Recreation Ground
Active Space
The recreation ground is your space to enjoy being active, either with a gentle stroll or something more physical.
It is a space accessible by everybody, young and old and whatever your physical ability.
Young children can have fun on the swings, slides and climbing frame. Older children can challenge themselves on the skate ramp.
The more active can take part in everything from basketball to football.
Various clubs use the recreation ground regularly for a variety of sporting activities.
The Nether Stowey recreation ground is located just off the A39 as you approach our friendly rural village with sweeping rural views of the Quantock Hills.
Nether Stowey has a strong sense of community, and the residents encourage you to use the facilities, with due care and respect.
The Spaces
Multiuse Games Area (MUGA)
The MUGA is a floodlit tarmac area, exactly what it says a space that can be used for a variety of activities.
There are lines painted for:
- Tennis (Summer only)
- Basketball
- Netball
We are pleased to inform you there is no charge for using the MUGA courts on weekdays 9 am-5 pm on an ad-hoc basis.
Formal groups or those wishing to ensure a specific time during the day should still book & pay £15 for the 3G court & £10 for the hard court per hour. These hires have priority.
To book & pay (by bank transfer or cash) or to obtain tokens for the floodlights, please text Sharon at 07748 071147.
The courts are very costly to repair & should not be used for bicycles, scooters or e-scooters.
3G 5-A-Side Football Pitch
With artificial grass, this high-quality 3G pitch has football goals, markings and floodlights.
We are pleased to inform you there is no charge for using the MUGA courts on weekdays 9 am-5 pm on an ad-hoc basis.
Formal groups or those wishing to ensure a specific time during the day should still book & pay £15 for the 3G court & £10 for the hard court per hour. These hires have priority.
To book & pay (by bank transfer or cash) or to obtain tokens for the floodlights, please text Sharon at 07748 071147.
The courts are very costly to repair & should not be used for bicycles, scooters or e-scooters.
Grass Football Pitches
This is a great space with a full-size pitch and two smaller pitches that can be hired.
Nether Stowey FC
We are proud to be the home ground to the very active and successful Nether Stowey FC, which has three senior teams, eight youth teams and a ladies team.
Training and matches run throughout the winter season.
Portacabin – Clubhouse
Wooden Youth Shelter
To provide some shelter from the elements there is the Wooden Youth Shelter.
Children’s Play Park
The Children’s Play Park is a free to use fenced and gated area with park equipment including:
- Swings
- Slide
- Roundabout
- zip wire.
- There is also equipment suitable for older users.
Bordering the park, accessed by a gate, is a shallow stream ideal for paddling, so bring your wellies.
Half-Pipe Skate Ramp
Bring your skateboard and bravery and it is free to use the Half-Pipe Skate Ramp
Millenium and Stowey Woods
Access to Stowey Woods and Millennium Woods start at the recreation ground and offer gentle walks, streams and an abundance of wildlife.
Please see Stowey Green Spaces page for details of the woods and other green spaces in Nether Stowey.
Castle and Coast Way and Coleridge Way
Public footpaths, including the Castle and Coast Way and the Coleridge Way, come within a stones through of the recreation ground.
Please see stoweywalking.co.uk for more information.
Commercial Hire
We welcome Commercial Hire of the facilities. You might have an idea for a team-building event, or require a meeting room, or a family fun day we can usually help.
Parking
There is plenty of on-road parking available along the “old A39” leading off the main A39 towards the allotments.
Recreation Ground Committee
Your recreation ground is managed by a fabulous group of committee members who work tirelessly in the background to ensure you have the finest facilities.
