Park marks 125th birthday with £1.4m facelift

Queens Park in Caterham has its 125th birthday in 2025

A Surrey park is to get a major overhaul to mark its 125th anniversary.

Queens Park in Caterham, which opened in 1900, will benefit from a £1.4m project to add several new features, Tandridge District Council has said.

These include a new accessible playground, a study area, more tree planting and a refreshment kiosk.

Council leader Catherine Sayer said: "Queens Park has been an important part of our community for 125 years."

There are plans to add new features to the park

There will also be new measures to prevent flooding and improve biodiversity.

A planning application for the new kiosk has yet to be submitted.

Ms Sayer added: "These improvements will make sure it remains a welcoming and accessible space for everyone to enjoy, while addressing important issues like flood protection and biodiversity."

Full details of the plans can be found on Tandridge District Council's website.