Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Park
Children will enjoy the bike friendly paths, local airport and aviation themed play area on this walk.
The Daedalus Statue
The Basics
Time: 30 mins
Distance: 2.4 km
Terrain: Flat, surfaced paths
Pushchairs: Yes
Dogs: Yes - there is a designated off-lead dog exercise compound
Refreshments: None
Toilets: None
Public Transport: There is a bus stop at Crofton School, opposite the main entrance to the park
Parking: Two free car parks. For the play area use the one on Gosport Road opposite Crofton School (Postcode: PO14 2AE W3W: police/shops/these)
Great paths for cycling
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Park is a brand new 40-acre open space provided as a lasting commemoration to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. It isn’t the prettiest of walks we have ever been on, but children will love the flat multi-use paths if they are learning to ride bikes and the adjacent airport will delight aeroplane lovers.
The Route
The route is really easy as there are coloured markers from the car park. We followed the blue route, which took us around the entire park. You will pass the statue, commemorative benches and walk right beside the runway. We saw an old WW2 plane take off while we were there.
The play area is located just across the entrance drive by the car park. It has an aviation theme and there are some picnic benches.
Did you know?
The area was previously known as Daedalus Common and as a nod to this, the 8m high sculpture of the figure from Greek mythology was commissioned. It depicts Daedalus, father of Icarus, taking flight for the first time with the wings Athena granted him after the death of his son. It represents hope and achievement.
