Shibden Park adventure golf course plans are revealed

The company wants to create a 12-hole golf course with a woodland theme on the former pitch and putt site at Shibden Park.

George and Kimberley Ling, of Ling Leisure, says in its planning application to Calderdale Council that the old site has been closed for “a number of years” now and is due “a much-needed refurbishment”.

It believes its plans, which include a cabin for refreshments, would “breathe new life into this part of the park”.

The company adds: “Adventure golf is a fantastic outdoor miniature golf course, where visitors can take part in a fun activity and complete the course with family and friends of all ages.

“The design we are looking at has a woodland theme, comprises of 12 holes and is between 700 and 900 square metres in size.

“We feel the modernisation of the old pitch and putt golf site, which was once a popular attraction in itself, will bring a new much-needed family experience to Shibden Park, where customers young and old can enjoy the fun experience, which can be played from as young as five upwards.”

The course, which is described to be “challenging but fun” would consist of 12 holes and take around 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

An example of a similar adventure golf course (Image: Ling Leisure)

The woodland adventure theme includes model animals, toadstools and water features.

There would also be picnic tables and overall the construction would use locally-sourced materials such as natural stone and timber.

Ling Leisure says it is working alongside one of the leading development companies in the UK, HM Adventure Golf.

A map of the plans includes ponds and streams, trees, hedges, timber edging and bridges, as well as props.

Shibden Hall is a listed building in Halifax which is surrounded by the Shibden Park estate.

The Hall itself dates back to 1420 is now run as a museum by the Council, and was once home to the Lister family who lived there for more than 300 years.

Anne Lister, whose story is told in popular TV series Gentleman Jack, inherited the hall after the death of her aunt in 1836.

Shibden Park in Halifax (Image: Google Street View)

The Park itself features a boating lake, café, miniature railway and children’s play area.

The park and gardens were restored between 2007 and 2008 with around £3.9 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £1.2 million from Calderdale Council.

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