The Backhouse

The Backhouse Situated in West Bank Park in York is the original site of the world famous James Backhouse Nurseries. It is our mission to restore this historic building.

West Bank Park is a beautiful park, which lies to the West of the city of York. Within the grounds there is a house which was originally the park-keeper’s lodge. In its current condition, it is disused and unloved. However as the only remaining link to the old Backhouse Nurseries, we want to transform the building into a Centre which will house an educational, heritage and exhibition space along with a café to be enjoyed by all of the community.

So many leaves of support for  in  from surrounding primary schools, nurseries and childrens's centres. Thankyou
24/11/2016

So many leaves of support for in from surrounding primary schools, nurseries and childrens's centres. Thankyou

Huge thanks to Acomb Primary School children for almost 300 leaves for our  . So many fantastic pictures, poems and mess...
22/11/2016

Huge thanks to Acomb Primary School children for almost 300 leaves for our . So many fantastic pictures, poems and messages. These will be on display soon.

Happy Birthday Reg - 96 today! It is stories like yours  want to celebrate for    for West Bank Park Heritage Project
17/11/2016

Happy Birthday Reg - 96 today! It is stories like yours want to celebrate for for West Bank Park Heritage Project

Happy Birthday Reg - 96 today! It is stories like yours  want to celebrate for    Heritage Project
17/11/2016

Happy Birthday Reg - 96 today! It is stories like yours want to celebrate for Heritage Project

16/11/2016

Amazing turnout tonight for our public meeting tonight. Thankyou to everyone who came, and also for the kind messages of support.

What happens next?Please join us TONIGHT for a PUBLIC MEETING about West Bank Park Heritage Project. Holgate Methodist C...
16/11/2016

What happens next?
Please join us TONIGHT for a PUBLIC MEETING about West Bank Park Heritage Project.
Holgate Methodist Church, at 7pm
Over the last 3 years we have been working and campaigning to develop a new Heritage Centre and Community Café in the Park Keeper’s Lodge in West Bank Park. From the start our aims have been to bring people together, build pride in our community, celebrate our incredible history & generate revenue to help protect the park.
This week we were about to announce new funding for the next stage of the project, when we got the news that the lodge was on fire. Since then we have learned that the damage is very serious and future of our project is now in question.
Like many other people we are very shocked and upset by what has happened. The building was a link to the park’s famous past and an important landmark at the heart of our community. This project, however, has always been about much more than bricks and mortar and we feel it is now more important than ever. With the support of local people we are determined to continue.
To keep going we need your support. Please join us TONIGHT for a PUBLIC MEETING , at Holgate Methodist Church at 7pm to find out more.

If you are unable to come to the meeting but would like more information or to get involved please email [email protected]

What happens next?Please join us TONIGHT for a PUBLIC MEETING about West Bank Park Heritage Project.TONIGHT Holgate Meth...
16/11/2016

What happens next?
Please join us TONIGHT for a PUBLIC MEETING about West Bank Park Heritage Project.
TONIGHT Holgate Methodist Church, at 7pm
Over the last 3 years we have been working and campaigning to develop a new Heritage Centre and Community Café in the Park Keeper’s Lodge in West Bank Park. From the start our aims have been to bring people together, build pride in our community, celebrate our incredible history & generate revenue to help protect the park.
This week we were about to announce new funding for the next stage of the project, when we got the news that the lodge was on fire. Since then we have learned that the damage is very serious and future of our project is now in question.
Like many other people we are very shocked and upset by what has happened. The building was a link to the park’s famous past and an important landmark at the heart of our community. This project, however, has always been about much more than bricks and mortar and we feel it is now more important than ever. With the support of local people we are determined to continue.
To keep going we need your support. Please join us for a PUBLIC MEETING - TONIGHT, at Holgate Methodist Church at 7pm to find out more.

If you are unable to come to the meeting but would like more information or to get involved please email [email protected]

What happens next?Please join us for a PUBLIC MEETING about West Bank Park Heritage Project.Wednesday 16th November, Hol...
15/11/2016

What happens next?
Please join us for a PUBLIC MEETING about West Bank Park Heritage Project.
Wednesday 16th November, Holgate Methodist Church, at 7pm
Over the last 3 years we have been working and campaigning to develop a new Heritage Centre and Community Café in the Park Keeper’s Lodge in West Bank Park. From the start our aims have been to bring people together, build pride in our community, celebrate our incredible history & generate revenue to help protect the park.
This week we were about to announce new funding for the next stage of the project, when we got the news that the lodge was on fire. Since then we have learned that the damage is very serious and future of our project is now in question.
Like many other people we are very shocked and upset by what has happened. The building was a link to the park’s famous past and an important landmark at the heart of our community. This project, however, has always been about much more than bricks and mortar and we feel it is now more important than ever. With the support of local people we are determined to continue.
To keep going we need your support. Please join us for a PUBLIC MEETING this Wednesday 16th November, at Holgate Methodist Church at 7pm to find out more.

If you are unable to come to the meeting but would like more information or to get involved please email [email protected]

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West Bank Park
York
YO24

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