Bancroft Recreation Ground

Open all year

2.6 ha Recreation Ground in Hitchin town centre containing 9 points of intrest

Points of interest

  • Bandstand
  • Basket ball
  • Bowling Green
  • Car Park
  • Pavilion
  • Play Area
  • Tennis Courts
  • Toddler Play Area
  • Toilets
  • Water Splash Park

On Site Facilities

  • Car Park (Pay & Display)
  • Disabled Access
  • Dog Free Area
  • Dogs Welcome
  • Pushchair Friendly Paths
  • Splash Park
  • Toilets

Park Information

With its pleasant surroundings, the recreation ground houses many specimen trees, shrub and flower beds. The park also supports a bowling club as well as a tennis club.

To book pay and play tennis click on https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/HitchinLawnTennisClub

There is a well equipped play area providing exciting play opportunities for a wide age range of children. The recently installed water splash park operates throughout the summer months.

In the centre of the park is a band stand, used by Hitchin Town Band in the summer months.

There is pay and display parking adjacent the site and it is only 5-10 minute walk from the town centre. There are bus stops on Bancroft Road

How to get here

Parking:

Pay and display car park adjacent recreation ground. Directions here.

Post code SG5 1NJ

Public Transport Information:

Information on public transport is available here: www.intalink.org.uk or www.nationalrail.co.uk

Cycling:

There are no cycle routes in the recreation ground