Billing Aquadrome
Billing Aquadrome is a leisure park in Great Billing, a district of eastern Northampton, England. 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.[1]
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| Location | Billing, Northamptonshire, England |
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| Coordinates | 52°14′42″N 0°48′46″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.
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.[2]
References
- "2020 Billing Aquadrome Events | Northamptonshire Events".
- "New Miniature Railway". Market Harborough Advertiser and Midland Mail. 15 April 1949.
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