Clarence Park is a municipal park in Weston-super-Mare, split into East Park and West Park by Walliscote Road. Paved paths, open grass and facilities including a pond, play area and café make it a useful green space to add to a town visit.
- Location: Clarence Park East, Clarence Road East, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4BT.
- Layout: East Park and West Park, separated by Walliscote Road.
- Opening pattern: Described as open all year.
Where is Clarence Park?
Clarence Park sits at Clarence Park East on Clarence Road East in Weston-super-Mare. The town park covers about 16 acres and is divided by Walliscote Road, so it helps to note which side holds the facilities you want to visit.
Rebecca Davies gave the land to the town in October 1882 in memory of her husband, Henry Davies. The park opened sometime after 1888; in a letter that year, Davies complained that it had not yet opened to the public.
Cricket is part of the park’s history. Somerset County Cricket Club played festival matches here until 1996, and West Indian cricketer Viv Richards scored 204 against Surrey at Clarence Park.
What are the paths and green spaces like?
Clarence Park has paved paths throughout, linking its open spaces and garden features. Visit Bristol describes the paths as accessible for everyone, making them a practical way to move between the two sides of the park.
East Park is an open grass area with a cricket wicket and mature trees. It also has a pavilion with changing rooms and two spectator shelters. Across the park, features include a pond and fountain, rose garden, greenhouse, sundial and three bowling greens.
If you are planning a wider day out, the park can fit into a practical one-day Weston-super-Mare itinerary alongside other town stops.
What facilities and access should you know about?
The west side, nearest the seafront, has flower beds, a pond with a fountain, benches, a children’s play area, a café and a public toilet. The café’s opening hours can vary, so check the café’s Facebook page before relying on it for a visit.
Dogs are permitted on leads in the west side of the park nearest the seafront. North Somerset Council also lists Clarence Park West among the locations where dogs must be kept on a lead.
Clarence Park is described as open all year, but daily opening and closing times are not published in the cited park listing. For current access and facility details, check the official site before you go, using North Somerset Council’s park information and the café’s own page as appropriate.
Parking information needs care: the council’s general restrictions say vehicles must fit within marked bays, and prohibit activities such as camping, sleeping, open fires and food preparation in parking areas unless permission or different signs apply.
The cited council information does not establish a designated car park at Clarence Park or the current on-street rules for every nearby street. If you are exploring on foot, a walking route to notable Weston-super-Mare places can help connect the park with other stops.
How do you get to Clarence Park?
Clarence Park is about a 19-minute walk from a hotel in Bristol, or about a 4-minute drive. The park address is Clarence Park East, Clarence Road East, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4BT.
Walliscote Road divides East Park’s open grass and cricket facilities from West Park’s seafront-side garden features, play area, café and public toilet.
FAQs
Is Clarence Park open all year?
Yes. It is described as open all year, though the cited listing does not give daily opening or closing times.
Does Clarence Park have a children’s play area?
Yes. The play area is on the west side of the park nearest the seafront.
Are dogs allowed in Clarence Park?
Dogs are permitted on leads in Clarence Park West, including the west side nearest the seafront.
Is there parking at Clarence Park?
The cited council information does not identify a designated car park at the park. Check local signs and current council parking guidance if you plan to drive.