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The Recreation Ground

Row of Horse Chestnut trees at the Recreation GroundThe Recreation Ground can be found at Church Road and has a purpose built Sports Pavilion which is available to hire. More information can be found in our pavilion leaflet. Sports pavilion with wide veranda set in the trees under a blue sky

Dogs are welcome on the Recreation Ground but should be under control and picked up after.

The area was originally Glebe Land and was farmed agriculturally until 1922 when it was sold to the Parish Council for £225 for use as a Public Recreation Ground. The first Pavilion was built in 1967 for a total cost of £2042.00 and was replaced by the current Sports Pavilion in more recent times.

 Climbing frame at the recreation ground on a sunny day under blue skysTwo Cradle swings in front of the Oak tree hedge lineClimbing apparatus at the Recreation Ground on a sunny dayCricket and Football has been played here since the 1920's and the REC hosts Thurston Blue Socks 1st Team home football matches and has a children’s playground which includes flat and cradle swings, a slide and climbing apparatus.

Slate monument set in the tree line with shade in the background.A slate monolith was erected on the northern boundary of the field in 1926 and bears the inscription: Erected by Colonel and Mrs Hervey to Commemorate the Purchase of this Recreation Ground 1921.

 

 

EV charging point with the sports pavilion in the distanceA public EV Charging point is available in the car park. 

  • These charging points benefit local residents who don’t have their own chargers or do not have private parking
  • They are an attraction for visitors to our area, who can use the other facilities here and in the wider community while charging their vehicle
  • They support the transition to zero emission vehicles and demonstrate our commitment to combatting the climate crisis.
  • They have a very economical 50p/kWh charge