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Billing Aquadrome

Billing Aquadrome

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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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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.[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

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


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