The Performance Space and Water Staircase

Performance space

Description

There has never been a bandstand in Lowndes Park. In the 1920s, after Chesham UDC leased the Lower Park as a public recreation ground, a circular paved area with rose arbour was constructed in the middle of the Lower Park between The Avenue and Skottowes Pond. Steps with an arbour led down from the space to the pond and a smaller flight of steps led up to The Avenue. The Silver Band played concerts on the site. In 1970, a fountain was added to the centre of the performance area and the steps were converted to a water staircase. These features no longer operate. A programme of concerts is held on the performance area throughout the summer season.

Current condition

The water staircase was decommissioned due to vandalism and is fenced off to prevent access. The performance area has a crazy paving surface that is uneven and is not covered, so wet weather can cancel performances. The area is not accessible by wheelchair and there is a dearth of suitable seating.

Future Plans

The central space will be re-paved and informal seating provided on an earth bank perimeter. The stage area will have a demountable canopy for summer use. Steps will replace the derelict cascade together with additional ramped access.

News & Events

Mar 4, 2010
Category: News
Posted by: andrew
One of the loveliest sights this time of year is the Snowdrop. The Friends of Lowndes Park would like to plant more and are asking gardeners to donate any they may have that are ‘in the green’. If you would like to do so then please contact Joan Clark on 783035 or Phil Folly on 783691
Mar 4, 2010
Category: News
Posted by: andrew
Would you like to help in making Lowndes Park a nicer place to visit? There is a working party on the first Sunday of each month that carries out various projects within the park. Why not join up with Joan and the team on March 7 when they will be working on the Archena Garden. Meet up at 10am by the Guide Hut
Mar 6, 2009
Category: News
Posted by: Michael

On February the 28th the Friends submitted their biggest funding application yet...

Mar 2, 2009
Category: News
Posted by: Rob

Hardly news, but we ended 2008 on a disappointing note. The Town Council was unsuccessful in its bid for heritage lottery funding under the Parks for People scheme.



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