Exciting plans to restore an urban beach in one of the most beautiful and historic parks in London have been announced by Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
In Edwardian times, families from across London descended on 'Margate Sands' in Bishops Park, Fulham, every summer.
Now, Hammersmith and Fulham Council now hopes to recreate that special seaside atmosphere.
The beach concept forms part of the council’s plans to rejuvenate both Bishops Park and the neighbouring Fulham Palace Walled Garden.
Residents were able to have their say on the ambitious proposals at a special event at Bishops Park on Sunday, June 21, from 10am to 5pm.
Once the council has finalised its designs for the both open spaces, it will apply to the Heritage Lottery Fund for up to £3.5m of funding.
Paul Bristow, the council’s residents’ spokesman, said: “Both Bishops Park and Fulham Palace grounds are of huge historic importance to the borough and these plans will see them reaffirmed as jewels in the Hammersmith & Fulham crown."
The June 21 event enabled residents to see detailed redevelopment plans, visit the planned areas for improvement raise questions.
There were also activities for all of the family, including face painting and a bouncy castle.
For more information visit lbhf.gov.uk
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