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Swim & Kayak in The Past

Enjoy activities in our stunning 35-acre lake at Park in the Past

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Big Fort Build

Step back in time' to the BIG FORT BUILD!

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Welcome to Park in the Past

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Restore the Past

Imagine you could step back in time to when the Romans invaded Britain

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Park in the Past is an exciting and innovative heritage and conservation project that aims to create a totally unique heritage attraction and vital community resource.

Set in an ancient Welsh landscape, the park comprises 120 acres of outstanding natural beauty offering woodlands and wetlands, a magnificent 35-acre lake and the gorgeous River Alyn, as well as wonderful walks and spacious fields. We need your help to build an amazing prehistoric realm and a full-scale Roman fort and Celtic village. Explore and experience your heritage - the landscape of your ancestors.

Join us on our incredible journey recreating history!

VISITOR INFORMATION

Located near Chester, next to the villages of Hope and Caergwrle, Flintshire North Wales.

Main entrance is on Fagl lane, Hope LL12 9RB

The site is very close to Hope Railway station on the Wrexham to Bidston line.

Several bus routes stop near the site from Wrexham and Mold and Chester.

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Opening Hours

We apologise but Park in the Past is CLOSED at the moment. Due to adverse weather, our landscaping activities are delayed.

Please check our Facebook page for further details. Thank you for your patience.

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VISITOR INFORMATION

Located near Chester, next to the villages of Hope and Caergwrle, Flintshire North Wales.

Main entrance is on Fagl lane, Hope LL12 9HB

The site is very close to Hope Railway station on the Wrexham to Bidston line.

Several bus routes stop near the site from Wrexham and Mold and Chester.

Find Out More

Opening Hours

We apologise but Park in the Past is CLOSED at the moment. Due to adverse weather, our landscaping activities are delayed.

Please check our Facebook page for further details. Thank you for your patience.

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Please help us to create a unique window into the past so that you can step back in time and see how our ancestors lived. Park in the Past will be a world-class heritage attraction and research facility. You can be part of this incredible journey by supporting us now!

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Support Park in the Past with Single or Regular Donations through Local Giving

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Contact Project Champion Paul Harston for more information

Mobile: 07885 403485 // Office: 01978 761264

paul.harston@parkinthepast.org.uk

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Roman Britain News @Roman_Britain·

7 Oct

For #RomanFortThursday consider donating to this epic project to reconstruct an entire #Roman fort at @ParkinthePast near #Wrexham. It was rudely interupeted by the pandemic and they need your help to finish!

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/britains-big-fort-build-at-park-in-the-past?fbclid=IwAR053QAY6zbi-gZ_91w5yep-b7nYMx3ixq9b-qzJKQ4jW_XSCgIbRIlcngI

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#RomanBritain #Archaeology #Wales

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Roman Britain News @Roman_Britain·

15 Jun

Chester's popular #Roman Tours set to mark 25 years service in the city. https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/chester/19372161.chesters-popular-roman-tours-set-mark-25-years-service-city/ #RomanBritain #Chester #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology

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David John Healey @Dave4Caergwrle·

10 Mar

@DeesideDotCom This is a really amazing partnership between a major company and @ParkinthePast which is generating green jobs with the help of @FlintshireCC and helping the environment. Fantastic news.

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Park in the Past @ParkinthePast·

28 Feb

We are excited to announce the first phase of the beautiful landscaping project to our Reception Realm is expected to begin tomorrow.
Check out the artist’s impression video below

https://vimeo.com/517773497

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Park in the Past @ParkinthePast·

13 Apr 2020

Best fisherman in the lake photo courtesy of Neil am Gorian

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