Modern bars, equipment and kettlebell stations in a clean, coastal park, perfect for a full calisthenics session in BN3.
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Quick summary
- Where | Open in Maps: Wish Park (Aldrington Recreation Ground), Hove BN3 4LN
- Best for: Complete bodyweight sessions, skills practice, and kettlebell conditioning
- Vibe: Neighbourhood park, family-friendly; busiest after school and on sunny evenings
- Surface: Rubberised fitness pad with adjacent paths and grass
- Good to know: Clear KOMPAN instruction boards + QR codes help beginners scale movements
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What equipment is actually here?
- Pull-up bars (multi heights)
- Parallel bars / dip bars
- Monkey bars / horizontal ladder
- Low rails (rows, push-ups, step-ups)
- Kettlebell station with visual programming (e.g., squats, swings, cleans, presses)
- Instruction boards with QR codes (movement demos & progressions)
Setup is compact, you can superset pulls/dips/rows without trekking between stations.
Every exercise you can do here (by muscle group)
Use these as mix-and-match blocks. Where relevant, I’ve included an easier and a harder option.
Back & Biceps (Pulling)
- Australian rows (low rail) → harder: feet elevated rows
- Pull-ups / chin-ups (various grips, archer, L-sit pulls)
- Typewriter / archer pull-ups
- Tuck front-lever holds → progressions: one-leg front lever
- Kettlebell: single-arm rows (support chest on low rail)
Check out our 3 Best Calisthenics Back Exercises for a V-Taper Back
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps (Pushing)
- Parallel bar dips → harder: straight-bar dips / ring dips
- Push-ups (incline/decline/archer/ring push-ups)
- Straight-bar support holds / L-sit to support
- Kettlebell: overhead press, push press, floor press
Legs & Glutes
- Kettlebell goblet squats, split squats, pistol squats, lunges, RDLs
- Step-ups (low rail/box), Copenhagen holds (adductors, low rail)
- Box/rail squat jumps (use with care), broad jumps (marked floor ladders)
Core (Anterior & Obliques)
- Hanging knee raises / leg raises
- Toes-to-bar (if grip/height allows)
- L-sit / tuck L-sit (parallel bars)
- Hollow holds, planks (on rubber surface)
- Kettlebell: dead bug hold with KB, Russian twists, suitcase carry (path)
Grip & Conditioning
- Monkey-bar traverses (forwards/backwards)
- Hangs
- Carries: suitcase, rack, overhead
Tip: use the QR codes on the KOMPAN board for beginner progressions and recommended rep ranges.
Struggling to do an exercise? See our guides and how-tos here
A 20-minute superset you can try!
A fast, full-body circuit you can scale up or down to suit your needs.
Round x 4 (rest 60–90s):
- Pull-ups or rows – 6–10
- Parallel bar dips or push-ups – 8–12
- Kettlebell goblet squats – 10–12
- Hanging knee raises / L-sit tucks – 10–12
- Monkey-bar traverse – down & back
Progressions: swap rows → pull-ups; dips → dips; goblet → split squats; knees → straight-leg raises; add a second KB set (swings 15–20).
Or try out our Beginner Calisthenics Workout!
Access, parking & when it’s busy
- Location: Wish Park (Aldrington Recreation Ground), Hove BN3 4LN near Portland Rd / Wish Rd
- Access: Flat, step-free routes; rubber surface under equipment
- Parking/Transport: Local streets; buses along Portland Rd (check live timetables)
- Busiest times: After school, warm evenings, weekends
- Weather & grip: Salt air + sea breeze, bring a towel/chalk; bars can be slick in drizzle
Pros & cons
Pros
- Complete kit for push, pull, legs and core plus kettlebells
- Instruction boards are brilliant for first-timers (the kettlebells are confusing at first glance)
- Compact layout is efficient for supersets
- Family-friendly, central Hove location
Cons
- Can be busy at peak times
- Kettlebell weights are fixed (work high-rep or tempo)
- Dynamic high-bar tricks limited by height/clearance
Want to read more about the park? See sources:
- Brighton & Hove City Council — Wish Park outdoor gym news
- Hove Lagoon / local community update
- The Argus coverage of the opening
- BBC local report
- Local agency round-up post
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