DRAFT PROJECTS -

Improving Pittville one project at a time

Since our inception, we have undertaken and contributed to a number of projects in Pittville and the surrounding areas. Our goal has been to help protect Pittville’s history, create an environment for wildlife to thrive and make Pittville an enjoyable place for people to come together or to simply enjoy what Cheltenham has to offer.

This work is only possible thanks to the generosity of our corporate sponsors, donors, members, volunteers and partners, including Cheltenham Borough Council who have supported a number of these projects.

Our projects include…

The restoration of Pittville Pump Room steps

On 20 November 2023, despite some rain, lots of people gathered to attend the opening ceremony of Pittville Pump Room steps, following the restoration carried out by Friends of Pittville, […] Read More

Habitat Boards

The Friends of Pittville applied for grant to fund the graphic design and manufacture of lantern style information boards that describe three different habitats in… Read More
Sensory Garden

In 2024 the Green Space volunteers began a project to convert the raised beds between the play area and the aviaries into a collection of… Read More
Green Flag and Green Heritage status for Pittville Park

Friends of Pittville played a major role in supporting Cheltenham Borough Council’s successful application for Green Flag status and Green Heritage Site accreditation for Pittville… Read More
Landscape Improvements to the Upper Lake

In 2017, Cheltenham Borough Council and Friends of Pittville commissioned Illman Young Landscape Design to advise on improving the landscape between the Upper Lake and… Read More
Coin-operated dispenser for feeding ducks and other wildfowl

Friends of Pittville, in partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council, has installed a coin-operated dispenser on the Upper Lake in Pittville Park. This dispenses food which… Read More
Improvements to Bed 38

This specific Bed 38 is located in the south west corner of the Long Garden near the junction of Wellington Road and Evesham Road. It… Read More
Play area for Pittville Park

In 2016 the Friends of Pittville worked closely with Cheltenham Borough Council to create a new play area and to refurbish the aviaries. The new play… Read More
The Restoration of Pittville Gates

Our project to refurbish Pittville Gates earned a Civic Award from the Cheltenham Civic Society in April 2016. Between 2011 and 2015, Friends of Pittville… Read More

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Get Involved

Do you have some spare time or a skill that could benefit your community? Or maybe you want to meet new people while giving back to a good cause?

From planting with our Green Space Volunteers and researching for Pittville History Works, to coordinating events and fundraising for Friends of Pittville; we are always looking for people to join in.

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