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This lodge, dated 1842, is now home to the Stork cafe, where a speciality coffee and exceedingly good home made cakes can be purchased.
©Mike Kirby
On closer inspection the tree stump has become an impromptu litter bin!
©Mike Kirby
©Mike Kirby
Two storks originally perched on these pillars, but were taken by thieves. The lodge, now the Stork cafe, is just inside the entrance.
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.1km<br/>Heavy rain has formed this giant puddle. A lot of the birds seem to prefer this to the main lake alongside.
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.1km<br/>Six courts are available for hire.
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.1km<br/>This flower bed is by the Stork café. (Tennis courts in the background).
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.1km<br/>Some of the facilities available in Thornes park
©SMJ
Dist:0.1km<br/>Miniature golf course.
©Rich Tea
Dist:0.1km<br/>At one time a replica Pandora’s Temple stood on one of the islands in the lake. I think it was on the larger one shown in picture [[969124]]. It was destroyed by gales in the early 1970’s. (In Greek mythology Pandora was the first woman).
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.1km<br/>Half time in the Birds FA Cup final at Holmfield Park, Wakefield. The Geese beat the Gulls 3-0
©Rich Tea
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©Rich Tea
Dist:0.2km<br/>The second bowling green is located next to the tennis courts.
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.2km<br/>Mallards and Canada geese are the main occupants of the lake.
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.2km<br/>This building is now the Holmfield Arms public house and hotel.
©SMJ

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