Victoria Park

See video of new designs for play area on Facebook. Victoria Park is located on the Banks of the River Sow adjacent the Railway Station and is a Green Flag Award winning park. The park was opened in 1908 and named the Victoria Park Pleasure grounds and the layout has changed very little since this time. Victoria Park is situated within the Stafford Conservation Area. The War Memorial, an Alderman Mottran Shelter, and the nearby Broad Eye Windmill are all listed grade II structures. However, many other features of historic value survive, including bridges, bandstand, shelters, cast iron railings and gates, original ornamental park benches, millpond, wheel and sluice gates. There are also many features that have wildlife value and contribute to local biodiversity. The river is an important asset and a number of mature specimen trees give an excellent aesthetic value and habitat to the park. View the Victoria Park Map. Facilities Aviary Bandstand Bowling Green (Open April to September) Glass House Junior Play Area Paddling Pool (Open Easter Holidays to September 30 inclusive) Refreshments Kiosk River Walks Sensory Garden Toddlers Play Area Toilets Park Opening Hours April 10am - 8pm May to August 10am - 9pm September 10am - 8pm October 2.30pm - 6pm November to February 2.30pm - 4.30pm March 2.30pm - 6pm Weekend supervision from 10am. Directions Victoria Park is Located in the heart of Stafford. Pedestrians can follow the town centre finger posts or follow signs towards the station. If you are travelling by vehicle please use the town centre car parks and follow the directional finger posts. The park itself is located off Tenterbanks. For public Transport information please visit www.travelinemidlands.co.uk or call 0871 200 22 33. Sunday in the Park Band Concerts Relax and unwind with a series of band concerts in the summer months from May to September. Call 01785 619 589 for details.

Getting Involved The Friends of Victoria Park are a voluntary community group who work with the Borough Council to ensure that the park meets the needs of its users. The aim of the group is decided by the members, but includes, raising awareness of this key leisure site and organising events to promote the park. Victoria Park has served the community for 100 years and Stafford Borough Council wants the park to evolve and continue to be a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can meet to enjoy their leisure time. Visit the Friends of Victoria Park website. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month. For further information please contact Roger Leverett on 01785 619 514, email parks@staffordbc.gov.uk or download the Friends Leaflet.

Park Byelaws No Camping or Fires No Golf No Motor Vehicles No Horse Riding Please dispose of your litter properly Alcohol Free Zone