Peasholm Park
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Why go
- The pagoda’s design references the Willow Pattern pottery design.
- Battle of Peasholm stages naval combat with model boats, mostly steered by human drivers.
- A Dicksonian Elm, once thought extinct, was found alive in Peasholm Glen.
Don't miss
- Lake islandA Japanese-style bridge leads to the island when its gate is unlocked during daytime in holiday and tourist seasons.Lake
- Peasholm Glen Tree TrailA leaflet identifies notable rare and unusual tree species along the trail.Peasholm Glen
- Waterfalls and wildlifeWaterfalls and wildlife are found in the park’s quieter wooded areas.Quieter wooded areas
With kids
- The park hosts band concerts, proms and lantern displays.
Shorts
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Naval Battle Peasholm Park, Scarborough 2022Chequered Flag Racing
History
Borough engineer Harry W Smith planned the gardens in Japanese style. Japanese-style statues came from Killerby Hall, and exotic plants were imported from the French Riviera. Lottery funding later restored the pagoda, Half-Moon Bridge and gardens. Restoration also removed lake-bottom silt to restore the water capacity needed for the lake to function.
- 1911Land was bought from farmland and allotments for a public park.
- 1912The park opened and hosted galas, displays and exhibitions.
- 1924The park expanded to include Peasholm Glen.
- After the Second World WarThe model fleet was replaced, and the reenacted battle became the Battle of the River Plate.
- 1999The park closed after vandals set fire to its pagoda.
Sources: Peasholm Park - Wikipedia · Peasholm Park: how it describes itself (its own… · checked 6 Oct 2026
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Questions and answers
Who designed Peasholm Park’s gardens?
Borough engineer Harry W Smith planned them in Japanese style.
Where did Peasholm Park’s statues and exotic plants come from?
The Japanese-style statues came from Killerby Hall; exotic plants were imported from the French Riviera.
Does Peasholm Park have heritage protection?
Yes. It received Grade II listed status in 1999.
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