Heigham Park
🏟 Playground & park · The Avenues, Norwich
Heigham Park
Norwich's first purpose-built park, with a junior and toddler playground, tennis courts and a bowling green set among open green space in The Avenues.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open to the public daily. · Free · No booking needed
About Heigham Park
Heigham Park, in The Avenues area west of Norwich city centre, is notable as the city's first purpose-built park. Run by Norwich City Council, it is free to enter and holds a Green Flag Award, the national mark of excellence for well-managed green spaces. The park has a formal layout with open grass for picnics and play, and its eastern side is occupied by a children's playground that was modernised in the late twentieth century and caters for both junior and toddler age groups. Alongside the play area, Heigham Park offers bookable tennis courts and a bowling green for sports enthusiasts, as well as quiet green space for dog walking and relaxing. The playground is open to the public and does not require any booking or tickets. Its combination of a well-kept play area, sports facilities and attractive planting makes Heigham Park a pleasant, free destination for families living in the west of Norwich and a good stop for a short visit close to the city centre.
⭐ What makes this place special
- tennis courts
- bowling green
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Junior and toddler
- junior play equipment
- toddler play equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Jenny Lind Park · approx 0.5 miles · City Centre
- Eaton Park · approx 0.6 miles · Eaton
- Chapelfield Gardens · approx 0.6 miles · City Centre
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Heigham Park free to visit?
Yes. Heigham Park is a public park run by Norwich City Council and entry is free for all visitors.
What is in the playground at Heigham Park?
The park has a children's playground on its eastern side with junior and toddler play equipment, open to the public with no booking or tickets needed.
Are there toilets and a cafe at Heigham Park?
We have not been able to confirm toilet or cafe facilities at Heigham Park from official sources.
Where is Heigham Park?
Heigham Park is on The Avenues in Norwich, postcode NR2 3HW, west of the city centre.
Is the playground suitable for toddlers?
Yes. Heigham Park has both junior and toddler play equipment.