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Foxdenton Park

📍 Oldham, North West

★4.5(780 Google reviews)💰Free👶All ages

Quiet, well-maintained park set in historic grounds with a fenced duck and geese pond, large open fields for ball games, a small playground, and a tea room. Pram-friendly paths throughout.

✓ Fenced duck pond✓ Peaceful grounds✓ Green space for ball games✓ Historic setting

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with toddlers and young children who enjoy feeding ducks and relaxed outdoor time. The fenced pond is a genuine draw for small children, and the green space works well for an informal kick-about.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring duck food as the pond animals approach the fence eagerly and feeding is a highlight for young children
⏰Check the tea room is open before visiting on bank holidays — it has been closed on some public holidays
🎟️The playground is small and suits a handful of children comfortably — expect sparse equipment
🚗The open green space at the bottom of the park connects to a football area and fields with horses nearby

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.5
★★★★★

780 Google reviews

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Mohammed Ali

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Nice and pleasant little park. Shame the fountain near the pagodas never turned on or maybe its broken. Nice duck pond, always plenty of ducks to feed. Keeps the kids engaged and active running around. The hall itself has been rebuilt twice since the original building in the early 1400’s and it was eventually taken over by local authority in the mid 20th century and the grounds turned into a public park. There are 5.2 hectares of land, including a play area for the kids, bowling green, picnic areas and the lake. Well worth a visit with the family. Perfect bank holiday day out :)”

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Maria Green

9 months ago

★★★★★

“I love this park. It's not huge but it's a lovely peaceful place and a nice walk.”

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Rob MacGregor

5 years ago

★★★★★

“This is a relatively small park but worth visiting particularly with children. Lots of seating areas and a decent sized pond to feed the ducks and swans. The reason for only 4 stars is that the play area looks as though it has been neglected. Missing swing, more benches than items to play on. It wouldn’t be able to cope with more than a few children at a time and is in need of some investment. There has clearly been significant money found to renovate the bowls green and pavilion. It would be nice if some funding could be provided to maintain equipment for young children to use and buy a couple more items to make it a bit more child friendly.”

💬 What parents mention

Duck pond feeding experiencePeaceful and well-maintained groundsGood open green spacePlayground needs updating

Overview

Foxdenton Park occupies historic grounds dating to the early 1400s and centres on a fenced pond home to ducks, geese, and swans. Expansive green space accommodates football and general outdoor play. A small playground suits younger children, and the park's tea room provides refreshments when open. Free parking and flat pram-accessible paths are available throughout.

🕐 Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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