Alexandra Park Regeneration Project

Welcome to the Alexandra Park Regeneration Project pages. This is the place to find out about proposals for exciting developments in the Park. 

£2.2 million Lottery boost 

We are pleased to announce that the bid we submitted to the Heritage Lottery Parks for People fund at the end of August was successful.

The £2.2 million from the HLF will be matched by funding from the Council creating a project that will bring major physical improvements to the Park alongside a programme of community activities.

When Alexandra Park opened to the public in 1870 it was innovative in its use of oval shaped and curved pathways and the introduction of sporting activity into an ornamental park. The funding will see physical improvements relating to the Park's original design, including footpaths, buildings, planting schemes, tennis courts, sports pitches and changing facilities.

There will also be an exciting range of activities for people to take part in from events to volunteering and training and ultimately we want to involve the local community much more in running the Park. Find out how to get involved.

Applications have also been made to Sport England and other sports bodies which focus on transforming the sports facilities in the Park. See more in Sport.

The coming months will see preparation for the Capital Works which should begin around October 2012 and last around 15 months.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in helping to make this a successful bid.

Have your say

During the last year, hundreds of people have shared their views on the Park, helping to shape the plans for the future.  We would still like to hear from you. Click here to have your say.

To find out the headline results from this summer's visitor survey, see Latest news and events.

Key dates

 To find out more about the Heritage Lottery Fund click here.