Victoria Park — Attraction in Bradfield

Victoria Park is the ‘Jewel in their Crown’ and brings calming and invigorating green space to Newbury town centre.It is professionally managed and maintained by Managed by Newbury Town Council. Victoria Park is next to the Kennet and Avon Canal and across the road from Parkway Shopping on one side and A339 road on the other.

Parking is available at the Wharf Car Park across the canal bridge.

Up until the 1930s the park was common land, which included the right to graze cattle.Originally Victoria Park was called The Marsh, however by the turn of the 20th century the name Victoria Park had arisen. This is likely due to the Queen's popularity and the fact that many public celebrations, such as the Queen's jubilee were held in the park.

The park has an elegant Statue of Queen Victoria and four lions in Victoria Park.The statue of her was originally placed in the Market Place in 1903, subsequently moved to Greenham House in 1933 and then to Victoria Park 1966.The Terracotta statue of Queen Victoria with four lying lions was funded by George Sanger (1825-1911), a Newbury born circus owner, and designed by Arthur E. Pearce. It was unveiled on 24 July 1903 in the Market Place. Another sculpture in the park is the Symphony of the Trees is a 2.5m x 1m x 1m Bronze, sandstone, aluminium and iron Sculpture by Kate Robinson Symphony of the Trees.It was commissioned by The Corn Exchange Newbury, in 2007.

At present it is seen as a metal tree with so many locks dangling on it.

It was designed to raise awareness of, and celebrate, children within the autistic spectrum. Children and staff from three Berkshire schools - Brookfields School, Castle School, and Prior's Court School were involved.There used to be a child standing in front of the tree holding abell and a singing bowl. The bell was an open 'giving' shape and the singing bowl was a 'receiving' shape. This was to signify the interplay of giving and receiving in all forms.Sadly, the bronze figure was subsequently stolen. Discussions are underway to recast and re-site the sculpture in a new location.

Victoria Park is host annually to a number of events and Brass & Silver Bands play throughout the summer on the traditional Bandstand.

There are two giant helter-skelter slides, an obstacle course, swings for toddlers and older children, zip wire, see-saw, roundabout, small climbing frame and slide and more. There is plenty of open green space plus a boating pond and large skate park. People sail their remote controlled model boats in the pond which is a treat to see. The Park features a children’s splash park, play areas suitable for toddlers and older children, tennis courts, a skatepark, boating pond, outdoor gym equipment, floral displays, a community cafe and is home to Newbury Bowling Club.The splash pad opens from May. The tennis courts are available on booking for a fees. The latest addition to the park is a mini 18 holes golf court. It is a source of enjoyment to visitors of all ages alike. My humble suggestion for the park is in favor of musical fountains at the circular boating pond. It shall certainly become a major evening...

Decent local park that's close to the town centre. There is a skate park, lots of swings, water park that's open when the weather is hot, slides, sand play area, and swings, and other play areas for toddlers. There's also some tennis courts, bowling, a pond where you can hire peddle boats, snack cafe serving ice cream, band stand, canal boat moorings, and another park area past the tennis courts with an area of fixed fitness equipment. There is a canal path that takes you past camp hobson, on to Costa, and past the lock, stock, and barrel pub. And a bridge taking you towards the museum and Café. Generally it's a nice park for families, there are often events held, and it's clean and safe. However there are currently no toilet facilities, you have to cross the bridge by this is supposed to be rectified when the cafe is rebuilt. Worth a visit especially if you...

It’s indeed the pride place at Newbury. It’s centrally located, very well maintained, blessed with lush greenery.

Highly recommend for children. Has lots of children play area, wooden benches to relax peacefully. It also has a statue of Queen Victoria. I love walking , taking stroll at this park. It’s huge. For first time ever I saw real SWANS in my life at Victoria park, near riverside are. I was on top of the world to see the bright white beauties.

This park is good for exercise, cycling, jogging, for children, for elderly people to take a walk. It also has a huge tennis court. You would see lots of people especially on Weekend , Holidays and on Bright...