Billing Aquadrome
{{Short description|Park in Northamptonshire, England}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox amusement park
| name = Billing Aquadrome
| coordinates = {{coord|52|14|42|N|0|48|46|W|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline,title}}
| status = operating
| image = BillingAquadrome.jpg
| area = {{convert|235|acre|km2}}
| logo = Billing Aquadrome logo.png
| location = Billing
| location2 = Northamptonshire
| location3 = England
}}
Billing Aquadrome is a leisure park in Great Billing, a district of eastern Northampton, England.[https://www.northampton-business-directory.com/northampton-history/ Northampton's 5000 years history] Facilities within the {{Convert|235|acre|km2|0|adj=on}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.billingaquadrome.com/events/|title = 2020 Billing Aquadrome Events | Northamptonshire Events}}
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.[https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00393087/filing-history?page=9 BILLING AQUADROME LIMITED]
On 6 July 2023 Billing Aquadrome Limited went into administration.[https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/business/northampton-holiday-parks-in-administration-will-be-put-up-for-sale-according-to-latest-letter-to-residents-4219709 Northampton holiday parks in administration will be put up for sale, according to latest letter to residents][https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-66143871 BBC - Billing Aquadrome in Northampton placed into administration by owners]
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.{{cite news |title=New Miniature Railway |work=Market Harborough Advertiser and Midland Mail |date=15 April 1949 |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002026/19490415/061/0006}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.billingaquadrome.com/}}
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Category:Sports venues in Northampton
Category:Tourist attractions in Northamptonshire
Category:Parks and open spaces in Northamptonshire
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