CALNE - CASTLEFIELDS CANAL & RIVER PARK ASSOCIATION (CARP)

Part of Castlefields Park, Castle House Garden, is a much underused area of open parkland close to the centre of Calne

On November 26th 2007 CARP was awarded a grant of £68,600 towards the restoration of Castle House Gardens by the National lottery 'Big Lottery Fund'.

Castle House Garden, also known as the Castle Mound, is located within Castle Park up the sloping path.

CARP intends to upgrade this area restoring the garden to it's former glory and making it a place where people from the local community and those working in the town can go for a leisurely break.

Castle Park Gardens before commencement of restoration		The gardens, before restoration, from the canal

There are a number of original trees and shrubs which will be retained while the remaining area would be cleared, landscaped and replanted
Some of the trees surrounding the gardens would also be thinned out to provide views of the town and surrounding countryside.
With the provision of parameter fencing, paths and seating, it is hoped that, as well as becoming a venue for occasional events, Castle House Garden would become a safer environment where the local community would feel happy to spend some of their leisure time.

Castle Park Gardens before commencement of restoration		Chaveywell Spring, before restoration, from the canal

Last updated 21/2/2008