Date published: 26 June 2026
Work will get underway this summer on a £225,000 project to upgrade the boardwalk at Pershore’s wetlands and improve access for residents and visitors.
The original boardwalk at Avon Meadows was made from recycled plastic but was closed last year on safety grounds after being damaged by flooding and the extreme heat experienced in recent years.
It will be replaced with a more robust timber-and-steel design that better withstands flooding and other extreme weather events. The new boardwalk will be wider than the previous structure, making it easier for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, pushchairs and prams to enjoy the wetlands.
Access gates around the site will also be upgraded to further improve accessibility.
Pictured: Access to the boardwalk is currenty closed but will reopen once it has been restored following Wychavon’s decision to invest in a £225,000 upgrade.
Work will get underway in the next few weeks. The aim will be to complete the project by October, as for large parts of the year, the ground is either very wet or underwater. If this isn’t possible, then the upgrade will take place in stages.
Once completed, the new boardwalk will not only restore access for visitors to the wetlands and wildlife watching areas, but also part of an important ‘green’ walking route between the town centre, nearby housing developments, Pershore High School, the railway station and employment sites.
Cllr Beverley Hardman, Wychavon’s Executive Board Member for Environment, said: “I’m delighted we’re making this additional investment in Pershore’s Avon Meadows. This will support the work of the Friends of Avon Meadows, who help care for the site and its wildlife, and whose efforts we are grateful for. The upgraded boardwalk will not only restore a key route residents tell us they have much missed but will also improve the site’s accessibility so even more people can access the wetlands and the health benefits of being close to nature.”