Billing Aquadrome
Billing Aquadrome is a leisure park in Great Billing, a district of eastern Northampton, England. Facilities within the 235-acre (1 km) 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.
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.
On 6 July 2023 Billing Aquadrome Limited went into administration.
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.
References
- ^ 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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