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Whitworth Park is a large hall of residence located just south of the University of Manchester, in the the city of Manchester, England. The hall is owned by the University of Manchester and houses 1,085 students.
This is comprised of eight low-rise houses, Thorncliffe, Garstang, Aberdeen, Dilworth, Derby, Leamington and in Acomb. Each house contains up to 30 one to three storey flats for groups of seven, eight or nine students. The majority of the occupants are Undergraduates. Accommodation is in single study bedrooms, with shared kitchen, lounge and bathroom in each flat.
Grove House houses the administrative and social centre of the community. Facilities include two squash courts, launderette, bar, gym, large dance hall and a thriving student bar, 'The Grovel'.
Whitworth Park Residents Association (WPRA)
Whitworth park has an active student staff wich organises the sports teams, and runs events for the residents throughout the year. Student residents are encouraged to volunteer for the RA to gain valuable skills and 'add to thier CV'! Activities include;
- Regular themed parties in The Grovel - Weekly quiz and karaoke nights in The Grovel - Freshers week and End of Year parties with entertainment and free food - Annual Christmas Ball - Highly succesfull Football, Rugby, Netball, Hopscotch and Hockey teams.
Local Amenities
The Halls is spitting distance from a plethora of shops, cafe's and a 5 minute walk from manchesters famous 'Curry Mile'[1]. Nearby facilities include:
- McColls cornershop/Boozebuster - Gemini's Kebabs - Gemini's Cafe - Abduls Kebabs - Greggs and Sayers Bekeries - McDonnalds - Manchester (Royal Infintary) Hospital - Subway - The Oxford Pub/Restaraunt - A selection of Banks and Cashpoints
The Hill
Along with 'The Benches' the Hill makes up the main social area in whitworth park. Students gather for barbeque's and football in the quad. The designer of the unique 'Toblarone' shaped buildings took his inspiration form the hill which has been there since 1962, when as a result of a nearby archiologist dig (lead by John Gater) the hill was created from the excavated soil.
A consequence of this triangular design was a much reduced cost for the contracted construction company. Due to a deal struck between the University and Manchester City Council, which meant that the council would pay for the roofs of all student residential buildings in the area, Allan Pluen's team is believed to have saved thousands on the final cost of the park.
Famous Residents
Physicists Brian Cox, and John Dalton[2]. Secretary general of Amnesty International, Irene Khan [3]. Singer songwriter Chris Smith[4]. Mexican Big brother winner, Omar Chaparro[5]. Radio 1 Dj Scott Mills.
Physicists Brian Cox, and John Dalton