Address: Guards Club Park, Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead SL6 1X
Location
Guards Club Park is a 1.1 hectare green space located in Maidenhead. The park backs on to the River Thames and has bridge access to Guards Club Island.
The island is closed each year between December and June due to nesting waterfowl; however, the park remains open all year round.
History
Guards Club Park was created by Maidenhead Civic Society as a Silver Jubilee project, which began in 1976 and ended in 1980. The centrepiece was the restoration of the footbridge, which was built prior to 1880. For more information Click Here
From the park, you can also see the Maidenhead Railway Bridge, also known as the Maidenhead Viaduct. The bridge was completed in 1838 and carries the Great Western Main Line (GWML) over the River Thames between Maidenhead, Berkshire, and Taplow, Buckinghamshire.
What's there?
At Guards Club Park, you will find:
Open green space ideal for small dog walks
Riverside views
Gazebo (pictured at the bottom of the page)
Bridge to Guards Club Island
View of Maidenhead Railway Bridge
View of 13th century Maidenhead Bridge
Parking
There is a small on site car park. Parking is free, and the gates are locked half an hour before sunset.
There are no specified disabled parking spaces.
Accessibility
Due to its small size and plentiful benches, Guards Club Park is ideal for visitors who struggle to walk long distances. There are less than 50 metres to walk to reach the river.
There is no path from the car park to the riverside, but the grass is fairly level, so it should not be an issue for wheelchair or mobility scooter users.
There are a few steps to access the bridge to Guard Club Island, unfortunately making it inaccessible for wheelchair users.
There are no public toilets at the park.
Conclusion
Overall, Guards Club Park is accessible for people of all ages and abilities. The park tends to be quiet and peaceful throughout the day. With plenty of waterfowl in the area, it can be a good idea to bring some duck food.
For more info on the Maidenhead Railway Bridge Click Here
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