First brick laid for new pavilion in Brinton Park
News release issued:
Work to build a brand-new pavilion in Brinton Park, Kidderminster, officially got underway this week as Ian Miller, Chief Executive at Wyre Forest District Council laid the first brick on the site.
The new pavilion will stand proudly on the site of the original Sons of Rest 1938 building, which had to be demolished after being damaged beyond repair by badgers living in the park.
Planning permission for the new Sons of Rest pavilion was approved by Wyre Forest District Council at its planning meeting on 23 September 2025, giving the green light for construction to begin.
Once completed, the new pavilion will celebrate the heritage of the much-loved original while offering a bright, modern community space with a café and an outdoor terrace overlooking the new ornamental pool, which is also currently under construction.
Councillor Ian Hardiman, Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Arts and Community Safety said:
“The new pavilion will provide a significant focal point in the park where people can meet for a coffee and a chat as well as take part in a range of community-based activities organised and promoted by the council.”
Wyre Forest District Council, custodian of Brinton Park, has commissioned McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd to deliver the £3 million improvement programme, made possible thanks to £2.4 million of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Over the next twelve months, Brinton Park will see a series of significant enhancements, including refurbishment of the existing toilet block, improved footpaths, and a new planting and landscaping scheme to refresh the park’s natural beauty and biodiversity.
Stuart MacKenzie, Construction and Contracts Director at McPhillips Ltd, said:
“This is an exciting phase in our works at Brinton Park, as we take the first step in bringing back to life a much-loved community facility that is set to be used and enjoyed by visitors and residents for many years to come.”
For more information about the Brinton Park improvements, visit www.brintonpark.com and follow updates on Facebook @BrintonParkHF.