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

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

🎃 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

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!

Spring has officially sprung at Ford Park, and Toby and the team have been hard at work this month installing brand-new benches...

The High Sheriff of Cumbria visits Ford Park

We asked some of our memebrs what they love aboutFord Park...

Ford Park Walled Garden in full bloom Earlier this month we announced exciting plans for School Visits to Ford Park. Some schools visited...

Meet Carole Palmer – one of Ford Park’s dedicated volunteers who has been bringing her energy, passion, and love for gardening to our...

This year, we’re thrilled to announce that Ford Park is joining the worldwide celebration of Giving Tuesday! Mark your calendars for Tuesday