St. Matthews Field will host a Playday on Wednesday 30 July 2025 as part of Love Parks Week, a week that highlights the vital role green spaces play in boosting the health and wellbeing of residents and communities.This free event is open to everyone and promises a day filled with fun children’s activities. Playday is the national day for play in the UK first established in 1987, it highlights the importance of play in children’s lives and advocates for children’s right to play. It also allows children the opportunity to try activities for free that they may not normally get to experience. Each year, thousands of children and families participate in community events across the country, making it a significant campaign for promoting play and its benefits. The event is being organised by Bridgwater Town Council.

Learning and Growth

Councillor Liz Marsh (Labour, Victoria)Bridgwater Town Councils ‘Events’ Portfolio Holder said, “We are thrilled to bring Playday to St. Matthews Field. This event is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the importance of play in children’s lives. Events like Playday not only provide a platform for fun but also emphasise the critical role of play in learning and growth. We are proud to support this initiative and look forward to seeing the community come together.”

Community Engagement

Councillor Tim Mander (Labour, Westover) , Chair of the Amenities committee added, “Seeing St. Matthews Field being used for events like Playday is fantastic for Bridgwater Town Council. It showcases our commitment to providing spaces for community engagement and enjoyment. St Matthews Field is a fantastic space capable of hosting large scale events and Bridgwater Town Council will be actively promoting this space for use and hire for similar events and celebrations”