

20/04
10:00 - 17:00

The Park is available for specific bookings, education visits and groups at other times.
Check our Facebook page for the latest information about special events and activities.

Welcome!

To make the most of your visit, please read this important advice and safety information:

Access

Please enter the site through the main entrance on Fagl Lane. If you park in front of our main gates, ensure there's enough space for our team to access the site.

Directions via Google Maps

Current Site Use

Please keep dogs under control at all times. Aggressive or nervous dogs must remain on a leash. Clean up after your dog using a biodegradable bag and dispose of it properly. Please don’t leave waste hanging from trees or in hedges. You can also follow the "Stick and Flick" method to keep paths clean.

Walking and Wildlife

Enjoy the beauty of this place and help keep it tidy by taking all litter home. Follow signs about restricted access to protect ecologically sensitive areas. Avoid approaching swans or disturbing nests.

The Lake

The lake is deep, with depths ranging from 9 to 20 meters. Avoid standing close to the edges. Unauthorized swimming, boating, or fishing is not allowed. Never put pollutants in the lake. Life-saving rings are located on all four sides of the lake for emergencies—please do not tamper with them.

Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy your visit!

FAQ

Wheelchairs and pram access

The Park is a large natural site with undulating gravel or earth tracks and paths, there is a smooth concrete path along the lakeside, though this is interspersed by earth tracks in places. There is a wooden footbridge over the river Alyn which has a gravel & earth track leading to it, and a ramp.

Toilets

You can find wheelchair accessible toilets in our café and beside the lake and Fort.

Food & Drink

We have a large dog friendly café in the main entrance serving a selection of hot & cold drinks, cakes, Ice creams and meals to eat in or take out.
Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic, but we do not allow BBQs, we ask that you take your picnic litter home with you.
During events our Taberna in the Fort is open serving cold drinks and food.

Can we just visit the Roman Fort?

Yes! Entry to our Roman fort is included in your entry ticket – please note we do change our entry ticket prices for some events.

Is my dog allowed off the lead?

Yes, but your dog must be under control at all times, your dog must have good recall , and you should be able see where your dog is at all times to ensure his wellbeing, and that of our wildlife and visitors. Please be aware that in certain areas of the Park, your dog must be on a lead due to wildlife and our livestock in the Fort area. Dogs on lead in the Fort.

Can my dog visit the Cafe?

Yes, your dog is very welcome in our Cafe, we even serve 'Puppachinos' and 'Scoops' doggy ice cream - please keep your dog on a short lead in the cafe area, and report any ' accidents' to our staff.