As mentioned following the mugging incident a couple of weeks ago we will start locking the gate that goes from the woodland walk to Bishop's Park on a daily basis.
It will be open daily from 7.30am – 3.45pm approx. over the autumn/winter months. The gate will be unlocked and locked by either our staff team or the parks team.
Therefore, from this week the shortcut through the woodland walk will not be available in the late afternoon or evening. All will have to use the route via the main drive and either out through the park or down Bishop's Avenue. Both of these routes are lit with street lights and therefore are much better suited to the dark evenings. We realise that it is an inconvenience and adds 5-10 minutes to the journey at the end of the day, but given the experience we have had in recent weeks we are doing this for everyone’s safety.
Thank you all, please get in touch if you have any questions.
Arlene Fraser, General Manager