An area over just over 3 acres sits to the east of Acklam Road in Thornaby, this is Harewood Pleasure Gardens.

This land was donated to the people of Thornaby in 1906 by Lord Harewood (Henry George Charles Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood), the Lascelles family having links to Thornaby for a number of years, with Francis Lascelles purchasing Thornaby Manor in 1612.

Officially opened in 1909 and a war memorial added in 1921 the gardens were restored in 2008.

There were improvements made in order to compensate for vandalism and a reputation for anti social behaviour.

The park remains a pleasant area for a walk, whatever the weather!