Victoria Park, Newbury

Victoria Park in Newbury is a recreation ground with sports courts and facilities that stretches along the Kennet & Avon Canal. The grounds include a modern skatepark, a boating pond, and outdoor fitness areas alongside multiple leisure spaces for different activities.

The grounds were established in the Victorian era as a public garden for the expanding town. A traditional bandstand from that period remains at its center, serving as a reminder of its original purpose as a space for cultural gatherings.

The park serves as a regular meeting point where local groups perform and the community gathers throughout the year. Visitors can experience how the town comes together here, with residents using the space for their celebrations and social occasions.

Visitors can enjoy different activities here: tennis, skateboarding, or water play areas during the warmer months. The canalside location also offers quiet paths for walking and relaxing without much crowding.

The park features specially designed play areas with adapted equipment that lets children of different abilities enjoy themselves equally. This makes it an uncommon place where all children can play together.