Bournemouth Upper, Central and Lower Gardens - Bournemouth, Dorset, UK - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

There are open spaces, pathways, borders bursting with colour and many shops and outlets scattered throughout the gardens.

Managed by The Community Parks and Countryside Team the gardens have won awards for their excellence. The Bournemouth Borough Council describes them:
'Bournemouth has an excellent variety of open spaces. There are ornamental gardens; formal parks with numerous sports facilities; and some fantastic areas of countryside, most of which have Local Nature Reserve and other protective designations. So, whether for sport, quiet relaxation, enjoyement of floral displays, or wildlife watching, there is something for everyone in the green spaces of Bournemouth.

Bournemouth has achieved ten Green Flags for its parks. This National award, managed by the Civic Trust, is achieved through a judges' inspection and through submission of a management plan on an annual basis, in accordance with a set criteria.

Upper, Central, Lower Gardens
Green Flag Award winner since 1999

The Upper, Central and Lower Gardens are located in the Bourne Valley, between the Borough Boundary and Bournemouth Pier.

The Gardens retain much of their original character and are Listed Grade II in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens. They provide a range of facilities including tennis, putting, mini-golf, children’s play, art exhibition, café, ice cream kiosk and tethered balloon.

The Lower section of the Gardens hosts a number of major events from the Kids Free Fun Festival to the famous 100 year-old tradition of “Candle Illuminations” which attracts many thousands of visitors to the Gardens on summer evenings. This year, 'Flowers by Candlelight' runs every Wednesday night on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th of August. Tapers are available for lighting candles from dusk onwards.

The Upper and Central sections are quieter, maintaining their natural feel. Guided walks and interpretation points are provided to highlight the diversity of flora and fauna and history of the Gardens.

Cycle paths have been introduced within the Upper and Central sections as part of the Council’s overall cycling strategy.

The Gardens are well maintained by site-based grounds staff and ensure, together with the Community Parks Officer, that the Gardens are safe to use and provide a pleasant environment for all to enjoy.'

Name: Bournemouth Upper, Central and Lower Gardens Street Location: Bath Road Local Municipality: Bournemouth State/Province, etc.: Dorset Country: United Kingdom Web Site: [Web Link] Date Established: 1871 Picnic Facilities: Benches, Picnic Tables Recreational Facilities: Tennis, putting, mini-golf, children’s play, art exhibition, café, ice cream kiosk and tethered balloon. Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Bourne Stream Special Events: Many, please see website for current events Traditional Geocaches: GC1FF88 - Bourne Valley Greenway 15 - by Fudgeman Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Fountains: Not listed

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