Activities will vary each week but could include planting, weeding, pruning, scrub clearance etc.
No experience necessary. Tools provided. Please wear sturdy footwear and long sleeves! And bring a drink with you if you like. We ask that participants bring their own gardening gloves. If you don't have any please get in touch and we can provide you with a pair at your first session.
This session is organised by Mali Kedward, Volunteer Liaison Officer for Bath and North East Somerset Parks Department. If you have any questions please contact Mali:
`E: mali_kedward@bathnes.gov.uk
M: 07779 968 035
Meeting point: In confirmation email, and on reminder emails. Please check your arrival time as these may vary to allow for small groups.
Age: This volunteer session is designed for adults. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (This adult must have a booked ticket too).
Toilets: There is one accessible public toilet (20p), and a new Changing Places toilet.
Getting to the park:
Walking: you can walk to Sydney Gardens from the City Centre in 10 - 15 minutes along Great Pulteney Street.
Bus: Routes: 11, 94, D1. The 734 also runs near the park. Stops: Holburne Museum, Forester Road, Darlington Road.
Parking: Free parking is available around the edge of the park on Sydney Road (some bays are restricted to 2 hours, some are 4 hours between 8am to 6pm). They are often full, so leave plenty of time to find somewhere to park. There is also some free parking up the Warminster Road.
There is a small pay & display car park by the Holburne and a number of free disabled parking spaces for Blue Badge holders. Charges apply from 8am to 6pm (gates are locked at 6pm).
