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Queen Elizabeth Park Car Park is located at:
Belton Lane, Grantham NG31 8DE
The Car Park is open 8am to 8pm (Please note the gates are locked overnight)
Queen Elizabeth Park is nestled in the heart of Grantham, along the River Witham. It has been awarded Green Flag status for the third year running.
It was once privately owned grazing land which is why some of the fields have become small pockets of space, divided by hedges.
It was purchased by the Council in 1979 and officially opened a year later on 20th November 1980. It was named after HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother in the year of her 80th birthday.
The park boasts extensive woodland, play areas and a commemorative Diamond Grove, planted to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.
Sixty silver birch trees were planted in a diamond shape in the park, with a native oak planted at the heart of the grove.
More recently, Queen Elizabeth Park has undergone significant improvement works following the final phase of the Witham/ Slea Blue Green Corridor project.
The project aimed to restore and improve the ecology of the River Witham , surrounding riverbanks and nearby green-spaces. Three ephemeral ponds have been dug – these are fed by ground water, and have a variable depth. The central portion of each pond should remain wet all year round but the edges will dry out in warmer weather. They have been planted with species suitable for each section of the ponds – depending on how much water the plant roots like.
Want to get involved?
Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park is a volunteer based group looking to improve the park facilities for as much of the community as possible. We are working closely with SKDC and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust to acquire funding for projects to benefit wildlife and habitat creation.
Facilities in Queen Elizabeth Park:
A fishing pond with Fishing platforms for use of Grantham Angling Association members
Adventure play area
Cycle path (part of Sustrans route 15)
Riverside walk
Car park (and accessible parking)
The Peg sculpture
Benches, picnic benches and bins are placed through out the park
Please note BBQ's are not permitted.
Points of interest in Queen Elizabeth Park:
A conservation pond surrounded by willow trees & three ephemeral ponds in full sun.
Picnic areas with benches
Fields of wild flowers
Diamond Grove
Where to find Queen Elizabeth Park
Address: Belton Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 8DE (this postcode should get you to the car park )
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