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 Wisbech
Christmas Market - Markets have been held in the town centre of
Wisbech since the 13th century. The Christmas Market attracts around
5000 visitors throughout the day, with over 100 stalls and attractions
throughout the town, and dozens of wandering minstrels, Pearly Kings
and Queens, Victorian Strollers, the Town Mayor in full regalia,
and Beadle with the Town Mace.
Wisbech Christmas Market is organised by the Markets Team at Fenland
District Council and supported by Wisbech Town Council. For more
details contact the Markets Team on:
01354 654321 or email markets@fenland.gov.uk www.fenland.gov.uk
Wisbech is justifiably proud of its parks, gardens and open spaces
which total more than 36 acres. Wisbech Park itself is over 11 acres
within the Bowthorpe Conservation Area, and is just a short 10 minute
walk from the town centre. This traditional Victorian park dates
back to 1869 when the original 19 acres of land was given to the
Corporation of  Wisbech.
Since 1974 it has been managed by Fenland District Council, with
tremendous support from the “Friends of Wisbech Park”.
There are over 240 mature trees; a Bandstand Grade II (1908); Memorial
Column to Richard Young Grade II (1872); bowling greens; children’s
play area; tennis courts; football pitch; shrub beds; bedding displays;
wild flora area and several sculptures carved from old tree trunks.
In 2008, the Park was awarded a Green Flag, which is the national
standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales, judged
against seven key criteria: a Welcoming Place; Healthy; Safe and
Secure; Well Maintained and Clean; Environmental Sustainability;
Biodiversity and Heritage; and Community Involvement and Management.
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