Wellington Country Park

Wellington Country Park
A view of Wellington Country Park
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LocationHampshire, United Kingdom
Nearest cityRiseley, Berkshire
Coordinates51°21′32″N 0°57′40″W / 51.359°N 0.961°W / 51.359; -0.961
Area350 acres (1.4 km2)
Opened1974 (1974)
Camp sitesYes
Hiking trailsYes
WaterLake
SpeciesConiferous and deciduous woodlands
Public transit accessReading Buses Number 7
Websitewww.wellington-country-park.co.uk

Wellington Country Park is a country park in Riseley, near Reading.

Overview

The park consists of 350 acres (1.4 km2) of coniferous and deciduous woodlands with attractions, several nature trails, and a lake. The park is the ultimate adventure for 3-8 year olds with all attractions being aimed for this target age group including adventure playgrounds, mini-golf, an animal farm, miniature railway, jumping pillow, and more.

It was opened in 1974 by the 8th Duke and Duchess of Wellington.

The park also has a campsite which has sole use of the children's play area facilities when the park itself closes.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Wellington Country Park". Movie Makers Guide.
  2. ^ Hancock, Matthew; Tomlin, Amanda (17 January 2017). The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight. Rough Guides. pp. 293–. ISBN 978-0-241-30165-4.

51°21′25″N 0°57′19″W / 51.35694°N 0.95528°W / 51.35694; -0.95528


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