Ensbury Park
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Ensbury Park is a mainly residential suburb of Bournemouth
, Dorset
, UK
. It lies within the ward district of Northbourne and Redhill.
and Wallisdown
.The main route through Ensbury Park is Columbia Road which connects the Boundary Lane one way system to Kinson Road.
There are three schools in the area:
There is a community centre in Ensbury Avenue that is part of a complex which also comprises an adult aducation/teachers’ centre. There is also a small library in Columbia Road which is in fact the smallest in the borough. The area is covered by Redhill Fire Station in Redhill Avenue, approximately 100 yards from The Ensbury Park.
Bournemouth Transport operate a bus service through the area which runs along the main Columbia Road. There is a new service operated by Wilts and Dorset, that is routed through Ensbury Park, to Poole.
The area remains a popular choice for home buyers due to it being a relatively quiet locale. There are local recreational facilities nearby such as Redhill park which has tennis courts, outdoor paddling pool and a playground. Facilities for Football, Cricket, Skateboarding etc, are also available at Slades Farm Recreation Ground.
On 10 September 2010 Bournemouth Borough Council announced that work was due to start on a new Olympic size community cycle track at Slades Farm. The track, which will be known as the Bournemouth Cycling Centre, will be open for public use by June 2011, allowing the entire community to enjoy activities including competitive cycle training and racing, learning to ride a bike, cycling for exercise, in-line skating and running. The total cost of the project will be approximately £650,000.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the 2001 Census the town has a population of 163,444, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth...
, Dorset
Dorset
Dorset , is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast. The county town is Dorchester which is situated in the south. The Hampshire towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch joined the county with the reorganisation of local government in 1974...
, UK
United Kingdom
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. It lies within the ward district of Northbourne and Redhill.
Geography
Ensbury Park is bordered by the boroughs of Redhill, Northbourne, KinsonKinson
Kinson is a former village which has been absorbed by the town of Bournemouth in the county of Dorset in England. The area became part of Bournemouth on 1 April 1931....
and Wallisdown
Wallisdown
Wallisdown is a residential and commercial area situated partly in Bournemouth and partly in Poole, in southern England.- Geography :Wallisdown is situated on the border between Bournemouth and Poole...
.The main route through Ensbury Park is Columbia Road which connects the Boundary Lane one way system to Kinson Road.
Community services
Ensbury Park has three churches which serve the local residents:- St. Thomas' Parish Church
- St. Bernadettes Catholic Church
- Ensbury Park Methodist Church
There are three schools in the area:
- Winton Arts & Media CollegeWinton Arts & Media CollegeWinton Arts and Media College is an all boys secondary school in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. The school was founded in 1877 and was expanded on a restricted site until 1995 when it moved to its present site. Originally named Winton Boys' School the school then changed its name to Winton School and...
(formerly Winton Boy's School), Ensbury Avenue - Glenmoor comprehensive, Beswick Avenue (girls)
- Kingsleigh Primary School, Hadow Road (mixed)
There is a community centre in Ensbury Avenue that is part of a complex which also comprises an adult aducation/teachers’ centre. There is also a small library in Columbia Road which is in fact the smallest in the borough. The area is covered by Redhill Fire Station in Redhill Avenue, approximately 100 yards from The Ensbury Park.
Bournemouth Transport operate a bus service through the area which runs along the main Columbia Road. There is a new service operated by Wilts and Dorset, that is routed through Ensbury Park, to Poole.
Landmarks and Buildings
Formerly known as the Ensbury Park Hotel one of the most notable buildings is The Ensbury Park public house which is on the corner of Columbia Road and Boundary Lane.Present day
Ensbury Park had in the past a selection of shops, mainly along Columbia Road, these have now predominantly become private dwellings. A small selection of local convenience stores remain on the main junctions of Columbia Road.The area remains a popular choice for home buyers due to it being a relatively quiet locale. There are local recreational facilities nearby such as Redhill park which has tennis courts, outdoor paddling pool and a playground. Facilities for Football, Cricket, Skateboarding etc, are also available at Slades Farm Recreation Ground.
On 10 September 2010 Bournemouth Borough Council announced that work was due to start on a new Olympic size community cycle track at Slades Farm. The track, which will be known as the Bournemouth Cycling Centre, will be open for public use by June 2011, allowing the entire community to enjoy activities including competitive cycle training and racing, learning to ride a bike, cycling for exercise, in-line skating and running. The total cost of the project will be approximately £650,000.