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Dean's Park

Dean's Park is part of the Minster Close. For centuries the area was the residence of the Archbishop of York, but it is now managed as a delightful public park.

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Photograph: Visitors relaxing in Dean's Park (York) amidst trees, grass and floral displays.

This well-tended park beside York Minster includes plenty of seats and the level grass is ideal for a peaceful picnic during periods of warm dry weather.
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Photograph: Lawns and trees in Dean's Park (York) with visitors enjoying spring sunshine.

The trees provide colour and visual interest all year round, plus welcome shade on a hot sunny day.
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Photograph: Spring blossom in Dean's Park (York) and the Kohima Memorial

Spring blossom in the park, with the arcade of the former Archbishops' Palace (aka the Kohima Memorial) in the background. The raised area of grass (bottom-left) covers a water tank, installed in the Second World War to store water for fire-fighting use.
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Photo:The freshly painted gates and gas lights at the southwest entrance to Dean's Park (York).

The gates and gas lights at the southwest entrance shortly after repainting.
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Dean's Park
York

 
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.963066000000
Longitude: -1.082389000000

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The park is normally open between 7am and dusk each day, although this may vary during special events.

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