Tuesday 24 March 2015

As we prepare to open to visitors on 29th March 2015

Not only is the redevelopment project work happening in the old courtyard, but we have been very busy in the park getting temporary facilities in place for our visitors. We now have some great views across the cricket pitch and lake from our pop-up cafe and the ticket office and gift shop are now housed in a smart new marquee with a fun and interesting roof with three peaks!


21st century comforts

An interesting interview with Dan Farrington of K J Tait Engineers who chatted to us about his company's involvement in the project.

A few surprises!

In this video structural engineer Simon Smith talks about the start of the construction work and his involvement.

As the project begins - an update from Tom Kilvert of Hopkins Architects



Tuesday 17 March 2015

The Cafe in the Park is taking shape

The cafe 17.3.15

We're busy, busy, busy with just over one week to go before we welcome our first visitors back for a new season. The' Cafe in the Park', as it's been named, is taking shape and our temporary facility is certainly looking good as the carpenters fit the counters, the electricians are busy wiring up and plumbers are plumbing! The staff are really eager to get hands on too and put their finishing touches to the place too.

Monday 9 March 2015

Our cafe has moved into the park!

The new temporary cafe in the park

Getting ready to open at the end of March - In the space of six days, we've gone from the image on the left, with the base and ground works starting for the 'pop-up' cafe in the park, to the image on the right, with the roof on and sides up with windows, which will have wonderful views over the cricket pitch and lake.