Great recreation ground. Several large open green spaces for walking / activities. Dog friendly with benches & bins available. Woodland on one side with a few short trails - ideal for dog walking. There is a recently refurbished pavilion which sells basic refreshments (hot & cold drinks, crisps, sweets & ice creams). Only taking cash when we visited but card machines due. Clean public toilets available within the pavilion. Indoor & outdoor seating available as well as children's play area & small splash park. Dogs are not allowed in pavilion, play area or splash park. There is also a fitness trail around the recreation ground. Ample free parking with some disabled parking also available but there is a height restriction of 2.3m. Further free parking available towards end of South Road. Overall, I was impressed with the facilities available & would definitely...
Read moreI was part of the working party for the new Great Holland's Pavilion and it's just fabulous. Perfect venue for parties, wakes it even wedding receptions. Overlooking gorgeous parkland, a splashpool with undulating areas suitable for little ones to paddle or sit in safety, new play equipment, tennis courts, football pitches and a cricket pitch, and not forgetting the ever popular weekend park runs. No matter what uour age, experience or physical condition, you will be made welcome. Follow that up with w bacon buttie and a coffee in the pavilion cafe - what more...
Read moreHome to a very friendly and well-run Parkrun. 3-400 runners every Saturday; course is two and a half laps. The first 500m can get very congested, as (to a lesser extent) can the first lap in the woods at 1-1.5km but after that it opens out. Quite a challenging course - mix of tarmac, path and forest trail; twists around a bit and (by local standards!) it goes up and down quite a lot too. Free parking nearby - either at the park or the Golden Retriever across the road. Runners are asked NOT to park on the Crematorium side...
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