Prince's Park, Burntwood

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Prince's Park, Burntwood

Prince's Park is located in the Staffordshire town of Burntwood and is featured in the Guinness Book of Records for being the smallest park in the United Kingdom. [1]

It was created to commemorate the marriage of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, and Princess Alexandra of Denmark.

There are three trees within its grounds named Faith, Hope and Charity.

In May 2013, the park was the venue for the World's Shortest Fun Run. [2]

See also

References

  1. "About Prince's Park - Lichfield District Council". Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  2. "World's Shortest Fun Run - Express and Star". 7 May 2013. Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2018.

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