Abbey Park, Pershore WR10 1JP

Wetland Area - We have recently carried out some remedial work on the wetland area in the park. The last overly dry 18 months have resulted in an invasion by ‘ordinary grasses' to the detriment of  the wetland species of plants.  Taking advantage of the current dry conditions a machine has been able to gain access to the area and scrape out a shallow layer of this grass with roots.  Some areas have been left undisturbed for the wetland wildlife and one small part has been made slightly deeper to give more standing water which will benefit frogs and newts in the longer term.

We realise it does look rather messy at the present time but plants will regenerate from roots below the surface and we intend to sow seed of wetland species to assist with this process.

Memorial Garden - this was new for 2011 - a small circular area near the main entrance, funded by the Pershore branch of the Royal Naval Association. It commemorates the fallen at all wars from all services and civilians.

Community Orchard - this was a new project for 2010. A large variety of fruit trees have been planted on the west side of the park. Local school children enjoyed helping with the planting and we also have a group of volunteers who help run this lovely little project. Sowing nectar flowers for the bees all around the orchard margins has created a colourful edge to the young trees.

The park was awarded Green Flag status for 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11 and 2011/12.

Originally the Abbey Grounds, the park is very close to the main part of the town and provides a fresh green setting for this historic but still vibrant Abbey.

The park has lovely mature trees including a tree carving sculpture and plenty of open grass area. The park has a children's play area, a children’s water play area and also a skatepark.

The bandstand, which officially opened on the 28th November 2010, came about due to Pershore Youth Council who in September 2009 took the idea of a youth shelter to Pershore Town Council and after consideration chose a bandstand as it would serve a dual purpose. The Town Clerk from Pershore and the Parks Officer from Wychavon District Council worked together on the project. The Youth Council raised some of the money by holding a music festival and other activities, and the Town Clerk successfully sought a variety of other funders, as can be seen from the panel inside the shelter. Anyone wishing to hold a band concert in the park during the summer should contact the Pershore Town Clerk on 01386 561561.

Park Opening	Every Day of the Year
Parking	At the car park situated in the park.  Access from the north end of Abbey Road
Toilets	In the park - off Church walk. For more information see our Public Toilets page
Facilities	mature trees shrubs open grass areas damp meadow area and boardwalk picnic benches and seating children’s play area water play fountains bowling club [privately run but open to new members] skatepark bandstand memorial gardens community orchard
Habitat	The Park benefits from sculptures and a boardwalk over a wet grassland area which was originally the fishpond area from the medieval Abbey
Dog Waste	Poop scoop bins provided. Please collect up after your dog
Area	Approx. 7.38 hectares