This vibrant community park boasts a historic clock tower, formal gardens, orchard and wildflower meadow, woodland walks, outdoor amphitheatre, wildlife pond, children's play area and café. The park will be showcasing community activities for LOG 2026, including gardening and wildlife management, knit-natter, the edible park project, and art, murals and sculptures. There will be an exhibition of local art and photography inspired by the park, and a limited number of pre-booked clock tower tours will be available (book on arrival at the park).
(Chair) Miriam Ashwell: Caledonian Park Friends Group
Garden not fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Disabled toilets and automatic doors to café and centre. Roadways around main field and woodland, but there are uneven areas and some gravel. Formal gardens have grassed access. Wheelchair-accessible grit paths through woodland and pond viewing area.
Community-focused space on former plant nursery site, based on three pillars: clay (ceramics), food (shared meals), and the garden, a deliberate mix of wild growth and more formal planted areas. Experience Art & Discovery and Natural Ambience.
Additional booking required. Tour tickets will be released later in the year.
Distance (in straight line)
1.1 km / 0.7 miles
Open
Saturday 10:00–17:00
Sunday 10:00–16:00
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