Coleford’s Bells Field Skatepark Jam brings a free summer session to Gloucestershire

Coleford is getting a proper skatepark party. The Bells Field Skatepark Jam is set to bring BMX, skateboarding and scooter action to Gloucestershire for a free community event that should have something for riders, families and curious spectators alike.

What’s on at the jam

The event is billed as a community action-sports gathering at Bells Field Skatepark, with competitions across BMX, skateboarding and scooter riding. It also includes professional demonstrations and sponsor-supported prizes, which should add a little extra buzz to the day.

• Free to attend
• BMX, skateboarding and scooter competitions
• Pro demonstrations
• Sponsor-supported prizes

Why it matters

Events like this do more than fill a calendar slot. They give local riders a chance to show what they can do, bring different parts of the action-sports scene together, and make the skatepark feel like the center of town for a few hours.

Big crowds are nice, but a good jam is really about the energy: riders feeding off each other, spectators learning the vibe, and the park feeling alive.

For skaters heading over

The listed time for the 2026 event is Saturday, August 15, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you’re planning to watch or ride, it sounds like the kind of afternoon where a helmet, water and a bit of patience will go a long way.

It should also make for a lively scene visually, with plenty of movement for a featured image and a couple of close-up shots from the day if the event coverage includes them.

For riders in the area, Bells Field looks set to be the place to be when summer skating in Coleford gets its turn in the spotlight.