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Information about Bingham park in Sheffield. Part of the FoPV area. Bingham Park Bingham Park is owned by Sheffield City Council and is a grassy and wooded area just west of Endcliffe Park. The higher parts have views across the valley to Ranmoor. The Park is next door to Whitley Woods where Shepherd Wheel can be found. The park also has tennis courts, a bowling green, plus an Astroturf court commonly used by local footballers. Original Owners In the mid 19th century, the land we now know as Bingham Park was owned by Robert Younge of Greystones Hall who bequeathed it in his will of 1875 to his nephew, Francis Otter of Ranby Hall, Wragby. Sir John Bingham and his wife, Maria, had a good view of the wooded hillside from their home across the valley, next to Ranmoor Church. One day, whilst looking out of their window, Sir John said to his wife, “Would you like a very fine set of jewels or would you prefer to give that beautiful gem over there to the children of Sheffield?” Lady Bingham answered that she would rather Sheffield had the jewel and so Sir John bought the 11 acres of land and in September 1911, at the opening ceremony of the park, he handed over the deeds to Sheffield’s Lord Mayor. Sports Whiteley Wood Bowling Club was formed in 1910 and had one small flat green down at the bottom of the hill. The 2 greens you can see today half way up the hill were laid out in 1914 and 1915 which was when the old pavilion was built and opened by the then president, Sir john Bingham. The current pavilion was opened on April 22nd 1972 by the then Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Alderman Hebblethwaite. The land at the top of the hill was bought by the Council in 1912 to link Whiteley Woods with Bingham Park. The golf course is marked on the 1935 map and it is still possible to see where the greens were. Photos of the area in 1950 also show allotment plots here and very few trees. Remains Further down in what is now a wooded area below Bingham Park Road is an octagonal concrete base above the path. This was the base for a shelter, a simple wooden structure, like a summer house, painted royal blue. It was built when the land in front of it was open and before the trees blocked the view of John Bingham’s house, next door to Ranmoor Church. The allotments behind the houses on Rustlings Road have been here since 1905 when the previous site, between Hunters Bar and Psalter Lane, was needed for building. On the southern side of the allotments lies an area of ancient oak woodland. Over 400 years old, this is an important wildlife habitat where it is possible to hear woodpeckers and enjoy swathes of bluebells and wood anemones. Restoration Works The Bingham Park Community Group was set up in November 2016 to encourage the community to take an active part in the redevelopment of facilities in the Park. The area had declined and needed major work to improve the facilities. With help from FoPV, funds were raised to repair walls and resurface one of the old tennis courts. Sheffield City Council in conjunction with the Lawn Tennis Association provided a couple of pay to play tennis courts which are very popular. The AstroTurf court has been repaired and some of the old tennis court areas have been landscaped, and new benches installed around the park. The remaining tennis courts were converted into a netball and basketball court in 2022, and down beside the Bowling green is a new Petanque Piste which was completed in 2025. If you would like to help the Bingham Park Community Group please let us know. Bingham Park Community Group (BPCG) Sadly parts of Bingham Park have seen better days and we are supporting a small group of enthusiastic residents of this area with plans to renovate and upgrade parts of the Park. Bingham Park Community Group wants to raise funds to improve the facilities in Bingham Park (including the football and tennis courts, bowling green, golf course and surrounding green areas). For the latest updates plese see below. If you would like to get involved in helping with these renovations please let us know via the Contact us link below. The group also has an active Facebook page - search for ‘Bingham Park Community Group’. Update from Bingham Park Community Group If you would like to make a donation towards the work of the Bingham park Community Group and the improvements to the sporting facilities please click the button here. Donate Bingham Park Community Group (BPCG) is collaborating with Friends of Porter Valley (FoPV) and Sheffield Parks Department to enhance Bingham Park's facilities. The 3 lower courts ( 1-2-3) next to the 2 new Pay to Play Tennis courts were in very bad condition. Court 3; Fundraising started in 2019 and court 3 was resurfaced and walls repaired, and fencing was provided on 2 sides in 2024. Court 1; In 2022, a Basketball/Netball court was built through fundraising from donations, grants, and crowdfunding. The posts can be rotated for both sports, and it has proved it popular and is free to access. Court 2; This saw a second Basketball court constructed in 2023. Adjacent to the basketball courts, two picnic tables have been installed. Additionally, a couple of park benches offering exceptional views of Ranmoor are situated near the courts. Children’s Adventure Trail. This trail is constructed of timber at the top of the park. The Trail was financed by Loadhog, a Sheffield firm, with some additional funds from FoPV in February 2024. Fruit Trees. In February 2025, 30 fruit trees, including greengage, apple, pear, and plum, were planted near the tennis courts. Over 80 community volunteers, including children, families, and adults, participated. The Local Area Committee funded the project. Pétanque/ Boules. This was built in 2025 beside Bingham Park's ‘old’ bowling green. Funding was provided by J.G Graves, Sheffield Town Trust, Co-op Ecclesall Road, Loadhog, and the Duck Race, with additional support from FoPV and individual donors. Skateboard Park This project is in its early stages. More details will be provided later. We are keen to do more for local teenagers - encouraging them to make more use of the facilities. Bingham Park Community Group will continue to improve the attractiveness of this piece of land after years of neglect. We meet every three months and are always on the look out for new members/volunteers. Find us on Facebook (search ‘Bingham Park Community Group’) and get updates about meetings and events.

Details of the Annual FoPV Duck Race in Endcliffe Park. La corsa delle anatre FoPV Lunedi di Pasqua Eccoli di nuovo! Per saperne di più sulla FoPV Duck Race scorri questa pagina. Oppure inserisci qui i tuoi dati di contatto e fai clic su Acquista ora per acquistare le tue anatre da corsa.* Telefono/e-mail necessari per l'emissione dei premi Vendite in linea Famiglia di sei anatre - £ 5 Da oggi fino alle 14:00 del giorno della gara. Puoi acquistare gruppi di "famiglia" online qui per £ 5 per sei anatre, basta fare clic sulla quantità desiderata nel tuo ordine (1 = 6 anatre) e includere un codice postale e un numero di telefono in modo che possiamo contattarti se lo desideri sono un fortunato vincitore. A causa della popolarità dell'evento e dei molteplici punti vendita, alcuni numeri di anatre potrebbero avere più proprietari. Nel caso in cui queste siano tra le anatre vincitrici, tutti i proprietari vengono contattati e viene offerto un premio. *Con le vendite di anatre online, i numeri di anatre vengono assegnati consecutivamente da 1 a 2500 in base alla data e all'ora di acquisto. (Se ne vengono venduti più di 2500 online, l'assegnazione ricomincerà da 1). Purtroppo la tecnologia a nostra disposizione non ci consente di inviarti automaticamente i numeri assegnati al momento dell'acquisto. Se preferisci conoscere i tuoi numeri prima della gara, consulta le opzioni di seguito. Se desideri sapere quali numeri sono stati assegnati al tuo ordine, invia un'e-mail DOPO IL GIORNO DELLA GARA a mail@fopv.org.uk con il nome e il numero di contatto utilizzati per effettuare l'ordine, quante anatre sono state ordinate, e all'incirca l'ora in cui è stato effettuato l'ordine. Tieni presente che questa sarà una procedura manuale e potrebbero essere necessari alcuni giorni per rispondere alla tua richiesta. Duck Race 2026 06 apr 2026, 14:00 Endcliffe Park Registrati To find the duck numbers allocated to a seat, enter the seat number in the 'Find Duck Numbers' search bar below Seat numbers are preceded by the Grandstand Letter i.e. AA1 * We have been unable to find an automated online solution that allows us to sell multiples of six ducks, which in turn sends the buyer a list of those duck numbers. We have adapted this system, which is designed for the sale of physical event tickets, and allocated groups of numbers to each 'virtual seat' so that you can look up the numbers allocated to each virtual seat in the search box below. This may appear complicated, however it is currently our best solution. Altri modi per acquistare le tue anatre da corsa Di persona A Endcliffe Park e Forge Dam Cafes fino alla domenica di Pasqua. Puoi anche acquistarli il giorno della gara dalle bancarelle della linea di partenza e vicino all'Endcliffe Park Cafe. Queste vendite saranno solo in contanti, anche se in determinati momenti potrebbe esserci un'opzione per la carta (solo ordini Famiglia) sulla linea di partenza. Anatra individuale - £ 1 Famiglia di sei anatre - £ 5 Ci saranno anche più poster di codici QR nel parco il giorno della gara, che ti riporteranno a questa pagina dove puoi acquistare le anatre online. A proposito di gara La stessa Duck Race inizia alle 14:00 il lunedì di Pasqua Vieni ad aiutarci a fare il conto alla rovescia per l'inizio spettacolare e guarda le nostre anatre da corsa lanciarsi nel fiume. Utilizzando una torre di lancio unica, la FoPV Duck Race rilascia 2500 anatre di plastica numerate nel River Porter appena sotto lo sbarramento sopra la diga di Holme Wheel. Galleggiano lungo il fiume per circa 450 metri, dove vengono catturati in un traguardo appositamente progettato tra il caffè e il parco giochi. 40 anatre vengono catturate in un tubo metallico nell'ordine in cui finiscono la gara, dove vengono tenute al sicuro fino a quando l'elenco ufficiale delle anatre vincitrici non viene prodotto, controllato e verificato dal FoPV Duck Race Committee. Le anatre rimanenti vengono raccolte e riposte nelle loro scatole e nelle settimane successive verranno pulite e preparate per il prossimo anno. Porta la tua macchina fotografica e scatta un sacco di fotografie e video, e ci piacerebbe vederli. Inviaceli a pictures@fopv.org.uk I numeri dell'anatra vincitrice e i nomi dei proprietari ( esclusi i dettagli di contatto ) saranno pubblicati su questo sito Web pochi giorni dopo la gara. Tutti i possessori delle anatre vincitrici verranno contattati nei giorni immediatamente successivi alla gara, utilizzando i recapiti forniti al momento dell'acquisto. Stand aperti dalle 11:00: The Course The Duck Race starts just above Holme Wheel Dam where the foot bridge crosses the river. Spectators can view the launch from 360 degrees. The course winds its way down the river for approximately 500 meters. The finish line is between the cafe and the playground where there is plenty of room on both sides of the river to see the winning duck enter the finishing 'tube' The full course can be seen in this map. Prendi uno Sneaky Beak ai premi della corsa finora Ci aspettiamo più donazioni di premi e li aggiungeremo qui non appena li avremo Norfolk Arms – Buono pernottamento e prima colazione per 2 Sheffield United FC – 2 biglietti per una partita in casa Ann Turk – Dipinto originale di Forge Dam Pagets – Buono da £ 100 Cibo e bevande Il Sol Levante - Caso di Birra Enoteca West 10 – Bottiglia di Champagne Il cervo - Buono pasto The Greystones – Buono Pizza Endcliffe Park Café – Buono pasto Forge Dam Café – Buono pasto Polards – Cesto Greedy Greek – Buono La Coppola – Voucher Cocoa Wonderland – Cioccolatini pasquali Porter Deli – Buono Fulwood Co-op – Bottiglia di Prosecco Crosspool Spar – Buono regalo da £ 40 Sunday Times Wine Club – 2 Bottiglie di Vino Tesco – Buono regalo da £ 10 Altro Abbeydale Singers – Buono concerto per 2 Tiro con l'arco Ringinglow – Buono da £ 30 Famoso negozio di Sheffield – Decorazione da tavola in peltro Design Studio – Lampada da tavolo, luce bottiglia LED, bottiglie nonna Starlight, insegna luminosa, unicorno Luce, Anatra in Tessuto con Quack, 2 Candele Gun. Rhyme & Reason – 2 buoni da £ 10 Fiorista Brookhouse – Pianta Correre con le forbici – Buono da £ 30 per il corso di cucito Accessori Petalo – Buono Tocchi finali: grande sciarpa blu scuro e collana in stile torque Fired Art – 2 Buoni Corso Ceramica Hardware Sharrow Vale – Buono Quattro coltelli da bistecca Arthur Price Giocattoli, libri e materiale artistico per bambini

Information about Lower Whiteley Woods in Sheffield. Part of the FoPV area. Whiteley Woods - Lower Whiteley Woods, acquired by Sheffield Corporation in stages in the early years of the 20th century, is a narrow linear park which occupies an area of c11.5 hectares. The Porter Brook runs through the centre of the park with fairly steep, well-wooded valley sides to the north and south. The area inside the park, close to the Rustlings Road entrance, is formal with grass areas and shrub and tree plantings. There is a gradual transition in style from here towards the less formal character higher up the valley. The lodge at the park entrance was erected in 1908 at a cost of £640 and consisted of 2 rooms and a scullery on the ground floor, 3 bedrooms, a shelter and conveniences. Woods & Dams To the left of the main path is Trippett Wood, an area of ancient woodland, dating back to at least 1600. Woodpeckers, jays, tree-creepers and nuthatches are commonly seen in the woodland, whilst dippers and wagtails are resident near the river. A short distance into Whiteley Woods is the Ibbotson Dam, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is sometimes known as the Upper Spur Gear Dam, the name originating from the arrangement of the Wheel’s gear drive and different to that used on other wheels in the area. The Wheel and dam were bequeathed to Francis Otter in 1875 by his uncle, Robert Younge, owner and resident of Greystones Hall. Francis Otter sold them to Sheffield Corporation in the early 20th century. Mills Walter Charles Ibbotson was a grinder who leased the Ibbotson Wheel in the 1890s but by the turn of the century he had diversified as the area became more attractive for leisure activities. His advertisement in the Sheffield Independent of 1896 states “PORTER GLEN, TOP OF ENDCLIFFE PARK – Visitors will find Good Accommodation for Hot Water; Teas Provided, Schools and Parties Catered for; Boating, Swings; a large play ground -W C IBBOTSON” The Wheel was in good order in 1930 when it was suggested that it could become an industrial museum similar to Shepherd Wheel. Nothing came of the idea and the Wheel was demolished in the 1950s. Armchair Bridge There are the remains of a dam between Highcliffe Road and Whiteley Wood Road and the main path follows the goit. This was the site of the Leather Wheel, built in 1754 and shortly afterwards incorporated into the works of Thomas Boulsover. Sometimes alternatively known as the Nether Wheel, it ceased operating around 1900 and was demolished in 1907. A bridge, stone-built with seating niches and ornamental copings, across the Porter on Whiteley Wood Road, is known as the ‘armchair bridge’. Photos from the early 20th century show the sides of the bridge as being made of wooden lattices. These have now been replaced with stone.