Gadebridge Park

The first reference to a building on the land is in 1289 when there was a house called Burymilne. Before 1539 the land was the home of the Waterhouse family. Sir Richard Combe inherited the land and built another house which remained in place until 1790.^[2]

One big children's play area, a skate park, cycling and walking paths, and an outdoor gym.^[3] The area covered is around 32 hectares.^[1] Gadebridge parkrun, a free weekly timed 5k event takes place in the park each Saturday morning at 9 am.^[4]

The park contains a Roman villa which is a listed ancient monument.^[5] There is a bridge over the River Gade which is Grade II listed with Historic England.^[6] The Charter Tower is a Grade II* listed building.^[7]