Astle Park is a geographic location and event venue in Cheshire, England, and also the name of a retail and leisure development in West Bromwich, West Midlands.
Astle Park, Cheshire
Astle Park is an area of land located approximately one mile south of Chelford in Cheshire, England, on the west side of the A535 road (Holmes Chapel Road) between Chelford and Jodrell Bank. The site is situated at coordinates 53°15′32″N 2°16′48″W.
The park is used periodically to host public events and shows. It is best known for the Astle Park Traction Engine Rally, an annual steam and vintage event that features traction engines, steam engines, military vehicles, tractors, classic cars, a fun fair, and arena entertainment. The rally is one of Cheshire's largest steam and vintage events. The site has also hosted a VW gathering known as "VW Goth" during the August bank holiday weekend, popular among Volkswagen camper van and car enthusiasts.
Historically, Astle Park was formerly owned by Henshaws Society for Blind People, a charity supporting individuals with visual impairments.
Astle Park, West Bromwich
Astle Park is also the name of a £25 million retail and leisure scheme located in the centre of West Bromwich, West Midlands. The six-acre site fronts the High Street and provides approximately 140,000 square feet (13,020 square metres) of retail and leisure facilities, along with 15,000 square feet (1,395 square metres) of office space. The development combines retail warehousing with contemporary bars and restaurants.
