Thackeray Drive has:
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A Play Ground
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A Sports Field
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A External Hard Court
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External Adult Gym Equipment
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An Orchard
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A Community Centre
The Play Ground
Official re-opening photo from 2018
After a complete renovation in 2018, Thackeray Drive Play Ground is a large, secure space with climbing frames, swings, and includes the largest boat shaped climbing frame in the North West. Monthly inspected, it is a wonderful space for children, aimed at under 12’s.
The Sports Field
Built in 1960, the Thackeray Drive sports field has 25 car parking spaces and both a:
- Full sized Football Grass Pitches Chester
- Junior Football Grass Pitches Chester
At present, Vicars Cross Dynamos JFC have exclusive use of the football pitches and their upkeep.
External Hard Court
A flood lit hard court with a tennis court net and basket ball hoops, with applicable markings, for either sport.
The external court space is hireable via Vicars Cross Community Centre with current uses such as puppy training and motor bike lessons.
Adult Exercise Equipment
Purchased by Great Boughton Council in 2024 for the benefit of all residents.
Situated alongside the Thackeray Drive court and playground.
Equipment includes;
- Pull up bars
- Combination Chest Press and Pull Down
- Rower
- Sky Stepper