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Free weekly summer activities at Kingswood Park

An exciting programme of free community events will take place at Kingswood Park over the summer.

Our new activities team are looking to attract more people to enjoy the park's surroundings with the line up which includes Tai Chi, yoga, mindfulness, family craft sessions and group walks.

Couch to 1 mile – Monday mornings, starting 15 July
A six week coach-led course to get you fit enough to run 1 mile.
Mindfulness workshops - Tuesday afternoons, starting 23 July
A gentle introduction to mindfulness - covering some meditation practices but also exploring what it means to live in the moment.
Tai Chi - Tuesday evenings, starting 23 July
A very gentle introduction to this peaceful art, perfect for beginners and suitable for most people whatever their abilities.
Wild Wednesdays - Wednesday mornings, starting 10 July
Family friendly nature-themed drop-in session every Wednesday morning, with a craft activity and a nature walk.
Group Walks - Wednesday afternoons, starting 17 July
An opportunity to explore the park, get some fresh air and exercise, with company and refreshments.
Kingswood gardening workshops - Wednesday afternoons throughout July
Come and learn more about gardening, no experience necessary.
Yoga - Wednesday evenings, starting 17 July
Come and join an outdoor yoga class in Kingswood park. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.

For any questions about the events, or to book your free place on the couch to 1 mile, please email: kingswoodpark@southglos.gov.uk

Posted on 26th June 2024

by South Gloucestershire Council

Kingswood Park secures record investment to progress improvement plans

We are delighted to have secured a grant of over £2.6 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to be used to help us restore Kingswood Park to its former glory.

The Council has been working in close partnership with the Friends of Kingswood Park community group to restore and enhance the park and the grant from The Heritage Fund will allow us to push ahead with bringing the plans to reality. Work is now expected to begin this spring (2024).

Funding will be used to improve park amenities including:

New centrally located accessible toilets and changing places facility,
An improved and expanded play area with better equipment,
New wildlife-friendly planting including native trees, hedges and fruit tree planting
An improved performance space, and
A mobile refreshment facility.

Access will be improved with current paths being resurfaced and a new ‘missing link’ footpath will create a full circuit of the park. There will also be new access ramps and new signage and money will also be used to restore walls, gates, railings and other heritage features.

Running alongside the physical improvements will be a three-year programme of community events inviting the community to learn about and celebrate the park’s heritage, as well as activities with a focus on health and wellbeing, skills, and training.

The restoration of the park is part of the council’s wider £25 million Kingswood Masterplan, a regeneration vision for Kingswood town centre to make it a better place to live, work and visit.

For more information visit the council website

Posted on 15th May 2024

by South Gloucestershire Council