It was once privately owned grazing land which is why some of the fields have become small pockets of space, divided by hedges.
It was purchased by the Council in 1979 and officially opened a year later on 20th November 1980. It was named after HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother in the year of her 80th birthday.
The park boasts extensive woodland, play areas and a commemorative Diamond Grove, planted to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.
Sixty silver birch trees were planted in a diamond shape in the park, with a native oak planted at the heart of the grove.
More recently, Queen Elizabeth park has undergone significant improvement works following the final phase of the Witham/ Slea Blue Green Corridor project.
The project aims to restore and improve the ecology of the River Witham and surrounding riverbanks and nearby green-spaces.
In Queen Elizabeth Park, a wetland area will transform low-quality, grassed habitat into a more diverse natural habitat to support aquatic species, birds and invertebrates.
A wildflower meadow will also be created to complement the wetland area, supporting flower-rich areas of grassland and a thriving habitat.
Facilities in Queen Elizabeth Park:
- A fishing pond
- Adventure play area
- Cycle path
- Riverside walk
- Car park (and accessible parking)
- The Peg sculpture
- Fishing platforms
Please note BBQ's are not permitted.
Points of interest in Queen Elizabeth Park:
- Floral conservation areas
- A conservation pond
- Picnic areas
- Fields of wild flowers
- Diamond grove
Where to find Queen Elizabeth Park
Address: Belton Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8FJ
Want to get involved?
SKDC welcome new volunteers to join a team of dedicated and passionate volunteers helping to keep Wyndham Park looking its best. If you have some spare time and would like to put something back into the local community, we want to hear from you.
Please contact Alison Lewis, the Council's Parks and Events Community Engagement Officer by emailing: alison.lewis@southkesteven.gov.uk.
