Arts regeneration of Springfield Blue Bridge

Results updated 18 Sep 2026

At the end of 2025, members of the community came together to explore creative ideas of the activation of Springfield Blue Bridge.

These were organised around themes, including: 

  • Nature & Biodiversity
  • Heritage & Arts
  • Safety & Lighting
  • Wayfinding & Connectivity

An overview of the co-production workshops can be found in the Engagement & Co-Production Report prepared by 121 Collective. The report also includes emerging design directions.

While the engagement generated a range of valuable ideas, the level of wider community participation was not sufficient at this stage to progress the project into detailed design. There are therefore currently no Council-led plans to take the project forward. The ideas and designs will be retained, and we would welcome community groups who are interested in developing them further to get in touch.

Please get in touch if you would like to receive any of the graphics within the report.

Files:

Closed 31 Jan 2026

Opened 7 Nov 2025

Overview

We look forward to sharing our work to date with you shortly. This will be posted to Let’s Talk this month. We will update here when we have organised a new date.

We’re inviting local residents, students, and community members to help co-design the transformation of Springfield Blue Bridge.

Built between 1880 and 1896, Springfield “Blue” Bridge is part of Kingston’s industrial heritage and an important walking and cycling route connecting Kingston town centre, Surbiton, Berrylands, and the Kingston University campuses.

Although it’s no longer open to vehicles, the bridge remains a vital link and now we’re transforming it into a welcoming new public space for art, play, and community activity.

This arts-led regeneration project, funded through Kingston Council’s Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL), is being delivered by the Kingston Council in partnership with Kingston School of Art.

What we’re creating

A refreshed Springfield Bridge that offers:

  • A space for play, gatherings, and community events
  • Opportunities for temporary art installations and education
  • Improved active travel routes and accessibility
  • A new amenity for local residents, students, and visitors

How to get involved

You can get involved in two ways:

  • Stakeholder Leads – help set the vision and objectives for the project, and guide the design process.
  • Creative Participants – work directly with artists from Kingston School of Art to shape ideas and develop design concepts.

Workshops will take place in November and December 2025 at the Richard Mayo Centre, Kingston.

Participants must be 16+ years old.

More information on taking part

Stakeholder Lead

The Stakeholder Leads will brainstorm and work collaboratively with other community members to set the vision, objectives, and process for deciding how the preferred design will be chosen. 

The Stakeholder Leads workshops will be at the Richard Mayo Centre in Kingston on the following dates and times:

  • Week 1 - Establishment - Wednesday, 12 November. 5.15pm to 7.15pm 
  • Week 2 - Foundations - Wednesday, 19 November. 5.15pm to 7.15pm 
  • Week 3 - Discovery - Wednesday, 26 November. 5.15pm to 7.15pm

Creative Participant

The Creative Participants will have an active and collaborative role. They should be confident to share their voice and creativity. During the design charrettes in Week 4, they will work directly with other Creative Participants and the artists in a small group to create early designs to be developed by the artists and voted on by the public. 

The Creative Participant workshops will be at the Richard Mayo Centre in Kingston on the following dates and times:

  • Week 2 - Foundations - Wednesday, 19 November. 5.15pm to 7.15pm 
  • Week 3 - Discovery - Wednesday, 26 November. 5.15pm to 7.15pm 
  • Week 4 - Co-Design - Wednesday, 3 December. 5.15pm to 7.15pm 
  • Week 5 - Commentary - Wednesday, 10 December. 5.15pm to 7.15pm 

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

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