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<br/>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
<br/>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 north<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 north<br/>Six courts are available for hire.
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.1km north<br/>Some of the facilities available in Thornes park
©SMJ
Dist:0.1km north<br/>Miniature golf course.
©RichTea
Dist:0.1km north<br/>Half time in the Birds FA Cup final at Holmfield Park, Wakefield. The Geese beat the Gulls 3-0
©RichTea
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©RichTea
Dist:0.2km north<br/>The second bowling green is located next to the tennis courts.
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.2km north<br/>This building is now the Holmfield Arms public house and hotel.
©SMJ
Dist:0.2km north<br/>Even the birds are enjoying the sunshine. (A rarity so far this year).
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.2km north<br/>More pitch than putt at the moment. Continuous rain has made it difficult to maintain the course at its usual high standard.
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.2km north<br/>One of two beautifully maintained crown bowling greens found in the park. This one is opposite the ticket office.
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.2km north<br/>Built in 1833, it was the home of Joseph Barker. A drinking fountain in the park is dedicated to his memory. [[1076585]] The house is now part of the Premier Inn complex.
©Mike Kirby
Dist:0.2km north<br/>Another view of this fine building, now a pub/restaurant. Originally the house was called Holme Field, now shortened to Holmfield.
©Mike Kirby

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