Bluebell Café and Stead Street Park in Eckington celebrate successful first year
The site has welcomed thousands of visitors and has quickly established itself as a popular destination for families
Bluebell Café and Stead Street Park in Eckington are celebrating their first anniversary, marking 12 months since they opened their doors.
Since opening, the site has welcomed thousands of visitors and has quickly established itself as a popular destination for families, walkers and local residents. Combining a café, children's play area, green open space, and free parking, the development has become a valuable asset for the town and its vicinity.
The site was purchased by Eckington Parish Council to protect it as a public green space. The investment has created a modern community hub where people of all ages can meet and enjoy the outdoors.
Bluebell Café has become a popular meeting place, serving breakfasts, lunches, homemade cakes, variety of coffees & teas, and popular soft serve ice cream.
The play park provides children with a safe place to play as the equipment can be used by toddlers, younger children and older children. Additionally there is a bike track that proves to be popular as it improves confident for young bikers.
The Parish Council has also ensured that the site's mature trees, hedgerows and wildlife habitats continue to be protected, recognising the importance of accessible green spaces for both biodiversity and the health and wellbeing of the local community.
Eckington Parish Council Clerk, Emma Smith said: "We are incredibly proud of what Bluebell Café and Stead Street Park have become in just one year. It has grown into a place where people can meet, relax, play and enjoy nature, while bringing the community together.
“We would like to thank Nicola, the café manager for her dedication and walking extra mile every day since its opening.
“Lastly, we would like to thank everyone who has supported the café and the park over the past twelve months, and we look forward to welcoming many more visitors.”