Volunteer Stories – John Hancock
22/07/2026
By Anne
Role in the park: Receptionist Background: John has been here “since it opened” and was one of the first receptionists here. He is 81 years old and lives locally. Previous to volunteering at the park he worked for five years as a hospital receptionist up until the Covid period. John has been volunteering for about …
Tag: horticulture
Horticulture
Posted: 11/06/2021 by Caroline Welch
Horticulture is a key aspect of our heritage at the Bishop’s Park, and a major part of our ongoing restoration. In unearthing the site’s gardening past we aim to understand how the historic methods and techniques of yesteryear can be used to inform a more sustainable future, both for the people and for the wildlife that share this unique and special place.
Category: Featured Tabs, Horticulture Tags: flowers, horticulture, nature
Explore the Park
Posted: 30/03/2019 by Admin
With beautiful new gardens, historic parkland and woodland, a wildlife-rich ox-bow lake and great flood-plain meadow to explore – there is so much to discover at Bishop’s Park. Unwind in Y Caffi, engage with 800 years of history in our learning centre, or take a tour of the secret walled garden with its heritage orchard.
Category: Explore the Park Tags: history, horticulture, wildlife