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King George V Playing Field, Sittingbourne

Introduction

King George V Playing Field is a public park and playing fields of 3.5 hectares (8 acres) opened in 1937. The site contains sports pitches, gardens and a play area.

Lime trees, chestnuts, oaks and sycamores date from the earlier parkland, with Scots pine to the east and a more recent chestnut avenue crossing the park. There is good access from the surrounding residential area to the new brightly coloured play equipment at the children's playground.
Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

This is a municipal site for general public use.

Owners

Swale Borough Council

Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent,, ME10 3HT
History

King George V Playing Field, originally part of the grounds of Gore Court was acquired by Sittingbourne and Milton UDC and opened as a public playing field in 1937. The late 18th-century mansion was demolished in 1926 but the handsome redbrick Georgian coach-house and stables survive as the club-house and pavilion.

Features & Designations

Features

  • Stable Block
  • Description: The handsome redbrick Georgian coach-house and stables survive as the club-house and pavilion.
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • Specimen Tree
  • Description: Lime trees, chestnuts, oaks and sycamores date from the earlier parkland.
  • Tree Avenue
  • Description: There is a more recent chestnut avenue crossing the park.
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

3.5

Open to the public

Yes

References

References

Contributors

  • Kent Gardens Trust