Visitors to Burntwood Park can now enjoy a range of new facilities following the completion of three improvement projects designed to make the park more welcoming and inclusive for people of all ages. The latest additions include a new teen hangout area, an accessible picnic bench and two interactive play panels, delivered through a combination… Read more »
Children of all abilities can now enjoy a new accessible bouncer at Beacon Park following the completion of its installation as part of Lichfield District Council’s (LDC) continued investment in inclusive play. The new play equipment was funded through the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in support of LDC’s Clean and Green programme, alongside… Read more »
Three brand-new Padel courts have been opened today in Lichfield’s Beacon Park, giving residents and visitors the chance to enjoy this popular sport in the heart of the city. Lichfield District Councillors and staff joined Padel enthusiasts for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the outdoor, floodlit facility which enhances the park’s leisure offer and encourages residents… Read more »
Lichfield District is celebrating a record four Green Flag Awards after Princes Park and Stowe Pool & Fields achieved the prestigious national accolade for the first time, joining Beacon Park and Burntwood Park, which have once again retained the award. The internationally recognised Green Flag Award is the benchmark for well-managed parks and green spaces,… Read more »
Visitors to Beacon Park can now enjoy a round on the fantastic new 9-hole Adventure Golf course. Offering fun for all the family the woodland-themed facility challenges players to negotiate obstacles, slopes, tunnels and tricky hazards and ‘hole-out’ in as few putts as possible. Adventure Golf features accessible roped pathways, landscaping and attractive flower beds… Read more »
Free compost made from our parks’ grass cuttings and green waste is now on offer to community groups and gardeners who can use it. The environmentally friendly, sustainable matter is perfect for adding to gardens to improve moisture retention and soil structure and biodiversity benefits. It can also be mixed with soil to make wholesome potting compost. If… Read more »
Beacon Park has once again been voted one of the nation’s favourite parks in the 2025 Green Flag People’s Choice Awards, placing it in the top ten parks across the UK for the second year in a row. The award, run by Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award team, recognises the most-loved, best-managed green spaces… Read more »
Just in time for summer, we have unveiled a new city sign spelling out its name in big white block letters – a perfect photo opportunity for visitors and residents. Now in place at Beacon Park, the sign sits against the stunning backdrop of Lichfield Cathedral, making it a must-visit spot for snapping pictures and… Read more »
Lichfield District Council has been named as one of only eight councils in the UK committed to tackling what has been described as the ‘nature emergency’. The Woodland Trust has recognised Lichfield District Council after assessing all 395 councils, finding that of the 103 that have officially declared a ‘nature emergency’, only eight have met… Read more »
Lichfield District Council is excited to announce a new partnership with The Feed Ducks Initiative, aimed at preserving the health of local duck populations and improving the water quality in Beacon Park. Through this collaboration, a solar-powered bird feed dispenser has been installed in the park to encourage visitors to feed ducks responsibly, and to… Read more »