Events and News

All set for Carols in the Park

The Friends of Queen’s Park’s annual carols service, Carols in the Park, will take place on Friday, 1st December at 6.00 pm outside the Royal Spa Nursery. Mulled wine, mince pies and refreshments will be served. The Salvation Armybrass band will play and the Vox Community Choir will perform too.

Carols’ sheet
Download the carols sheet HERE.

All events taking place in the Park and organised by the Friends of Queen’s Park can only happen with the active support of volunteers from the local community. We need help with the following tasks:
 

setting up                   litter picking
bucket collectors      – clearing the site 

If you feel you can help as a volunteer from 4 pm onwards click HERE.

 

You are invited to the AGM 2023

You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Queen’s Park taking place on Wednesday, 25th October 2023 taking place in Queen’s Park Tennis Club.

The meeting will start at 7pm and is scheduled to end at 8:30pm.

Click HERE to access:

  1. The agenda
  2. Minutes of the last AGM
  3. Accounts for the last finance year

Bark in the Park 2024 date

The date for Bark in the Park, the Friends of Queen’s Park’s ever-popular community dog show has been fixed for 2024. The date agreed with heading sponsor Coastway Vets, is Saturday, 1st June.

As ever, there will be opportunities for the sponsorship of each of the classes, as well as further opportunities for traders to join in the fun. To find out what is available click HERE.

Carols in the Park is happening this week

The Friends of Queen’s Park’s ever-popular Carols in the Park takes place on Friday (1st December) outside the Royal Spa Nursery.

The event will start at 6pm with a line-up led by the Salvation Army brass band and the Vox Community Choir.

One of Carols in the Park’s loyal sponsors, Starfish & Coffee, will be staying open right up to the start of the event. But for those arriving early, mulled wine, mince pies and refreshments will be on sale at the Royal Spa.

DOWNLOAD OUR CAROLS’ SHEET

Click HERE to download our carols’ song sheet.

News

Carols in the Park is happening this week

November 27th, 2023

The Friends of Queen’s Park’s ever-popular Carols in the Park takes place on Friday (1st December) outside the Royal Spa Nursery.

The event will start at 6pm with a line-up led by the Salvation Army brass band and the Vox Community Choir.

One of Carols in the Park’s loyal sponsors, Starfish & Coffee, will be staying open right up to the start of the event. But for those arriving early, mulled wine, mince pies and refreshments will be on sale at the Royal Spa.

DOWNLOAD OUR CAROLS’ SHEET

Click HERE to download our carols’ song sheet.

Have your say on play area second phase refurbishment

November 1st, 2023

CONSULTATION PERIOD
Monday 23rd October – 3rd December

Phase 2 will concentrate on updating the toddler area and introducing much loved sand play equipment to the existing sand pit. The play equipment will be designed for children under the age 6, inclusive of all ability levels.

Due to on-going maintenance, water play will not feature part of this scheme, but will include a variety of equipment that’ll give children of all abilities the opportunity to play in many different ways.

The Council and the Friends of Queen’s Park would also like your vote on bringing back a quiet version zip wire for all children to enjoy.

This online survey is a great opportunity for residents, particularly parents and carers, to identify potential improvements and help shape the future of their play area for children and young people.

Other areas of the open space will remain for informal play and leisure.

NOW HAVE YOUR SAY

Click HERE to have your say

First phase play area refurbishment official opening postponed

November 1st, 2023

With Storm Ciarán bringing high winds and heavy rain to Brighton, it has been decided, reluctantly, to postpone today’s official opening of the first phase refurbishment of the play area. It is still intended to celebrate the culmination of three years hard work and, once a new date has been agreed, we will announce it.

Official opening phase 1 refurbishment of play area

October 30th, 2023

WEDNESDAY, 1st NOVEMBER – 3:15 – 4:15

Member of the local community are invited to attend the official opening of the first phase refurbishment of the play area in Queen’s Park.

The Deputy Major, Cllr Mohammed Asaduzzaman, will be sharing ribbon-cutting duties with 5-year old Oscar, a young and very excited Queen’s Park playground user.

The official opening ceremony takes place between 3:15 pm and 4:15 pm.

WEATHER FORECAST: The Met Office forecast is for sun and cloud with a 40 percent chance of heavy rain in the morning.

About Queens Park

JourneyOn: travel to and from Queens Park.

Queens Park occupies a beautiful green valley facing south east towards the Channel.

In 1890 Queens Park was bought for the people of Brighton and extensively landscaped.

Queens Park is listed on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest as Grade 2.

It has a large pond, a cafe, a well equipped playground and 22 acres of of rolling lawns and quiet wooded corners.

It is half a mile from the sea, one third of a mile long and has one and a half miles of footpaths.

It rises from 70 feet above sea level at the bottom to 140 feet at the top.

Parking: Zone C and meter. Some free parking on Queens Park Road and nearby streets.