Thursday 19th March 2026
It’s been glorious, weatherwise, in Warminster today. Someone has remarked this photo of mine, taken in the Lake Pleasure Grounds (Town Park) this afternoon, would make a teaser of a jigsaw?
A Teaser Of A Jigsaw?
Category: About Warminster: Lake Pleasure Grounds (Town Park)
Lessons From New Tennis Coach At The Lake Pleasure Grounds, Warminster
Friday 13th March 2026
Press release from Warminster Town Council:
Award-winning tennis coach Stephen Marcelle (pictured) is set to serve up lessons for all ages in Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds (Weymouth Street, Warminster, BA12 9NP) from April starting with a free grand open day on Sunday 12th April, 10am to 2pm, for all ages and abilities.
Stephen has over 30 years of experience and will deliver lessons alongside adult 1-2-1 coaching in the town for £45 per hour.
The tennis coaching is sponsored by Warminster Town Council and Sport England with coaching set to run on Tuesdays (starting on Tuesday 14th April) with different times for different ages:
3.30pm to 4pm: LTA Youth Tots Tennis (age 4 to 5 years old) £13 per person – 13 sessions included
4pm to 5pm: LTA Youth Mini Reds (age 5 to 8 years old) £26 per person – 13 sessions included
5pm to 6pm: LTA Youth Mini Orange (age 8 to 9 years old) £26 per person – 13 sessions included
6pm to 7pm: LTA Youth Mini Green & Yellow (age 9 to 18 years old) £26 per person – 13 sessions included
For more information and to book click here: https://bit.ly/4sIQqm2
A Warminster Town Council spokesperson said: “We are delighted to welcome Stephen to Warminster as we continue to invest and offer opportunities for local children in the town.”
“We are very proud of our high spec tennis courts and will continue to encourage residents and visitors to make use of our wonderful facilities.”
1.2.1 private coaching will also be available on Tuesday mornings, Thursdays 9am to 5pm and Sundays 9am to 2pm. To find out more information on these contact Stephen here: https://bit.ly/4lsgUpr
The tennis courts in Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds can be used all year round and continue to prove very popular since receiving significant investment in 2023.
In total there are five tennis courts and a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) for public play.
The MUGA is free to use all the time, and the tennis courts are £6 per one hour session or £40 for a year’s membership, which allows up to 4 hours a week playtime. For more details visit: www.lta.org.uk/play
For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
The Pavilion Cafe Is Closed For The Winter
Monday 4th November 2025
From The Town Park Facebook page:
The Pavilion Cafe in the Lake Pleasure GRounds (Town Park), Warminster, is now closed for the winter season.
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by for a coffee, cake, snack or chat over the past few months. We’re so grateful for all visitors who’ve made this season so special.
Thank you for being part of our community and for your continued support.
Geese In The Lake Pleasure Grounds (Town Park), Warminster
Tuesday 7th October 2025
Geese on the northern bank of the boating lake in
the Lake Pleasure Grounds (Town Park), Warminster.
Photographs taken by Danny Howell
on Tuesday 7th October 2025.
Pickleball At The Lake Pleasure Grounds (Town Park), Warminster
Tuesday 7th October 2025
Banner advertising pickleball at the Lake Pleasure Grounds
(Town Park), Warminster.
Photograph taken by Danny Howell
on Tuesday 7th October 2025.
Ryan Widdows At The Pavilion Cafe
Tuesday 7th October 2025
Ryan Widdows at the Pavalion Cafe in the Lake Pleasure Grounds
(Town Park), Warminster.
Photograph taken by Danny Howell
on Tuesday 7th October 2025.
Splash Pad Closing For The Winter
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
From the Facebook page of Warminster Town Park:
The popular splash pad in Warminster’s Lake Pleasure Grounds will close on Sunday 28th September after a busy summer season serving tens of thousands of visitors.
The popular outdoor free water play area has been open daily from 10am to 5pm since Saturday 26th April.
A Warminster Town Council spokesperson said: “We are delighted we’ve had another super season where the splash pad has successfully operated throughout the year.
“The splash pad in Lake Pleasure Grounds continues to be an important part of Warminster and is loved by locals and visitors. We are delighted that thousands of people enjoyed the community asset, and we thank the public for respecting the rules.”
There is still plenty for all the family to enjoy in the Lake Pleasure Grounds including the exciting Pumpkins in the Park event on Wednesday 29th October.
Tennis courts and pickleball courts remain open. To book either a tennis or pickleball court you’ll need to register with the LTA here and then book via Clubspark. Courts need to be booked online prior to arrival.
More than 45,000 visitors visited the Lake Pleasure Grounds in August 2025. The splash pad will return to serve the community in 2026.
Canoeing On The Lake In Warminster Town Park Is Cancelled
Monday 11th August 2025
A message on the Facebook page of Warminster Town Park:
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Unfortunately due to hot weather the water levels are too low for Tuesday’s scheduled WOLT (Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team) canoeing sessions in the Lake Pleasure Grounds.
Warminster Town Council will work with WOLT to reschedule the sessions.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
The splash pad remains open as usual.
Dogs Are Not Allowed In Warminster’s Play Parks For Children
Friday 25th July 2025
Press release from Warminster Town Council:
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Warminster Town Council is issuing a friendly reminder that dogs are not allowed in children’s play park areas in Warminster (except guide dogs).
The town council is reminding dog owners to be respectful to this rule, which is in place for safety reasons – following an increase of dogs in council managed play parks around the town.
Some young children are afraid of dogs, and being around them in a play park area can cause distress.
The town council manages nine play park areas in Warminster. They are situated at: The Lake Pleasure Grounds, Portway, Queensway, The Dene, Princess Gardens, The Beeches, Pound Street, Fore Street, and The Heathlands.
For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
A Class From Horningsham School Visited Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds
Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Press release from Warminster Town Council:
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A class from Horningsham School spent a fun morning visiting the Lake Pleasure Grounds, exploring the park and learning about the work of the Warminster Town Council Grounds team on Wednesday 2nd July 2025.
Adrian Rogers, Parks and Open Spaces Manager and Stuart Legg, Parks and Estate Manager explained how the Lake Pleasure Grounds operates, how the park is maintained, the facilities available as well as answering some excellent questions from the school children.
Adrian Rogers said: “We love showing people around the Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds and explaining what we do to maintain this fantastic community asset. It’s great to answer questions and see the enthusiasm from the pupils.”
Warminster Town Council recently invited local schoolchildren to plant flowers in the Lake Pleasure Grounds as the council continues to inspire the next generation to take pride in their local area.
For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk