Queens Park, Swindon

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Queen's Park
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Queen's Park lake, 29 December 2008
Location Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Coordinates 51°33′26.19″N1°46′33.2″W / 51.5572750°N 1.775889°W / 51.5572750; -1.775889
Built1950
ArchitectJ Loring-Morgan and Maurice J Williams
Website southswindon-pc.gov.uk/queens-park/
Listed Building – Grade II
Designated8 August 2001
Reference no.1001549
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Shown in Wiltshire

Queen's Park is a public park in the centre of the town of Swindon, England, east of the Regent Circus area. The park is Grade II listed. [1]

The park is owned by Swindon Borough Council. In 2018, the park was transferred to South Swindon Parish Council on a 99-year lease, and the parish council is now responsible for operating and maintaining the park.

It is about 12 acres (49,000 m2) in size, with a lake of around 2 acres (8,100 m2), and contains a diverse range of ornamental trees and shrubs.

The park has a Garden of Remembrance, officially opened by Princess Elizabeth on 15 November 1950, which commemorates those who died in World War II.

Queen's Park is a suitable place for running and other recreational activities.

References

  1. Historic England. "QUEEN'S PARK, SWINDON, South Swindon (1001549)". National Heritage List for England .