That's the question we asked on social media this week... Earlier this week we shared a poll on social media asking whether people knew that Ford Park is managed by a local charity. Lots of you did, which is fabulous! But, there are still plenty of people who think the park is owned and funded by the council. We talk a lot about being a local charity and need more people to support and engage with us so we can keep it safe, welcoming and looking lovely for everyone. How you c

12 Months of Ford Park - a snapshot of 2025

Ford Park Awarded £610,000 from the GSK Legacy Fund

If you came along to Meet Santa at Ford Park this year, you’ll know just how magical the walled garden looks. The lights twinkling, Santa’s sleigh ready for photos, the fernery looking magical as Santa’s grotto, reindeer hiding (again) the garden looked absolutely magical - it was such a joy to see families arriving excited to explore. This year the Christmas Angel made a guest appearance, with beautiful light-up wings, dancing around the garden and bringing an extra sprinkle

Can you spare just a couple of minutes to support Ford Park?

Unearthing a little bit of history... A few weeks ago, a team of dedicated volunteers were busy pulling up brambles to create a new border near the entrance of Ford Park, when they uncovered a rather large and unusual stone buried beneath the undergrowth. Curious about their find, the team reached out to Bob, a local geologist, who quickly confirmed that the stone was no ordinary rock. It’s an erratic, a rock transported and deposited by glacial ice, often originating far fro

Compost is crucial at Ford Park. All the wonderful plants and flowers we have growing in the wall garden and in the park rely on compost. In collaboration with the charity Garden Organic, the compost demonstration site was established in 2023 as a place to teach visitors about how to compost in their own homes. It plays an impactful role in making sure that nothing in Ford Park goes to waste.

🎃 Don’t bin your pumpkin, compost it! Once all the fun of Halloween is over don’t throw away your pumpkins, compost them! Pumpkins break down quickly and add valuable nutrients to your compost heap or garden soil. Simply remove any candles or decorations, chop it up, and pop it in your compost bin, or leave it in a quiet corner of your garden for wildlife to enjoy. Let’s keep pumpkins out of landfill and help our gardens grow!   If you’d like to find out more about how you c

Half Term Halloween Fun at Ford Park - Tuesday 28th until Friday 31st October 10am - 4pm This October half term, bring the kids to Ford Park for some spooktacular fun in the walled garden! Winnie the Witch has had a bit of a mishap; her broomstick crash-landed in the garden, and now she needs your help! Can the children find all the magical items that went flying when she landed? Follow our Pumpkin Trail, hunt for ghosts on posts, get crafty with some spooky crafts and see i

Get Creative This Autumn with Craft & Vibe at Ford Park!

Will you be our next Star Baker? Join the Apple Day Bake Off at Ford Park!

Gardening has proven benefits for our physical and emotional wellbeing. In my own garden, I had felt the satisfaction that comes from growing more herbs and nurturing our potted plants. Volunteering at Ford Park presented me with a unique opportunity to broaden my gardening knowledge and get to know other like-minded people.

Ford Park has been selected to receive a portion of the GSK £2 million Legacy funding!

The forecast is looking good for the Bank Holiday weekend - and it's been wonderful seeing so many families and visitors making the most...

We’re delighted to share a very special milestone. Bernard and Elizabeth Ellis recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary!...

The park is fluttering with butterflies

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Ford Park has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, officially recognising us, once again, as one of the country’s very best parks!

Buying plants at Ford Park is so much easier thanks to Flossi Pay

Thank You for Making Ulverston Open Gardens a Wonderful Weekend!

Bark in the Park is Back! (And It’s Paw-sitively Bigger Than Ever!)