The Pavilion Café

NOVEMBER 2024: The Pavilion Café in the Lake Pleasure Grounds is currently closed. The Civic Centre coffee bar located inside the Civic Centre, Sambourne Road will remain open throughout the winter months, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.

If you’re after a cosy and warm spot for a quiet coffee, why not pop into the Civic Centre Coffee Bar? With comfy sofas and chairs, free guest WiFi and a selection of hot and cold drinks as well as snacks, it’s a great place to catch up with friends, get some work done, or have a peaceful break.

The café stocks hot dogs, crisps, and biscuits amongst other snacks, as well as Marshfield Farm ice creams including vegan ice cream, ice cream for dogs, and popular ice lollies.

The café is located near the refurbished tennis courts and sells a selection of cake options, such as muffins and flapjacks, as well as freshly ground coffee, tea and cold drinks.

The café operates a takeaway style service, with picnic benches around the park as well as benches on the café veranda.

The café has sports equipment to hire: £1.50 per putter and ball as well as £2.50 per tennis racket (£10 deposit required).

The putting green is only open during the Summer opening times (April to September), weather permitting.