Work on improving walking and cycling through Upper Gardens is now largely complete. Improvements include:

• widening and resurfacing the existing cycle/footpath through the gardens from the Square, along the south-west side of Upper Gardens to the entrance on Prince of Wales Road
• better night-time lighting to improve security
• improved wayfinding and signage
• widening of the existing footway on the eastern side of Prince of Wales Road and Queens Road, creating shared space for pedestrians and cyclists
• new crossing on Branksome Wood Road near the junction with Queens Road.

Watch this video to see the improvements:

Public consultation

Plans for these improvements were put forward for public consultation in spring 2021. A report summarising the results is available here.