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]
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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) |
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
editOn 10 February 1945 Billing Aquadrome officially incorporated.[3]
On 6 July 2023 Billing Aquadrome Limited went into administration.[4][5]
Railway
editThe 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- ^ 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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