Hesters Way Park
🏟 Playground & park · Hesters Way, Cheltenham
Hesters Way Park
A large green space between GCHQ and Gloucestershire College, with a fenced toddler area, open junior play and the striking Listening Stones.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily, dawn to dusk · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0GH
Plus Code: 9C3VVVXJ+W5
About Hesters Way Park
Hesters Way Park is a large green space which sits between GCHQ and the Gloucestershire College campus, opened in 1957. Among its many mature trees stands the Listening Stones, a sculpture of nine standing stones carved from glacial granite. The park's play area was installed in September 2005 and includes a fenced area suitable for toddlers along with a separate, more open area for juniors, giving younger and older children their own space to play. The park can be accessed from Princess Elizabeth Way and Kempton Grove, with on-street parking nearby and accessible paths running through the open parkland. There are no toilets or cafe on site, so families planning a longer visit should come prepared. With its wide lawns, established trees and distinctive stone sculpture, Hesters Way Park is a well-used neighbourhood green space serving the west of Cheltenham. The park and its play area are free to use and open to the public.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Listening Stones sculpture
- mature trees
- open green space
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: Accessible paths through the park
🧒 Ages & play
- children's play area
- fenced toddler area
- junior play equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Springfields Park · approx 0.9 miles · Springbank
- Hatherley Park · approx 1.3 miles · Hatherley
- Montpellier Gardens · approx 1.6 miles · Montpellier
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Hesters Way Park free?
Yes. Hesters Way Park and its play area are free to use and open to the public.
What is the play area like at Hesters Way Park?
It has a fenced area for toddlers and a separate, more open area for junior-aged children.
Are there toilets at Hesters Way Park?
No, there are no toilets on site.
Is there parking at Hesters Way Park?
There is on-street parking nearby; the park is accessed from Princess Elizabeth Way and Kempton Grove.
What are the Listening Stones?
The Listening Stones are a sculpture of nine standing stones carved from glacial granite, set among the park's mature trees.