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Meriton Road Park in Handforth, Cheshire, [1] England opened in 1935, covers an area of 3.4 hectares (8.4 acres) and is situated to the rear of the Paddock Shopping Centre. Until the mid-1980s the park was the site for the Handforth Gala. Current attractions in the park include a multi-sport court, tennis courts and a miniature railway which is operated by Handforth Model Engineering Society. [2]

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References

  1. "Meriton Road Park, Handforth". www.cheshireeast.gov.uk.
  2. "About the Society". Handforth Model Engineering Society. Retrieved 5 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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