Knowle Park Trust is delighted to announce record-breaking visitor numbers during the Easter Holidays, underscoring the park’s growing popularity within the community.
The park, which opened less than two years ago, saw families flock to participate in various events designed to offer fresh air, exercise, and community fun.
On Easter Saturday, Knowle Park welcomed 246 children under 10 and their families to its annual Easter Egg Hunt. Thanks to generous sponsorship from local business Step in Time Chimney Services, this event was entirely free for attendees.
The event was hosted in partnership with neighbours at Knowle Park Nursing Home, further strengthening community ties.
Willow’s Easter Egg Quest was the most popular free seasonal trail to date, attracting 560 young participants eager to explore the park and enjoy an outdoor adventure.
Additionally, 287 children took part in Mouse and Chick’s Eggcellent Adventure, a puzzle trail organised in collaboration with local escape-room specialists Paradox Parlours from Guildford and Woking.
The Easter Holiday edition of Wild Tots, Knowle Park’s weekly stay-and-play group focused on nature-based crafts for children under five, also enjoyed a great turnout, welcoming 34 young children and their families.
Another highlight was the launch of Knowle Park’s first art exhibition, ‘A Face in the Trees,’ held in the newly opened Secret Garden Community Outdoor Art Space. This innovative exhibition, organised by The Arts Society Cranleigh and funded by The Arts Society, featured artwork submitted by children from schools across Cranleigh.
Seven winning designs were selected by a judging panel, and these imaginative pieces were transformed into wooden sculptures by local artist Ella Fielding.
The park was bustling with visitors across other regular activities as well; 547 runners and walkers participated in Cranleigh parkrun events over Easter, while Cranleigh junior parkrun attracted 206 young participants.
Adding to the excitement of the season, nature at Knowle Park is flourishing.
Visitors delighted in seeing eight Egyptian geese goslings and three Little grebe chicks, marking the first arrivals of spring. Park favourites, resident Mute swans Harry and Sally, are also currently nurturing six eggs, with cygnets expected next month.
Martin Bamford, Chairman of Knowle Park Trust, said:
We are thrilled by the incredible response from the community this Easter. Knowle Park has become such an important destination for families since we opened less than two years ago, providing a welcoming space for recreation, wildlife, art, and community engagement.
We’re excited about future events, including our Park Pooches Fun Dog Show on Sunday 4th May, and our second birthday celebration, Grub & Groove in the Park food and music festival, on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th May 2025.
Knowle Park Trust continues to live up to its mission as “A country park and nature reserve enriching the lives of our community.”
