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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 | Northamptonshire Events}}</ref> |
'''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 | Northamptonshire Events}}</ref> |
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At the edge of the park is Billing Mill, a family pub, which is housed in a converted water-mill. |
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]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
Revision as of 22:30, 11 February 2024
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Location | Billing, Northamptonshire, England |
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Coordinates | 52°14′42″N 0°48′46″W / 52.24500°N 0.81278°W |
Status | Operating |
Area | 235 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
On 10 February 1945 Billing Aquadrome officialy incorporated.[3]
On 6 July 2023 Billing Aquadrome Limited went into administration.[4][5]
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 Royal Scot locomotive.[6]
References
- ^ Northampton's 5000 years history
- ^ "2020 Billing Aquadrome Events | Northamptonshire Events".
- ^ BILLING AQUADROME LIMITED
- ^ Northampton holiday parks in administration will be put up for sale, according to latest letter to residents
- ^ BBC - Billing Aquadrome in Northampton placed into administration by owners
- ^ "New Miniature Railway". Market Harborough Advertiser and Midland Mail. 15 April 1949.
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