A welcome respite from Cheltenham's hectic town centre. Sandford Park is wonderfully designed with a number of stunning fountains.

Sandford Park was built to commemorate the fifth century battle of Sandford Plain. The Angles, Saxons, Jutes, and Frisians were all vying for power at the time. It was originally planned for the four parties to fight each other on a home and away basis but the logistics proved problematic. It was decided, therefore, to meet at Sandford and battle it out on a head to head (to head to head) basis. The Frisians had problems from the start. Their coach driver actually took them to Sandford in Somerset, they failed to show, however they consoled themselves by partaking of the Sandford brewed Thatchers Cider. The Jutes had decided to travel by river but at the time the Chelt was only four inches deep and was difficult to navigate. The fact that it flows underground from Waitrose ended any chance of a Jute victory. The Angles parked up in the Lido car park and intended to walk into battle. They failed to bring enough change for the meters so had to trade swords and axes for parking spaces, thus depleting their armoury. The Saxons, on the other hand, were well prepared. They had stopped off at Wolfies sandwich shop in the Bath Road for a boost of protein based energy. They marched the short distance to go to war with the late arriving Angles, who were fighting with only one weapon between two. In a fairly short while it was all over. The Saxons were triumphant. A large silver cup and the head of the Angles leader mounted on a stick were presented in the winners enclosure.

I love this Park. When you sit back. Take time as they say. Sit back and smell the roses, life, there is a chance for a future. So much history of my childhood based around the Italian sunken pond. That's another chapter about raising children the right way. Public should surely start to think. Respect life as at the moment public are making their foot print to gloom unlike the beauty in Sandford Park under threat from human traits.

Sandford Park is a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city. Its well-manicured gardens, serene lakes, and scenic walking trails create a peaceful atmosphere. The park's playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports facilities cater to all ages and interests. With its charming ambiance and abundant greenery, Sandford Park offers a delightful retreat for nature lovers and a perfect place for relaxation and recreation.

Sanford Park is a large park split into different areas, nice clean well kept, nice water features children's play area and sculptures, nice place to take a stroll, walk the dog, large area to kick a ball around or smaller areas to sit and chill.