Midsomer Norton Town Park
Facilities & Features
On Bus Route
On Cycle Route
Bicycle Parking
Gullock Tyning Entrance
Parking
Free, South Road Car Park
Disabled Parking
South Road Car Park, 482 meters from park entrance
Toilets
Leisure Centre
Cafe
On High Street
Footpaths
Cycle Paths
Five Arches Greenway
Wheelchair/Mobility Scooter Access
Buggy Friendly
Viewpoint
Historic Interest
Playground
Leisure Centre
Dogs Allowed
Ampitheatre
Events/Recreation Area
River
History & Habitat
In 2017 Midsomer Norton Town Council purchased the fields alongside the River Somer and Norton Hill Batch – a former coal spoil heap to develop as a Town Park.
This 8 hectare site is located close to Midsomer Norton High Street and is made up of riverside meadows and a steep coal ‘Batch’. From the top of the Batch there are far-reaching views over Midsomer Norton and the Somer Valley. Other entrances into the park link in communities from Westfield and Radstock and the Five Arches cycle-path forms the eastern boundary of the site.
The land comprises of species rich grassland, woodland and scrub. The Batch supports three different species of orchid and is an important pollinator site.
Site Designations
Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI)
Future Plans
Phase one of the master site plans have been completed and included;
- The creation of an amphitheatre
- Improved site entrances
- Footpath creation and improvements
Phase two works will include;
- Continued footpath improvements
- Interpretation boards
- River improvements
- Woodland management
- Grassland management
- Scrub control and clearance
- Bird and bat boxes installed
- Forming log pile and compost heap refugia and hibernacula with on-site material (locations to be agreed)
- Engage with the local community with events and volunteer opportunities
Location
Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2UH
A short walk from Midsomer Norton Town Centre and a 5-minute walk from South Road Car Park. The main entrance is on Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2UH.
Access also from the Five Arches Greenway cycle path from Radstock Road and Pit Road.
East entrance is currently not wheelchair accessible and is a rough terrain footpath from Radstock Road.
Bus Stop Wheelers Road. Buses 424, 768, WESTLinkSouth.
Bus Stop The Hollies. Buses 172, 174, 414, 424, 768, WESTLinkSouth.
Bus Stop Longfellow Road. Buses 82, 414, WESTLinkSouth.
Not all services run on Sundays, please check bus provider website.
Free parking at South Rd Carpark (482 meters/five minute walk).
Audio Trail
In 2017 Midsomer Norton Town Council purchased the fields alongside the River Somer and Norton Hill Batch – a former coal spoil heap to develop as a Town Park.
This 8 hectare site is located close to Midsomer Norton High Street and is made up of riverside meadows and a steep coal ‘Batch’. From the top of the Batch there are far-reaching views over Midsomer Norton and the Somer Valley.
In this audio trail, not only will we learn more about this historic location, but we’ll also learn some interesting facts in our series ‘Did you know?’.
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