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'''Billing Aquadrome''' is a leisure park in [[Great Billing]], in the eastern district of [[Northampton]], [[England]]. Facilities within the 235 acre (1 km²) park, which is based around various mature [[gravel pit]]s, include a [[travel trailer|caravan]] site, [[marina]] and [[funfair]]. It is also home to a variety of shows throughout the year, which are often car or [[motorsport]] related, such as the world's largest annual [[Land Rover]] show and the American Car Show. It also hosts the [[Northampton Balloon Festival]].


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At the edge of the park is the popular Billing Mill, a family pub, which is housed in a converted water-mill. At one time it was reported to be one of the highest grossing pubs in the UK{{Citation needed|date=October 2007}}.
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'''Billing Aquadrome''' is a [[Amusement park|leisure park]] in [[Great Billing]], a district of eastern [[Northampton]], [[England]].<ref>[https://www.northampton-business-directory.com/northampton-history/ Northampton's 5000 years history]</ref> Facilities within the {{Convert|235|acre|km2|0|adj=on}} park, which was built around various mature [[gravel pit]]s, include a [[travel trailer|caravan]] site, [[marina]] and [[funfair]]. It is also frequently home to a wide variety of shows throughout the year, including music events and car shows such as Vauxfest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billingaquadrome.com/events/|title = 2020 Billing Aquadrome Events &#124; Northamptonshire Events}}</ref>
Across the road is Hevey Building Supplies where you can meet Sam. It is generally accepted that Sam has the smallest head in Northamptonshire.

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At the edge of the park is Billing Mill, a family pub, which is housed in a converted water-mill. It is currently standing derelict following closure in 2020 during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

== History ==

On 10 February 1945 Billing Aquadrome officially incorporated.<ref>[https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00393087/filing-history?page=9 BILLING AQUADROME LIMITED]</ref>

On 6 July 2023 Billing Aquadrome Limited went into administration.<ref>[https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/business/northampton-holiday-parks-in-administration-will-be-put-up-for-sale-according-to-latest-letter-to-residents-4219709 Northampton holiday parks in administration will be put up for sale, according to latest letter to residents]</ref><ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-66143871 BBC - Billing Aquadrome in Northampton placed into administration by owners]</ref>

== Railway ==
The aquadrome has had a variety of railway attractions over its lifetime. In April 1949, a new [[miniature railway]] was opened, featuring a model of a [[LMS Royal Scot Class|Royal Scot]] locomotive.<ref>{{cite news |title=New Miniature Railway |work=Market Harborough Advertiser and Midland Mail |date=15 April 1949 |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002026/19490415/061/0006}}</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.billingaquadrome.com/ Billing Aquadrome website]
* {{Official website|https://www.billingaquadrome.com/}}
* [http://www.billingaquadrome.net/ Residents Community website]


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Latest revision as of 12:20, 8 April 2024

Billing Aquadrome
LocationBilling, Northamptonshire, England
Coordinates52°14′42″N 0°48′46″W / 52.24500°N 0.81278°W / 52.24500; -0.81278
StatusOperating
Area235 acres (0.95 km2)

Billing Aquadrome is a leisure park in Great Billing, a district of eastern Northampton, England.[1] Facilities within the 235-acre (1 km2) park, which was built around various mature gravel pits, include a caravan site, marina and funfair. It is also frequently home to a wide variety of shows throughout the year, including music events and car shows such as Vauxfest.[2]

At the edge of the park is Billing Mill, a family pub, which is housed in a converted water-mill. It is currently standing derelict following closure in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

History[edit]

On 10 February 1945 Billing Aquadrome officially incorporated.[3]

On 6 July 2023 Billing Aquadrome Limited went into administration.[4][5]

Railway[edit]

The aquadrome has had a variety of railway attractions over its lifetime. In April 1949, a new miniature railway was opened, featuring a model of a Royal Scot locomotive.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Northampton's 5000 years history
  2. ^ "2020 Billing Aquadrome Events | Northamptonshire Events".
  3. ^ BILLING AQUADROME LIMITED
  4. ^ Northampton holiday parks in administration will be put up for sale, according to latest letter to residents
  5. ^ BBC - Billing Aquadrome in Northampton placed into administration by owners
  6. ^ "New Miniature Railway". Market Harborough Advertiser and Midland Mail. 15 April 1949.

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