Exhilarated; Wow…Just Wow About Wildlife; 2022
It was in the middle of a heatwave, the grass was parched, temps already soaring early morning, but could the shade of our age old willows entice families to come along. Come they certainly did! Even before it was due to start folk started to pour in. It was like the opening of floodgates. Before we knew it all our stands were mobbed....
Blossom’s Up; Spring has Sprung in Radipole Community Orchard.
Where better to immerse yourself for a few quiet minutes to contemplate the meaning of life than amongst a sea of blossom. The community orchard in Radipole Park is bursting with new life....
Wildlife Loving our Stunning Meadows at Radipole; Wildlife & Wellbeing
Have you been to visit our wildlife meadow at the far end of the play-park this year? It is blooming lovely, and that's official. Emily Brown, Weymouth's Parks Operation and Development Officer paid a visit to create a report on its progress and was blown away by what she saw and wanted to share it with us all....
Revealed;- Some Hidden Gems; Radipole Park and Gardens
Watching bats sweeping to and fro in these gardens are one of my treasured childhood memories, though what they were probably feeding on, not such good memories! Playing tennis in the evenings usually meant you spent more time swiping away those mozzies who seemed determined to devour you....
Excitement; Summer is Here! Keeping it Simple
Summer is Here! Our website was created to promote, inform about events and share our love of Radipole gardens here in Weymouth. But sometimes it's just nice to post simple photos of our stunning gardens....
Surprised? No Mowers? Giving Nature a Chance in Radipole Gardens
Though most of the comments we received at our engagement tent were full of complements, one or two people approached me to ask why the grass hadn't been cut as it was looking rather long and unkempt. As I explained to them, there is a very good reason for that...
Hayley and her Hedgehogs; Why Protecting our Wildlife Really Matters
Here at Radipole we have our own identity that we are very proud of. Sometimes referred to as the Cinderella gardens of Weymouth, beautiful but secreted away in the town's proverbial back kitchen means that these gardens are a quiet green oasis away from the hustle and bustle of a busy sea side resort. Not only that but we are lucky enough to run side by side with Radipole lake and its bird reserve, making this space a perfect wildlife haven. Something we are committed to improving....
Hands Up for a Picnic in the Park; with a Spot of Wildlife and Wellbeing?
Hands Up for a Picnic in the Park We're just putting together the last few bits for this year's Wildlife event here in beautiful Radipole gardens. This is an event for everyone of all ages to enjoy, whether you love nature, being in the outdoors, having fun or taking part in a fitness sessions. It's all here....
Interested; Will you Play a Role in Creating our Sensory Garden?
What is a sensory garden? It is exactly what it says on the tin, a green space where appreciation can be garnered in so many ways. Sound, smell, touch, hearing among others....
Your Opinions Matter on Wildlife in Radipole Park and Gardens
As part of our lottery bid, because of course its something very close to our hearts anyway, we would love to hear peoples opinions on what we can do to help the biodiversity of our beautiful green space. This is open invitation to anyone who would love to come along and hear what the future holds for all manner of flora and fauna in Radipole Park and Gardens. Join us at 7pm on Thursday 15th November at the Weymouth Centenary Club in Jubilee close where there's even free parking. (Areas of long grass and springtime wildflowers in Radipole gardens.) We'll also be joined by nature expert Sam Hamer...