The Goswells

Goswell Road, opposite Alexandra Gardens, Windsor

Jubilee Fountain to Enhance Historic Goswells

Work is underway to construct a new area of open space in The Goswells, the main feature of which will be a fountain to celebrate the The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

The attractive water feature is made up of a long canal, with a line of dramatic vertical jets. At the centre of the canal is the main pool which houses 'the crown' - a raised stone bowl with concentric rings of water jets culminating to a magnificent geyser at its centre.

The dynamic feature uses timers to vary the display and is enhanced by lighting from below the water. The area around the water feature will be landscaped to create a new garden with ornamental planting, and seating.

The £107,000 landscaping works were agreed following consultation with local interest groups including the Windsor and Eton Society, Windsor Town Partnership, the National Trust and local councillors. The project is being funded by developer contributions and private sponsorship.

This is the second phase of the works from the landscape masterplan for The Goswells. First phase improvements, completed in 2011, included a new path and lantern-style overhead lights, refurbished tennis courts and pollarding the avenue of lime trees.

If you have any comments on this project please Email: outdoor.facilities@rbwm.gov.uk or Tel: 01628 683800.

A refurbishment of The Goswells was undertaken in spring 2011. This work included installation of a new path and street lighting and works to the avenue of trees. The path has been constructed from block paving with chequered panels of granite setts at regular intervals. Traditional-style hanging lanterns have been installed above each granite panel, and at each end of the path there is an ornamental arch and lantern.

Arboricultural work was carried out to the avenue of trees to ensure their long term health and attractiveness. The tennis courts were refurbished in 2010.

Size: 11,579 sq m/ 1.1 hectares. A walk around the perimeter of this park will contribute 700 steps to the advised 10,000 daily steps recommended to improve fitness.

In Victorian times this area below the castle walls was considered a slum and so the area was cleared and The Goswells, as we know it today, created.

This area is in the care of The National Trust having been purchased by public subscription in 1910 in order to preserve the view of the castle from Alexandra Gardens, dating from 1902, a short distance further west.

The area features a bowling green - home to Windsor and Eton Bowling Club, tennis courts and a maze path.

Facilities:

• Tennis Courts - FREE - no need to book just turn up and play.
• Bowling Green - the bowling green is the home of Windsor and Eton Bowling Club - for further information please contact the Club on: 01753 859970
• Brick in Grass Puzzle Path - this is a simple 3 brick wide path with small paved areas denoting chess pieces along the route, finishing in the centre on a paved area depicting the Round Tower of Windsor Castle.

The Management Plan for Alexandra Gardens and The Goswells is located on the Alexandra Gardens web page linked on the right

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