Abbey House, of Georgian style, was built in 1751. The house and gardens stand on the site of part of King Alfred’s Nunnaminster.

The grounds were bought by Winchester City Council in 1890 and converted to a Public Pleasure Ground. They are now laid out with formal flower beds, a rose garden, a scented garden and an enclosed children's play area. The River Itchen runs through the gardens providing habitat for a variety of wildlife having once fed fishponds and powered the mill of the Nunnaminster.

The works to refurbish the play area in Abbey Gardens was undertaken in two phases – removal and replacement of the paths, play equipment and surfacing followed by the installation of new play equipment and surfacing.

Our inclusive swing, one of the first of its kind in the country, has now been installed in Abbey Gardens and is available to use. 

 

Please click the link to view the video of the prototype inclusive swing being tested: KOMPAN - inclusive swing (youtube.com).

 

Public consultation was undertaken in June/July 2022 both on site and online. The results can be viewed here.

The brick planter contains edible plants provided and maintained by Incredible Edible.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust