A park in West Oxfordshire has had to close due to health and safety concerns.

Kilkenny Lane Country Park, in Elmhurst Way, Carterton has had to close because some of the equipment in the play park is not safe to use.

A spokesperson for West Oxfordshire District Council said the council is working hard to repair this equipment.

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The park – which is usually open all day every day, and free to enter – is situated between Brize Norton and Carterton.

There are 2.5km of footpaths and bridleways, and adventure play area and shire horse sculptures.

Free parking is available in the car park located along Elmhurst Way, approximately 50 metres from the adventure play area.

There are more than 80 play areas in West Oxfordshire.

 

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This story was written by Matthew Norman, he joined the team in 2022 as a Facebook community reporter.

Matthew covers Bicester and focuses on finding stories from diverse communities.

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