Midsomer Norton Town Park

September
Somer Valley Illustrated Birds
Hill Seperator

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).

Our locations

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?’.

Listen Here

Partners & Funders

Bath & Nother East Somerset Council - Imporving People's Lives
Natural England
Wessex Water YTL Group
Midsomer Norton Town Council
University Of Bath
Radstock Town Council
Westfield Parish Council
Bristol Avon Catchment Partnership
West Of England
3SG B&NES 3rd Sector Group

Our Next Events

Park Yoga
Park Yoga

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Join our FREE Park Yoga sessions at the Amphitheatre, Midsomer Norton Town Park, Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2UH. Starting on Sunday 3rd May, this class will be running every...

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