Priory Park Reviews Summary

Playground and Water Park

Pros:

• "The playground is very modern and fun with the water park especially on a hot day."
• "There is a zip line, 2 big climbing frames (a castle and a big ship), a climbing wall and swings and slides for all ages."
• "Children's playground is one of the best in this area with water games and a variety of slides and swings."

Cons:

• "The downside is that its reputation has spread and it was particularly busy and the adjacent cafe was patently not able to cope with the number of food orders going into the kitchen."

Cafe and Food Options

Pros:

• "Lovely coffee shop, I had a coffee and my son had an ice cream."
• "Great food options surrounding the park (cafe in the middle)."
• "Amazing cafe too, brilliant ice creams, reasonable price too."

Cons:

• "Cafe has never been particularly good so go prepared with your own or visit one of the many coffee shops in town."
• "If you want a mini heart attack go get ice cream from the cafe... at near £4 for a single scoop it seemed a little high."

Cleanliness and Maintenance

Pros:

• "The park is very clean."
• "A beautiful park with well maintained grounds."
• "It all seems well kept and most people do tend to look after their areas too!"

Cons:

• "Lovely park to walk the dog or take the kids only issue is litter as it appears that certain members of the community don't like to use the bins."

Parking

Pros:

• "Although the parking space is relatively small, it is reasonably priced, making it accessible to visitors."
• "There is a pay & display car park plus morrisons give 90mins free parking and are a stones throw from the park."

Cons:

• "Mostly paid parking and traffic is heavy at peak times."
• "The car park was very busy on our way out which was around 12pm."

Natural Beauty and Space

Pros:

• "Beautiful green park with a lot of facilities and play areas."
• "Beautiful and biggg park, fall has started dont wait have a visit to see the beautiful color change of the trees."
• "Beautiful historic parkland, good amenities for children in one area, plenty of lovely gardens or parkland to explore."

Cons:

• "I didn't enjoy the walk round the park the other sunny evening. far to many fitness groups."

Safety and Security

Pros:

• "Has a safe feel about the park."
• "The whole area is gated so no dogs allowed in."

Cons:

• "Although recently there have been several incidences lately in the park involving antisocial youths which is a great shame."

Accessibility and Location

Pros:

• "Located in the centre of the town, Priory park is Ideal for either running, cycling, pic-nic, walk, and many other outdoor activities."
• "It's great for picnics too, but if you prefer to eat out, its just a few minutes walk from the local high street with restaurants, cafes and bars."

Cons:

• "Limited parking but very close to town centre so easy to access."