The Meads, Romsey SO51 8HB
This is a traditional public park situated on the west side of town. Beautifully maintained, it was created in 1920 from a 5 acre meadow, surrounded on three sides by the River Test.
Perfect for a stroll or to sit and enjoy one of the regular concerts in the Bandstand, the park’s facilities include a café, lawn bowls club, fishing, formal gardens, inclusive children’s playground, tennis courts, toilets and seating. The tennis is free and the café lend out rackets and balls.
Bandstand concerts take place on Sundays throughout the summer but at the Beggars Fair the park will be the location of the Family Festival.
Bandstand Concerts & Park Events 2023
Concerts start at 2:30pm on Sunday’s unless otherwise stated.
| 7th May | Michelmersh Silver Band Coronation Concert |
| 21st May | City of Southampton Albion Band |
| 4th June | New Forest Brass Band |
| 11th June | Jubilee Brass |
| Saturday 17th June |
Saxophony (1pm-3pm) |
| 25th June | Bernie Boozle Band |
| 2nd July | Mayor’s Picnic in the Park with Duck Race and lots more (11am – 5pm) |
| Saturday 8th July |
Beggars Fair 2023 (11am – 5pm) |
| Saturday 15th July |
Flautissimo |
| 6th August | Southampton Concert Wind Band |
| 20th August | City of Southampton Albion Band |
| 27th August | Romsey Old Cadet’s 60th Anniversary Fun Day |
| All bandstand concerts start at 2:30pm on Sunday’s unless otherwise stated. |
Park Café
The Park Café offers a full range of hot and cold drinks and snacks including; latte, cappuccino, americano, hot chocolate and various teas. Bacon rolls, burgers, sausages, toasties, sandwiches, all made fresh.
Café opening Hours
March to October, 7 days a week from 10.30am, weather permitting.
