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Keynsham Memorial Park (KMP) lies along the line of the Chew River just east of Keynsham High Street and encompasses 10.7 hectares (26 and a half acres) containing wooded areas, water habitats and grassy vistas. It was named to commemorate the war dead of Keynsham, and now commemorates those killed in the First and Second World Wars as well as the Falklands conflict. A memorial to these exists in the form of the gates on Bath Hill, shown above. There is pedestrian access to the park adjacent to these gates and there is a pay and display car park on Bath Hill East a couple of minutes walk away.
The southern part of the park is also known locally as Chew Park due to the role of the river as the main focus while the area close to the ecclesiastical ruins is referred to as Abbey Park by some.
KMP plays an important part in the local community. The site includes a wide variety of facilities including two children's play areas, a skate park, picnic area, bowling green, the park side café which is generally open during the summer and school holidays, public toilets and multi-sport courts, which can be booked from Keynsham Town Council, as well as a range of listed buildings and structures.
During the summer there are a variety of free events in the park which can be viewed on the outdoor events web page.
Green Flag Award
Keynsham Memorial Park was awarded Green Flag for the first time in 2009 and has been awarded a Green Flag again for 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Keynsham Memorial Park Bandstand FREE Events
May - September 2010
Date & Performance
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What's happening at the Keynsham Memorial Park band stand?
Please bring your own chair, bring friends and family down to enjoy the sunshine and enjoy all our FREE events at the Bandstand. |
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Sat May 8th
10.30 - 1pm |
'Funk the Junk'
Come along to the bandstand and see what instruments you can make out of recycled materials. |
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Sat May 8th
1.30 - 2pm |
'Dance your Body Awake'
A demonstration from the fantastic members of Dance Your Body Awake. Lynne Nazemi leads the group working with people aged 60 and over, the DYBA sessions include movement and gentle exercise in a supportive and fun environment. |
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Sat May 8th
2.30 - 4pm
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‘Going with a Bang’
The launch of the Keynsham Memorial Park Bandstand.
A fantastic, inspiring and interactive drumming performance. Risenga is a master musician from South Africa and has toured nationally and internationally performing for Nelson Mandela and the Queen Mother. He guarantees smiles and soul stirring music. |
Sat May 22
10.30 - 2.30pm |
Multi Wheel Opening Party
For more info contact Keynsham Town Council on 0117 9868683. |
Sat May 22
3pm - 5pm
break at 4pm |
Portishead Brass Band
Playing music you all know and love from jazz and film scores to marches and popular favourites. |
Sun May 30th
2 - 3.30pm |
Storytelling Sunday with Elemental Theatre
Come along and join in with our classic story telling and craft making. For 1 years - 11 years, families and the child in all of us!. |
Sun June 27th
3 - 4.45pm |
Bath Spa Brass Band
Playing a variety of traditional and popular music |
| Sat July 3rd |
Event TBC In partnership with ‘The Keynsham Music Festival’ |
Sun July 4th
12.00 noon - 9pm |
Keysham Music Festival |
Sun July 11th
5 - 6pm |
Hymns in the Park
The Easton Salvation Army Band have been coming to Keynsham for over 15 years presenting their hugely popular ‘Hymns in the Park’ with the band, the choir and their junior musicians. An event not to be missed if you enjoy the sound of hymns played by a group of enthusiastic and fantastically talented musicians, who express their faith through music. |
Sun July 25th
2 - 2.30pm |
Dance in the Park Performance
This performance is part of a new KTC Arts Development Dance Project called Dance in the Park with BODYecho Dance Company. An inclusive project is over 8 weeks aimed at working with young people aged 14-25 years who will be part of creating a new piece of dance for our Bandstand. |
Sat August 7th
3 - 5pm |
Portishead Brass Band
Playing music you all know and love from jazz and film scores to marches and popular favourites. |
Sun August 22nd
3 - 4.45pm |
Bath Spa Band
Playing a variety of traditional and popular music. |
Sun August 29th
2 - 3.30pm |
Storytelling Sunday with Elemental Theatre
Come along and join in with our classic story telling and craft making. For 1 years-11 years, families and the child in all of us! |
Sun September 26th
2pm |
The Bandstand Marathon
We are proud to present our own local group the Keynsham Brass Band. They will be playing as part of this fantastic ‘Cultural Olympiad’ national event, where up and down the country, communities will be enjoying live music on their bandstand. |
For More info on the Keynsham Memorial Park Bandstand
Contact Jules Blake KTC Arts Development Worker
Contact Number-0117 986 8683 Contact Email- arts@keynsham-tc.gov.uk
Other Websites
Green Flag Award
Keynsham Town Council
Keynsham Music Festival
Forest of Avon
River Avon Trail
Bristol and Bath Railway Path