Victoria Park

The original cast iron gates built by J.U. Bugler & Co. who had their foundry in St. John's Lane Ashford. There were originally iron railings surrounding the Park. These, like those of many parks and those surrounding the Parish Churchyard,  were removed in 1942 but were replaced two years later. They were again removed in the 1960s/70s.

Owing to a number of years of misude and abuse the toilets are in poor condition.

They are due to be replaced as part of the revitalisation of the Park

Pedestrian Entrance from/to Hillbrow Road and East part of Brookfield including Ashford Oaks School

Pedestrian Entrance from/to Gasworks Lane connecting to Leacon Road and Godinton Road

Watercress Fields were parts of Beaver and Watercress Farms, used for pasture and arable agriculture. They were purchased by Ashford Borough Council in 1979.

The name is derived from the growing of watercress in the area in the past. 

The Great Stour rises near Lenham and runs through Ashford, Canterbury and Sandwich to its Estuary at Pegwell Bay. 

Watercress Fields were parts of Beaver and Watercress Farms, used for pasture and arable agriculture. Theywere purchased by Ashford Borough Council in 1979.

The name is derived from the growing of watercress in the area in the past. 

This may be the Ford which gave Ashford (originally Essetesford or Eshetisford meaning ford or river crossing by ash trees) its name.

Entrance/Exit from/to West Watercress and Brookfield.
Use as vehicular entrance for events accessed via Clockhouse

Pedestrian/Cycle Entrance from/to Brookfield Road, Singleton Lake and beyond

Cross the ford, keeping your feet dry, to the West end of Leacon Road for the industrial/business estates, Matalan and Chart Road.