Bathurst park,Lydney.
By meadowland
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Last Spring we came upon this pretty park…not 5 miles from us!They always say we ignore our immediate surroundings to travel further away.There is a safe,fenced off area for children and for us adults a welcome sign to the main park.
We caught the changeover of Summer bedding to Autumn planting just in time.
Whilst we were there the hoot of the steam train sounded …the line runs right alongside the park.The journey starts from Lydney junction and continues to Parkend in the Forest of Dean.A favourite with children.Reminiscent of
years gone by.
Within the park is The Four Seasons cafe ,a bright and cheery place with outside seating available.
The cafe looked out onto a large wild flower area just coming to an end,only a few flowers left.
Very different from our usual lake walk …I’m sure we will return here ..
8 Sep, 2024
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Thank you Hywel..the steam train is always a novelty especially when it crosses the road.
8 Sep, 2024
You are lucky to have such lovely park near you Julia.
Thanks for posting .
8 Sep, 2024
This looks a very welcoming place to stroll around. You are so right in that we don't visit local places of interest enough!
9 Sep, 2024
Thank you Klahanie, and Shirley. We will make sure it wont be very long before we go again.
9 Sep, 2024
Looks a lovely park. Odd that you’ve not visited before when so near, I expect you will go quite often now that you have discovered it.👍
10 Sep, 2024
Thank you FF...we always knew it was there but strangely went further afield for outings.Will definitely visit in the Spring to see the bulb displays.
11 Sep, 2024
It certainly looks like a nice park to spend a couple of hours!
11 Sep, 2024
It does look a nice place to visit especially with the steam train there.
13 Sep, 2024
Fabulous spot.
14 Sep, 2024
Thank you everyone...BB welcome to GOY.!
14 Sep, 2024
Thanks for your welcome Meadowland.
14 Sep, 2024
How lovely, and not too far away. It seems to have included everything, Julia! Steam train too, a pleasant trip on this no doubt!
I'll be looking forward to your next visit too!
15 Sep, 2024
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A lovely place and nice to see the steam train too :)
8 Sep, 2024