Bury Knowle Park

Bury Knowle is one of Oxford's most beautiful parks and the historic Bury Knowle House and its parkland setting provides a picturesque back-drop for picnics and events.

The park is in Headington, next to the A420 London Road. The postcode is OX3 9HX (directions).

History

The park was developed in 1930 after the Council purchased Bury Knowle House and its grounds from Henry Beaufoy.

What can I do there?

The park offers a wide range of activities including:

• Headington Library
• Narnia inspired children's play area
• tennis courts
• mini golf
• sensory garden for the visually impaired
• the wheel of hope sculpture
• the Storybook tree
• sand pits
• pirate play feature
• zipwire
• climbing rocks and timber frames
• Narnia inspired springers
• range of swings

A kiosk is situated in the park and provides:

• refreshments and ice creams
• tennis court bookings
• mini golf equipment hire

For more information download the leaflet below:

Bury Knowle Park leaflet (162kB PDF)

When is it open?

Bury Knowle Park is open 24 hours a day.

Green Flag Award Winner

Health Walks in Oxford

Whether you are a keen walker or you are considering starting some gentle exercise, why not join our walk leaders on a lead walk in the city.

The 'Let the Good Times Stroll' health walks take place on:

• Fridays in Bury Knowle Park, meeting at the library for a 10am start (wheelchair/pushchair accessible).
• Wednesdays in Hinksey Park, meeting at the tennis courts for a 10am start (wheelchair/pushchair accessible).

Want to get involved at Bury Knowle Park?

Find out about joining the Friends of Bury Knowle Park, on our Friends of Parks Groups page.

Page last reviewed 17 April 2012