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01228 817200

parks@carlisle.gov.uk

Carlisle City Council,
Civic Centre,
Carlisle,
Cumbria,
CA3 8QG

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Eden Bridge Gardens.

Location

The Eden Bridge Gardens are situated on the north bank of the River Eden at the foot of Stanwix, where the Gardens form an attractive entrance to Rickerby Park.

Pedestrian access is from Eden Bridge or Rickerby Park. There is limited car parking in Rickerby Park (enter off the Brampton Road, or via the village of Linstock).

Facilities

Eden Bridge Gardens are ornamental gardens. Built by Percy Dalton, the City's Engineer, in the early 1930's from a design by Prentice Mawson. Eden Bridge Gardens are laid out with planted borders, shrubberies and ornamental ponds, with numerous sitting places for quiet contemplation overlooking the City of Carlisle and the River Eden.

Park Opening Times: Eden Bridge Gardens are open all day, every day, all year round.

The Restoration of The Eden Bridge Gardens

Heritage Lottery Fund

Over recent years the gardens had become overgrown, appearing neglected and run down, becoming a venue for anti social behaviour and crime.

With funding from Carlisle City Council and The Heritage Lottery Fund, Eden Bridge Gardens under went a major restoration in 2009.

Nine sets of stone steps within the gardens were re-laid, re-pointed and levelled, so too were large areas of the crazy paving.

The herbaceous borders were cut back and replanted as appropriate. Many of the trees surrounding the garden have been cut back to open up sight lines within the gardens, improving safety, and giving a more welcoming feel.

The two rest houses have undergone minor conversion. One into a mini resource centre for local schools and community groups, and the other into an interpretation centre dedicated to the history of Carlisle and the Eden Bridge Gardens.

The restoration work was completed by the end of May 2009, with the grand re-opening of the gardens kicking off Love Parks Week 2009.

Re-opening of Eden Bridge Gardens

In keeping with the spirit of the restoration, and in recognition of the location, it is fitting to revert to the original name of The Eden Bridge Gardens.

To learn more about the history of The Eden Bridge Gardens, please click on the link below.