John Coles Park

johncolespark1 Chippenham Town is very fortunate to have such an impressive public park; the park is named after John Coles, who arrived in Chippenham in 1870. The well respected John Coles, a local pharmacist and who was Mayor of Chippenham in 1891 and again in 1898 and 1914; he died on 15th March 1916. He left a legacy to Chippenham Borough Council, which was invested and together with other financial aid, 15 acres of parkland was purchased and redeveloped. John Coles Park opened to the public on 23rd May 1923.

johncolespark2 A short while after the park opened, the Bandstand was introduced and quickly became an eye-catching attraction. It was designed by Mr Adams, who was the Borough Surveyor and cost £267. During the summer months, band concerts became extremely popular and have continued to this day.

Today, the park has retained its original Victorian splendour and is laid out with a large grassed area, beautiful displays of bedding plants, colourful flowers and has a collection of mature trees. A large number of animals and birds live in the park, including foxes. The park welcomes visitors throughout the winter and summer months and they're encouraged to stroll and relax or sit and listen to a band concert.

The park is managed on a daily basis by our skilled Grounds Maintenance Team, who are extremely dedicated and pride themselves in delivering a high standard of horticultural maintenance. Our team ensure that the quality and standards of the grassed areas, litter collection, flower and shrub beds, hedges and trees are kept to a high level at all times.

johncolespark3 Chippenham Town Council believes that play is a vital part of a child's development and are committed in providing areas and facilities that provide this. A safe and clean outdoor play area is located by the main entrance to the park. All play areas are inspected regularly by our trained staff and are ROSPA certificated.

The Millennium Clock

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Chippenham Town Council is pleased to announce that the Millennium Clock has now been installed and has taken pride of place in John Coles Park.
Many thanks are given to Sheldon School for their kind donation of the clock.