Christmas 2024 Greetings
The run up to Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a quick plug for our lovely Holm Oak merchandise. If you’re searching for the perfect gift or stocking filler, why not check out what’s on...
Category: B&NES Parks Dept
Tears for our Weeping Ash Tree
For over 10 years, Ash dieback disease has been ripping through the UK’s stock of European Ash trees and is having a devastating impact on landscapes and habitats. Caused by a fungus that attacks...
Entrance reopens at Margaret’s Hill
Back in October 2021, the park’s entrance at Margaret’s Hill was closed when a large Holm Oak tree toppled over and badly damaged the stone pillar supporting one of the gates. This rendered the...
Green Flag Award for 2022-23
Hedgemead Park has done it again! For the fourth year running our park has won the coveted Green Flag Award, which recognises excellence in parks and green spaces throughout the UK and abroad. Congratulations...
Bluebell and Woodland Meadow
The Friends’ gardening team have been working hard lately to turn an unloved area of Hedgemead Park into a little oasis of Spring-time colour and year-round woodland interest. The area in question is a...
Sad Loss of a Majestic Old Tree
On Sunday 24th October, we lost a huge and statuesque Holm Oak at the London Street entrance, one of the oldest trees in Hedgemead Park. We are very grateful that no-one was hurt, a...
