Norwich has an abundance
of parks and gardens, creating a feeling of space and tranquillity.
Tenderly cared for, with seasonally planted flowerbeds, many are
open all year round for visitors to enjoy.
Plantation Garden – This garden was created between 1855
and 1890 in what was originally a quarry. This Victorian garden
has a tranquil ambience and is tucked away just 600 yards from the
city centre. It is reached from Earlham Road by a sloping path so
some wheelchair users and the less able may find it difficult to
reach.
Chapelfield Gardens – These gardens are situated in the heart
of the city and have a toddlers’ play area, café and
giant chess/draughts during the summer. It also plays host to events
throughout the year.
Earlham Park – Located adjacent to Earlham Hall and the University
of East Anglia, this park has wooded grounds that run down to the
River Yare, as well as open spaces for walking and all types of
recreation. It is also a venue for various open-air events throughout
the year.
Eaton Park – Found near Colman Road, this large park has
sports facilities for football, tennis, eighteen-hole pitch and
putt, bowls and croquet. There is a children’s play area,
model yacht pond and plenty of open space for many other activities.
Castle Gardens and
Green – These gardens are in part of the original castle ditch.
During the summer months, as part of the ‘Theatre in the Park’
programme, productions are staged. The Castle Green lies next to
the castle and provides excellent views of the city and has a small
play area.
Wensum Park – This is on Drayton
Road and lies beside the River Wensum. There is a children’s
play area, paddling pool and a picnic area. Its riverside setting
means there are plenty of wild birds to be spotted in this very
attractive park.
Waterloo Park – This park is found between Aylsham
Road and Angel Road, north of the city. It has a very well equipped
children’s play area with a paddling pool. There are sports
facilities for putting, bowls and tennis and the park boasts the
country’s longest herbaceous border.
Heigham Park – This was the first purpose-built park in the
city and is situated on The Avenues. There is an enclosed children’s
play area, very attractive landscaping and sports facilities for
tennis and bowls.
Sloughbottom Park – Found on Hellesdon
Hall Road, this park has football and cricket pitches and play areas
for children.
Mousehold Heath – The heath’s undulating woodland tracks
cover an area of 184 acres and are very popular with walkers. Its
highest point, St James’ Hill, beside Britannia Road, offers
an incomparable view of the city all year round. There is an eighteen-hole
pitch and putt golf course, football pitches, nature trails and
picnic areas.
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