The Upper Lawns above Connaught Park Pond, Dover, Kent, UK

John Latter, on November 7, said:

The bank running across the bottom of the photo is that on the western side of the ornamental lake (known locally as the 'pond').

The upper lawns below the 750 yard-long top promenade are visible between the trees, as is part of a green summer house.

This beautiful autumn scene was taken just after 1.20 pm on the 30th of October, 2009.

Recent photos of Connaught Park include:

The Bird Bath and Park Keeper`s Lodge of Connaught Park

The South Gate Lawn of Connaught Park, Dover, Kent, UK

The Elusive Ent of Connaught Park, Dover, Kent, UK

The Autumn Colours of Connaught Park, Dover, Kent, UK

Click to see all photos of Connaught Park.

Abridged from Connaught Park:

The key to the park was officially handed over on 1 May 1883 and it was open to the public from that day on. Formally opened by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught on 14 July 1884. [nb it says 1883 on the commemorative tree's plaque]

Dover Distrct Council (DDC) have a webpage listing local "Parks and Open Spaces". The entry for Connaught Park reads:

This park is the first park established in Dover dating back to Victorian times.

Set on the hillside below Dover Castle it provides facilities for both recreational and sporting activities.

The open grass slopes provide a pleasant environment for a stroll offering excellent views across the town.

The lower part of the park is set out in a more traditional style with an ornamental lake (above photo) and lawns leading to an aviary.

Within the park there are both grass and hard tennis courts and a play area for children.

The DDC webpage also has entries for Kearsney Abbey and Pencester Gardens.

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