Buildwas Road, Coalbrookdale,
Telford
Opening Times: Daily, dawn to dusk
Dale End Park is situated in the valley of the River Severn at
Ironbridge. The site has been used for informal recreation since
1870 and contains a variety of specimen trees including maple,
willow, horse chestnut, maidenhair, douglas fir, giant redwood and
a tulip tree. The park also contains formal summer bedding displays
and is within easy walking distance of the Ironbridge.
History:
In 1926, an area of land, to
the west of the present park, (known as the meadow) was graded into
a plateau to enable sports and social events to be staged by
Coalbrookdale Social Club. This area later became known as the
Regatta Playing Field (named after the Rowing Regatta held by the
Ironbridge Rowing Club since 1870). In the late 1970's, Telford
Development Corporation formerly established Dale End Park by
incorporating Eastfield House Gardens and land from the Valley
Hotel. Eastfield House was once the home of the Webb family,
Captain Matthew Webb being the first person to swim the English
Channel in 1875.
Many of the mature tree specimens were planted by Rowden Smith, the
managing director of the Craven-Dunhill Tile Factory in Jackfield
and a resident of Eastfield House.
Facilities Available:
Dale End Park contains a large formal bedding and wildflower area,
ornamental shrub beds, football pitches, play area and a grassed
informal recreation area. There is a network of footpaths, picnic
benches and seats throughout the park. Angling is also
available.
Parking is available on the adjacent pay and display car park.
Clubs/Organisations using The Park:
Ironbridge Rowing Club
Telford Angling Association
The White Hart Angling Club
Events Programme:
Annual Rowing Regatta held by Ironbridge Rowing Club
Coracle Regatta
Lions Charity Raft Race
The Ironman Triathlon
Charges/Booking of Facilities:
Charges are applicable for certain events and activities.
For further information contact:
Football pitch:
01952 382325 ore email:
Football
Events:
01952 382321 or email:
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