Friends of Horsham Park

Plan your visit

There’s something for everyone in Horsham Park from the energy of the football pitches, playground, or the Saturday Parkrun, to the peace and tranquility of the Human Nature Garden or Sensory Garden. From getting away from your desk to walk the dog to meeting a friend for a coffee or having a picnic with your family.

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Getting here

By foot

The park is situated in the middle of town with multiple entry points along each side allowing easy access by foot, including access from the centre of town and Swan Walk shopping centre via the underpass under Albion Way. The underpass and main routes around the park are tarmac and step-free.

By public transport

The Eastern entrance to the park is located directly opposite Horsham train station. There are also bus stops along North Parade (B2237) which runs along the West side of the park, Hurst Road (B2180) which runs along the North East side, and North Street which runs along the Eastern edge of the park from town to the station.

By car

Horsham Park has 4 car parks:

There is also nearby parking at Swan Walk shopping centre car park (RH12 1HQ)

Eating and drinking

Water

Make sure you stay hydrated (and don’t forget your furry friends too!). There are water bottle/drinking bowl filling stations outside the playground near the park entrance to Pavilions in the Park and between the Bowls Club and the Human Nature Garden. There are also water bottle filling stations in Swan Walk shopping centre.

Coffee/Tea and a light bite

The park has a popular breakfast, brunch and coffee establishment; Koffie situated near Park House and backing onto Park House Sensory Garden. There is a cafe in Pavilions in the Park. Tuesday to Sunday 8am-1pm you can also find The Italian Coffee Guy serving coffee from his converted Piaggio Ape van in the corner of North Parade car park.

Picnics and barbeques

Horsham Park is a lovely place to have a picnic, but we ask that you please dispose of your rubbish and do not leave food lying around as this will encourage rats.

Barbecues are currently permitted in the park, but please do not place barbeques directly on the grass as it will scorch it. Also please do not place barbecues on benches or sculptures as this will damage them and risks causing a fire.

If you do have a barbecue, please make sure all food and other rubbish is cleared away afterwards and that your barbecue is completely out.

Toilets

Toilets can be found at Pavilions in the Park (this includes a Changing Places facility) The nearby Swan Walk shopping centre has public toilets including two accessible toilets. Koffie has toilets available for their customers.

Dog walking

Dogs are welcome in Horsham Park, except for:

  • The Human Nature Garden,
  • Gated Pond Area,
  • Children’s Play Area,
  • Tennis Courts
  • Bowling Green

Water for your dog is available at the cafe and at the water bottle filling stations between the Bowls Club and the Human Nature Garden and outside the Children’s Play Area next to the park entrance to Pavillion’s in the Park.

We ask all dog owners to consider the 4 C’s:

  1. Control – Always ensure your dog is in sight and comes back when called. If you are not totally confident of your dog’s recall, please keep him/her on a lead
  2. Care for wildlife– Never let your dog approach or chase wildlife in the park.
  3. Consider Others – Never let your pet approach other park users or their dogs uninvited. Not everyone is comfortable around dogs.
  4. Clean Up – Always bag and bin your dog’s waste – this also includes the copses and other areas away from the open spaces and paths – the places that children like to explore!

For dog-lovers and parents with dog-loving children, please allow the park to be enjoyed by dogs who might be a little timid or might also value their own space. Always check with the owner before approaching or touching their dog.