Grove Park & Jill's Garden

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Grove Park is a hidden gem incorporating Jill's Garden which was created by the BBC Ground Force team in memory of Jill Dando.

This Victorian park, complete with its traditional bandstand and war memorial is perhaps the most beautiful of all the parks in Weston-super-Mare. The flower beds are meticulously maintained by volunteers, offering a riot of seasonal colours, while paths weave through mature trees and into different areas of the garden.

One of the park’s standout features is the Jill Dando Memorial Garden, a peaceful area dedicated to the memory of the late journalist and TV presenter, who grew up in Weston-super-Mare. It is an area of reflection that was created by the BBC Ground Force team of Alan Titchmarsh, Charlie Dimmock, Tommy Walsh and Will Shanahan in 2001. 

In addition to Jill's Garden, which sits in front of Grove House, Grove Park has several other different areas of interest including rockeries, ponds and a large bug hotel.

There are plenty of benches where you can sit and relax while taking in the view and watching some of the most friendly squirrels you will ever see!

Grove Park is also home to many events throughout the year including free bandstand concerts and the incredible GLOW Festival of Light when the park comes alive after dark with amazing light shows and illuminated installations.

At the bottom of the park is a pay and display car which has a total number of 80 car spaces which includes five disabled bays.

Dogs on leads are welcome in this park.