"The aim of the garden is to provide 'a special place', inspired by the world's major faiths and the natural enviornment of the park, which can be used for quiet reflection and as an outdoor classroom where children will learn about common themes of faith and understanding between different communities".
It felt like a very tranquil and peaceful area. Seating is provided by way of these willow covered benches.
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There's a circular stone seating area with turf surround where I suppose classes of schoolchildren will sit on their visits here.
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Bird feeders are dotted about this garden, though most of them were empty. I do hope they get filled up regularly as there seemed to be plenty of feathered visitors.
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There's no getting away from the fact that we're now well in to autumn, fallen leaves covered the ground beneath the trees.
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Old doors make me curious, I always wonder what I'd find beyond them.
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To the side of the Faith Garden is a pond for pond dipping.
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An information board provides a clue to the things you might discover.
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Round the other side is a little waterfall. You can see the Faith Garden to the rear of the pond.
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There's actually four ponds in all, built to attract wildlife.
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Such a beautiful view. You wouldn't believe that beyond the trees, to the right of the pylons, lies the M62 motorway which connects Liverpool and Hull via Manchester and Leeds.
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I can thoroughly recommend a trip to Oakwell Hall. I've never been in the hall itself, I must try and arrange a visit for that purpose sometime soon, but the grounds are beautiful. It's a fabulous place for dog walking too.
Sounds beautiful Jo - I'm sure it can't be too far away from us here in Staffordshire. I love the idea of the Faith garden - it looks really tranquil. Jane x
ReplyDeleteThe Faith Garden is really peaceful. It's been planned so well and I'm sure the children who visit it to learn about faith and the community will get a lot out of it.
DeleteWhat with four ponds that's certainly a garden that I could happily spend time in just pondering! Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteI love the benches covered by willow, a lovely place to sit and ponder, and it's so peaceful there too.
DeleteI love the old door, I bet it would cost an absolute bomb to buy one like that nowadays x
ReplyDeleteI bet it would. I have a thing for doors like this, I always want to open them and see what's behind.
DeleteI hope that they fill the feeders too. The old door would make a good starting point for creative writing.
ReplyDeleteI shall be checking on the feeders when I go again. I think of The Secret Garden when I see doors set in to walls like this one, it's just missing the foliage hiding it from view.
DeleteWhat a lovely theme for a garden, I love the willow benches and like you get very curious re what's behind an ancient door. I love all the wildlife that are attracted to the garden, wonderful!xxx
ReplyDeleteThey've worked on this theme really well, the garden is tranquil and the perfect place to sit and contemplate. I do hope they restock the bird feeders, I hate to think of our feathered friends going hungry.
DeleteLooks like a really lovely garden.
ReplyDeleteIt is. The perfect place to while away some time
DeleteThat's really interesting. Such an informative garden.
ReplyDeleteThere's definitely lots to learn in this garden. I'm sure the schoolchildren who use it look forward to their visits.
DeleteWhat a beautifully tranquil place.
ReplyDeleteThere were plenty of visitors but it's such a big place that it's still so peaceful. Just beautiful.
DeleteIt has been so interesting seeing all the different gardens that you have visited and how they have differed and this one is just as lovely as the others have been. Glad that you enjoyed it. xx
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed visiting a garden each month this year, as you say, they've all differed, but most of them have been wonderful to visit. This one's no exception.
DeleteThose benches look as if they would be a delightful place to sit no matter what age you are. I hope that the 'Faith Garden' is successful in achieving its aims Jo.
ReplyDeleteThe benches covered in willow are so lovely, definitely a delightful place to sit and ponder. I think the Faith Garden has been embraced by the community and is being well utilised.
DeleteIt looks like a lovely place. I'm sure the visiting children enjoy that pond, and the benches are great!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely place to visit. So many people enjoy these gardens and park land, it's easy to see why.
DeleteHow wonderful. I wish it was closer!
ReplyDeleteI must visit the gardens more often. We usually just wander around the parkland when we go as the purpose of the visit is to give Archie a run. We've definitely been missing out.
DeleteI've enjoyed your series on visiting a different public garden each month. I wonder what's planned for the end of this year? The gardens at Oakwell Hall must be well worth a visit. The Faith Garden is a good idea and I'm sure the schoolchildren enjoy their outdoor lessons there.
ReplyDeleteThe ponds with different types of plants growing and creatures living there must also be interesting to explore as well as informative for visitors of any age.
I've already visited my garden for November, keep watching, the post will be up soon. I've got my December visit planned too. I really enjoyed visiting the gardens at Oakwell Hall and as you say, they're informative for visitors of all ages.
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