A beautiful park in Cambridge offers an opportunity for people to escape the hustle and bustle
A hidden gem park off a busy road in Cambridge offers a true beauty spot to venture for a peaceful stroll or even a picnic. Alexandra Gardens lies just off Carlyle Road, a busy road in the Chesterton area.
This small, restful park was created in 1887 on the site of a former Victorian brickworks. In 1891 and 1892 an epidemic of diphtheria in the New Chesterton area held up the purchase of land.
In 1904 Chesterton Rural District Council bought the land for £425. It was agreed the land on Carlyle Road should be made into a public recreation ground.
The park formally opened in 1907 and interestingly, the original planting and landscaping remains. Known for its colourful flowerbeds, expansive green space, and serene atmosphere, the park offers a calming retreat for walkers, nature enthusiasts or even for those looking for some quiet solitude.
With the hustle and bustle surrounding the majority of the city, it can be hard to remember that there’s a whole world just waiting to be adventured outside of your phone and the chaos.
The best spots, that can be hard not to keep a hidden secret, are the ones that remind you of this. Alexandra Gardens offers a green space to quiet all the outside noise and truly enjoy the nature, the flowers and the amenities.
The site also hosts a children’s play area so little ones can run off while the adults can bask in the sun in a prime location, steps away from shops, pubs, and cafes.
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