Name of Site:

County:

Worcestershire

Nearest Towns:

Bath,Bristol

Size:

Usually used for:

Football and kiteflying

Regular Kite Events/Meetings:

Bath Kite Society hold fly-ins on the third Sunday each month from 2pm. BKS also hold fly-ins on the second Monday of each month in the summer. Bath Kite Society run the Bath Kite Festival there in late May/early June.

Descriptive Features:

Flat - Open with few trees - Exposed to wind -

Nearest airport:

20 miles

Ease of Access:

Very easy access with car

Facilities:

Toilets available when Park & Ride open: until 7ish but not on Sundays. Sometimes a hot dog stand. Toilets: YES Refreshments: NO Parking: Free but closes 4.30 on Sunday Nearest Shop: Air Circus, Bath Local Club: Bath Kite Society, Bath

Directions:

From Bath follow directions to the Racecourse. From M4 junction 18 follow directions to Park and Ride. From M4 J18 follow A46 south towards Bath, then pick up the signs to the race course and park and ride.

Other Comments:

If you park in the car park on Sundays beware - as soon as the footballers leave your car will be locked in. Far better to park on the roadside verges opposite the racecourse!

Author of Review:

Zoe Hancock

Author's E-Mail:

exxzvh@bath.ac.uk.

Date of Report:

5 SEP 99