Out & About Magazine Autumn 2020

Welcome Back to Victoria Park, where there’s something for all ages to enjoy

Victoria Park’s great facilities are now fully open and just a stone’s throw away from the Town Centre, it’s an easy way to get active outdoors. Social distancing guidelines remain, and some special measures continue to be in place – you’ll see signs around the Park to help you. Our play equipment has something for children of all ages and abilities, including a fully accessible roundabout and swing which will enable children who are in a wheelchair to join in the fun. Victoria Park has free outdoor gym equipment which includes both cardio and resistance training equipment for everyone to enjoy and help to keep active throughout the year. The Splash Park opened again for children in July in time for the summer after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will be open once again next summer and is always extremely popular. The competition standard Skatepark and halfpipe are well liked and of course, you can enjoy beautiful walks along the canal which runs directly through the Park. The tennis courts at the Park were even more popular after ‘lockdown’ was eased as tennis was one of the few sports that could be played again. Go to the website for details of how to book: www.victoriaparktennisnewbury.com The Newbury Bowls Club is a friendly, well established and active club situated right in the heart of the Park. The season commences late April through to early October and matches are organised throughout the season, both home and away. The Park is also the perfect place to enjoy some quiet time, simply relaxing in the fresh air, canal walks and taking in the flowerbed displays. Next year we will be welcoming back our traditional Brass & Silver bands who play on the Bandstand throughout the season on most Sundays from May to September. Also next year we aim to have a new Community Café in the Park so you can meet friends and enjoy a snack in a relaxing atmosphere taking time out from the bustle of the town centre.

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