Owner/Management: Taunton Deane Borough Council Contact person: Steve Cuthill, Community Parks Officer
Opening times: 8am - Dusk
Admission price: Entry to the park is free. Fees apply for putting, bowls, tennis and golf course.
Events, exhibitions: Events organised every Sunday in summer by The Friends of Wellington Park. See website for more details: http://www.fowp.ik.com/
Customer services:
Shop:None on site.
Tea Room/ Restaurant: None on site. Wellington Park is only a five minute walk from Wellington Town centre.
WC: Full facilities onsite including baby changing.
Parking: Nearest car park opposite Beechgrove Primary School, adjacent to the park. Other town centre car parks can easily be used.
Seats and benches – location frequency:: Plentiful shaded benches dotted around the park. Covered seating area in the south-east corner.
Average visitor duration: 15 – 45 minutes.
Accessibility - in the park/ garden from the car park:Wellington Park is relatively flat and smooth, tarmac footpaths lead visitors around the garden. Dogs are welcome.
Children’s programme/ events or other educational activities:: Information boards are geared towards younger eyes. The Friends of Wellington Park events on Sundays are organised firmly with families in mind.
Maps of sites/ visitor information etc: Two information boards in the park highlight the topography, features and history of the park.
Transport:
By road:Wellington is situated on the A38 south of Taunton, just a few miles from J26 on the M5.
By train:The nearest train station to Wellington is Taunton.
By Bus:Regular buses run from Taunton. See www.firstgroup.com for more details.
