West Common

First time we've been for a walk here for anything more than just seeing the horses. We discovered 1. a wishing tree/area, 2. surprised to find people riding the horses (permission received by the 4 ladies), 3. what we believe is a tug of war training post and 4. the grandstand. A day of smiles, questions and surprises 😁

Wonderful place for a gentle stroll across common land where the horses are free to roam.

Went with my 4 friends and our kids had a Great day sitting in the sun plentybof space and things for the kids.

1st time I've actually walked from 1 end to the other, grass quite short (with help of the ponies/horses), nice warm weather 👌 felt quite peaceful 😊

Lovely large grassy common area with horses wandering around.

You do need to watch your step in places given the horse manure but otherwise a nice area to walk.

Fantastic tennis facilities for beginners, a little wait to play due to turn taking but not long.
Big open spaces for a kick around and quite a few full size goal posts.

A beautiful open common that is perfect to watch the sunrise/sunset/moonrise from in the city centre. Truly lovely throughout the year. The horses are wonderful to see (although take note not to feed them). There are plenty of wildflowers and you can often spot birds of prey circling over the common - as well as the occasional roe deer. There is a decent and accessible path throughout the centre of the common, however, this is the only established path throughout it. It can also get boggy in wet weather so take care.

My favourite place to soothe my mind with a relaxing walk. I have never seen such a beautiful harmony of people, birds, horses, dogs and other animals as in the West Common ☺️