Purpose

The Cusworth Hall and Park Walled Garden
programme of restoration forms part of a wider masterplan for
Heritage Doncaster. Culture Services, based in Adults Wellbeing and
Culture,
have identified and prepared a scheme to restore the north and west
walls, at an estimated cost of £28,800.
Cusworth Park’s Walled Garden is described as a hidden gem;
however, it is closed for general access to the public. Culture
Services has developed the site in recent years, working with
Cusworth Walled Garden Trust, to bring it back to its former glory,
and with a focus on more modern elements such as promoting
biodiversity, local produce, and horticultural skills. The Walled
Garden had fallen into complete disrepair and disuse. Through the
work of officers and in partnership with the local community, two
of the three terraces have been re-planted and repurposed, and two
walls restored

Ultimately, the ambition of the service and community partnership
is to open the Walled Garden as a feature of the Park which any
member of the public can access and throughout the year.
Further external funding will be required to achieve this.
An investment plan for 2024-25 will see remaining walls restored,
and could also lead to creating a means for public access, and on
site interpretation panels which bring the history of the garden to
life

Content

To approve £28,800 funding for the
Cusworth Hall Walled Garden programme of work as detailed in this
decision.
To update the 23/24 capital programme to include Cusworth Hall
Walled Garden £28,800.