OPEN SPACES UPDATE:

 

Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on 23rd March 2020, all play areas in Devizes will now be closed until further notice. It is obviously extremely difficult to physically close some of the play areas so would ask that you observe Government guidelines and do not use them until we are allowed to re-open them.

 

We have no plans to close Hillworth Park or the Devizes Cemetery as we recognise that these are beautiful green spaces, which can be used by the community for exercise.

 

The Government are advising that people are still allowed to go outside for exercise once a day - including walking, running or cycling. However, this can only be done on your own, or with the people you live with.

 

* YOU MUST OBSERVE THE RULES OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AT ALL TIMES IN THE PARK & CEMETERY *

 

Please also note that the Cafe, the tennis courts, Under 5 play area and toilets are all now closed in Hillworth Park.

 

We do have outdoor gym equipment in the park, which we will struggle to take out of use. Please be aware that this must not be used as we do not sanitise it.

 

Our Parks and Open Spaces Team will continue at the moment to carry out litter collections, grass cutting and other such services. These are important and still deemed as essential services that we hope will ensure the town is a clean and pleasant place to live. Please be assured that they are working within Government guidelines of social distancing and would ask that you do not approach them when they are out and about.

 

Thank you all for your support.

 

The Parks and Open Spaces Team

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Hillworth Park is often described as the ‘hidden gem’ of Devizes.  Nestling between Hillworth Road and Queens Road the park has an interesting history, starting life as a private landscaped garden and only coming into public ownership in 1945.

The park has been transformed, with a contemporary, fresh, look it is now even more of a gem, but rather than being hidden, it is shouting “I’m here, come and enjoy me”.  Please do.

centre

With its high roof clad in cedar shingles, wooden screens and sustainable construction, the Park Centre is a beautiful addition to the park.

The design compliments the nearby 18th Century Garden Pavilion and along with the water feature, planting, and views of the park this makes a lovely place to sit, relax, and enjoy the ambience.

There are wardens dedicated to looking after the park, say hello if you see them; if you would like to speak to them and they are not in the park then you’ll probably find them in the park office.

View a plan of the park 

Hillworth Park Flowers

Hillworth Park has an interesting history, being tied to the fortunes of the owners of Hillworth House and changing social needs.