Avenue of Limes.
basil | 2/16/2005 | 2:52 pm
Riverside Avenue of Limes at Pitchcroft.
A pleasant hour can be spent along the riverside, observing holidaymakers cruising up and down in a huge variety of boats, there are seats provided if you need a rest. A favorite spot for fishermen.
The Limes provide shade in summer and shelter from the rain.
The riverside track has become quite muddy after the recent rains, a little maintenance wouldn’t go amiss.
26/09/07 Have just been informed by City parks department that a hard surface will be provided on this track within the next three months. Will post a photograph if this happens.
Looking upstream towards the Boathouse.
Barbourne brook terminates upstream of the Boathouse. The old Keepax ferry is in the centre of picture.
Worcester Racecourse.
The racecourse is irrigated with a sprinkler system, trouble is can also sometimes water the walkers.
China waste was dumped on Pitchcroft when the old Worcester Porcelaine factory was closed, this material gives excellent drainage and provides a good turf.
The Swan at Worcester.
The well supported Swan Theatre opened in 1965 is run by a small staff of professionals and over 200 volunteers. This successful theatre provides entertainment from Shakespeare, to musicals and contempory productions. The Swan adjoins Pitchcroft, but is accessed from Severn Terrace and the Moors.
Viaduct from Pitchcroft.
Footpath improvements at Pitchcroft. (November 04)
In order to facilitate construction of a new tarmacadam surfaced footpath, several Limes were recently felled, adjoining car park on Pitchcrofts eastern side.
The new walkway has been given an ornate iron fence to separate it from car park
The path, which begins at the main entrance gates, leads to the northern end, and finishes near waterworks road. Although the rough track near the riverside is still of the compacted earth variety.
A number of replacement Lime trees have been planted to eventually compliment existing avenue.
Racecourse Grandstand.
Worcester racecourse is the oldest in Britain, horse racing on Pitchcroft, began in 1705.
In Todays Worcester News 8/3/06, Headlines state 18 days to build a new Pitchcroft.
A huge 1 million pound revamp of existing Grandstand, refurbishing and installing CCTV. cameras. 100 new stables will be constructed. The old Trainers and Owners bar will be replaced with new.
Do not know how this will benefit other Pitchcroft users.
