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.

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

  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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