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THE RECREATION GROUND WITH A DIFFERENCE
WITH A VIEW
Situated near the southern tip of the Island in an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, part of the Heritage Coastline and with the cliffs of Blackgang as
a backdrop the views really are spectacular. Not to mention the English Channel
which sweeps past Atherfield and Brighstone all the way to Freshwater Gate,
Tennysons Monument and the Needles Light House. A perfect place for a picnic
what ever the weather.
WITH ROOM TO SPARE
18 acres of open space to do what you want kick a ball around with the kids
or just stretch your legs after touring around the coast road. If you want
to walk further the Coastal Path runs along the eastern boundary offering
flat access to the cliff tops.
WITH FACILITIES
All within easy walking distance are The Wight Mouse Pub, 11th Century Church,
Antique Shop, Petrol Station/Shop, Bed and Breakfast establishments and Camp
Sites.
A HISTORY
WITH DIVERSITY
At present the field is used by various groups from dog walkers, fishing competitions
(target casting) and kite flying amongst others. The main user of the site
is the annual Chale Show, one of the biggest shows on the Island.
WITH A FUTURE
The one thing the committee are working hard at is to buy the field from the
Council. We have been offered the necessary finances by a prominent local
group to start negotiations with the Isle of Wight Council. We will need to
establish a Charitable Trust to oversee the management of the recreation ground
so that in years to come it will remain as a public area.